Downtown Marshall NCThe Creative Life on the River

The last French Broad Friday in Downtown Marshall for 2010 is Friday, September 10th with lots of very exciting activites planned.  The theme, “Drovers’ Last Stand”, ties in with the town’s history of being on the Drover’s Road (where farmers would walk their animals to market). 

Below is the Program of Events with times and locations of the various activities.  NOTE:  Due to a scheduling conflict, the Petting Zoo will NOT happen.  Sorry for any inconvenience!

5:30 to 9:00PM:  Main Street will be closed.  Parking on the Island.  FREE horse & wagon shuttle to and from Main Street provided by Sandy Bottom Trail Rides.

5:00 to 8:30PM:  SCAVENGER HUNT!!  Match Architectural features with the building or business. Pick up a copy of the scavenger hunt materials in the SECU parking lot.  Participants who turn in answers will receive a “special” Marshall giveaway (while supplies last) and are eligible for prizes.

5:00 to 9:00PM:  GRAND OPENING of the Democratic Headquarters in the old Zuma location, across from the Courthouse.  Enjoy snacks and participate in the cake auction.

5:00 to 7:00PM:  OPEN HOUSE at the French Broad Institute (of Time & the River).  Lulu’s Beauty Parlor – pretty or dude yourself up for the evening!  Bring any beauty goodies you’d like to share (ie hairbows, make-up or nail polish).  Drover’s Ballads on the half hour and roving Cowboy songs.  Sign up to read part of “The Great Drive” from Wilma Dykeman’s book, “The French Broad”. 

5:30 to Sundown: QUILT-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by members of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.  Buy raffle tickets to win the quilt (benefitting Neighbors in Need & My Sisters Place).

6:00 to 8:00PM:  ART OPENING at Zuma.  See the mixed media work of the Advanced Studio Class of AB Tech and meet the students and instructor Paula Parker.

6:00 to 8:00PM:  Madison County Arts Council:  LAST CHANCE!  This is the last night of the Hot New Pots exhibit.  And the new retail space will be open for business!

5:00 to 7:30PM:  Visit the historic rail car offices of the News Record & Sentinel on Back Street and VIEW ARCHIVES of a century’s worth of storied Madison County newspapers and photographs.

6:00 to 9:00PM:  GRAND OPENING of “Pace Cycles” on Back Street next to the Junk Store.  Carson Pace has created a very unique space for his bike shop.  Sign up to win a FREE bicycle tune-up!

6:45 to 7:15PM:  Blue Grass MUSIC by award-winning fiddle player Adam Masters and the Yellow Dawgs – in front of the Democratic Headquarters.

7:00 to 10:00PM: The Marshall Depot.  The Depot on Main Street is a community sponsored venue that hosts an old time bluegrass jam every Friday night at 7 p.m. This is always a free event, but donations are welcome. Come on out and bring your dancin’ shoes!

7:15 to 8:00PM: Introduction of Democratic candidates and live cake auction – in front of the Democratic Headquarters.

8:00 to 8:45PM:  Blue Grass music continues.

9:00 to 11:00PM:  FREE CONCERT on the Courthouse steps (weather permitting).  Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy some funky jazz and Appalachian weirdness from Marshall favorites, the Steve Davidowski Duo. 

9:00 ish:  Third Annual Spitball Tofurkey Shoot, outside Good Stuff.

~ Studios and Galleries ~

Flow:  14 South Main, open till 9PM.  Showcasing local pottery, artisan furniture, woodworking and jewelry.

Marshall High Studios:  Studio 104, Blannahassett Island, open from 6PM to 9PM.  See the art that is created in the old high school.

Hill Street Studios:  Open 6 to 9PM.  Studios are located on the corner of Main & Hill Streets, back door/second floor. 

Mary Maupin Paintings in acrylics and oils

Suzanna Biro Jewelry and other unique pieces

 ~ Food, Drinks and Stores ~

Ain’t that Cuticle  63 South Main Street, open until 9PM. First floor features antiques, gifts and oddities.  Hoping for the return of the fried pickle!!

Bacchus Bistro  18 North Main, open until 10PM. Special “vittles” are Smoked Pork Ribs, Hearty Steak or the popular Shrimp Pasta.  Live music with the Dirty Gondola’s on the new back patio. 

Foreverland  280-ish South Main, GRAND OPENING!  Mixture of locally handmade & vintage clothes, furniture, household items & accessories as well as musical instruments & art.

Good Stuff  133 South Main, open until……  Café open until 10PM.   Meet Brandon Dana and taste “Brandon’s Kolsch”, winner of the 2010 Highland Cup.   Live music with Asheville blues musician JP Delanoye at 8PM.  Kevin Edwards is the featured artist this month.

Lapland Bookshop and Arts  147 North Main, open until 8PM.  New and used books and regional art in a storybook setting on the French Broad River.  Special fiber event to be announced!

Joe Penland’s Indoor Flea Market  148 South Main, open until 9PM.  Indoor flea market and jam with Joe Penland.

Junk Store on Back Street, open until 8PM.  Secondhand store with good junk.

My Sister’s Attic 103 South Main, open until 8PM.  The inventory is constantly changing – so stop on by for great deals!

Natural Canvas Tattoo and Museum  133 South Main, open until 9PM.  Very cool shop – stop in and chat with Chad.

Pace Cycles  Back Street, open until 9PM.  Marshall’s newest business venture!  Meet Carson who KNOWS his bikes!  FYI: Carson is a metal artist as well, so he fits in well in Downtown Marshall!

Penland’s Department Store  50 South Main, open till 9PM.  Old time department store – Carhartts, clothing, books from local authors and much more!  See the Drover’s Rack for SPECIAL DEALS!

 Zuma Coffee  7 North Main, open till 9PM.  Marshall’s meeting place!  Creative healthy comfort food.

Wow – there is a LOT of STUFF happening for the upcoming Dog Daze French Broad Friday event!!  First off, there are ~EVENTS~ that are the things to do:

6:00 to 8:00PM:  Silent Auction of unique dog beds made by local artists. Beds will be relocated to the Island on Friday.  All proceeds benefit Friends of Madison County Animals.

6:00 to 8:00PM:  Paint your own dog (or cat) pottery dish.  Marshall High Studios room 101. Fired Up! from Asheville will have several sizes to choose from (cost is based on size selected).

6:00 to 8:00PM:  Madison County Arts Council:  Hot New Pots exhibit opening.  And the new retail space will be open for business!

6:00 to 8:30PM:  Doggie Wellness information on the Island.  Topics include nutrition, spay/neuter, health, first aid, animal abuse and grooming.  Toenail clipping available!

6:00 to 8:30PM:  “Flea Boutique” featuring many animal-related items and other great deals and good finds!  On the Island.

6:00 to 9:00PM:  GRAND OPENING of “Foreverland” across the street from Ponder Auto and close to the Depot.  Mixture of locally handmade & vintage clothes, furniture, household items & accessories as well as musical instruments & art.

6:00 to 9:00PM:  Pet-i-cures at Ain’t That Cuticle featuring OPI “Paw-lish”. Many fun and unusual colors that would be purrrrrfect for your dog!

 6:00 to 9:00PM:  Dog washes by LuLu outside Ain’t That Cuticle/

 6:00 to 9:00PM:  Carriage Rides – these are free but tips help cover Kevin’s expenses and are most appreciated!

 7:00 to 10:00PM: The Marshall Depot.  The Depot on Main Street is a community sponsored venue that hosts an old time bluegrass jam every Friday night at 7 p.m. This is always a free event, but donations are welcome. Come on out and bring your dancin’ shoes!

 7:30PM:  Dog contests on the Island emceed by Joe Penland.  Many cool prizes donated from Mountain Tails Pet Supplies in Mars Hill, employees of Dollar General in Mars Hill, TJs Market in Mars Hill, and Weaverville Pet Pantry.  All entrants will receive a special Marshall bandana (while supplies last).

8:00PM: Silent Auction of Dog Beds CLOSES.  Come by the tent after 8:15 to see if you have the winning bid and to pick up your bed.

8:00PM:  Pooch Parade. Parade will start on the Island, go over the bridge to Main Street, down to Good Stuff and back up Main Street and over to the Island.

9:00 to 11:00PM:  FREE CONCERT on the Courthouse steps (weather permitting).  Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy the music of The Jazz Kittens along with Bobby Hicks.

9:30:  The movie “Grease” will be shown in the parking lot of Foreverland. Bring a blanket or chair.

Then, there are the ~STUDIOS AND GALLERIES~ that you should take the time to visit (even if you’ve been in there before, there are always new items on display!):

Flow:  14 South Main, open till 9PM.  Showcasing local pottery, artisan furniture, woodworking and jewelry.

 Marshall High Studios:  Studio 104, Blannahassett Island, open from 6PM to 9PM.  See the art that is created in the old high school.

 Hill Street Studios:  Open 6 to 9PM.  Studios are located on the corner of Main & Hill Streets, back door/second floor. 

>>>Mary Maupin Brumo Paintings in acrylics and oils.

>>>Suzanna Biro-Jewelry Unique beaded neckpieces.

And then, there are the ~Food, Drinks and Stores~:

Ain’t that Cuticle  63 South Main Street, open until 9PM. First floor features antiques, gifts and oddities.

AliGators  32 North Main, open until 2AM.  Pool Tournament starting at 7:30.  Cold Beer.

Bacchus Bistro  18 North Main, open until 10PM. Special dinners tying in to the Dog Daze theme (details to follow).

Foreverland  South Main, GRAND OPENING!  Mixture of locally handmade & vintage clothes, furniture, household items & accessories as well as musical instruments & art.

Good Stuff  133 South Main, open until……  BBQ Sandwich Special with tasty sides.  Live music with Jesse James at 8PM.

Lapland Bookshop and Arts  147 North Main, open until 8PM.  New and used books and regional art in a storybook setting on the French Broad River.

 Natural Canvas Tattoo and Museum  133 South Main, open until 9PM.  Very cool opportunity – stop in and meet the new artist and business owner.

 Joe Penland’s Indoor Flea Market  148 South Main, open until 9PM.  Indoor flea market and jam with Joe Penland.

 Penland’s Department Store  50 South Main, open till 9PM.  Old time department store – Carhartts, clothing, books from local authors and much more!

 Zuma Coffee  7 North Main, open till 9PM.  Marshall’s meeting place!  Creative healthy comfort food.

JOIN US for the 3rd annual “Mermaids in Marshall” French Broad Friday event on Friday, June 11th.  Many downtown businesses will be open late and will feature Mermaid-themed specials.  Games & reggae music on the Island starting at 6:30 with the traditional “Mermaid Parade” starting at 7:30 (pirates and sailors are welcome, too!).  Best costumes and best float awards at 8pm at Good Stuff.  Stick around to hear the great music from Michael Cody with special guests, the Sugar Daddy Band in the parking lot of SECU at 9pm for a FREE CONCERT (if you’re from here, you might remember Michael Cody who used to play a lot of music in the area in the late 70s and early 80s).  649.3444 for more information.

And on this first French Broad Friday event of 2010, we’re introducing “Flow”, located in the space formerly occupied by Firewalker Gallery (14 South Main Street).  Flow offers handmade adornment for the body and home.  The Soft Opening Reception features art, craft and wearables by local artists and refreshments.  Open 5:00pm to 9:00pm Friday June 11th.

Here is a video (thanks to Tony Torn and YouTube) from last year’s event!