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"Chalk It Up!" registration opens Wednesday

Registraton is now open for the 18th annual Chalk It Up! in downtown Hendersonville, in which kids — and some artistic adults — make Main Street sidewalks their canvas. Said to be one of the largest one of the oldest and largest chalk art contests in the nation, Chalk It Up! is scheduled for July 12. The artists start at 9 a.m. while viewing lasts until the next rain. “Hopefully the weather will be great," said Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios and the founder of the event. "We do have two rain dates (7/19 and 7/26) but we sure don’t want to have to use them." Participation has grown over the years. "Chalk It Up!" has been in Southern Living. http://www.narniastudios.com/Narnia.pdf “One hundred fifty artists from under 5 years old to 75 years old plus come together to create an al fresco art experience,” Hughes said. “It gives everyone who is lucky enough to reserve a space a chance to feel ownership of that square of Main Street for whatever length of time their artwork lasts, weather-wise!” “Chalk It Up!” draws thousands of visitors to downtown Hendersonville to witness the makeover of the city sidewalks from blank canvas to a panoramic artistic expression. Categories for the contest are 5 & under, 6-8 years old, 9-12 years old, 13-20 years, 21 and over and professional. The event is free but artists must register in order to get a space on the sidewalk. Registration begins June 4 and lasts until the spaces are filled. The chalk is provided with each artist receiving 20 different colors. No outside medium is allowed. There are 5 winners in each age category and the local merchants donate the prizes for those winners. The professional category has one ‘best of show’ winner. A limited number of commemorative T-shirts will be available for sale for $12 starting at the opening of registration. Individuals and corporate sponsors are welcome to contribute by going to: www.narniastudios.com/chalk_it_up_contribute.html . For more information, call Hughes at 697-6393. To register for “Chalk It Up!” go to Narnia Studios at 315 N. Main Street . To view images of last year’s contest, go to www.narniastudios.com.    Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

In survey, Hendersonville ranks 2nd in NC

Hendersonville's low crime rate, short commute times, relative affluence and education level have landed the city another high ranking in livability ratings.   Read Story »

Laurel Park Life

LIGHTNING PHOTOS: Bluegrass & BBQ at Jump Off Rock

About 300 people enjoyed the fifth annual Bluegrass & Barbecue event at Jump Off Rock on Saturday, a fundraiser for the Laurel Park Civic Association.     Read Story »

Henderson County Life

Foundation invites nominations for top philanthropy award

The Community Foundation of Henderson County is currently accepting nominations for the Richard C. and Vina L. Sauer Charitable Leadership Award, which honors a local philanthropist who makes a difference in the community by giving of their time, talent and treasures.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

Mountain culture nonprofit holds first fundraiser

David Weintraub wants to preserve Appalachian history while there's still time.   Read Story »

Laurel Park Life

Jump Off Rock event should be sunny

The Laurel Park Civic Association hosts the fifth annual Bluegrass & BBQ event at Jump Off Rock on Saturday with barbecue dinners by Pit Boss Barbecue and music by Appalachian Fire, the Rocky Flats Bluegrass Band and Bobby and the Bluegrass Tradition.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Life

Garden Jubilee kicks off festival season

Garden Jubilee, the traditional kickoff of the summer festival season in downtown Hendersonville, will offer thousands of plants and garden accessories and free talks by gardening experts.   Read Story »

Flat Rock Life

Folk Music Festival set at Sandburg Home

FLAT ROCK — Folk musicians from across the region will converge at Connemara on Memorial Day for a day of toe-tapping fun and music as Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site hosts the 28th annual Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival.   Read Story »

Henderson County Life

Chamber names Athena Award winner

Caroline Long, a Hendersonville mom who turned her own struggles and questions about raising two children with autism into a nationally recognized school for autism treatment, was recognized as the 2014 Athena Award winner for her contributions to the community and her mentoring of other women.   Read Story »

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