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u won't forget. With Stan Dean's expertise in directing, which he so ably demonrtrated in this season's "The Crucible," the cast of ten present performances that sue so practical and honest that the purity of the story's outlook constantly surprises you. Jim Fisher (who delighted audienca in "life With Father"), Andy Morgan and John Stringer give Grannies Attk Sale Set A few yean ago the Horn e makers had a most successful Grannies Attic and this year they are planning another on August 3rd and 4th. It will be located in the Old Court - house across from the Square. Ms Lydia Deyton will be in charge of the Grannies Attic and she would appreciate every THE YANCEY JOURNAL performances as the three can - 1 victs that are so charming and delightful that you forget that the characters have been sen tenced to Devil's Island for mur der and exceptional business activities. You look forwardto their good deeds. Their per formances are consistent, as are all the others, and their hand - ling of the playwrights' humor is forthright and honest. Rick Rawitz, Miriam Williams, and Lewellyn Betts blip move the plot along quickly as they por tray the Ducotel family and are excellent foils for the somdimes farcical comedy of the three convicts. Quite convincing in the role of the unscrupulous un cle, Henri Tnochaid, is Mark Giesser, who contrives to take Ducotel's general store away from him. Trochard comes across to the audience as was intended—as a brash, scheming and pompots character. The role of Trochard's caddish ne phew is well-performed by Skip Lawing (who ako will be reman bered for his performances in "1776" and "Life With Father'). Lawing doesn’t have the oppor one bringing their articles in early. If there are any ques tions call her at 675-4474. Ladies look in the attic and basement for those "white ele phants" you have and bring them to Grannies Attic. Re member your "trash" is some one elae's treasure. See you browsing through Grannies Attic. tunity in this show to vent his fine professional flair, but he carries off the role of Paul with finesse and does a good job. Others should be mentioned, too, Vickie Daum brings a perfor - mance to the stage that gets things off to a good start and Roily Rouse, as the handsome young naval Lieutenant,does a good job in a small role. Others in the cast of this frolic include a snake named Adolphe and a chicken that is destined to be served up as Christmas dinner. Certainly the set, designed by Rob Jarvis, cannot go by un noticed, The design and the bamboo motif lend the light and cheery quality so necessary to a comedy. In designing the lighting and costumes for the show, Michael Castania and Lynn Emmert have added the fi nishing touches to a fine produc tion—one that you and your whole family should see. There are kindness, generosi ty, humanity and humor in this show—it is delightful. Take the whole family to see it. It plays at Parkway Playhome August 1, 2,3, and 4. "My Three Angek." Next week, August 8 through 11, Parkway Playhouse will pre sent its final production of the current season, the musical "Oliver," based on Chmr 1e s Dickens' "Oliver Twist. " Re servations should be made early for this show’. Reservations can be made for both shows at the Box Office or by calling 682-6151. Make your reservations now! Crafts Fair Wiil Feature Record Number Os Exhibits A blending of the present and past in a county which pos sesses away of life largely its own will culminate in the 17th annual Mt. Mitchell Arts and Crafts Festival which will open Friday morning, August 3rd,on the Town Square in Burnsville. To mark the official open - ing of the event at 10:00 a. m. will be a welcome by Mr.O. W. Deytcu, chairman of the Yan cey County Board of Commis - stoners, and James A. Angling Mayor of the Town of Burnsville, and Ardell Sink, President of Yancey County Chamber of Commerce. The greatest number of crafts men ever registered for the an nual Festival will display and sell from their booths, racks, and tables in the traditional manner of a true mountain fes tival of crafts. Fond memories of other years bring established craftsmen back. Others will be coming for the first time in an ticipation of the excitement that comes from being a part of the festival that is so rich in meaning. At various times during both days of the Festival, different craftsmen will give demonstra tions of how their crafts are made. This will give many people an opportunity to see for the first time how a particu lar craft is made.with the skill ed hands of an artist. Among the crafts men who are coming to the Festival are “Three Angels/* Fisher, Morgan And Stringer THURSDAY, AUGUST 2,1973 Anita Neal of Rose Hill, Vir ginia with Homecrafts; Claymer Miller of Asheville with Glass blowing; Winthrop D. Schwab of Roaring Gap with Woodwork; the McGuire's of Somers Point, New Jersey with Papier Tole, Minerals and Furniture. Returning crafts men who haye become favorites are the Kit Elliott Family of Old Fort with Woodwork and Dulcimers; the Golderers of Valle Crucis with Woodwork; Belle Boger of Mocksville with Decoupage, Nature Crafts, Ceramics and Paintings; and the Lowrimores of Columbia, South Carolina with Miniature Clay Creations. A concession stand will be open on both days. On Friday, Mr. Ed Yuziuk, local newspaper man will be on hand with hot dogs and his famous chilidogs. On Saturday chickens will be barbequed over an open char coal pit in the traditional man ner and 1500 dinners will be sold. The Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fes tival had its beginning 16 years ago. First sponsored by the Parkway Playhouse, and now by the C’iamber of Commerce, the Festival continues to grow. Once again it is that special time of year, a festive occasiai when local people and visiters come together on the Town Square for a crafts fair which has come to b e recognized as an outstanding event for miles around. y j*-.:- t • Ijl ) v r jt M l>4 '- mC § JLI, ~hitira i fit ’ 'T ' ■ . Youngsters Enjoy Sack Race The games are enjoyed by children from all around as they compete for prizes. The sack race, a favorite among the youngsters, is one of the contests to be held during the two-day activities. Audience Captivated By Kraus Mastery At Music In Mountains Benefit Recital While Mme. Lili Kraus was still enjoying a swim in the South Toe River, early-comers, anxious for good seats, were congregating in the First Ihptist Church in Burnsville for her 1973 Benefit Recital for Music in the Mountains. Cta.ce again, Mme. Kraus played and talked to a more-than-capacity au dience of entranced listeners. Mme. Kraus opened her con cert with a gay-hearted Fanta - sia by Joseph Haydn for the Burnsville audience. She has always loved his music, but has never performed it. This first performance for her was also a fin.; hearing of Kraus-playing - Haydn and it was completely successful in setting the mood of discovery and delight. The Mozart Quintet in E Flat Major for Piano and winds .play ed with Jon Peterson, Cboe; Frank Ell, Clarinet; Robert Fria, Horn; and Daniel Phipps .Bassoon, was a beautifully balanced cham ber performance, revealing not only Mme. Kraus' sensitivity in playing with other instrumarts; but ako the virtuosity of these players in matching the intensi ty of Mme. Kraus herself. The opening theme of the oboe in the second movement,the pass ing of the theme from instru - ment to instrument, the preci - sion of the syncopation,the total excitement and mystery of the development sections made one feel that surely this was the work that caused Lemuel Pepys to write ecstatically in his Jour - nal, "The sweet wind and piano music made me almost ill as when I was first in love with my wife." As Mme. Kraus explained, Mozart's tragic Sonata in C Mi - nor(K4s7) "wears the Fantasie (K 475) as a kind of magic cape?' masking the immediate impact of pain and sorrow which preoc cupied the composer. But Mo zart's musical expression is tem pered by "grace, chastity of nature, and sheer mastery." The performer's spoken words before each work, so humanly and musically perceptive, en able her to involve her audieme in a creative act of listening. In this case, she demonstrated with great effect the similarity of Mozart's theme in the 3rd movement and that of Beetho - ven's Appassiouata Sonata. Mme, Kraus' ability to make musical form and phrase clear— even inevitable—were wonderfully apparent as she presented this complex work. Jamboree Judges Chosen For Fairness, Impartiality Since the first Yancey Youth Jamboree in 1968, a real effort has been made to keep the judg ing fair and inpartial. That the judges should be chosen from outside Yancey County continues as a traditional part of Jamboree planning. The five judges for the Jam boree event this year come with high recommendations, and it is believed that they will add much to the spirit of the Jamboree. Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Blake of Mayland Technical Institute, Spruce Pine, bring a rich back ground in the fine arts and mu sic to the judging panel. m Before her final selection of the nostalgic Vaises Nobles by Schubert, Mme. Kraus asked for donation for a concert piano for Music in the Mountains. The response after the performance was widespread. Further contri butions can be sent to Music in the Mountains, Route 5, Burnsville, N.C. Mme. Lili Kraus' me mew - able Third Benefit Recital was followed by a generous recep - tion in the Fellowship Hall of the Church, provided by the Women's Club of Burnsville. All had an opportunity to meet Yancey County's great pianist and the other performers and to rejoice at this inspiring musical event which culminated the 1973 Season of concerts in Burns ville. Mr. Fred Brummitt of Bakert ville, a retired principal and now an officer of the National Retired Teachers Association, will complement the judging * with his varied experience jc the mountain folk ways of our area. Mrs. Raymond King of Spruce Pine, highly dedicated to the spirit projected by m Jamboree, will add competency horn a broad musical back ground. Mi*. Bill Ford of Pen land, deeply interested in dance and (Corn'd on page 3)