“Bayou Phantom,” by Dale Weiler. Weiler and another well-known sculptor, Stoney Lamar, will present “The Mind of a Sculptor,” one of the Explore the Arts programs offered by Tryon Fine Arts Center (TFAC), on Thursday, May 3. The discussion will be moderated by Dale McEntire and Jean Pettigrew and will address the creative process of bringing a block of marble or a piece of wood to life. A modest admission is collected at the door. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m. TFAC is located at 34 Melrose Ave. in Tryon. Call 828-859-8322 or visit www.tryonarts.org for more information. (photo submitted by Karen Dow)