It may be chilly outside, but it’s a day at the beach at the Rex!
Don’t miss out on THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB!
DON’T MISS THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB!
ONLY FOUR MORE PERFORMANCES
OF THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB
June 2, 6, 8 & 9 at The Rex Theatre!
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB opened last night, May 30th at the Rex and the reviews are in: “I LOVED the show,” ”The set is AMAZING,” “I felt like I was at the beach with them!” are just a few of the rave reviews we got this morning! You really don’t want to miss this fantastic show!
The story revolves around five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, who set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. Directed by Karen Stevens, THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB stars Theatre Guild favorites Stephannie Dees, Sandra Hankley and Mandi McCraw. Rounding out the cast are newcomers Laura Coleman-Bunyan and Paula DuPrey. Make plans today to bring your best friends and join these beach buddies for an evening of laughter at the Rex.
THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB performances are Sunday, June 2 @ 2:30pm, Thursday, June 6 @ 7:30pm, Saturday, June 8 @ 7:30pm & Sunday, June 9 @2:30pm. Tickets are on sale at the Galax Visitor’s Center and the Arts Council offices. Prices are $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors (65 & Older) and $5 for Students (16 & under). Tickets are also available at the Art Shop page on the Arts Council website. Please call 276-238-1217 for more information.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER!
THE ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, May 18th 2pm – 4pm
Please Join Us for the Arts Council’s Annual Meeting & Scholarship Awards Reception at the Galax Golf Course Clubhouse at 107 Country Club Lane, Galax, Virginia. The Annual Meeting is open to the public to approve the new officers and board members for 2013 -2014 as well as present the upcoming budget and the 2013-2014 schedule of events. We will also be announcing the 2013 Carmichael Scholarship winners and awarding the proceeds to our EMPTY BOWLS recipients. Coffee and Dessert will be served.
ARTS ALIVE 2013!
Thursday, April 25th
Carroll County Intermediate School
Ever want to try your hand at making soap or wood carving? What about black smithing or painting or sewing and pottery? The annual ARTS ALIVE! Artist & Artisan show is TOMORROW ~ Thursday, April 25th at Carroll County Intermediate School on North Main Street in Hillsville. Local artists will to display and demonstrate their work to the general public from 3:30pm until 5:30pm in CCIS’s gymnasium. During the school day, CCIS students have the opportunity to observe artists at work and talk one-on-one about a variety of artistic media, careers in the visual arts, or marketable hobbies.
After school, the show is open to the general public. Everyone is invited to stop by and meet local artists, purchase arts and crafts, and see what is happening at the school. Admission to the “After School Session” is free.
ARTS ALIVE! is sponsored by the CCIS Art Department & The Arts Council of the Twin Counties through a US Dept. of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center grant.
MUSIC OF THE FOLK – A Classical Concert with MARCOLIVIA
The Arts Council of the Twin Counties is proud to announce the return of the Classical Violin and Viola Duo, Marcolivia on Saturday, May 11th at 8pm. Performing MUSIC OF THE FOLK, Marc Ramirez and Olivia Hajioff will perform a colorful variety of folk-based Classical music from many nations and eras. Their music ranges from the lively Baroque folkdances of 17th century France and the lyrical German folksongs Mozart used in his Magic Flute opera, to the 20th century, with its the rhythmic Eastern-European folk duos, and the folk music of the Americas – bebop, jazz and Latin dances. Marcolivia will be performing at Carroll County Intermediate School located at 1036 North Main Street in Hillsville.
Tickets for the May 11th MARCOLIVIA concert are available at the Art Shop page on this website and at the Arts Council office, located at 608 W. Stuart Drive (in the Old Vaughan Library). Prices are $10 for Adults and $5 for Students (16 & Under). Tickets can also be purchased by mail – simply send a check to the Arts Council, PO Box 492, Galax, VA 24333. Please remember, cash & checks only when purchasing your tickets in person or at the door that evening.
THE GROUNDHOG GOOFED! Get your HOT SOUP!
SNOW IN MARCH? WE’VE GOT GREAT HOT SOUP!
Since the groundhog goofed, it’s still COLD which of course means it’s perfect weather for SOUP! This Wedneday, March 27th is EMPTY BOWLS DAY at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 11am– 1:30pm. The First Baptist Church is located at 1024 East Stuart Drive in Galax.
Wednesday’s lunch will have a selection of Shoney’s yummy soups, rolls and homemade desserts with entertainment by Trish Fore & Kevin Silby. Please make plans to join us and together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of hundreds of our neighbors. Take-out meals will be available – just come to the Fellowship Hall and a meal will be packed-up for you. All proceeds will benefit the Galax Backpack Buddies, Inc. and the American Red Cross – Woods River Chapter Food Pantry.
The basic idea for EMPTY BOWLS is simple. Participants create handmade ceramic bowls and serve a simple meal of soup and bread. Guests choose a bowl to take home and keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in our community and the world. In exchange for the meal and the bowl, guests give a suggested minimum donation of ten dollars. The Galax event is proud to feature pottery bowls made by Co-op Members and Volunteers from the Old Town Pottery and Carroll County Intermediate and High School Students and Teachers. EMPTY BOWLS is sponsored by the Arts Council of the Twin Counties and the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts.See More
IT’S SOUP DAY THURSDAY in HILLSVILLE!
HILLSVILLE – GET YOUR SOUP ON!
CALLING ALL CARROLL COUNTY & HILLSVILLE FOLKS! It’s time to get your SOUP ON at EMPTY BOWLS! This Thursday, March 21st is EMPTY BOWLS DAY at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 11am – 1:30pm. The First United Methodist Church is located at 225 Fulcher Street.
Thursday’s lunch will have a selection of Shoney’s yummy soups, rolls and homemade desserts with entertainment by Bill & Maggie Anderson. Please make plans to join us and together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of hundreds of our neighbors. Take-out meals will be available – just come to the Fellowship Hall and a meal will be packed-up for you or call ahead at 276-728-2434 (sorry, no delivery). All proceeds will benefit the Carroll County Ministerial Association Food Pantry.
The basic idea for EMPTY BOWLS is simple. Participants create handmade ceramic bowls and serve a simple meal of soup and bread. Guests choose a bowl to take home and keep as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in our community and the world. In exchange for the meal and the bowl, guests give a suggested minimum donation of ten dollars. The Hillsville event is proud to feature pottery bowls made by Carroll County Intermediate and High School Students and Teachers and is sponsored by the Arts Council of the Twin Counties and the Carroll County Ministerial Association.
