ACADEMY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS in Burnsville offering art and drama for children; 105 Academy St, 828-682-1630.

ARTISTS WAY CLASSES A monthly meeting at Laughing Heart Lodge in Green Mountain. Meetings include creative writing, art exercises and sharing homework writings; Sunday afternoon by the river, monthly creative arts salon: featured speakers held the last Sunday of each month, music, meditation, art, poetry, ideas & bring a dish to share.  No charge. Located at corner of Long Branch and River Roads in Green Mountain (just off #197 N) Call Barbara Lange at 828-682-4684, www.yancey.main.nc.us/~blange

ARTS CENTERED, on-going classes for adults and children in basketry, watercolors, pottery, sculpture and knitting!. Learn to live artfully; 37 Mitchell Ave. Bakersville. Jann Welch 828.688-9192.

BLUE MOON BOOKS, New Books, used books, newspapers, book signings, poetry readings, workshops, music, coffee shop, & more. Located at 271 Oak Avenue, Spruce Pine. Hours: 10 to 6 Tues -Sat. (Closed Mon) 766-5000, www.bluemoonbookstore.com

BURNSVILLE TOWN CENTER, On-going events, classes, more. Space also available for babyshowers to bluegrass concerts. Classroom space available for art classes, includes water, concrete floor. 6 South Main Street, Burnsville. 682-7209 www.burnsvilletowncenter.com

CAROLINA THEATRE: Presents “Every Saturday Night”, live music and entertainment in downtown Spruce Pine; contact 828.766.7573 or check their website @www.thecarolinabarndance.org for ongoing events for music and other venues

The Dance Center on Upper Street in Spruce Pine offers classes for ages 3 to adult in tap, ballet, point, creative, modern and jazz. For information call owner/director Bev Shurley at 765-0448 (studio) or 675-9076 (home). Don’t miss “The Nutcracker” performances.

Design Gallery, Daily knitting classes for beginners from 11:30 to 1:30; 7 South Main St., Burnsville; 678-9869
www.the-design-gallery.com

G & G Music – Musical accessories, strings, band supplies, cleaning supplies, music & music books, some string instruments. Lessons in banjo, guitar, bass guitar, violin, mandolin, piano and beginning dulcimer; contact Rhonda Gouge 688-2043

GATES STUDIO, Located at 108 Green Mtn Drive, Burnsville. Week-end and week-long watercolor or oil classes with Sandra Gates. Lodging/studio available. Contact Sandra Gates 828.678.3327 for information or email sandragatesart@aol.com; www.sandragatesart.com, mailing address P.O. Box 1687, Burnsville, NC 28714

GINGER’S SCHOOL OF DANCE & FITNESS, Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, clogging and pilates; 37 N. Mitchell Ave., Bakersvillle. Ginger Robinson at 688-4022.

JUDY PRESNELL DESIGNS, jewelry making classes; earrings and necklaces, stringing and looping; next beginners class 10/23 @ 6:00 p.m.; call 208.1834 or email presnelljr4@verizon.net; located at 113 W. Main St. (downstairs below A Light In the Window)

KNITTING AND SPINNING CLASSES - Wellspring Farm, Burnsville. Call Elke Spirakis at 828-682-0458 to schedule and for information. Also, hand-spun yarns, hand knit and felted items available for sale.

MAYLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Call the school for a complete list of classes. To pre-register call 765-7351 Ext. 241 or 1-800-462-9526 or sign up at mayland.cc.nc.us

THE MUSIC BOX – Musical instruments (including Yamaha, Seagull, Takamine), accessories, printed music, repairs, band instrument rentals, music instruction violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, recorder. Mon - Friday 11 to 6 pm and Sat 11 to 5 pm. 128 West Main St, Burnsville, 828-678-9596.

MUSEUM OF YANCEY COUNTY HISTORY – Open Wed - Sat from 10 - 4 p.m. through Oct. 31st; The Yancey History Association owns and operates the museum that was once the McElroy House, built around 1840. The House is on the National Register of Historic Places and was used by Brigadier General JW McElroy as the NC Home Guard Headquarters for WNC during the Civil War. Located behind the Yancey Welcome Center, Burnsville; Admission $2. 828-682-3671 yhmuseum@yancey.main.nc.us

ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS– Wonderful weekdays are every Wed. and Thurs through October; guided tours, storytelling, hayrides, live music, tour groups, fudge, and apples. Special demonstrations by local artists. Located at mile marker 328.3 on Blue Ridge Parkway, or 3 miles N of Mineral Museum at Orchard Rd on the Parkway; for more information and directions call 828-765-9531 or toll free at 1-888-765-9531. check www.altapassorchard.com for up-to-date special events.

PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE – Box office 682-4285 www.ParkwayPlayhouse.com or email playhse@yancey.main.nc.us (also see our Calendar of Community Events)

PENLAND SCHOOL OF CRAFT– Call the school for a complete and extensive listing of craft classes in numerous media. Also see listing for the Penland Gallery under “Area Galleries” and Cultural Events in this issue; 828-765-2359. www.penland.org

TRAC Gallery Burnsville - Evening and daytime art classes for adults and children are available at the Burnsville Gallery. Call 828.682.7215 for current information; www.toeriverarts.org

YANCEY COUNTY MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER - Recording studio, art studios (studio space available), showroom.113 Green Mountain Drive, Burnsville. 682-9654

YOUNG’S MOUNTAIN MUSIC - Open Saturday night at 7 pm, featuring country- western, gospel and bluegrass music, also clogging and square dancing, musicians and dancers welcome to perform, food wagon. Also open 2nd Friday of every month for Karaoke! Located on Highway 19 on the Yancey/Mitchell County Line, no admission - donations accepted. 675-4365 or 675-4790 www.youngsmountainmusic.com