Podcasts about unto these hills

Marc and Ann recently spent four days exploring Cherokee, North Carolina. They visited the Qualla Boundry, the home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation. Cherokee is a historic location and is a gateway city to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Their discussion includes the outdoor play, Unto These Hills, the longest running outdoor drama in America. More than 5,000,000 people have seen this Cherokee interpretation of the Europeans arrival in America and the stormy relationship that ensued.In addition, they talk about the outdoor village museum, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, eating in Cherokee, outdoor activities, and their hotel experience.My Smoky Mountain Guide PodcastStonebrook Lodge, Cherokee, NC

Episode Airs Sunday, 3-27-22 at 7pm EST Must Be Spring - Byron Is Singing Again  Byron's been traveling...and singing.  During the conversation she creates a bluegrass song (about Catdog) on the fly... The conversation moves along at a good clip, covering a range of topics from vintage local Weathermen to helping each other out.  Alicia talks about her group of friends & watching them pass along help (in the form of money) to each other.  They reminisced about local & vintage fundraisers:  bake sales, spaghetti suppers, fish frys, ramps & catfish, boar meat barbeque, womanless weddings...etc. Alicia is back on the Bio-toilet kick again...   Bob Caldwell - http://flyfishmagazine.blogspot.com/2007/05/weather-man-quits-to-open-fly-fishing.html When "Womanless Weddings" were Trendy - https://www.npr.org/sections/npr-history-dept/2015/06/16/413633022/when-womanless-weddings-were-trendy Womanless Weddings - https://www.digitalnc.org/blog/womanless-weddings/ Unto These Hills:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unto_These_Hills Unto These Hills - https://visitcherokeenc.com/play/attractions/unto-these-hills-outdoor-drama/ Montford Park Players - https://www.montfordparkplayers.org/ #WyrdMountainGals #ByronBallard  

The historical production portrays the arrival of Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto in 1540, the participation of the Cherokee in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, and the removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands on the Trail of Tears in 1838. Unto These Hills honors some of the most revered Cherokee heroes, including Sequoyah, creator of the Cherokee alphabet, Junaluska, the wise leader, and Tsali, the brave warrior who gave his life for his people.

The historical production portrays the arrival of Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto in 1540, the participation of the Cherokee in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, and the removal of the Cherokee from their ancestral lands on the Trail of Tears in 1838. Unto These Hills honors some of the most revered Cherokee heroes, including Sequoyah, creator of the Cherokee alphabet, Junaluska, the wise leader, and Tsali, the brave warrior who gave his life for his people.

   Professor Kenyon serves as Head of the Lighting Design Program at Penn State.  An active professional designer with over 150 designs for theatre, dance, opera, and musicals to his credit, Prof. Kenyon has recently designed the lighting for several Penn State locations, including the 2013 re-creation of the iconic Nittany Lion Shrine, the Art Room in Schreyer House, and the new theatre space incorporated into the Tank 5 water tower adjacent to the SALA Building.   Prof. Kenyon is also the author of the new textbook, Theatre & Stage Photography, and offers stage photo workshops around the world.  His recent production work includes performances at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Wolftrap, and the Qatar International Arts Festival. He has also designed for The Hangar Theatre, The Metropolitan Playhouse, Opera Delaware, Ballet Theatre of Central Pennsylvania, Nebraska Rep, Russian Ballet Theatre of Delaware, Opera Omaha, University of Iowa, and MTI-Disney.  Prof. Kenyon has been involved in Native American theatre and dance for over 15 years, serving as resident LD for the American Indian Dance Theatre, and was involved in the complete reimagining of “Unto These Hills”, a massive outdoor spectacle celebrating the history of the Cherokee.   Prior to Penn State, William taught Lighting & Sound Design at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Prof. Kenyon received his BFA from the University of Connecticut, having studied with Jim Franklin, and his MFA from Brandeis University, having studied with Bob Moody, Dennis Parichy, and Karl Eigsti.  Prof. Kenyon serves as Chair of the History & Heritage Committee with USITT, and was recently elected Chair of the OISTAT Education Commission.  Member of USITT, OISTAT, IALD, IESNA, and USAA Local #829 in the areas of Lighting and Sound Design. I had the opportunity to meet William through our mutual interest in Technical Theater History. He helped introduce me to the George Izenour and George Thayer lighting collections currently residing at Penn State. It is also because of him that I have become more active in both USITT and OISTAT respectively in historical and heritage research, education, and publication.    It was great to finally sit down with him in Berlin, Germany at the Stage Set Scenery Event this past June and catch up.  

This week's show explores the Southern Highland Craft Guild in Asheville, we preview Charlotte Restaurant Week, meet the family behind the Straightaway Cafe in Black Mountain, check out the outdoor drama Unto These Hills in Cherokee, and Deborah Holt Noel visits Shutters on the Banks boutique hotel in Kill Devil Hills.

This week's show explores the Southern Highland Craft Guild in Asheville, we preview Charlotte Restaurant Week, meet the family behind the Straightaway Cafe in Black Mountain, check out the outdoor drama Unto These Hills in Cherokee, and Deborah Holt Noel visits Shutters on the Banks boutique hotel in Kill Devil Hills.

This week's show takes us to the Wilkes Art Gallery to view a family of artists that spans four generations, we visit the outdoor drama, Unto These Hills, in Cherokee, explore the Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain, sample wine and food at the Grove Winery in Gibsonville, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the friendly town of Farmville.

This week's show takes us to the Wilkes Art Gallery to view a family of artists that spans four generations, we visit the outdoor drama, Unto These Hills, in Cherokee, explore the Swannanoa Valley Museum in Black Mountain, sample wine and food at the Grove Winery in Gibsonville, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the friendly town of Farmville.

(7:16) A Cherokee craftsman living in the mountains of North Carolina demonstrates construction of the blow gun system. See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Indian, a Person, Myself; Together We Become Great; and Unto These Hills.

(41:00) - Selected scenes, drama history, and a backstage look at the foremost Native American outdoor drama, "Unto These Hills." See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Hayes Lossah; Indian, a Person, Myself; and Together We Become Great.

(7:09) - In a number of vignettes, Native Americans explain what their culture means to them. See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Hayes Lossah: Indian, A Person, Myself; and Unto These Hills.

(28:15) - A poignant documentary of the self-determination of Native Americans living in North Carolina. See also: Cherokee: The Principle People; Hayes Lossah; Together We Become Great; and Unto These Hills.

Edition: Vol. 2, No. 4File Size: 19.8 MBLength: 40 min. 34 sec.Program Features:Ghana Update: Evangelist Raphael Adjei Kingbi, JCEA Ministry Coordinator (e-mail), gives an update on his ministry activities in the Teshie-Accra Region. The weekly prayer session is still held each Monday and you can add your requests to our list via e-mail. Ralph and Mavis' child "Junior Ralph" is growing up quickly and an update is given given by the proud dad.Interview: Eddie Swimmer, co-host of Spirit Word radio ministry and an internationally known Indian Hoop Dancer (e-mail). Eddie shares about the radio ministry that is directed to Native Americans, and tells how he uses dance in praising the Lord and a tool in witnessing for Jesus. The interview also features a couple of the Spirit Word programs. Eddie also serves as a deacon at Cherokee Baptist Church, is a performer in Unto These Hills, and is an assistant manager at The Museum of the Cherokee Indian. Eddie also has a role in the PBS special "Colonial Williamsburg: Emissaries of Peace" that will air on November 8, 2007. For more information about the Spirit Word radio ministry call (800) 543-1090.Message: Control Burn (Part 1) by Evangelist James Croft is taken from 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 in the Holy Bible.You may receive e-mail notifications when new episodes of this program are released:Subscribe to Walking with the Giant by EmailFor more information about this ministry visit these sites:Evangelist James CroftWalking with the Giant BlogWalking with the Giant VideosYou may also contribute financially to this ministry to help with production costs by following these links:Credit CardCheck or Money OrderMay God richly bless you for your prayerful and financial support!