Volunteer States Intergalactic Bead Festival Nashville, TN November 15-16, 2003
10AM - 5PM Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16 - Tennessee State Fairgrounds - 500 Wedgewood Ave. Nashville, TN (Corner of Rains Ave. and Wedgewood Ave.) From I-65 Exit 81 east on Wedgewood Ave. to Rains Ave. or I-440 Exit 6 north on Nolensville Pike (4TH Ave.) Follow signs.Over thirty vendors from thirteen states with an extraordinary display of ancient, antique, vintage, and modern handmade beads for sale. The Cumberland Valley Bead Society with headquarters in Nashville, TN., will be hosting a welcome booth. Festival highlights include: beadmaking demonstrations, identification and appraisals. Admission: $8.00 Saturday $5.00 Sunday. BRING THIS LISTING FOR $1 OFF ADMISSION - 12 years old and under free. For Festival Information, 888-729-6904,
If we can provide additional information or answer any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at either address below.
Thank you,
Christopher England Intergalactic Bead Shows
44 Tusculum Heights Dr Ste B Greeneville, TN 37745 (888) 729-6904 (423) 638-1651 FAXPam Hall Cumberland Valley Bead Society
4948 Tulip Grove Lane Hermitage, TN 37076 (615) 889-5392PRESS RELEASE FOR VOLUNTEER STATES INTERGALACTIC BEAD FESTIVAL
Nashville, TN The Volunteer States Intergalactic Bead Festival will take place 10AM-5PM Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16. Over thirty vendors from thirteen states will show and sell their wares of ancient to modern beads, bead books, beading supplies, and finished jewelry at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds - 500 Wedgewood Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 (Corner of Rains Ave. and Wedgewood Ave.) From I-65 Exit 81 east on Wedgewood Ave. to Rains Ave. or I-440 Exit 6 north on Nolensville Pike (4TH Ave.) Follow signs. An interesting mix of history and art, this bead extravaganza will feature seventy-five tables representing the country's finest bead vendors. The fascination with beads is not a new one. People have been admiring, wearing, and praying with beads for over forty thousand years. According to Christopher England, the man behind Intergalactic Bead Shows, "Beads are not a passing fancy. In fact, in the many years we have been hosting bead shows, beads have only grown in popularity." When asked why he thought that was, England's reply was noncommittal. "Perhaps it is because of the satisfaction that comes from applying time and concentration to a small vial of beads to create a three-dimensional piece of jewelry or sculpture. Or, it could be the instant gratification found by stringing a collection of beads into something unique that you can wear that evening. Maybe it is the inspiration one gets from seeing other people's creativity come alive. Or, as one who has attended an Intergalactic Bead Show can tell you, it may simply be the experience of seeing so many colors, textures, and patterns together in one arena that lends itself to the bead frenzy. Attending our shows is like entering a room full of potential." Indeed, this weekend's Volunteer States Intergalactic Bead Festival will be the premier place to harness the potential of antique and modern beads of every size, description, and material. The festival will also feature many local bead artists and shops, some of who are listed below. For those with the bead bug, the Cumberland Valley Bead Society (CVBS) table will be a wonderful welcome center at the show. The festival is the centerpiece of the CVBS semi-annual fundraising and membership drive. Society members will display a dazzling array of beaded objects, and attendees will find experts with answers to all their beading questions among the society's representatives. Member activities for CVBS include monthly workshops and seminars, retreats, shared learning and exchange of skills, and craft business discussions. For more information about CVBS, or to become a member, contact Pam Hall at 615-889-5392 or visit their website at
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