Blue Ridge Books welcomes Hall
Author Tiffany Hall will present her new book, “Bigger,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Blue Ridge Books in…
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Bluegrass, Americana at Folkmoot
In conjunction with Haywood County’s “Carolina Heritage Weekend,” Folkmoot USA will present The Well Drinkers at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18,…
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HART to present ‘Constellations’
A special stage production of “Constellations” will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 12-13 and 2 p.m. April 14 at…
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Cracker, Kevn Kinney to rock Murphy
Legendary rockers Cracker and Kevn Kinney (of Drivin’ N’ Cryin’) will perform on Saturday, April 13, at the Murphy Music…
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World music in Franklin
The Ubuntu Choir of the Great Smoky Mountains will perform a program of uplifting music from around the world at…
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Cherokee welcomes NC Symphony
The North Carolina Symphony will host a special concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Chief Joyce Dugan…
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The art of the tale: Pigeon Center storyteller series focuses on conversations
Stories abound in these here mountains, almost as countless as the towering trees that cloak those familiar slopes. But beneath…
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‘John Brown: An Evening of Jazz’
Jazz artist John Brown will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at the Peacock Performing Arts Center…
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Haywood Arts differently abled exhibition
In 2004, my life was completely changed when one of my twin boys was born with Down Syndrome. Initially, I…
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Abstract art, surrealism showcase
Artwork by Ralph Verano will be on display through the month of April at the Macon County Public Library in…
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Hendrix tribute to rock Boojum
A rock-n-roll power trio tribute to the sound, music and vibe of Jimi Hendrix, Imij of Soul will hit the…
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Americana rolls into Scotsman
Asheville-based singer-songwriter Christina Chandler will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at The Scotsman in Waynesville.
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Reggae, soul at Lazy Hiker
The Natti Love Joys will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva. The band…
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Meade returns to Mountain Layers
Popular Florida-based indie/soul singer-songwriter Shane Meade will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Mountain Layers Brewing Company in…
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Want to learn contra dancing?
There will be a contra dance class offered from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Macon County Public Library…
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Franklin sculpture unveiling
The “Women’s History Trail Sculpture Community Celebration” will be held on Saturday, March 23, in Franklin.
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Dillsboro’s ‘Easter Hat Parade’
A beloved Western North Carolina tradition, the “Easter Hat Parade” will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in…
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Espalin returns to Mountain Layers
Singer-songwriter Wyatt Espalin will hit the stage at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Mountain Layers Brewing in Bryson City.
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HART presents ‘The Lightning Thief’
A production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. 22-23 and 2…
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Misfit Mountain hosts art fundraiser
In an effort to raise funds for Misfit Mountain, there will be a special art showcase and sale through March…
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Ready for roller derby?
The Smoky Mountain Roller Girls will host its next bout against the Yellow Jackets Roller Derby from Georgia Tech University…
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Americana, folk at Mountain Layers
Jackson County Americana/folk duo Bird in Hand will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Mountain Layers Brewing Company…
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HCC Foundation Professional Crafts fundraiser
The Haywood Community College Foundation inaugural “Evening of Art” event to support the needs of HCC’s Professional Crafts program will…
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Rock rolls into Scotsman
Celebrating the fourth anniversary of Adamas Entertainment, Spiro Nicolopoulous Blues Apocalypse will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, with…
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Ante up: High-stakes poker tournament brings thousands to Cherokee
Gone are the days of backroom poker tournaments where players peer through a haze of smoke just to see their…
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WCU undergraduate exhibition, reception
The 56th annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition will run through March 22 at the Fine Art Museum in the Bardo Arts…
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Unplugged welcomes Jon Cox
Regional country/rock act Jon Cox will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Unplugged Pub in Bryson City.
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Blackberry Smoke returns to Harrah’s
Southern rock juggernaut Blackberry Smoke will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
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Peacock presents ‘Scribes on Stage’
Featuring four plays, the “Scribes on Stage” series will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the…
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Reggae, soul at Frog Level
The Natti Love Joys will perform during the “Bob Marley Birthday Celebration” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Frog…
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Boojum goes Pleasantly Wild
Asheville-based rock/funk trio Pleasantly Wild will hit the stage at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at The Gem downstairs taproom…
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New lost ages: Tyler Ramsey to play Highlander Mountain House
At the core of any great singer-songwriter lies this inherent trait of stage presence, one where an entire room, no…
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A Nordic escape for American snow days
With the winter season upon me, I couldn’t help but seek out a book to fit my longing for cold…
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Rock rolls into Unplugged Pub
Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will hit the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Unplugged Pub…
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I am one of you forever: Remembering WNC literary icon Fred Chappell
In a November 2022 interview with The Smoky Mountain News, storied writer Fred Chappell, a Haywood County native who was…
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A life immersed in the written word: Questions posed to the late Fred Chappell
Editor’s Note: Over his tenure here at The Smoky Mountain News, Arts & Entertainment Editor Garret K. Woodward has had…
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Remembering Fred: Frazier, Rash, Burnette
Editor’s Note: A renowned Western North Carolina writer, Charles Frazier burst onto the worldwide literary scene with his seminal 1997…
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War, persecution and manhood: three books
Cold weather means more time indoors, and more time indoors means more time for books. Here are three for the…
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WCU presents ‘Fantasia on Mysterium’
A special stage production of “Fantasia on Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan.…
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Ready to try theater?
The Haywood Arts Regional Theater in Waynesville is currently offering a wide variety of classes in the theater arts for…
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A portrait of an Appalachia upbringing
For those of you who don’t know her, Julia Nunnally Duncan is an award-winning freelance writer and author of 11…
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When the dance gets hot: Sublime tribute act Badfish returns to WNC
Back in 2001, while students at the University of Rhode Island, bassist Joel Hanks and drummer Scott Begin had been…
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An artist's legacy: New database contributes to study of George Masa's photography
Angelyn Whitmeyer might be the last person you would expect to contribute to ongoing research surrounding a Japanese photographer who…
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Fun with weird data, poetry, and history
Suppose, like some of us, you find yourself needing a quick word fix. You’ve got the jones for something to…
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A year in review: the best albums of 2023
Editor’s Note: Since August 2012, Garret K. Woodward has held the position of arts and entertainment editor for The Smoky…
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Come what may: poetry for the new year
In a recent online search, I came across “Good Riddance, But Now What?” by that master of light verse, Ogden…
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Over the hills and far away: Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam returns to Asheville
It’s been some 43 years since John Bonham, iconic drummer for rock gods Led Zeppelin, tragically passed away at age…
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The true story of a teacher who defied Hitler
In 1933 Germany, headmistress Anna Essinger was ordered by the newly-elected Nazi party to fly a Nazi flag above her…
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What does it mean to be: A conversation with Joe Russo
When drummer Joe Russo takes a moment to reflect on his decades-long friendship and collaboration with guitarist Tom Hamilton, he…
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A church in communion with all creatures
The Covid pandemic has produced many new books with many of them addressing the current situation in which we humans…
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