It was a warm, glorious evening at the Sevierville Commons Art Crawl last week. It is the primary fundraising event so we look forward to it all year. With a wood-working art theme, the event was like a relaxing stroll with food and drink. Stroll along here with us to see what we enjoyed during the Art Crawl 2017.
This was our first sight on Bruce Street. XXX Moonshine has two locations: Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley. They have a great tent and their vendors are fun to talk to. In addition, Tennessee XXX Moonshine has collaborated with Dark Horse comics, creator of the Hellboy character in print and movies, to produce Hell Boy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey. To find out more, click the link below. Amazing things happening with this local distillery.
Around the corner, we found delights from one of our favorite downtown restaurants: Bistro 109. Owner, Dustin Manning, brought our favorite items on the menu: orange-cranberry chicken salad, hummus with cucumber slices, and sweet potato fries. The table presentation is always beautiful. We came back for dinner here later. Divine!
Stefanie Johnson greeted us at the main table and helped us to get acclimated to the event. We bought our tickets in advance at Citizens National Bank. (I got mine at the Kroger branch because they are open until 7:00 p.m.) After giving her the tickets and showing ID, we received wrist bands and began the evening.
Next, we ran into Sevierville Commons Arts Council member, Andrea Wilson. I was delighted to see her in this top because we were both wearing Cabi! She knew that and gave me quite a surprise. Fun!
Friday’s restaurant had a nice treat. I think that it was Jack Daniels chicken. The servings were generous. We also got a coupon for a free appetizer. Good deal!
Sara serves treats from Courthouse Donuts. Get ready for some new things on the menu there!
Mom’s Vintage Kitchen offered her home-made pumpernickel bread and pimento cheese with a home-made puff. It was probably the best bread and pimento cheese that I have ever had. There were about 5 different kinds of cheeses in that pimento cheese. Oh my!
Art Crawl attendees enjoying the evening as the sun went down.
We are always glad to see Healthy Balance at local events because we know that they will bring something good for the body. Skewers with tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese were a great appetizer.
David Elrod’s friendly smile always attracts attendees to his tent. His presentation and products always contribute to an enjoyable experience.
Old Forge brought several treats. It is apple time!
Karen and I inspected the beautiful workmanship in the bowls. They were so smooth and lovely. Woodworking artists Roger Jessup, Ralph Obenauf, Otto Preske, and Jackie and Janis Proffitt were available to answer questions about the items and the craft.
Old Forge Distillery entertains and refreshes.
We were most impressed with the woodworking items from the Sevierville Senior Center.
Our favorite item was this piece of wood with a photograph transposed on it. I would love to learn to do this technique. What a magnificent keepsake. The sunset is reflected in it.
The Shantons enjoy sunset on Bruce Street during the Art Crawl.
Sugarlands Distillery always brings delightful refreshment to local events. Indeed, it is always a crowd pleaser.
I was delighted to run into my Dominican Republic travel friends, the Conerly family. They enjoyed the evening as the sun set on Bruce Street. Sophia is a member of the Sevierville Commons Association and always has exciting updates to share about the revitalization of downtown Sevierville. Stay tuned!
I wanted to linger at Charlotte Wear’s gallery, Charlotte’s Bruce Street Creative, but time was limited so I grabbed some fliers with info about her October activities. Can’t wait to go there and create something wonderful next month!
Old Smoky Moonshine brought a nice punch type of drink. They were friendly and ready to help us have a nice evening.
I always enjoy the music and ‘vibe’ provided by musician Ross Paul Heatherly. Ask him to play some Hendrix and you won’t be sorry!
Austin Williams and Stefanie Johnson thanked vendors and attendees for supporting the 2017 Art Crawl. In addition, they drew the name for a winner of the art door prize. It was one of the beautiful bowls that Karen and I had admired earlier in the evening.
Shadows are falling as the sun sets on Bruce Street. Jim McGill sits at the table ready to help attendees.
The Pottery House Cafe is our favorite place in Pigeon Forge. Shrimp and grits, anyone? Oh, yes!
Karen found water and tea located at the gazebo. Such a pretty place in the evening.
It was so nice to have more time at the Art Crawl this year. Rather than 8:00, the event ended at 8:30 this year. It was so nice to relax while watching the sun go down on the courthouse bell tower. Kudos to the Sevierville Commons Association and the Sevierville Commons Arts Council for an enjoyable September event. We can’t wait for the next one!
Plan on attending the Art Crawl next year. It is one of my favorite ways to get out and about in Sevierville.
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