# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Bob Plott will visit City Lights on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00pm to share his new book, Southern Appalachian Folkways: Preserving Traditional Arts and Crafts, with David Brewin and William Ritter. 

Preserving Appalachian Heritage Through Traditional Crafts

Explore the heart of Southern Appalachia through its master artisans. The Artistic Preservation of Tradition highlights a tight-knit community of craftspeople, ages 32 to 92, who keep centuries-old techniques alive. From woodworking and pottery to music and storytelling, their work honors Appalachian history and culture. Meet legends like Willard Watson and Stanley Hicks, and discover modern innovators like Cory Plott and William Ritter. Author and artist Bob Plott brings these powerful stories to life in a heartfelt tribute to tradition and creativity. Perfect for readers who love local history, folk art, and handmade heritage, this book is a must-read for anyone drawn to the spirit of the mountains.

Bob Plott is an award-winning author of seven books and has written hundreds of magazine articles for national and regional publications. Plott has been featured on PBS and the History Channel and was the 2016 recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, the most prestigious award given to North Carolina residents annually by the governor. Bob won the Mountain Heritage Award, presented by Western Carolina University, in 2023. He conducts Appalachian history programs and festivals across the Southeast, most notably PlottFest, held annually in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, since 2012.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sylva/bob-plott-with-david-brewin-and-william-ritter/200029840391450
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sylva
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3 East Jackson Street, Sylva, NC, United States, North Carolina 28779
- **lat**: 35.37294
- **long**: -83.22335
- **full address**: 3 East Jackson Street, Sylva, NC, United States, North Carolina 28779

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter being held?
  - **A:** Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter takes place on Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 3 East Jackson Street, Sylva, NC, United States, North Carolina 28779.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter?
  - **A:** Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter is organized by City Lights Bookstore.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sylva, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bob Plott with David Brewin & William Ritter sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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