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Appalachian Heart
Happy holidays from us at the Appalachian heART! Per usual, we've been busy enriching our community in the arts, and are excited to share opportunities to get involved with you.
Whether you get to enjoy the arts with us or not, we hope you enjoy time with your family, and, just maybe, you can take the arts with you as you do it.
November 2025
Jr. Board Makes a Difference
If you've been keeping up with the newsletter thus far, you've likely heard of the flower pot project. What you may not be aware of, though, is the difference they really made.
On a freezing Saturday morning in December, members of the Jr. Board went to the Oneida Nursing Rehab Center, terracotta flower pots in hand. They visited over fifteen patients, chatting and spending time with each one. Though their actions were not Earth moving, they mattered to those who they visited. The Jr. Board is making exciting moves in their community, truly leading by example.
Misty Mountain Musicians: At It Again
If you attended their summer concert, you already know: the Misty Mountain Musicians are something to see. Incorporating musicians of all ages and skill levels, they're a truly diverse group, but talented nonetheless. On December 15th, the band will be holding a Christmas concert at Burchfield Elementary School in Oneida, TN. The concert will begin at 7pm.
If you're interested in participating in this band of wonders, please contact Ashlee Glaspy at appalaciansocietyofthearts@gmail.com
by December 10th.
The Madrigal Dinner at Timber Rock Lodge
If you aren't sure what a Madrigal is, this is the perfect opportunity to find out! Jokes aside, the dinner is an incredibly unique event, the likes of which the Appalachian heART team has never experienced. Essentially, while you are served exquisite food, a humorous play, set in the medieval/renaissance period, plays out all around you. Performed by ASotA's own Plateau Players, you may rest assured that the acting is up to their standards: superb. Further than that, live music accompanies the performance. A vocal choir performs period carols, there's harp playing, a baroque recorder group, and so much more.
Tickets for the two performances(December 19th and 20th) have sold incredibly quickly; we encourage you to purchase them ASAP. If they're sold out, know that you're missing out on a true delight, and be sure to move faster next year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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