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Lake Writers new anthology
It Started with a Shot: A Creative Challenge Comes to Life
Feb 23, 2026 – Emily Robinson takes a closer look at It Started with a Shot, the creative minds behind it, and how one line of inspiration turned into something much bigger.
Foodie Fun:
local artist rolls out pasta making class
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, about 20 men and women met at Kaleidoscope – The Gathering Place in Hardy for a pasta making adventure led by renowned fine artist and cookbook author Stephen Blancett.
Thank you Dominos!
Dec 2, 2025 – Sheridan Brown, President of the Smith Mountain Arts Council, accepts the third Silver Sponsorship check from Dominos partner, Brent Barrett, with Special Events Coordinator Joe Yarbrough looking on. Mr. Barrett is a strong advocate for community arts outreach. He also supports St. Jude’s Research Hospital and generously supplied 1400 pizzas to first responders and medical personnel during the pandemic.