Saturday, December 6, 2008 by Donna.

The Annual Tree Lighting in Historic Downton Clayton NC on December 4th was a great time for all. The town estimated that 3,000 - 3,500 were in attendance this year. Way more then the estimated $2,500 from last year.

Local businesses opened their doors to patrons, handing out sweets and treats and yes “Blinky’s”. Patron’s did a little Christmas shopping, viewed art by local artist at the Eye of the Eagle Art Gallery, while Bell Ringers played, the Chorus sang and Dancers Danced. There was a live nativity, Doggy Parade and whole lot more.

The Clayton High School Marching Comets then lead the way to Town Square for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Of course the Marching Comets where fantastic and I may be a bit biased since my son is a Junior and plays the Trumpet in the band. But there were great and I love listening to them play. 

ABC 11 Eyewitness News morning anchor Barbara Gibbs  was the special guest host/emcee for the evening along with Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod.

It is really begining to look a lot like Christmas.

Please vist the Clayton Downtown Shops and Galleries for that one of a kind gift, dinner, or live music this holiday season and yes, don’t forget the Eye of the Eagle Art Gallery and Art Supplies. We are near the railroad tracks right behind the Pizzaz Thrift Store.

Happy Holidays from the Eye of the Eagle Art - “Bringing the Arts Alive”

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Tuesday, December 2, 2008 by admin.

Triangle Brass Band presents a concert entitled Holiday Pops

7 PM, Sunday 12/14/08, Meymandi Concert Hall Progress Energy Center Raleigh NC

The Triangle Brass Band, under the musical direction of Tony Granados, will perform a Holiday Pops concert. The performance will feature the Triangle Brass Band playing an exciting and dynamic selection of works of the season from classical transcriptions for brass band to classics of the English brass band Yuletide tradition.

Concert program:

“Marriage of Figaro” Mozart, arr. Himes

“Julesang” Ray Farr

“The Kingdom Triumphant,” Eric Ball

“Farandole,” Bizet, arr. Denis Wright

“The Christmas Song,” Tormé & Wells, arr. Sparke

“Santa Claus-Trophbia,” Sandy Smith“A Christmas Festival,” Leroy Anderson, arr. Thompson

 Ticket Price: $10 Adults; $5 Students. Tickets may be purchased at the door, or in advance, from band members. Or by mail to: Triangle Brass Band, PO Box 14344, RTP NC 27709-4344. Cash or check only (no credit cards).  The Triangle Brass Band has provided the Triangle area with quality music in the British brass style since 1986, and has established itself as one of the finest performing ensembles in the region. The TBB performs all over Central North Carolina, and has played host to many of the world’s finest brass musicians.  For more information, please contact: info@trianglebrass.org; www.trianglebrass.org; (919) 363-8664

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Thursday, November 13, 2008 by admin.

I took a ceramic class with Frank Creech. And the funny thing was, Tyler, my son, had Mrs. Creech for his 5th grade teacher.

Frank was a good teacher and I learned a lot for the little time I had class with him. I also learned that he didn’t like it when you brushed on the glaze instead of globing it, or pouring it on. He was frustrated with me a few times for brushing it on thin. I still haven’t gotten the knack of applying glaze and I think of Frank every-time I apply it to a piece.

But if you are local to the area of Johnston County NC, they are offering raffle tickets, donation $1, for a $150 gas card. All proceeds go towards the Frank Creech Art Gallery Fundraiser.

Check out the Red Room blog for more information http://theredroom103.wordpress.com/

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