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2008 Galax Leaf & String Schedule
Friday – June 13, 2008
Music
 Old Time Music - Grayson Street Stage – West Grayson Street
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Enjoy old time music from various bands throughout the day.
Bluegrass Jams - Barr’s Fiddle Shop – 100 Block of South Main
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Local musician jams and bands throughout the day
Bluegrass Bands - Stringbean Stage –200 Block of South Main
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Local & Regional Bluegrass bands throughout the day
Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild - Stringbean Café - 200 Block of South Main
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit and talk with instrument makers, collectors and keepers of the traditional music of the Galax region. BRMMG will bring and provide access to their lending library, giving visitors the opportunity to experience a musical instrument first-hand. BRMMG is also providing a variety of jam sessions and performances at 100 North Main Street, Chestnut Creek School for the Arts. Borrow a guitar and learn how to play it! www.blueridgemusicmakersguild.com
Traditional Music Showcases – Stringbean Café - 200 Block of South Main
Times TBA – Come see some of the areas most talented musicians play and discuss their chosen instrument and musical style.
Blue Ridge Back Roads Show - Rex Theater – East Grayson Street
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Featuring Bill Kirchen former member of Commander Cody of Hot Rod Lincoln Fame. www.billkirchen.com
Square Dance - Grayson Street Stage – West Grayson Street
10:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight – Featuring the New Ballard’s Branch Bogtrotters and Caller Arvil Scott
Art
Instructor Demonstrations and Registration Drive -Chestnut Creek School of the Arts- Future School Building (Former Bank) 100 North Main. 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.- Registration drive for sampler classes scheduled for Saturday afternoon along with instructor demonstrations and class project displays. Choose from a variety of traditional art and craft classes to be taught on Saturday. Here’s your chance to discover the artist in you! Click here for registration form and more information.
Appalachian Craft Demonstrations - Future Chestnut Creek School Building (Former Bank) 100 North Main Street
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Traditional Appalachian Crafter demonstrations and music by the Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild throughout the day.
 Art & Craft Vendors - Main Street & Grayson Street
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m – Come visit and shop from a variety of artisans and craftspeople producing American made traditional and modern products.
P. Buckley Moss Reception - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Private reception with P. Buckley Moss at The Framer's Daughter, 121 N. Main Street, for the unveiling of "The Crooked Road" poster and limited edition print. Call 276-236-4920 for more information.
“A Brush with Fun” - All day - Paint your own masterpiece at The Arts Council’s tent near Grayson & Main Street. $2 donation. We will have picture frame mats and the "Doors of the Twin Counties" posters for sale (all $5 or less).
Literature
Gloria Houston - 10:30 a.m. - Gloria will do a presentation at the Galax Public Library. The library will be giving away her books.
Jayne Jaudon Ferrer - 11:00 a.m. – Poetry reading and tea at the Shamrock Tea Room, 215 S. Main, tickets are $8.00 and available at Chapters Books, 103 E Grayson St, (276) 236-9703
P. Buckley Moss - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Pat Moss will be on hand to sign her books on Grayson Street under the author tent.
Author Tent opens on East Grayson Street - 12:00 noon – 6:00 p.m.
Don’t Miss
Rides & Slides, from Off the Wall Entertainment - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – North Main
Bring the kids for a day of fun for all ages featuring a bungee jump, rock climbing wall, slides, bounce house and surprises to bring out the kid in everyone.
“Novel-ty Silent Auction” at Chapters Bookshop. Featured items will be 20" x 20" framed mirrors. Minimum bid $20. 00. Bidding opens at 10:00 am Friday and closes at 4:00 pm Saturday. Proceeds benefit The Arts Council and Authors on Grayson.
Saturday – June 14, 2008
Music
 Old Time Music - Grayson Street Stage – West Grayson Street
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Enjoy old time music from various bands throughout the day.
Bluegrass Jams - Barr’s Fiddle Shop – 100 Block of South Main
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Local musician jams and bands throughout the day
Bluegrass Bands - Stringbean Stage – South Main – 200 Block of South Main
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Local & Regional Bluegrass bands throughout the day
Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild - Stringbean Café - 200 Block of South Main
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Visit and talk with instrument makers, collectors and keepers of the traditional music of the Galax region. BRMMG will bring and provide access to their lending library, giving visitors the opportunity to experience a musical instrument first-hand. BRMMG is also providing a variety of jam sessions and performances at 100 North Main Street, Chestnut Creek School for the Arts. Borrow a guitar and learn how to play it! www.blueridgemusicmakersguild.com
Traditional Music Showcases – Stringbean Café - 200 Block of South Main
Times TBA – Come see some of the areas most talented musicians play and discuss their chosen instrument and musical style
Blue Ridge Music Center presents Don Rigsby & Midnight Call and Lost and Found
6:00 p.m. - Two special additions to the program will include a performance by the young award winning siblings, Samantha & Zeb Snyder. The highlight of the evening will be a very rare performance by 1979 Miss America, (formerly from Galax) and the very first Miss America from the state of Virginia. Kylene will open the concert with God Bless America
Art
P. Buckley Moss Crooked Road Poster and Print Signings - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Famed artist Pat Moss will be on hand to sign her two latest releases just for our Leaf & String festival attendees at The Framer's Daughter, 121 N. Main Street. Call 276-236-4920 for more information.
Instructor Demonstrations and Registration Drive -Chestnut Creek School of the Arts- Future School Building (Former Bank) 100 North Main. 10:00 a.m.-12 noon - Registration Drive for sampler classes scheduled for Saturday afternoon along with instructor demonstrations and class project displays. Choose from a variety of traditional art and craft classes to be taught on Saturday. Here’s your chance to discover the artist in you! Click here for registration form and more information.
Appalachian Craft Demonstrations - Future Chestnut Creek School Building (Former Bank) 100 North Main Street - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Traditional Appalachian Crafter demonstrations and music by the Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild throughout the day.
Sampler Classes at Chestnut Creek School of the Arts– Each class only $25.00 each
Former Vaughan Library Building – 608 West Stuart Drive (Register at future CCSA building, 100 North Main or download form here)
Storytelling - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Instructor, Paul Hodges
Introduction to various types of storytelling, with examples of different styles, subject matter, and themes. Everyone has interesting stories to tell. Gain skill and confidence in telling yours
Introduction to Guitar - 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Instructor, Penny Kilby (2– 1 hour sessions!)
Learn the basics of playing the guitar. No experience necessary. Students must be at least nine years old. Guitars will be made available by the Blue Ridge Music Makers Guild, if needed.
Flat Picking - 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Instructor, Steve Kilby
In the style of Doc Watson, learn how to play one tune with one of the region’s finest musicians. Students are to bring their own guitar and must know the basics of guitar playing to participate.
The following Workshops will be held 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Whittling – Instructor, Brad Smith
Learn basic whittling techniques while making your own whimmy diddle- a traditional rhythm toy. Watch Brad as he demonstrates his twig roosters to be taught in a class Fall, 2008. No experience necessary. This workshop is appropriate for adults only. All materials provided.
Knitting – Instructor, Kathleen Hill
Using only one stitch, learn how to knit and make your very own scarf. No experience necessary- all ages welcome. Materials fee: $6 includes needles and yarn necessary to complete class project.
Crochet – Instructor, Leslie Shelor
Learn how to crochet. Using eight stitches, make your own beautiful bag. No experience necessary. $6 materials fee includes all materials necessary for class project. Minimum 8 years old to participate.
Pastel Painting: Galax Leaf – Instructor, Karen Sewell
Learn the basics of using pastels while painting a Galax leaf. No experience necessary- all ages welcome. $6 Materials fee includes all materials for class project
 Art & Craft Vendors - Main Street & Grayson Street
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Come visit and shop from a variety of artisans and craftspeople producing American made traditional and modern products.
“A Brush with Fun” - All day - Paint your own masterpiece at The Arts Council’s tent near Grayson & Main Street. $2 donation. We will have picture frame mats and the "Doors of the Twin Counties" posters for sale (all $5 or less).
Literature
Breakfast with the Authors - 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at The Smokehouse, tickets are $5.00 and available at Chapters Books, 103 E Grayson St, (276) 236-9703
Gloria Houston at the Galax Public Library - 10:30 a.m. - The library will be giving away books.
Author Tent open – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Clifford the Big Red Dog – 1:00 p.m. – Clifford will be “pawing” books and greeting
friends under the author tent.
Dinner with Mary Kay Andrews - 6:30 p.m at Warrick Hall, 200 W. Center Street, featuring, author of “Deep Dish”. Catered by Journey’s End Restaurant, Davis-Bourne House, Independence. Raffle drawing will be held at the end of the meal.
Don’t Miss
Alberti Flea Circus - Rex Theater – East Grayson Street – 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 p.m.
The flea circus is an almost legendary part of fair and festival entertainment, with a history going back well over one hundred years. Alberti has up-dated the flea circus so that crowds as large as 500 can "see" these delightful performers, including Paddy O’Reilly Shaughnessy who waves an Irish Flag, Captain Spaulding who is shot from a cannon, and the daring diving bikini clad Dardenell who does the traditional flea circus high dive. As the children in the audience encourage and cheer the fleas, help with their props, and even provide the musical cues for their "incredible feats," the contagious energy and enthusiasm soon establishes the Alberti Flea Circus as a "must see" entertainment at the fair. Admission $1.00 (A portion of this money may be used to purchase dogs and cats for homeless fleas) www.albertifleacircus.com/
Rides & Slides, from Off the Wall Entertainment - 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – North Main
Bring the kids for a day of fun for all ages featuring a bungee jump, rock climbing wall, slides, bounce house and surprises to bring out the kid in everyone.
“Novel-ty Silent Auction” at Chapters Bookshop. Featured items will be 20" x 20" framed mirrors. Minimum bid $20. 00. Bidding opens at 10:00 am Friday and closes at 4:00 pm Saturday. Proceeds benefit The Arts Council and Authors on Grayson.
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