French Broad Friday is back, it is true!

French Broad Friday in Marshall is back! What began as a collaborative effort between the Island Studio artists and a few Main street businesses has become a branded, monthly event, complete with funding and mementos.

Many want to know, why mermaids? I can best explain it as intended ; performance art in appreciation to the river and in jest of the Coney Island mermaids in all their splendor. We had never thought we would see the mermaids again.

Many folks continue to ask, why mermaids? I suggest we call all creatures of the river to join us in celebration of our French Broad River. All creatures great and tiny.

Summer Arts Camp 6/21-6/25 & 6/28 - 7/2

Arts CAMP: Let the Child-Artist Explore!

In it's 23rd year of providing quality art programming to children ages 4 to 13, Arts CAMP is a great opportunity to nurture your child's interest in visual art, movement, and music. The Camp takes place on the Island in Marshall at the beautifully renovated Marshall High Studios.

Offering two sessions in Marshall: June 21st - June 25th, and June 28th - July 2. From 9am-12pm, snack provided. Cost is $60 per session. Pre-registration required, some scholarships available. Brochures are available at the Madison County Library (Marshall and Hot Springs) and the Arts Council. For additional information, please call: Morgen Yeakley at 649-2206,or email morgenmay1(@!)msn.com.

Friends of the Madison County Library - Fundraiser - Wednesday June the 30th, 2010

The Friends of the Madison County Library invite all to the 6th Annual Author Luncheon.

Good food, a lovely setting, door prizes, a silent auction of local art and crafts, entertainment by a local author, and a book signing by the same will be enjoyed by folks attending this gala event.

Weaverville WYFF-News 4 anchor Michael Cogdill and author will be the keynote speaker. His latest book, She-Rain, will be available for signing. His children's books will also be available for signing.

This Friends of Madison County Library fundraiser will be held at the Country Club of Asheville on Wednesday, June 30. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at any library location. All proceeds will go directly to the Madison County Library Summer Reading Program.

The Business of Music Seminars - Thursday June the 3rd 2010

Event: The Business of Music
Start Time: Thursday, June 3 at 6:00pm
End Time: Thursday, June 3 at 8:00pm
Where: Very Small Business Center - Studio 101
Marshall High Studios
Blannahasset Island
Downtown Marshall, North Carolina

The Very Small Business Center is pleased to announce that we will be starting a series of free classes on the Business of Music. The classes are intended for musicians and for those who may want to work in the music business. The first class, Music Biz Q & A, will be held on June 3rd from 6-8 p.m. Instructor Steve Cohen is founder and President of Music and Art Management and is currently managing nationally know artists such as DJ Spooky, Crash Test Dummies and Vijay Iyer.

Steve has worked with Laurie Anderson, Bobby McFerrin and has been involved with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, The Story, David Byrne and others. In addition to his management career, Steve is a musician, an attorney and instructs a course on the music business at UNCA. For more information contact Jennifer Flynn marshallncstep(@!)gmail.com or 828-649-3444.

Keith Flynn at the Madison County Arts Center Tonight! Saturday May 15, 2010

"A MARRIAGE OF MUSIC & POETRY UNLIKE ANYTHING YOU HAVE EVER WITNESSED...."

Madison County native Keith Flynn is an accomplished poet and musician who has been performing worldwide since the early 90's. He was the front man for the popular Asheville group Crystal Zoo, and is the editor of the Asheville Poetry Review. He brings his new band, The Holy Men, to Marshall for a night that will mix music and spoken word in an original and intelligent blend.

Tickets $10
8 pm
Madison County Arts Center
90 South Main Street
Marshall, NC

MAD on MAIN this Saturday..come over

Rent Party at Firewalker gallery