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Browsing Archive: April, 2012

The Common Clay Band at Old North State Winery

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Sunday, April 29, 2012, In : Old North State Winery 

The Common Clay Band played at Old North State Saturday night. It was Joel's birthday tonight (the guitarist for the band). Happy Birthday Joel!

The crowds came out to hear a great night of live music.








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Pound Downtown 5K in downtown Mount Airy

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Sunday, April 29, 2012, In : Downtown Mount Airy Events 
The Pound Downtown 5K race was Saturday morning, April 28, and started near the parking lot near GoodLife Outfitters. Below are some photos of the runners and crowds watching:










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The Embers at Blackmon Amphitheater on Friday night

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Sunday, April 29, 2012, In : Blackmon Amphitheater 
Friday night at the Blackmon Amphitheater...the crowd was dancing up a storm!

The Embers played great tunes and the dance floor stayed busy.

 

Shelton Vineyards poured wine and The Dairy Center sold food.
 
Shaggin...Mt Airy style...

There's Don, taking the tickets to get in!

Everyone had a great time Friday night, next time the Embers are in town...don't miss out!

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Old North State and Reggie Johnson

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Friday, April 27, 2012, In : Old North State Winery 
You know when the Blackmon opens, most people head over to the event since they are so glad it's spring again. But, some did not! Here, at the other end of downtown, Old North State Winery had Reggie Johnson entertaining for those who did not brave the crowds at the amphitheater!

An intimate crowd gathered and enjoyed the winery.

Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening out, thanks to Old North State.


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The Band of Oz

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Friday, April 27, 2012, In : Blackmon Amphitheater 
Everyone was enjoying The Band of Oz Thursday night at the Blackmon Amphitheater. 

People of all ages were having a blast dancing to the tunes...

You can tell as the night progressed, people were not ready to leave!

Thanks to The Band of Oz for giving everyone an enjoyable, relaxing and fun night out!

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Jerry Chapman entertains at Old North State Winery

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Friday, April 20, 2012, In : Live Music 

Jerry Chapman entertained the crowd Thursday night at Old North State Winery.

Many were enjoying a great night out with friends and family.

A "girl's night out" with good conversation and music! Here are (left to right) Shannon Walker, Savannah, Deborah Bowman, and Patsy Atkins. 

Seems like everyone was having a really nice time at Old North State.

You just never know who you'll bump in to! See you next Thursday!


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Griggs Hampton Memorial Fun Run

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, In : Downtown Mount Airy Events 
Along with the Art Walk, Saturday was also the day for the Griggs Hampton Memorial Fun Run, which had a good turn out. 


 
The fun run ended at Donna's Barber Shop....

There were bouncy houses for the kids to play in...
 
and don't forget the adults too!

...and games for everyone to play...

Here the cooks are grilling up food for donations...

It was great seeing everyone enjoying their day and all for a good cause...Griggs would have been proud!
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Art Walk in downtown Mount Airy

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, In : Downtown Mount Airy Events 
Art Walk was an event in Downtown Mount Airy where artist's work was on display in various locations downtown, throughout the week. On Saturday, the artists came to town to demonstrate and or talk about their art on display in the shops. Take a look below and see some of the beautiful work you missed!

Mike Johnson Pen & Ink Fine Artist www.mikejohnsonart.com

Glenda Edwards gave a demonstration to on-lookers...

of how she makes her jewelry. www.amusebeads.etsy.com
 
Gwen Jolly's work... from Jolly ...
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Mount Airy Library hosts story time for 4 & 5-year-olds on Thursdays

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Friday, April 13, 2012, In : Mount Airy Public Library Events 

Looks like there was a wild party at the Library today!

Tommie Smith, the assistant librarian held story time today...
 
The children started off the day with show and tell...

and had lots of fun sharing their favorite things with everyone!

All the 4 and 5 yr olds had a fun time at the library...

even the little boys! Miss Tommie sure knows how to make everyone smile!

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Mount Airy Library's Story Time for 2 and 3 year olds...too cute!

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Thursday, April 12, 2012, In : Mount Airy Public Library Events 

These little girls were so interested in the story today!

And this little guy had a big chuckle!

Too cute in her fancy pink jacket...

The 3-year-old children were very animated today!

All seemed to have a fun afternoon at the library. Come by with your children and enjoy great stories and fun. Check the event calendar for dates and times each week!

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The Surry County Basket Makers met Tuesday at the Andy Griffith Playhouse

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, In : Andy Griffith Playhouse events 

These are a few examples of baskets they have already completed...beautiful!

The girls were working very hard to create a new design tonight....
 
When done...their creations will look just like this!
 
Here the group works together to create their baskets....

They meet each month, and enjoy a little dinner, then start in on the baskets. Once a year the ladies donate baskets to the Surry Arts Council. Deborah Wagoner is the President of the Basket Makers who are a fun, friendly and fantastic group ...
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Mount Airy Library Picture Books Book Club

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, In : Mount Airy Public Library Events 
Tuesday night, the Picture Book Book Club met at the Mount Airy Library to go over The Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood. Here are a few photos below!




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Mount Airy Public Library Easter event

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Saturday, April 7, 2012, In : Mount Airy Public Library Events 
Today was the Mount Airy Public Library Easter Craft Class and Bunny Hop, that was offered free for children K-3rd grade. Below are some photos from the event...Looks like lots of fun was had by all!

 


 




And then there was the bunny hop!


 



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Dennis Tolbert entertained at Old North State this Thursday night!

Posted by Laura Gaylord on Friday, April 6, 2012, In : Live Music 

Tonight everyone came over to Old North State Winery to hear Dennis Tolbert play.

He is very talented and has a huge selection of over 200 songs.

Four wild and crazy guys...

Old North State Winery is a great place to go for a Thursday night out.

A wonderful crowd always gathers.

Every week they have a different artist playing so stop in next week and hear Steve Lindsley!

Thanks Dennis, for a wonderful night of music!
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We attempt to visit a couple of public events each week. Since Mount Airy is full of things to do, this blog will certainly be the place to see photos of events you attended (maybe you'll see yourself in the photos) or ones that you missed!

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