VALDESE — Artists nationwide are invited to register for the Valdese Plein Air Fest 2023, an event for oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel painters held in Valdese.
In tune with the season, emerging artists are blooming with energy and creativity. From introspective solo acts to emotive rock groups, fresh musical voices are rising up with force this spring as they showcase their respective styles through new tracks and stylistically varied albums and EPs.
HICKORY — Full Circle Arts’ spring competition includes 25 artists from the area. The exhibition will be on display April 27 to May 27. There is no specific theme for
Between hurricanes and blizzards, this has been a winter to remember for retirees Jerry and Cassy Venters of Lander.
Normally, they head to their condo on Sanibel Island off the Florida coast and never worry about cold weather or even winter-style clothes.
But Hurricane Ian pretty much des