http://www.homeinbrevard.comBrevard news and property updates from Brevard NC's premier realtor team, Jay and Jewell Kaiseren-us29 Mar 2008 16:30:45 EST Headwaters Outfitters continues to offer canoeing, kayaking and tubing river trips on the beautiful French Broad River in Western North Carolina. The canoeing and kayaking river trips can last from 3 hours and up to a two day canoe camping trip, or you may choose to cool off with a lazy float down the French Broad on our tubing river trip. All of our trips are self-guided with the exception of our seasonal special events. Headwaters Outfitters also carries a great selection of canoes and kayaks for sale in our RIVER SHOP. Test paddle canoes by Old Town, Mad River & We-no-nah or kayaks by Current Designs, Wilderness Systems and Perception. At our River Shop north and west forks form the French Broad River meet making Headwaters Outfitters an excellent location to test paddle canoes or kayaks before your purchase. Headwaters Outfitters, conveniently located just outside of Brevard NC, and one hour west of Asheville, is an easy one day trip from Charlotte, Greenville, or Raleigh, and a great weekend get-a-way from Atlanta. Regardless of where you are coming from Transylvania County has lots to offer those looking for a mountain style get away. Whether you stay a night or a week Headwaters Outfitters Adventure Village offers you a range of accommodation options including cabins, RV hookups and camp sites. (Directions) So when planning your next vacation to the mountains of North Carolina, a quick weekend getaway, or just something fun to do outdoors, pack a picnic lunch, bring your fishing pole, gather your friends and family and join us for an adventure. http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=706/30/2008 2:34:10 PM PST Where else can you catch the hometown spirit, but in Downtown Brevard for Independence Day! Fourth of July CelebrationWe start off with a bang early in the morning with the 5K/10K Firecracker Run, organized by the Brevard Rotary Club.   And by the end of the evening we are treated to a fireworks spectacular that will leave you wanting to spend the rest of your holidays in the mountains.  New community-wide sponsor partners of the Fireworks Extravaganza:  City of Brevard, Transylvania County, Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce, Transylvania Tourism Development Authority, and the Heart of Brevard.During the day, downtown streets are closed to an overflowing crowd. This year, the Transylvania Community Arts Council hosts its 36th Annual Fine Arts & Craft Showcase. Not only is this a great way to showcase the artists of the region, but what better time to come and shop for those special gifts?! Our Classic Automobile Show stretches for blocks and delights even the casual aficionado of 1920s to 1970s vintage vehicles. Organized by the Transylvania AACA, entertainers like Elvis and the Blues Brothers have been known to show up and croon while you swoon over these classic beauties. The music doesn't stop with the cars. Our Courthouse Gazebo is center stage for day-long musical entertainment. Brevard Community Band 11:00am -12:00pm Sylvan Squares Dancing 12:00pm - 1:00pm Exit 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm Ethos2:00pm - 3:00pm Pyramid Brass 3:00pm - 4:00pm Blended Spirits 4:00pm - 5:00pm   Downtown Brevard has its own special July 4th Parade. This one is just for children, and they can decorate and ride their favorite bicycles. Children can compete for the Most Patriotic, Most Creative, and the Most Unusual. The 1st and 2nd place winners of the three categories are awarded ribbons, while the first place winner in each category wins a gift certifcate to Sycamore Cycles.  If riding in the Bicycle Parade you must wear a helmet. Other activities for children include Par-T-Perfect’s Kid Zone of Inflatables, Pisgah Climbing Wall, Little Blue Choo, and Eurobungee.  And an important tradition is the reading of the “Declaration of Independence." During the day’s festivities we take time to reflect on the incredible document created in 1776 that has made so much possible in our wonderful nation. 4th of July Celebration schedule 4th of July Celebration Downtown BrevardJuly 4, 2008 9:00am – 5:00pm                 Firecracker 5K/10K Run – Brevard Rotary Club                                               Check-in 6:30am -7:45am, Race begins at 8:00am                                              South Gaston Street (near Trans. Co. Library)  All Star Pet Show – Humane Society                                 Registration 8:45am – 9:30am, Judging 9:30am – 11:30am                                 Silvermont (East Main Street)  36th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase – Tcarts                                             4th of July hats & sunglasses (children’s activity)                                             West Main Street  Classic Car Show – Transylvania Cruisers                                  West Main Street:  9:00am – 3:00pm  Bicycle Parade – Sycamore Cycles                            Water Oak Suites (East Main Street)                           1:00pm  *must have helmet  Children’s Activities – Little Blue Choo, Par-T-Perfect Inflatables,                                       & Pisgah Climbing Wall                                       (East Main Street)  Declaration of Independence – Elected Officials                                                 Main Intersection of Main/Broad Street:  3:00pm                                                    3rd Annual Duck Race for Kids – Communities in Schools                                                        Kings Creek (Brevard College):  5:00pm  Fireworks Extravaganza – Brevard College:  9:30pm  WSQL Fireworks Music Program – Brevard Piano                                                         9:15pm – 9:45pm Other july 4th activities After 5:00pm, when the street festival is done, you can head down to the Communities in Schools 3rd Annual Duck RaceLocated at Brevard College, Kings Creek(before the fireworks begin)http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=656/24/2008 2:34:46 PM PST As an authorized seller of Glen Laurel Preserve, Call me for the latest pricing on the newly constructed houses and townhouses now available. You won't be sorry! Watch this video and then be sure and return to my site!  http://video.aol.com/video-detail/glenlaurel-preserve-evergreen-brevard-north-carolina/2137744217 http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=616/21/2008 10:18:02 AM PST Another fantastic video from our Rangers and managers of our Pisgah National Forest. Enjoy and be sure to come back to my site so I can find you a new home or land in this fabulous part of the country! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDHjYVrmq90&feature=related  http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=606/21/2008 9:57:50 AM PST Enjoy this 9 minute YouTube on BrevardNC. After you watch this video, be sure and return to my site for more great blogs. Don't forget to send your comments and request for property information and area info. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxq5Y17uo28 http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=596/21/2008 9:51:10 AM PST The Transylvania Community Arts Council in Brevard is proud to bring together two artists from WNC for its next gallery show: Sandy Webster with mixed media and Steven Forbes-deSoule with Raku pottery. The show will run from June 9- July 11. An artist reception will be held on June 27 during Brevard's 4th Friday Gallery Walk from 5-9 pm. This art exhibit is sponsored by Red Wolf Gallery. Sandy Webster is an artist currently working in mixed media. She enjoys producing works for the body, mind and home that evoke ideas of memory and containment, revealing and concealing space and thought. "My art is narrative, a story retold with paints, pencil, collage and collections. Each work is a personal expression of time, place and thought. It is what I call “evidence of experience” garnered from my writings, sketchbooks and the things I gather that have meaning beyond their intended purpose.   After several years working with basketry as her primary medium she went on to receive her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western Carolina University and her Master of Fine Arts from Norwich University at Vermont College. She lives with her husband in western North Carolina. In addition to her studio work, Sandy Webster has written articles and served as a juror of fiber-related exhibitions while teaching and exhibiting internationally. To learn more about her go to: www.sandywebster.com .   American raku pottery is a unique and magical form of pottery where the glowing hot vessel or sculpture is pulled from the kiln and placed in combustibles in a metal container. The can is then covered, smothering the flames. The results are always serendipitous and the pieces are truly one of a kind! Steven Forbes-deSoule has been focusing on raku pottery exclusively for over 24 years and during that time has created a style which is genuinely distinct. His work has been featured in books and magazines and has been represented by galleries and museums nationwide. “Recently, I have been melting stained glass and glass rods on my unique "halo/opal" glaze, creating a variety of colors and textures.” To learn more about him go to: www.stevenforbesdesoule.com .   The public will have the opportunity to meet both artists at an artist reception on Friday, June 27 from 5-9 pm at TC Arts. This reception will be sponsored by the Red Wolf Gallery. The TC Arts Council gallery is located at 349 S. Caldwell Street in Brevard. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 pm. For more information call 828-884-2787 or go to www.tcarts.org. http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=566/18/2008 5:52:30 PM PST About The Band The Brevard Community Band is a summer band composed of 60 volunteer musicians (professional and amateurs) ages 16-80 from Brevard and surrounding areas.  The band is under the direction of Jamie Hafner, Director Emeritus of Education of the BrevardMusic Center.  The purpose of the band is to promote band music and provide an outlet for instrumentalists to express their musical talents.  The band is also a philanthropic organization by providing music scholarships to local students and grants to schools to promote music education.   We are not the ordinary community band.  We play very high level (challenging) band literature. The band has a high percentage of professional musicians including 14 retired band directors, four music professors, and a world famous composer.  Our conductor is highly renowned for his conducting and is one of the top tuba players in the country.  For the 2008 season the band will be performing four concerts: June 15  featuring Charlie Vernon, trombonist with the Chicago Symphony; July 4 at the Gazebo; an outreach program for College Walk residents on July 7; and a season finale on August 24.  2008 Events Schedule Summer Concert Sunday, June 15 (Father's Day Special) at 3 pmThe Porter Center at Brevard CollegeFeaturing Charlie Vernon, Trombonist, Chicago Symphony Orchestra      4th of July CelebrationFriday, July 4 at 11 amGazebo DowntownFeaturing Copland's Portrait with Mayor Jimmy Harris  Outreach Program at College Walk (for College Walk residents only)Monday, July 7 at 7 pmCollege Walk AuditoriumSeason Finale ConcertSunday, August 24 at 3 pmThe Porter Center at Brevard College  http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=556/12/2008 7:26:19 AM PST The Studio The Carwile-Dodson Studio, opened in April 2004, is located in a renovated  mill building next door to Mud Dabbers Pottery & Crafts.  Both buildings were built in 1922.  The studio is equipped with nine electric wheels, one being a handicap-accessible wheel.  Handbuilding equipment includes a slab roller and two extruders.  Stoneware clay will be used in the classes; it will be fired in an electric oxidation kiln. 3621 Greenville Hwy(Next to Mud Dabbers Pottery)PO Box 1162Brevard, NC 28712(828) 884-5771(828) 884-5131 Hand Building with Suzanne Jones This three-week class will run from April 22 through May 7.Class meets Tuesdays for instruction and Wednesdays for practice from 6 - 9 p.m.  Experiment with various hand- building techniques and learn how to add creative embellishments to your ware. Raku with Rick Compton & Amy Biamonte This three-week class will run from May 9 through May 28.Class meets Fridays for instruction and on Wednesdays for practice, both from 6 - 9 p.m.  Students will learn basic hand building techniques to create a variety of projects that will be raku fired.  They also will learn about the properties of raku clay and glaze.  Raku is one of the most exciting and immediately gratifying firing techniques in pottery.  Pieces are removed from the kiln when glaze is molten hot and placed into a container of combustibles and allotted time to carbonize.  This process turns black any surface that has not been glazed, while glazed areas have a one-of-a-kind metallic or clear crackle finish. Six-Week Courses Wheel Throwing with John Dodson   This six-week class will run twice this spring. First Opportunity:  March 3 through April 9 Second Opportunity:  April 21 through May 28  Class meets Mondays for instruction and on Wednesdays for practice, both from 6 - 9 p.m.  In this class students will learn about the properties of clay and beginning wheel- throwing techniques.  Students will learn how to transform basic cylinders into bowls, goblets, vases, mugs, and lidded vessels.  Students also will learn glazing basics and will glaze their own work. Hand Building with Suzanne Jones This six-week class will run from March 4 through April 9.Class meets Tuesdays for instruction and Wednesdays for practice from 6 - 9 p.m.  Experiment with various hand-building techniques and make boxes, vases, bird feeders, garden ornaments and much more.  This course is an excellent introduction to working with clay and understanding its properties.   Independent Study with Rick Compton   March 2 through April 10(Tuesdays from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2-8 p.m.) April 20 through May 29 (Tuesdays from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2-8 p.m.) June 8 through  July 17 (Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2-8 p.m.) July 27 through September 4 (Thursdays from 6 - 9 p.m., and Sundays from 2-8 p.m). http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=546/12/2008 7:23:26 AM PST June 2008 Ongoing Events: Transylvania Tailgate Market Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 7-10am located on Varsity Street near the Library on Broad Street. 6/14 Family Pottery Class - Garden Creations & Creatures - 9-11 am - Cost: $35/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com - Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. 6/14 Family Pottery Class - Basic Wheel Throwing - Try Pottery for One Night - 6-8:30 pm - $40/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com - Carwile-Dodson Studio.  Registration required. 6/14 Firefly Twilight Tour - www.cradleofforestry.org - 7:30-9:30 pm - Meet at the Pink Beds for a ranger-led tour and children's craft - $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for youth. 6/15 Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Summer Concert - Brevard Community Band - 3pm - The Porter Center at Brevard College - All seats $10 - Tickets available at the door beginning at 2pm or at Celestial Mountain Music, Rockin’ Robin Records & CD’s, and College Walk.  www.brevardcommunityband.org.  6/16-6/20 Play in the Clay Pottery Camp - 9 am - 12 pm for ages 6-10; 1:30-4:30 pm for ages 11-16 - Cost: $160/person. Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com.  6/16-6/20 Wheel Throwing Adult Pottery Camp - 6-9 pm Cost: $140/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com - Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. 6/21 Bird Baths & Feeders Pottery Class for children and adults 9-11 am - Cost: $35/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com - Carwile-Dodson Studio Registration required. 6/21 Basic Hand Building- Pottery class for adults - Try Pottery for One Night - 6-8:30 pm Cost: $40/person Contact 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com - Carwile-Dodson Studio.  Registration required. 6/23-6/27 Summer Art Camp - Kids will have the opportunity to work with local artists in three art classes each day. 9am-noon or 1-4pm. Registration Required.  Cost $50. TC Arts Council Contact 884-2787 or www.tcarts.org. 6/27 Brevard Music Center Opening Night Special Event - Keith Lockhart & Yo-Yo Ma 7:30pm $55 - $85 Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium Contact http://www.brevardmusic.org or 888-384-8682. 6/27 Main Street Alive Concert-Firecracker Jazz Band - 7:30 pm Main Street, Brevard. Contact Heart of Brevard at www.brevardnc.org, 884-3278 or Looking Glass Entertainment at 243-3496 or http://www.lookingglassentertainment.net/. 6/27 Art in the Yard - Transylvania Handcrafter’s Guild Show - 10-7 pm - Free - Contact TC Arts Council at 884-2787 or www.tcarts.org. 6/27 Main Street LTD Wine Tasting - During Gallery Walk from 6-8 pm. Contact 884-4974. 6/27 Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk - Enjoy the downtown galleries from 5-9 pm Contact TC Arts Council at 884-2787 or www.tcarts.org. 6/27-7/4 Arts & Culture Week, Downtown Brevard experience local artwork, mountain music, street dances and the opening of the world renowned Brevard Music Center.  TC Arts Council & Transylvania Arts Promotion (TAP) Contact 884-2787 or www.tcarts.org. 6/28 Brevard Music Center Louisiana Jazz Ensemble - 7:30 pm - $25-$35 Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium Contact http://www.brevardmusic.org/ or 888-384-8682. 6/28 Wind Chimes & Wall Art - Pottery Class for children and adults - Family Pottery Class. 9-11 am.   Cost: $35/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com.  Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. 6/28 Basic Wheel Throwing - Pottery class for adults- Try Pottery for One Night. 6:00-8:30 pm.     Cost: $40/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com.  Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. 6/29 BrevardMusicCenter Musical Insights - 2 pm - Thomas Hall - Free. Contact www.brevardmusic.org or 888-384-8682. 6/29 Brevard Music Center Viennese Violin with Robert McDuffie - 3pm - Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium  $40-$50 Contact www.brevardmusic.org or 888-384-8682. 6/30 BrevardMusicCenter Celebratory Concert - 7:30 pm - PorterCenter at BrevardCollege - $15.     Contact www.brevardmusic.org or 888-384-8682. 6/30 Open Mic Nite for Writers - calling all writers poetry or fiction to share your work with others - 7-8:30pm  Donation requested. Contact TC Arts Council 884-2787 or www.tcarts.org. 6/30-7/4 Play in the Clay Pottery - Pottery day camp for children. 9 am - 12 pm for ages 6-10; 1:30-4:30 pm for ages 11-16 - Cost: $160/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com - Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. 6/30-7/4 Adult Pottery Camp - HandBuilding - Pottery course for adults - 6-9 pm - Cost: $140/person Contact: 884-5771 or www.muddabbers.com - Carwile-Dodson Studio. Registration required. http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=526/11/2008 7:28:26 AM PST Last week the Executive Chef of Poppies market (Julius) hosted several culinary demonstrations using local trout. Chef Julius has years of experience in fish from all over the world. Not to mention that Brevard's Poppies Gourmet Market carries only fresh, never frozen seafood’s. Chef Julius demonstrated the art of preparing a fresh pineapple mango salsa featuring fresh cut pineapple, red peppers, mango, red onion, and jalapeño peppers served over fresh filets of Brevard rainbow trout. Now I know who to get to cater my next party!   http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=466/10/2008 11:51:14 AM PST Brevard’s White Squirrel Festival was a huge success. In fact I talked with folks that came from 3 states just to enjoy the festivities and they haven't missed the last few years’ events. Now you know why I love Brevard and why I feel you will too. The City of Brevard and our TransylvaniaCounty is geared around the Arts, Crafts, Music and just having good clean fun on the streets. Not to mention the fabulous food. I ate some of the finest grilled corn I have ever put in my mouth at the Poppies food stand. Thanks Chef Julius for the cuisine. Don't pass along that I had 3 ears! Don't miss next year’s event and stay tuned for more local events on this web site. Brevard's 4th of July and the fireworks are not to be missed.  http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=456/10/2008 11:38:12 AM PST Brevard students perform on lawn of the White House, summer 1961. Photo courtesy Brevard Music Center Brevard Music Festival In the cool Blue Ridge mountain-lake setting of Brevard, North Carolina, musicians from all over the world come to study at the Brevard Music Center (BMC), founded 64 years ago, one of the oldest and finest summer music institutions. Its 145 buildings are spread over 140 beautiful mountainside acres. Each year, more than 370 students, ages 14 through post-college, join professional musicians to devote themselves fully to music for seven weeks. In addition to a rigorous schedule of instruction, students also play side by side with faculty and guest artists in the presentation of more than 70 public concerts, staged operas, and musicals for a paying audience. Because there is an emphasis on performing with professional musicians in addition to instruction, Brevard is unique in giving students the opportunity to understand the world of the professional musician. During 2000, students will perform, and visitors will see performances diverse as, Verdi's Aida, Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondolier,Strauss' Die Fledermaus, Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon, Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F and Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Brevard began in 1936 as a summer band camp for boys on the campus of Davidson College. Transferring to the campus of Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina during WWII, the "Transylvania Music Camp" finally opened its doors in 1945 on a beautiful site just outside the town of Brevard in western North Carolina, thus becoming known as the Brevard Music Center. Its primary mission, from the very beginning, has been to promote quality music education. Today Brevard concentrates on training in performance and music theory under repertory conditions. Brevard Music Center's five orchestras, three bands/wind ensembles, plus piano, classical guitar, composition, conducting and chamber music programs offer numerous performance opportunities for every student. Throughout BMC's history, numerous guest artists, such as Frederica von Stade, who have come to perform have extended their stays to give master classes for students. To study at Brevard, young musicians must have completed a competitive audition and selection process. During the summer of 2000, participants from approximately 40 states and 10 foreign countries will take part in BMC's intensive educational programs. BMC succeeds in living up to its motto: Mentoring - Our Mission; Performing - Our Passion. The project is documented with nine pages of text, a press release, a 2000 season brochure, a booklet on BMC entitled Theme and Variations, a brochure describing 2000 season classes and application form, a glossary magazine, Overture: Your Guide to the Brevard Music Festival, 1999 season, and a magazine article on BMC from Southern Living. Also included are 46 color slides and two videotapes: "Blue Ridge Summer Serenade," and "Impressions," featuring the 1999 Brevard Music Festival. Originally submitted by: Jesse Helms, Senator. http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=416/4/2008 12:37:12 PM PST Join Keith Lockhart at Brevard 2008, a communitywhere creative, committed musicians beginto realize their aspirations. Prelude: A Night In Casablanca: Annual Fundraising Gala & Auction, Saturday, May 31, 2008. 2008 BMW Raffle: Support deserving and gifted young musicians, while gaining a chance to win a new BMW. New for 2008: A revised curriculum, including a new orchestra array, expanded chamber music, changes to the opera program, and a new program for high school singers. 2008 Season Artists include Andres Cardenes Roberto Diaz Diaz Trio JoAnn Falletta Leila Josefowicz Grant Llewellyn Yo-Yo Ma Robert McDuffie Daniel Meyer Jon Kimura Parker http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=406/4/2008 9:00:14 AM PST Cooking Demos with Chef Julius 4:30pm Friday and Saturday: Cooking demo with Julius. Meet our new chef Julius Kaiser and learn some great techniques for creating a easy dinner dish. He will feature trout from local Sunburst Trout. Be sure and consider Poppies for any catering needs you have this season as Julius has extensive experience in catering. Julius holds a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales   Julius holds a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales   Here are some of the weekend highlights at PoppiesFriday, May 30th4 - 7pm, we’ve invited local artists and craftspeople to display their talents in the Garden. Look for jewelry makers, watercolors, oils, sewing & crochet work, garden art and copper work. 6:30pm – Rose & Summer Beer Tasting. We love a nice, dry rose wine. It's the perfect food wine for lighter dishes. This event will feature several roses from around the world and some of our favorite craft brewery’s summer ales and lagers. Appetizers will be included. Reservations required, cost $10.   Saturday, May 31st11am: John Paul McNeil from Asheville Integrative Medicine is back for his monthly talk. He will discuss issues around fatigue and how to improve with natural ideas. 1pm: Carl Pitts will talk about cardiovascular health and a new tool designed to analyze problems. Screenings will be available after his talk for a charge.  12-3pm: Grilling in the Garden. Julius will be serving grilled chicken sandwiches and we'll have a keg of beer on tap. Kick back and listen to music by The Moonshine Babies, a great local folk group that just performed at the White Squirrel Festival will be perfect on a lazy, summer Saturday afternoon http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=335/26/2008 2:19:44 PM PST Crossroads to Exceptional Outdoor Recreation Downtown Brevard is the crossroads between Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, Gorges State Park, Bracken Mountain Nature Reserve for Crossroads To Exceptional Outdoor Recreation.hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and climbing. Vibrant Hub for the ArtsFor 71 years the Brevard has been home to the world-renowned Brevard Music Center. Downtown Brevard is also home to The Porter Center of Performing Arts (Brevard College) and the Transylvania Community Arts Council bringing diverse programs, concerts, and exhibits to our mountain community. A Rich Mountain Heritage Four annual street festivals capture our hometown feeling: White Squirrel Festival, Fourth of July Celebration, Halloweenfest, Twilight Tour. They’re just a part of why people visit City of Brevard, Land of Waterfalls, Transylvania County. Thanks you Heart of Brevard for the Above Post http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=285/23/2008 2:02:41 PM PSTDon't forget the White Squirrel Festival this weekend 5-24. Downhill derby and fun and games for the whole family. This is just one reason I fell in love with Brevard so many years ago and check out my hero squirrel!http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=265/22/2008 1:14:20 PM PST Annual White Squirrel Box Derby 2nd Annual May 24-25, 2008 Approximately 20,000 people went nuts in Downtown Brevard for the 2007 Memorial Day weekend!  We appreciate the large amounts of enthusiasm shown for the festival and our first annual Squirrel Box Derby.  Our 1st Annual Squirrel Box Derby was just one of the new venues this year.  This gravity race is the only legal opportunity in Brevard where you can try to break the speed limit down Jailhouse Hill !  All vehicles were hand built and decorated to please the crowd, as well as designed for speed.  Contestants competed for trophies for the fastest critter, the squirreliest theme, the nuttiest design, and the slowest (road kill).  In addition, businesses fought to win the overall Golden Nut Trophy, which combined speed and design.  Children 8-17 years were able to enter for free. A blast for the whole family.  Special thanks from the Heart of Brevard for the above! http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=145/9/2008 7:14:57 AM PST 3-D Archery Range is fun for the entire family! Headwaters Outfitters Adventure Village and Lodgings offers you an exciting outdoor adventure that is fun for the entire family: our 3-D Archery Range. Come check out our course and see if there is a little Robin Hood in you! Whether you're a rank beginner or an ace bowhunter, there is something on our 3-D range for you. Warm up in our practice area with 10- to 50-yard bag targets. Then hit our mountain trails, taking aim at 25 different 3-D targets. Each target is strategically placed along the way and shooting pins are set up at distances for kids to enjoy, all the way out to challenging shots for even the best of archers. Our Delta and McKenzie targets offer life-like wild animals from all over the world with each target testing your skills. Bring your own bow or rent one, along with a quiver of arrows, from the Adventure Village office. We have all the equipment you need to try this exciting and skill-testing sport, and our qualified staff can adjust and tune your bow to suit any situation. You’ll be hooked for sure! Bring your friends and enjoy the camaraderie as you test your skills against each other. Thanks David for the fun filled day! Jay & Jewell Kaiser http://www.headwatersoutfitters.com     http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=115/5/2008 12:48:19 PM PSTWorld Renound Brevard Music Center is Honored once again to feature Yo-Yo-Ma. OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL EVENTOn Friday, June 27th at 7:30 pm, join the Brevard Music Center Orchestra in a performance to inaugurate Mr. Lockhart's tenure as Brevard's Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor. Guest soloist for this special event is cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who performs Antonin Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B minor. The New York Times recently stated, “Anytime Mr. Ma plays the Dvorak Cello Concerto, the occasion automatically becomes a significant musical event.” Keith LockhartIn October 2007, Keith Lockhart assumed musical leadership of the Brevard Music Center as Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor. He is an alumnus of BMC and has remained connected to the organization throughout the rise of his impressive career, returning several times as guest conductor. In 1998, he received the Music Center’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Keith Lockhart is in his 13th year as conductor of the Boston Pops, one of the world’s most distinguished collections of musicians. Since 1998 Lockhart also has been Music Director of the Utah Symphony. Among his achievements with the Symphony were performances during the opening ceremony of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City and programs for the 2002 Olympic Arts Festival. Mr. Lockhart earned two degrees from Furman University, B.Mus. in Piano Performance (Summa Cum Laude) and B.A. in German (Summa Cum Laude), and an M.F.A. in Orchestral Conducting from Carnegie Mellon University. He holds honorary doctorates from Boston Conservatory, Boston University, Centre College(KY), Furman University, and Northeastern University. E-mail Jay for this years schedule of events at jay@homeinbrevard.com. Excerpts from the Brevard Music Center Web Sitehttp://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=54/15/2008 3:04:51 PM PSTDiscover Transylvania County!Transylvania County is a growing community, popular with people of all ages.  We can boast an unrivaled quality of life and thriving entrepreneurial businesses. Visit and you'll see why Rand McNally, the Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler consistently name Transylvania County and Brevard as as one of America's top ten places to live, work and play!Proud PointsTransylvania County is the home of the Cradle of Forestry, the site of the first forestry school in America, founded in the early 1900s. More than 50% of Transylvania County is covered by our three parklands:  Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest and Gorges State Park.Our ideal location makes us the Gateway to Outdoor Recreation in the Southeast.Transylvania County, nicknamed the Land of Waterfalls, is home to over 260 waterfalls.Transylvania County has the highest rainfall of any county east of the Rocky Mountains.Transylvania County has the best water quality in the State of North Carolina.A portion of Pisgah National Forest is considered a rainforest due to its high annual precipitation levels. Fast FactsLocation: 25 minute drive from the Asheville Airport30 miles southwest of Asheville, NC20 miles southwest of Hendersonville, NC60 miles north of Greenville, SCGeography & Climate:County land area: 379 sq. milesNational Forest land area: 136 sq. milesLowest elevation: 1,265 ft.Highest elevation: 6,045 ft.Downtown Brevard elevation: 2,200 ft.Average annual temperature: 54.9 FAverage January temperature: 37.9 FAverage June temperature: 71.9 FAverage annual rainfall: 80.0"Average annual snowfall: 6.2"Population: (2005)Transylvania County: 29,880City of Brevard: 6,829Town of Rosman: 571 Property TaxesState: No state property tax.Transylvania County: $.540 per $100 of valueCity of Brevard: $.495 per $100 of valueTown of Rosman: $.460 per $100 of value7% Sales Tax4% Occupancy TaxEducationTransylvania County ranked number one school system in NC in 1995-6 and 1996-7 Transylvania County consistently ranks in the top ten public school systems of NCBrevard High School 1st and only standard high school recognized as a School of Excellence in 2003-4Brevard College is an internationally recognized 4-year liberal arts school.  Blue Ridge Community College provides 2-year technical and associate degrees.Both Blue Ridge and Brevard Colleges offer continuing education classes.MedicalTransylvania Community Hospital is a full service hospital open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Over 100 active and consulting physicians serve Transylvania County residents.http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=44/15/2008 2:23:32 PM PSTLocated in scenic Western North Carolina, Brevard features the very best the area has to offer, from a relaxed, rural atmosphere to the conveniences of a modern city. Its pleasant, unhurried small-town environment is rich in natural beauty, cultural heritage, and social amenities. Brevard's close proximity and easy access to major metropolitan areas like Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville and Atlanta make it an ideal place to live. For a small town (approximately 7,000 residents), Brevard is teeming with cultural events and opportunities. Brevard College, a four-year liberal arts college, has recently added the Paul Porter Performing Arts Center, which offers musical performances throughout the year. The world renowned Brevard Music Center, home to outstanding guest musicians and artists during the summer months, offers concerts several times during the week. Numerous festivals fill Brevard's streets throughout the year, contributing to the sense of community that is so evident in this unique mountain town. Brevard's Transylvania Community Hospital is a fully accredited health care facility, with a staff of licensed health care professionals offering around the clock service to patients and the community. A modern facility and sophisticated equipment combine to provide the residents of Brevard with up-to-date, state-of-the-art medical care. From 2,200 to 2,800 feet elevation with southerly latitude, Brevard's climate is especially appealing. Winters are mild and summers offer warm days and cool nights. Residents of Brevard include the well known white squirrels. These beautiful animals can be seen in several areas in and around Brevard. Although they are not a designated species, they are true white in color and have dark eyes like the gray squirrels. Known as “The Land of the Waterfalls," a name derived from the many waterfalls in the nearby Pisgah National Forest, Brevard is a nature lover's paradise. State and National forests cover more than one-third of Transylvania County, providing endless possibilities for hiking, backpacking, camping, and rock climbing. The French Broad and Davidson Rivers are popular for fishing, kayaking, canoeing and tubing. It's this combination of natural scenic beauty and urban convenience that make Brevard such a special place to live. Let Jewell and I show you why we have made Brevard NC our home for life.http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=24/15/2008 11:58:46 AM PSTNestled in the southern peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies Brevard N.C., a town known for both its scenic beauty and its cultural heritage. One thing that is not widely publicized is the presence of the rare white squirrel. These creatures are not albinos, but a rare breed of squirrel that has fluorished here since being introduced in 1951. Brevard is proud of our little neighbors and many have become quite tame by the patient folks feeding them. Every year we have a festival downtown Brevard that is a blast for all ages. Here is some notes of this years events from http://whitesquirrelfestival.com/ The 5th Annual White Squirrel Festival will be her before you know it! This year's dates are Saturday and Sunday May 24th & 25th, 2008 in downtown Brevard, North Carolina. This year's event promises to be even bigger and better than ever -- with the second running of the hugely popular Squirrel Box Derby... a go-cart race down jailhouse hill in downtown Brevard. Also new this year, The First Annual 5k/10K White Squirrel Race sponsored by The Rotary Club of Brevard. So there's something for everyone. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to get all late breaking updates.This year's music line up has just been announced! The list includes Edwin McCain, The Jeff Sipes Trio, and The Patrick Smith Band just to name a few! Over sixteen acts over two days and it's all free, courtesy of our great sponsors. Find out why the White Squirrel Festival was just voted "Best Spring Music Festival in Western North Carolina" in a reader news poll conducted by the Asheville Citizen Times. Invite your friends, relatives, and any other critters you can round up. This will be a fun weekend!http://www.homeinbrevard.com/post.aspx?postid=14/14/2008 12:59:01 PM PST