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Appalachian Heart
Happy holidays from us at the Appalachian heART! As all artists know, the holiday season is intense! We've been getting out into our communities, and are so excited to share that experience with you. Be sure to be on the lookout for what we do next!
December 2025
Annie, Get Your Gun!
The Plateau Players have done it again! This rousting play was a roaring success! The audience rolled with laughter, through all six shows. The cast was fabulous, the musicians were passionate, the play could not have been better.
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The Plateau Players plan to Present Shakespeare in Love in Spring 2026, and it will not be an event to miss. See you there!
The Madrigal at Timber Rock Lodge
The madrigal left audience members brimming with laughter and holiday cheer. Featuring strong humor, bold actors, and scrumptious food all held together by the lovely Timber Rock Lodge, all were left enchanted.
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Amidst the fun games and wily skits, members of the Highland Harmony Community Chorus performed lovely period music, supplemented by a group of recorders. The Madrigal is always a joy for all involved, and if you didn't make it this year, you missed out! I encourage you to buy tickets early and get in on it next year. It is not a thing to be missed.
The Misty Mountain Musicians Concert
Once again, the Misty Mountain Musicians have produced and performed a lovely concert. Featuring Musicians of all ages and backgrounds, it's a true community effort. Under the direction of Cole Hunt, they performed a variety of holiday music.
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If you're a musician in the area, I encourage you to get involved with the Misty Mountain Musicians Community Band! Reach out to Ashlee Glaspy at appalachiansocietyofthearts@gmail.com for more information.
Wildwood Flutes at Rugby
This holiday season, the Wildwood Flutes performed at Historic Rugby in Rugby, Tennessee. The Wildwood Flutes are a flute choir local to Scott County Tennessee, and is under the direction of Ashlee Glaspy. They had a full set list, including hits like In the Bleak Midwinter and Carol of the Bells. If you play the flute, even at the beginner level, I encourage you to reach out to Ashlee Glaspy at the above email for more information about joining Wildwood Flutes.
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The Wildwood Flutes can often be found in historic Rugby, and they fit right in. Soulful artists surrounded by passionate, dedicated historians, volunteers, and craftsmen simply makes for a good mix. If you enjoy the arts, or history, or the preservation of rural history and culture, I encourage you to patronize Historic Rugby
How To Submit Your Work
We're looking for art, photography, short stories(<5000 words preferably), poems, of articles. Get creative! For example, you may not be able to include a sculpture, but you can send a picture of a sculpture. We're also happy to present write ups and of art related things happening in the community. Please don't allow your inhibition prevent someone from experiencing art they may enjoy.
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All submissions must be appropriate, culturally sound, and respectful. Abosolutely no profanity or vulgarity. The Appalachian heART retains the right to reject all submissions it deems unsuitable.
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For written word(poetry, stories, etc.), email it to the editor in the form of a word document or google doc. If that is for some reason impossible, please reach out to the editor. We are willing to work with you. Please include your name, your preference on anonymity, and any context you are willing to share about the work.
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For visual art(photography, sketches, paintings, etc.) or images, email the editor the image, along with your name, preference on anonymity, and any context you are willing to share.
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Thanks to reformatting, The Appalachian heART is now open to a new art form, video! If you find that the art is not only in the finished product, but in the creation itself, we have a place for that! You may submit a video of you creating art, like pottery or painting, or even singing a song you wrote. We anticipate time lapse videos, because they are shorter, will work best. We recommend no more than four minutes per video, but this is subject to change as we learn how to maximize our platform.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the editor. We look forward to receiving your art!
Editor: Joslin Floyd floydjoslinnews0@gmail.com