Sylva After Dark is an evening to stroll through downtown Sylva and enjoy a night of arts, dining, music, refreshments, shopping and more. Come downtown the first First Friday of each May-December from 6:00-9:00 pm to enjoy what our merchants have to offer.

December’s Evening Stroll

Heinzelmannchen Brewery:
Food & Beer Pairing at the brewery 545 Mill Street
Guest Restaurant: Ironstone Grill
Blew Glass Studio: Chad Kindy, owner, will be doing glass blowing demonstrations.
Yesterday’s Tree: Open and offering sweet treats, wine, eggnog, and music.
Restaurant 553: Come enjoy live jazz music and  check out their new menu offering build your own pasta and pizza. Enjoy the extended list of appetizers too!

Gallery One: December features “Art Under $200.” Many of the artists will have smaller work or prints making the prices accessible to a larger number of people for holiday gifts. What a great opportunity for Sylva shoppers to find art work made by local artists supporting the local economy.  Refreshments served.                                       It’s by Nature: Kicking off our 6th Anniversary Celebration Friday evening featuring Clay Jewelry by Tamela Wells-member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild. Introducing “Green” Paper Jewelry by Vie, and new woodworks by Bryson City Woodturner, Knox Worde. Enjoy musical guests, Robin Whitley and Alice Mason. The Nichols House will feature holiday gift ideas, wine, beer, cheese, and other fun treats!
Papous Wine Shop and Bar: will offer a sparkling wine and champagne tasting.
City Lights: Reception Celebrating the Release of Gary Carden’s play, Nance Dude, on DVD at 7 pm.
Other shops open late: Stop in or dine at Blackrock Outdoor Company, Bubacz’s Underground, In your Ear, Lulu’s On Main, Friends of the Library, Ironstone Grill, and much more to explore the wide variety Downtown Sylva has to offer you.