A Desperate Plea from one of Marshall's Finest

I Hope you get this on time, sorry I didn't inform you about my trip in Uk for a program, I'm presently in Shieffield and am having some difficulties here because i misplaced my wallet on my way to the hotel where my money and other valuable things were kept. Somali pirates commandeered my craft and are holding me hostage. presently my passport and my things are been held down by the pirates pending when i make payment. I will like you to assist me with a loan of 2000$ to sort-out my hotel bills and to get myself back home. I will appreciate whatever you can afford to assist me with, I'll Refund the money back to you as soon as i return, let me know if you can be of any help. I don't have a phone where i can be reached.
Please let me know immediately.

Regards
Pat

New Years Eve 2009 in Marshall

APPETIZER:
Get your good stuff at
GOOD STUFF!!

MAIN COURSE:
Special dinners at

Bacchus Bistro
Traditional New Years Eve fare
649-0000 5- 10 pm

Zuma ~ "Surf and Turf"
“BOBBY HICKS JAM"
649-1617 6-9pm

DESSERT:
The Madison County Arts Council
Presents in Concert
“SONS OF RALPH
featuring Ralph!
649-1301 TICKETS $10
The Madison County Arts Center
ENJOY AN
END OF RECESSION
LATE NIGHT SNACK
Tickets available by phone
or online
www.madisoncountyarts.com

90 S. Main Street
Marshall, NC 28753
~ 828-649-1301~

Spend New Years Eve with the Sins of Ralph!

Celebrate the release of the Sons of Ralph's new CD "When I Find Time", Thursday, December 31st at 8:00 pm. The Arts Center at 90 South Main St., Marshall, NC is excited to have the band for New Years Eve festivities. There will be champagne, food, and of course, the great music!

Featuring former Bluegrass Boy (& Madison County Native) Ralph Lewis, his sons Marty & Don Lewis, "Cousin" Steve Moseley (also from Madison County) , and "Brother Oz" Ozzie Orengo Jr. The band has recently and repeatedly been voted WNC's best band by the readers of Mountain Xpress, and always plays a great show. Ralph has been playing since the 1940's, and Marty and Don joined him onstage at the OPRY when they were just kids - this is a deep musical river, with plenty of room for swimmin' around.

The Shinola Troubadors Of Possum Splendor will open for the Sons of Ralph.

This will be a fun night for all. For tickets, call the office at (828)649-1301 or go to the "Events Calendar" section of the website: www.madisoncountyarts.com

Film Shoot This Saturday In Marshall Needs A Crowd!

A local group of film makers will be filming Saturday December 19th at 3:30 PM around the Courthouse in Downtown Marshall. The film will be based on an Italo Calvino short story called "The Man Who Cried Teresa." For the film the film makers need a large group of people which in its way will be its own character. People's only obligation is to hang out with in Downtown Marshall for an hour or two on Saturday starting at 3:30. There will be lots of group yelling involved and people who would like individual lines may have them. The film makers have no real plans for the film... they just want to be creative and figure that at the least the film will show locally here in Marshall. Grab your friends and come on down!

Big Holiday Saturday - December 12th in Downtown Marshall, NC

Saturday December 12th will be a festive holiday celebration in Downtown Marshall, NC with events running from 10am - 11pm.

The Arts Center will have its annual Holiday Market from 10 am to 4 pm at 90 South Main Street. The Holiday Market will feature three floors and over 40 local artists, the annual sale at the Arts Center is a beautiful retail and social event. Madison County is home to a diverse and talented crafts community, and this sale is a concentrated opportunity for shoppers to buy gifts for the season. This year, we'll have a free raffle, hot cider, and other goodies to make the day festive. Come on out and buy local. It's always nice to meet the people who make the gifts you give...

The annual Marshall Christmas Parade will begin at 1 pm. This is a great small town parade. Expect community groups, marching bands, political figures, and Santa. The parade route will run from the island up Back St. and down Main to the courthouse then return to the island. Main St, Back St, and Baileys Branch will be closed from approx. 12:30-2:30 pm. 

After the joyful revelry of the Marshall Christmas Parade, and shopping the Arts Council Holiday Craft Sale next Saturday, don't forget to top off your Marshall holiday tour by visiting Lapland Bookshop!

At Lapland, you can find the perfect gifts to complete your holiday shopping affordably, while supporting your local independent bookshop. It's also the perfect place to relax, with a beautiful view of the river, and enjoy a warming drink by the woodstove in the company of good friends and neighbors.

Lapland will host an opening reception for its newest exhibit, "The Photographs of Roger Makepeace", Saturday, December 12th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. This exhibit showcases a talented and well-traveled nature photographer and horticulturist who makes his home here in Madison County. Roger will be at the opening reception to discuss his work. The reception is open to the public; wine and hot chocolate will be provided!

Saturday evening there will be a Rock & Roll Dance Party at the Arts Center at 8 pm featuring Floating Action with special guests Schooner & Giant Cloud. Come celebrate after the Holiday Market with 3 fantastic bands! Only ten bucks! For more information and tickets, go to the "Events Calendar" section of the Madison County Arts Council website.

Representational Painting Workshop with Julyan Davis and Dan Helgemo, this coming Wednesday and Thursday

An intensive representational painting workshop is scheduled for Dec. 9 and 10 at the beautiful Marshall High Studios - D. Helgemo Studio of Drawing and Painting. Internationally renowned painter Julyan Davis and Boston School trained impressionist/realist painter Dan Helgemo will be instructing students in a variety of disciplines relevant to the representational painter.

The first 2 day workshop will focus on tonalist landscape painting techniques. frequent future workshop/classes will follow regularly that will cover a range of genres/practice including portrait drawing and painting, still life painting, the plein air landscape (on location in scenic Marshall), how to 'make it' as an artist and more. The focus of each workshop will be catered to the individual direction and area of pursuit of each student but with a push to do whatever it takes to improve on any area of weakness.

Teaching will proceed through demonstration and discussion but emphasize practical application and individual instruction and critiques. Emphasis will also be given to imparting to the students the right tools for their own work in their own studios in order to develop independently as artists.

Interested students should call Dan at 864-201-9363. These classes are small and are filling up quickly.

Holiday Market at the Arts Center - Saturday Dec. 12th 10am - 4pm

HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE ARTS CENTER SATURDAY DECEMBER 12th. ART, CRAFTS, FRIENDS & MORE

10:00 am - 4:00 pm at The Arts Center . 90 S Main St Marshall .

ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET. FREE ADMISSION. FREE RAFFLE. BROWSE AND BUY FROM A BEVVY OF CREATORS.

Featuring three floors and over 40 local artists, the annual holiday sale at the Arts Center is a beautiful retail and social event. Madison County is home to a diverse and talented crafts community, and this sale is a concentrated opportunity for shoppers to buy gifts for the season. This year, we'll have a free raffle, hot cider, and other goodies to make the day festive. Come on out and buy local. It's always nice to meet the people who make the gifts you give...

Benefit Concert Tonight (12/3/09) with Steve Davidowski and Friends!

Hope you can come out tonight, Thursday December 3rd at 7:30, to the First Presbyterian Church on Main Street in downtown Marshall, NC. Steve Davidowski and musical friends are presenting a lively Christmas with a Twist of Jazz as a Benefit Concert for Neighbors in Need. Come get invigorated for the season and help those who are struggling! Hope to see you there!