On Friday, March 26, the Arts Council will present Hugh and Carol Nourse, widely acclaimed naturalist photographers and the southeast's most renowned authority on wildflowers.  Authors of the book, Wildflowers of Georgia, they have served as photographers at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia since 1996 and have received the Medal of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia for outstanding service and support.  Their photographic works appear in almost every publication involving the discussion of wildflowers native to the southeastern United States.  We are very fortunate to have them come to Mentone to share there knowledge of wildflowers native to the area and how to photograph them.

 

The lecture begins at 6:30 PM at Saint Joseph's Episcopal Church in Mentone.  The following morning at 9:00 AM, Hugh and Carol will lead a small group (limited to 15 people) on a wildflower hike at "The Pocket" on Pigeon Mountain in Georgia. This will be a great opportunity to learn about the unique and beautiful plants that are native to our area.

 

The cost for attending the lecture on Friday night will be $5 for members of the Arts Council and $10 for non-members payable at the door.  The cost to attend the nature hike is $35 and pre-registration is required by emailing Neal Whitt at nealwhitt@aol.com.  Space is limited so make your plans early.  This should be a great event.

 

 

 

On Saturday, April 17, the Arts Council will present Telling Tales:  True Stories of Travel, Trouble & Transformation featuring Willy Mathis (pictured above) and the music of Lon Eldridge.  Willy is a storyteller, book editor, writer, teacher, and gourmet chef.  When most finish school, they find a way to make a living that is fairly confining.  Willy didn't.  He started walking-across India, Greece, Yugoslavia, Taiwan, all over the world.  Willy will share his experience of enjoying more of what life really has to offer.   Willy's Tales begins at 6:30 at the Crystal Lake Lodge.  Tickets are $10 per person, $5 for students.  Seating is limited so make your reservations today by emailing Neal Whitt at nealwhitt@aol.com or calling 256-634-4837.

 

Well, that's it for now.  As always, please forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in attending any of the above events.

 

See you out there!