Submitted by Sharptop Arts Association

     This year Sharptop Arts Association is proud to announce our 3rd Annual Feathered Event to be held on May 19 at our own Sharptop Arts Center on D.B. Carroll Street behind the Old Jail. Come by the Center this month on Thursdays and Fridays from noon-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to view the 60 innovative and original creations that were donated to SAA by local artisans for this event.

     Many of the birdhouses are functional garden art that will serve well as a focal point in your yard and other works of art can be beautifully displayed indoors or on a covered patio. This year’s birdhouse entries include “The Old Jail Birdhouse” and “The Woodbridge Birdhouse” (functional birdhouses that duplicate those landmarks in downtown Jasper) by local artist Dee Anne Boggus. The $10 ticket cost covers entry to the event, a meal, entertainment and an art raffle, providing a fun evening for very little money spent.

     Whether just for fun or serious competition, Aury Friedman of The Fastest Dog believes the complex world of Magic can foster new levels of critical thinking and strategizing among the games’ players while they cast spells and launch attacks and counter-attacks with their creatures of fantasy.

     Friedman, whose computer store is located beside Quiznos on West Church Street, hosts game nights at his shop on Friday nights for both newbies to the game of Magic and for avid, long-time players. Each game of Magic, according to Wikipedia, represents a battle between mighty wizards, known as planeswalkers, who employ the magical spells, items and fantastic creatures depicted on individual Magic cards to defeat their opponents.