News Release- “Landscapes of Western North Carolina”, Poetry Reading and Wine

Tasting

The Smokehouse Gallery at Whippoorwill Academy and Village is hosting the art

show opening “Landscapes of Western North Carolina” with work by artists, Betty

Powell, Mary Dobbin, Susan Powers and Margaret Carter Martine on Friday, August

12 at 6:00. Also that evening there will be poetry reading by Bud Caywood, Kelly

Demaegd, Melissa Hager and Kendal Privette on the stage of the “Pickin’Porch”.

The Six Water Pots Vineyard and Winery will also be having a wine tasting at this

event. Come enjoy a breathtaking view, art, poetry and locally made wine.

Whippoorwill Academy and Village is a non-profit historical and educational village

that promotes the arts, history and education. It is located at 11928 Hwy 268 West,

Ferguson, N.C. For more information, check the website:

www.whippoorwillacademy.com This event is free and open to the public. The art show

will be up through August and the village is open every Saturday from 1-5:00 and by

appointment for groups during the week -call 336-973- 3237.