A Evening at the Emporium

Let the Christmas shopping begin!

Monday evening shoppers filled the Goss Emporium. Christmas music filled the air and shoppers filled their baskets. Local artisans were onhand to talk about their work and the process of creating the art they sell.




Artist Lisa Perleberg, displayed and demonstrated her sculptural felting skills for shoppers.

Doyle Dykes Concert a Huge Success!

On Saturday, November 21, world renouned guitarist Doyle Dykes said a prayer with the crowd to rededicate the Goss Opera Hall. Dykes was the first musician to play in the hall in over 70 years. He delighted and amazed the crowd with his musical talents and was joined by his daughter Haley, who sang and played the mandolin. During the concert Dykes also told stories about his life and time working with "Grandpa Jones" and on the Grand Ole Opry. The crowd responded with a standing ovation more than once.

For more information on Doyle Dykes and his music click here.

The Goss Emporium has a selection of both Doyle and his daughter Haley's CDs for sale. Stop in and pick one up today! They make great stocking stuffers.

New Items in the Emporium

These darling hats arrived this week from the San Diego Hat Company. There are many styles available for adults and children.





We also now have porcelain eggs from Allison Nagel. These whimsical, handcrafted eggs will brighten your day and make you smile.

Scrapbooking with Heidi Swapp

Well-known scrap-booker, Heidi Swapp, taught one of her new "Inspiration Sessions" this weekend at the Goss. This unique series of classes is designed to teach new ideas, techniques and possibilities.

Heidi brings with her an extensive knowledge of scrap-booking, designing product, manufacturing, digital and hybrid possibilities as well as a tremendous passion for this stuff!

Second City Performance

The Second City performance was the first ticketed event held at the Goss Opera House in over 70 years. The Goss Opera House is now renovated and open for hosting entertainment and special events.

An Evening with Robert Upham & Friends

On October 21st, people gathered at the Goss for an evening of food and entertainment.
The evening began with a traditional Native American dinner served in the Goss Gallery. Artist, Robert Upham's art lined the walls.

The evening's entertainment included Brian Wilson - Blues, Doug Meserberg - Country, and Thomas Evans performed magic tricks.

The evening concluded with a dance troupe performing traditional dances.

Big Find in the Opera Hall

Big Find in Opera Hall

The Goss Opera Hall is filled with painting and stenciling. Some of the stenciling was damaged due to water leakage during the many years the opera hall was not in use. During recent restoration workers were surprised to find a second pattern under the one currently visible. Workers who were sanding a damaged area noticed a different pattern and color appearing and carefully worked to bring it into focus.

It was known that the opera hall received a makeover circa 1907 but no interior photos of the hall have been found. The green scroll is believed to be the original artwork from when the building was built in 1889 and the Pied Piper, from the update in 1907.



The Pied Piper and Children stencil covers top 48 inches of the
wall near the ceiling all the way around the Opera Hall.



The Victorian scroll/fan pattern found under the Pied Piper and Children stencil.



Workers are able to easily work on the ceiling and high walls standing on a three story temporary scafolding that fills the opera hall.