Programs

FAHA Programs are FREE and open to all friends and neighbors.
We are always seeking volunteers and members to help
bring the arts to our small community.

16 Views of our Mountains
Cosponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, Diamond Brand Outdoors and FAHA with materials supplied by NASCO, this indoor mural painting workshop produced sixteen, one-foot canvases. Local artist and co-author of Art by Choice, Eugene Avergon supervised the work of twelve amateur artists, each of whom chose a different regional theme and made an acrylic painting . At the end of four weekend sessions, the canvases were ready to be finished, assembled and mounted for public display. Presently on exhibit in Diamond Brand Outdoors, the mural can be relocated and was featured in the 2007 issue of  Fletcher Magazine.

The Four Choirs concert
There were four churches in Fletcher in the middle of the nineteenth century: Calvary Episcopal, Fletcher First Baptist, Fletcher United Methodist and St. John Baptist. The first three were in existence before the Civil War. St. John Baptist was established after the Civil War when former slaves abandoned their memberships with Fletcher First Baptist to form their own congregation. These four congregations are still thriving in Fletcher.
     Sponsored and coordinated by FAHA, in their first collaborative effort, each of the historic church choirs gathered in the new sanctuary of Fletcher First Baptist Church on September 23, 2005 to join heart, soul and voice in a public concert celebrating their distinct cultures. All sang as individual choirs and joined together in a grand finale.
     CDs of the concert are available through the organization for a nominal donation. Please contact us if you would like a recording of this momentous event or more information on the next historic performance.

Fletcher Children's Theater
A seasonal series of  performances for young audiences, the Fletcher Children's Theater debuted in January 2008 to rave reviews. These FREE shows by locally-based, award winning performers occur on three select Sundays during the winter, and are designed especially for families with children ages pre-K through 5th grade. Imaginative artists in music, theatre, and poetry engage both young and adult children in fun and lively shows that encourage creative thinking. Light refreshments are available. All shows are FREE and open to the public. Shows are made possible throught the generous support of Carolina First Bank and local businesses. e-mail us for more information.

Do You Know Where You Live?
This series of twelve presentations about various facets of early Fletcher history received a completion grant from the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. The lecture series took place at the Fletcher Library and was sponsored by several local businesses. Filmed for permanent archives the oral history discussions are available to the general public on compact discs

 Fletcher Community Chorus
Under the musical direction of M. King Goslin of Gracious Light Music and professional accompaniment of Anita Freeman, the FCC has a modest 17 members and an enthusiastic concert agenda. In 2007 the chorus appeared at over a dozen venues ranging from assisted living centers to the Biltmore Estate. Membership is open to everyone, and rehearsals take place at the Calvary Episcopal Church on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00pm during the season. Want more info?

M. King Goslin is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, conductor, arranger, and lifetime musician. She holds a B.S. in Music Education from West Chester University and has over 35 years experience as a performer and educator. King plays more than 20 instruments and has produced 3 studio albums and a live performance video.

Anita Freeman studied at Peabody Conservatory of Music and Catholic University. In addition to teaching private flute and piano lessons, she is an active performer and a registered music therapist. Recordings on which she has performed include Feline Reflections by Nalini, featuring original piano compositions blended with vocals provided by her cats, and Biltmore Estate Christmas, Vol. II. Anita is also a church organist.

Pickin' In the Park