Fun place with lots of local artists. Great place to spend a weekend afternoon. Don't miss Happy Tummy for a sandwich, and Piper and Leaf for some yummy tea!
You never hear the bad side of some places. The people in charge have such power trips it's sickening. I've seen it a million times. It's almost like they think they are so much better than everybody else. I've watched one of the ladies in charge of the Flying Monkey belittle so many visiting artists that it makes me sick. I've been shopping at the flymo since January of 2010 and it's only been getting worse. Then, when you try to talk to the other heads about it they all defend her and act like you're crazy. Plus, it isn't kid friendly. If you have a child they look at you like your child is a bull and they are a china shop. If I didn't like piper and leaf so much I would never go back.
Shopping for art and used records, eating good food, listening to live music, and watching live theater - a great way to spend the day and evening. Art, odds and ends to suit many tastes in an atmosphere that may remind you of the good parts of the 70s, if you are old enough. Plan to stay a while and explore but check the hours and what is going on first.
Definitely a must do! Great place to head to for a early Friday evening event with friends for a wide variety of music.
Lowe Mill is perhaps on of the best art venues that I have been to. The art is amazing and there is always something there for everyone. I love the concert on the docks series that they have too. If you are a lover of art this is most definitely a place to visit. There are many different shops with artist practicing in different mediums. If you check out their calendar some of their resident artist offer classes to the public as well.
My first encounter with Lowe Mill was to enjoy a 'Concert on the Dock', because I love live music in any form. During the warmer months, these free concerts have a small festival feel and are a great way to get the weekend started. Coolers are welcome, but there are also a number of food trucks if you don't have time to prepare a picnic basket. The talented musicians on the dock are just an hors d'oeuvre for what is waiting for you inside. The building, which used to be a textile mill, has been converted into spaces for artists. There are three stories of artist working in too many mediums to list. There is an amazing cigar box guitar shop, where you can buy an instrument ready to play or if your not careful, they'll encourage to make your own. There is also a small theater where they host swing dancing on Thursday nights and all sorts of other performing arts throughout the week. On a recent visit, my daughters sat in a studio and completed their very own paintings of a pony and a our dog with the help of an artist. I just can not say enough good things about Lowe Mill. All the artist who call Lowe Mill home are very talented and will provide you, a one of a kind gift for a friend of a loved one or better yet, something that will add beauty to your own life forever. Don't miss Lowe Mill. I promise you will not be disappointed. For current happenings, check out their website: http://www.lowemill.net
This is an old cotton factory with three floors of studios of all kinds of artists that is just wonderful to meander around. Each studio has a large picture window so that even if the artist isn't in at the moment you can gaze in and see his/her art and their process. Be sure and cover all three floors because each floor has a different vibe. On the first floor make sure to visit NICKEL CIGAR BOX GUITARS and talk to John Nickel, if you can. He has on display the most fascinating assortment of guitars made from cigar boxes of all types. While I was there he was teaching a class but he paused and plugged in one of his electric cigar box guitars and played several tunes that made me want to start my life over and be a musician. His Alna Cigar Box Guitar Company seems sincere, generous, and flat out wonderfully inspiring.
We really enjoy going to The Flying Monkey Arts Center in Lowe Mill. The Concerts on the Dock are excellent...the atmosphere is great as well as the music. The businesses are eclectic...pretty good food possibilities...superb artists. It's hard to beat!!!
Travelers who appreciate art and artists, will not want to miss the experience of Lowe Mill. An old three-story mill building has been divided into studio shoppes, where the visitor can watch the artists work. The resident artists create in various mediums. There are, assuredly, treasures to be found that will grace your life. You can browse and learn for hours. You will enjoy the food provided by the vendors. Inspiration oozes from the reclaimed architecture. Lowe Mill can be a leisurely respite from the hurried city life, or an actual destination chosen to bring you to visit the Rocket City. The motivation is irrelevant. The experience is the blessing.Bring your camera; but your picture may be taken, as well.Enjoy...
I'm not sure what else to say. We were visiting the area and decided to check this out on a Friday night. We arrived after dark and the place just felt a little creepy, honestly. A lot of interesting art, but definitely not our style