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Happy Thanksgiving From Arts in McNairy!
It is a busy time of year for various committees of Arts in McNairy. In less than a two week period, these dedicated individuals will stage a major musical production; the book club wrap party; an always popular community Christmas concert and the holiday version of the AiM Artisan Trail. Needless to say, this will involve, literally, hundreds of volunteers all coming together to make the holiday season more enjoyable for locals and visitors alike. We would, therefore, be remiss if we did not pause to consider how thankful we are for everyone who sacrifices their personal time and resources to insure that our community has these wonderful opportunities to participate in the arts.
We have also been blessed with a great community and discerning local leadership who generously and consistently support the efforts of AiM volunteers with donations and good attendance at all of our cultural programs. We also want to say just how thankful we are to be involved with that kind of community. It makes serving a joy.
As Arts in McNairy rounds out the year, we look forward to a great 2010 and the schedule is already beginning to fill up with arts activities. We also expect to make an exciting announcement in early 2010 about a project that has been in the works for more than two years. Keep your fingers crossed! As usual, we will take a brief break through the holidays but a new edition of "Taking AiM" will be out in January to keep you informed about the cultural events and happenings in McNairy and surrounding counties. Until then, we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas November 20-24 |
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 Arts in McNairy is proud to announce five upcoming performance of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, November 20-24, 2009 at the MCHS Little Theatre. All show times are 7:30 PM nightly with the exception of the Sunday performance which will be a 2:00 PM matinee. Tickets are available at the door for $8.00 (Adults) and $5.00 (Students). A group rate of $7.00 and reserved seats are being offered to groups of 15 or more. Please contact Crystal Reece to reserve seats at 731-645-9243. The show is based on the beloved Paramount film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney and the book by David Ives and Paul Blake. The screenplay was written by Norman Krasna, Norman Panama and Melvin Franks. It features seventeen original Irving Berlin tunes including the holiday favorite and title track, White Christmas. Other recognizable selections include: Happy Holiday/Let Yourself Go, Blue Skies, Sisters, Let Me Sing and I'm Happy, I Love a Piano and I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm. White Christmas in under the direction of AiM Performing Arts Chair, Bryan Essary. Musical Director is Sarah Lemons and the show is choreographed by Jennifer Threadgil. It is a wonderful, heartwarming show with a great cast and it will be enjoyed by the whole family. What a great way to kick off the holiday season! Don't miss it! |
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Holiday Artisan Trail Scheduled for November 21 |
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 The artists of McNairy County will open their doors to the public from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday November 21 for the annual Artisan Trail holiday tour. As usual, there will be several new stops and plenty of old, familiar, faces on the tour with lots of new, one-of-a-kind, handmade, items to pique your interest. This year's tour will include more than a dozen stops to help you complete your Christmas shopping list.
The biannual tour has quickly become one of the signature events for Southwest Tennessee's folk art and heritage craft community. McNairy County is fortunate to have some of the finest working artists and artisans in the Midsouth and this is their opportunity to shine. Visitors in the various studios are always fascinated by the demonstrations that allow them to witness the artisan's creative process first hand while picking up some unique Christmas gifts. All participating artisans and arts/heritage related businesses are juried into the tour to insure that visitors have the best possible experience.
Some highlights of this years tour include:
- Hockaday Handmade Brooms (731-645-4823) 2074 Hwy 142, Selmer
- Appalachian Threads (731-632-2102) 134 E. Main Street, Adamsville
- Eco-Art by Tim Pace (731-989-2366) 82 Sherry Lynn Drive, Finger
- Rose Creek Village (888-849-5344) 999 Lola Whitten Rd, Rose Creek
- Firehouse Studio (731-610-6913) 140 Warren Ave., Downtown Selmer
- 2-B Pottery (731-632-4753) 2242 Lawton Rd., Lawton
- ATMT Art Gallery (731-632-1048) 524 E. Main Street, Adamsville
- Bassh Glass (731-239-4789) 9312 Highway 22 South, Michie
- Studio 85 (731-632-0100) 110 South Magnolia Street, Adamsville
- Woodturning by Patricia Fischer (731-934-0917) 667 Litt Wilson Rd, McNairy
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| Book Club Wraps Great Year - 2010 Book List TBA November 19 |
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 November's Book Club meeting will be Thursday 19th, 7:00 PM at the Jack McConico Memorial Library in Selmer. This will be the last meeting of 2009, however, it will not be a typical gathering. Just for fun, Book Club members are encouraged to come dressed as the most memorable 2009 Book Club character or perhaps an all time favorite literary character. Everyone is welcome, with or without a costume. Additionally, the Literary Committee has compiled the new reading list for 2010 which will be announced at the November club meeting. You can also look for the new reading list in the January issue of "Taking AiM."
So, get busy on those costumes and, as always, invite a friend to come along! Book Club is free and open to the public. All book lovers are encouraged to attend to give their input on the book of the month or suggest literary works for inclusion on future reading lists.
Nov. 19 Book Club Selection - Fair and Tender Ladies - Lee Smith
Congratulations to the AiM Book Club for a great 2009 season! Contact Arts in McNairy, Literary Arts Chair, Leanne Emmons at (731) 646-3851 for further details.
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| Christmas Concert and Selmer Christmas Parade December 3 |
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One of the most anticipated events on the county cultural calendar is the community Christmas concert. The concert, which is sponsored by the Arts in McNairy Music Committee, is typically hosted by one of the area churches in order to accommodate the seating demands of a large, enthusiastic audience. This year's version of the popular holiday concert will be held on the same night as the Selmer Christmas parade so that holiday revelers can take advantage of both events. The concert will be held at 6:30 at Selmer First Baptist Church, located at the end of the parade route, while the parade will get underway at 8:00. The concert is free to the public but tax deductible gifts to Arts in McNairy are always appreciated.
Scheduled for December 3, 2009, the concert will feature almost 100 adult voices in the AiM Holiday Singers; a 60 member youth choir and hand bell ensemble and the 30 member Community Band. Special guests this year will include, MCHS choir student Chelsea Rhodes and the popular vocal group 4-Joy. Conducting the Holiday Singers will be Guy Grimstead, Gene Hebert and Sarah Lemons. Pam Stackhouse will conduct the children's choir and Ronnie Brooks will direct the community band.
The concert has become something of a tradition in the community. It is a great way to get into the holiday spirit each year. | |
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