"We will be celebrating Reece through various media, including musical and dramatic presentations, storytelling, cultural art, poetry readings, and visual art," according to the announcement.
The Rev. Keith Jones will emcee the program and will contribute to storytelling segment. Reece's nephew Terry Reece will share recollections of his Uncle Hub. David Brose, a folklorist associated with the John C Campbell Folk School and an accomplished musician specializing in banjo music. Jackie Elsner, a vocalist who has set many of Reece's poems to old ballad tunes, will also contribute to the musical segment. Four of our poetry contest winners from the past two years will be featured in the poetry reading portion of the program.
A dramatic presentation of Reece's works, including a special visit by an actor portraying Reece, is planned. Al Garnto, a Union County artist who has specialized in outdoor and folk art, and Dick Aunspaugh, retired chair of the Young Harris College Art Department, will be displaying and discussing some of their works. A culinary artist will be on hand to demonstrate and explain the art of cooking with an Appalachian flavor.
There is no admission fee for the event and refreshments will be available for purchase. There will also be a chance for participants to visit the Center's gift shop, museum, and exhibits area.
Byron Herbert Reece, proclaimed by the state Legislature "Georgia's Appalachian Poet/Novelist" spent most of the 40-plus years of his life, laboring as a subsistence farmer on his family's homestead. His love of literature and gift for writing led to the publication of four volumes of poetry and two novels, all of which received national critical acclaim.
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Byron Herbert Reece
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