Emily-Sarah and her son, Daken
May 1, 2012

Discarding the myth of either/or to embrace one’s calling and motherhood.

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Translucent Transformation
May 1, 2012 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
J. Sinclair photo

These days Michael Ray Spainhour, artist, glass carver, and owner of Star Design, enhances a naturally ordinary piece of glass into a sculpted masterpiece.

Justin Hall, Costume Designer
April 1, 2012 – 8:35 pm | Comments Off
Justin Hall in the Twin City Stage costume shop

When Justin Hall was a middle school student growing up just outside of Atlanta, his parents took him to see a traveling production of The Wiz, and the experience changed his life.

No Rules Theatre Company
March 1, 2012 – 2:00 am | Comments Off
The three founders of No Rules Theatre Company

Live theater can change the world by challenging social and emotional norms. That’s the belief of Brian Sutow, Joshua Morgan, and Anne S. Kohn (pictured), all co-founders of No Rules Theatre Company.

The bo-stevens
February 1, 2012 – 10:39 am | Comments Off
The bo-steves from left to right: Greg Bell, Jeff Shu, Richard Boyd, Doug Hawkins, William VonReichbauer

The bo-stevens band consists of five guys who love honky-tonk country music…and cutting up with each other. Even the name comes from late-night laughter

Ralph E. Calhoun, Painter
January 1, 2012 – 7:36 pm | Comments Off
J. Sinclair photo

Every surface in Ralph Calhoun’s studio is covered with art: walls, tabletops, shelves, even the floor, where pieces lean against one another.

Martha Bassett: Singer/Songwriter
December 1, 2011 – 6:01 am | Comments Off
J. Sinclair photo

If you’re lucky, Martha Bassett’s rich, clear voice will be part of your holiday celebration this year.

Second life art
November 1, 2011 – 2:47 pm | Comments Off
C.B. Tatum

C.B. Tatum creates quirky folk art from whatever he can get his hands on: barn wood, chili containers from Wendy’s, license plates, used paintbrushes.

Yesterday Village
October 1, 2011 – 9:13 pm | Comments Off
Blacksmith Marshall Swearingen

A treasure. That’s what some Dixie Classic Fair employees have called Yesterday Village

The Art of Presentation
August 31, 2011 – 7:06 pm | Comments Off
Steven Matijicio

Art is also found in the way those works are presented: the groupings, the room, the lighting. Presentation is Steven Matijcio’s personal art.

The Art of Teaching & Learning
July 31, 2011 – 7:04 pm | Comments Off
J. Sinclair photo

Creativity and beauty, and the materials to create beauty, are everywhere in Benita VanWinkle’s world. A dragonfly on a picnic table.