Archive - Outlook
April 21st, 2011
By
Barbara Burns Outlook Editor
Jo Ann Harper returned to her roots.
Born and raised “in the country,” Harper’s family farmed and lived off the land.
Harper, a downtown Conover merchant and member of the merchant association, was one of three people instrumental in forming the Conover Farmers Market.
“We were brainstorming about ways to revitalize downtown Conover, and I asked the merchant’s association if they ever thought about having a farmer’s market,” Harper said.
March 24th
Although Tammy Leigh Brooks worked alone for the past nine years in her pottery studio, she enjoys teaching students how to throw pots.
Brooks teaches at The Catawba Valley Potter's Workshop, Catawba Valley Community College's pottery school.
“It was a lot to get used to at first, what with all the procedural things, but the students are a dream and make it a lot of fun," she said. “I am committed to them making good pots."
Although Tammy Leigh Brooks worked alone for the past nine years in her pottery studio, she enjoys teaching students how to throw pots.
Brooks teaches at The Catawba Valley Potter's Workshop, Catawba Valley Community College's pottery school.
“It was a lot to get used to at first, what with all the procedural things, but the students are a dream and make it a lot of fun," she said. “I am committed to them making good pots."
February 17th
Sipping coffee, she sits in her breakfast room. She opens her blinds, and she observes. With observation comes an appreciation, and with an appreciation comes a unique outlook — an eagerness to travel, a desire to express, a yearning to create. Framed by vision and perception, she recreates memories, experiences and time. She inspires, she instructs, and she impresses. This is her journey.
February 10th
By
Barbara Burns, Outlook editor
By
Barbara Burns, Outlook editor
For the folks at the Catawba County Register of Deeds office, there isn’t a day more romantic or special than Valentine’s Day.
Traditionally a day for weddings, many couples decide to marry on Valentine’s Day.
For the fifth consecutive year, couples will exchange wedding vows at the Catawba County Register of Deeds office.
January 26th
Duane Strelow’s interest in archaeology began when he was a fourth-grader. He pursued his interest in ancient cultures, societies and “digs” from then on.
As Visitor Services Manager/Educator at Catawba Science Center, Strelow, 39, watches youngsters interact with CSC’s current exhibit, “The Ancient Carolinians.”
Now, visitors to the exhibit can be an archaeologist, uncover artifacts and search for clues in the exhibit’s full-scale, interactive dig-site.
January 20th
Writing a book about “Lost Hickory” was a natural for Leslie Keller. She was born and grew up in Catawba County, loves history and holds several degrees in history.
Keller serves as education coordinator/curator of collections for the Hickory Landmarks Society at Maple Grove Historical Museum in Hickory.
In fact, “Lost Hickory: A Compendium of Vanished Landmarks” has its origins in an earlier publication of the Hickory Landmarks Society.
January 13th
With a mission to offer the best in classical ballet training, The Newton-Conover Auditorium opened The NewArt School of Ballet. Ballet professionals Melissa and Michael French will teach the classes, which will be offered for all levels of experience — from the beginning enthusiast, for the student who needs advanced training, and for the student who wants to prepare for a professional career in dance.
January 4th
The Newton-Conover Auditorium continues its series of musical events with a one-night only performance by legendary mandolin player Sam Bush.
Grammy-Award winning multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush, alternately known as the King of Telluride and the King of Newgrass, has been honored by the Americana Music Association and the International Bluegrass Music Association.
