Apple Grafting with Jack Johnston

The use of apples as a sustaining food for pioneers will be discussed.  The workshop will then move outdoors for apple grafting.  There is limited rootstock but each participant will have one.  Bring a water sprout (new growth from the previous year) from your favorite old apple tree.  If it is not convenient for you to do this, scion wood will be provided.

If you would like to graft bring a grafting knife or sharp pocket knife.  The instructor can graft for you as well.  You can take the grafted apple home with you.  When the graft is established, the tree should be planted with a wire cage around it to protect rom deer browse.

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History of Southern Appalachian Dance

Phil Jamison’s “History of Southern Appalachian Dance” Sunday March 10

The Arts Council presents nationally-known author, scholar, flatfoot dancer, and old-time musician Phil Jamison in a program on the history of Southern Appalachian Dance on Sunday March 10 at 3:00 in the Macon County Public Library Meeting Room.

Jamison is a Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame and America’s Clogging Hall of Fame inductee, having danced with the Green Grass Cloggers for 40 years and performed and taught at music festivals and dance events across the U.S. and overseas.  One of the country’s leading scholars of traditional Appalachian dance, his 2015 book, Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance, tells the story behind the square dances, step dances, reels, and other forms of dance practiced in southern Appalachia, from their European, African American, and Native American roots to the present day.  He teaches traditional music and dance at Warren Wilson College.  Learn more about Jamison’s book and career at www.philjamison.com.

Light refreshments will be served at this pay-what-you-can event.   The Macon County Public Library is at 149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, with ample parking and wheelchair accessibility.   Bad weather date is Sunday March 17, 3:00.  The event is sponsored by Chris and Ron Lewis and is produced by the Arts Council.  For details phone 828-524-ARTS or email arts4all@dnet.net.