Haywood libraries welcome piano, jazz
Pianist Richard Shulman and jazz band One Leg Up will perform in the Haywood public libraries.
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This must be the place
364 days down, one to go. Hurtling down Interstate 95 from Boston to New York City, I’m sitting on a…
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One Way Out — Gregg Allman
It’s the soundtrack of America. Forty-five years ago, The Allman Brothers Band burst onto the scene. With an intoxicating blend of…
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Oil painting demo in Bryson
Oil painter Jon Houglum will demonstrate “Oil Painting Techniques in a Portrait” for the Art League of the Smokies at…
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SCC instructor named Regan Residency Grant recipient
A Dillsboro book artist and adjunct instructor at Southwestern Community College, Frank Brannon has been selected for the first Mary…
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Shearin brings Americana to Wine Seller
Singer-songwriter Dan Shearin will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at The Classic Wine Seller in Waynesville.
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This must be the place
The stewardess handed me a cold Heineken. The skyline of Boston in the distance, the beauty of a city I…
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2014: Arts & Entertainment in Review
Another one is in the books. With each passing year, I find myself digging ever deeper into what it truly…
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The best things come in the smallest packages
Looking up at the old chimney, William “Gene” Gibson still wonders how Santa Claus ever managed to fit in it.…
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Carolina Brass to play Waynesville
Carolina Brass will feature a variety of holiday and classical songs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Waynesville…
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‘John Parris’ Christmas’ returns to Webster
The Webster Historical Society will present its 4th annual “John Parris’ Christmas” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the…
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WCU assists with Cherokee documentary
Two Western Carolina University faculty members assisted on a recently released award-winning film that chronicles efforts to revitalize the Cherokee…
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‘Mean Mary’ brings folk-rock to Waynesville
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist “Mean Mary” James will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at The Classic Wine Seller in…
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This must be the place
In a beloved mountain town already filled with great restaurants, cafes, breweries and independent businesses, Sylva recently became home to…
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Strand presents ‘Blue Ridge Christmas’
A “Blue Ridge Christmas” with Sheila Kay Adams and Michael Reno Harrell will be at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at…
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HCC builds desk for Forest Service
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Wood instructor Brian Wurst and students recently finished a project for the U.S. Forest Service…
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Maggie Valley venue enters second act
With one flick of a light switch, Grier Lackey is illuminating a dream. “What do you think?” he said with…
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This must be the place
I’ve always felt the greatest gift is the gift of music. Though I’ve never been a huge fan of receiving…
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Balsam Range, Meals on Wheels raise $12K
On Dec. 6, acclaimed bluegrass group Balsam Range began it Winter Concert series with The Molly Tuttle Trio at The…
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The world through her fingertips
Maine is a long way from China. And for Amy Putansu, that distance is a testament to her life, passions and…
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WCU to wrap up 125th anniversary celebration
Western Carolina University will wrap up the yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of its founding with the It’s a…
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Gingerbread House Competition underway in Franklin
The Franklin Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd annual Gingerbread House Competition during the Winter Wonderland Celebration Dec. 5-12.…
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New wood studio opens in Frog Level
Woodworker Ronnie Atkins recently opened Studio 36 in the Frog Level District of Waynesville. The studio features handcrafted, one-of-a-kind furniture…
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Rowan returns to Cataloochee
Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan will perform on Sunday, Dec. 7, at Cataloochee Guest Ranch in Maggie Valley.
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Lots of holiday events
Cherokee chorus celebrates the holidays The Cherokee Community Chorus will present a Christmas Cantata “O Holy Night” at 7 p.m.…
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Works by Welch to be displayed
Works by painter Jeannie Welch will be displayed throughout December and January in the Meeting Room of the Macon County…
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WCU appoints new dean of fine and performing arts
The Western Carolina University Board of Trustees has endorsed the appointment of George H. Brown, associate dean of the College…
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Russ brings talents to Sylva
Alma Russ will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. The event…
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This must be the place
It snuck up on me this year. I know that it resides at the end of November. I know it’s…
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Tell it from the mountain
There’s only one thing Tim Hall isn’t sure of. “Well, I don’t really know my age, but if I had…
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‘Hard Candy Christmas’ returns to WCU
The 27th annual Hard Candy Christmas Art & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.…
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Mouseketeer to host evening of music, stories at WCU
Former Mouseketeer Lindsey Alley will present an evening of musical performances mingled with stand-up comedy titled “Blood, Sweat and Mousketears”…
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Berry to bring country to Franklin
Country artist John Berry will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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This must be the place
Patterson Hood is a sponge. The defacto front man for the Drive-By Truckers, a bastion of nitty-gritty rock-n-roll, Hood soaks…
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Christmas in Appalachia
As the temperatures drop in Western North Carolina, the fun only heats up. The holiday season here is filled with…
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Marching toward The Big Apple
“The whole world is watching.” That’s the statement echoing from a megaphone strapped to the side of David Starnes, director…
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Balsam Range to play KARE fundraiser
Acclaimed bluegrass group Balsam Range will play the Kids Advocacy Resource Effort’s (KARE) 4th annual Festival of Trees fundraiser at…
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Tuttle, Nicholson to play The Strand
The Molly Tuttle Trio (Americana/soul) and Darren Nicholson (bluegrass) will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at The Strand…
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This must be the place
They call him the “Tao of Bluegrass.” It was exactly eight years this month when I first met Peter Rowan.…
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GSMR is North Pole bound
The Polar Express themed train will celebrate the holiday season Nov. 21-23 and 25-26 at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad…
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Cherokee exhibit showcased at Dugan Center
The touring exhibit “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future,” will be on display through Dec. 17 at the Chief Joyce…
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New roof for Appalachian Women’s Museum
The Appalachian Women’s Museum has recently completed the repair of the roof to the Monteith House in Dillsboro. Funds for…
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This must be the place
It’s Saturday morning. And as most folks are either sleeping in a couple extra hours or seizing the day by…
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Working to preserve ‘Cherokee Traditions’
By Anna Fariello • Guest Editorial In writing the text for an exhibition on Cherokee culture a few years ago, I…
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Voices in the Laurel choir presents a Madrigal dinner
A madrigal dinner evoking the elaborate and festive flare of the Renaissance will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Clark to present at the Rickman Store
A special presentation of Appalachian stories of the “unusual” with Gregg Clark will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov.…
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Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet to play WCU
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in the Coulter Building…
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Mountain Heritage Center curator wins lifetime achievement award
Pam Meister, interim director and curator of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center, was honored Oct. 22 with the James…
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This must be the place
Why do you do it? Sitting in a tiny coffee shop in downtown Knoxville last week, I was posed this…
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McCreery returns to Harrah’s
Country sensation Scott McCreery hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Since coming into…
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