Take Time for Wondrous Things!

If your timing is right this weekend, you may just have the opportunity to see and hear some wondrous things. Opening tonight at the Tryon Little Theatre Workshop (next to China Dynasty at 516 South Trade Street ) is All in the Timing by David Ives. The cast of wacky characters led by Chris Tinkler has done a wonderful job of pulling together this series of fun, witty, short scenes that all hinge on that old saying "timing is everything." We've been enjoying laughing at each other this week as we finally get to see what all the separate scenes look like. Come laugh with us Thursday through Saturday night at 8pm or Sunday afternoon at 3pm this weekend. We've toned down the language for Southern sensibilities, but this humor is probably best suited for teens and adults who will understand the verbal word play as well as the physical comedy. You'll be treated to the antics of language grifters, folks with the Philadelphia blues, a couple caught in a time loop of miscommunication, uncommon men living common lives, Trotsky's mountain axe trouble, and typing monkeys. As for me, I'll survive the weekend if I can just perfect my ability to parla da linkwa looniversahl (that's "speak the universal language" for those of you who haven't had the pleasure of memorizing a scene written in Unamunda).

Take a little time out to stop and tantalize your senses at the Fall Festival hosted by Your Arts Desire in Saluda Friday evening after work. From 5pm on there will be festivities and a feast for the eyes as they celebrate their second year of supporting local artists. In addition to new work by current members they will also be unveiling the organic hand painted silk scarves of their newest member Barbara Tilly.

Also, make sure to set aside some time on Saturday to explore the two openings at the Upstairs Artspace from 5-8pm. Upstairs will be the 3 Women/3 Cameras show featuring the photography of Carolyn Ashburn, Elaine Pearsons, and Mara Smith looking through lenses at the changing landscape and scenery of our surrounding area. Thanks to funding from Polk County Community Foundation and the Polk County Chamber Foundation these lively ladies have spent a year documenting with photos the new and the old sights that make this area special. Downstairs is a treasure trove of
"Wondrous Things" crafted by local artisans. This show organized by Garland Rice features ceramic art, metal- smithing, wood turning and carving, jewelry, textiles, glass, and gourds. This show offers a perfect chance to take a look at the fine workmanship of a variety of talented individuals living in the area.

If you find you just can't sit still, the time may be right to get out and make some music or just dance the night away. Friday evening around 8pm until the music lasts, the Gallery Coffeehouse in Tryon offers up an open mic, "Listening to Coffee" hosted by Mike Locke. Family friendly fun coffeehouse style with a variety of entertainment, this is a lovely way to relax into the weekend and maybe even try sharing something new. Or, perhaps you'll find the time Saturday night to slip up to Saluda from the Southern rock of Southern Pointe at the Saluda Mountain Jamboree or catch the high energy show at the Purple Onion served up by Don Childers & the Modern Don Juans. It might be tricky, be with a little time management you could catch both shows that run from 8pm- 11pm. It's all in the timing to catch the fun.