Canton’s Colonial Theatre receives international praise
The historic Colonial Theatre in downtown Canton has been nominated for a Momentum Award from the International Bluegrass Music Association…
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Minick brings folk, country to Strand
Folk/rock/country singer Chris Minick will perform at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville.
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This must be the place
Claire Lynch likes to blur lines. Born and raised in Upstate New York, she eventually moved away, crossing the Mason-Dixon…
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The heartbeat of a community
It never ceases to amaze Lorraine Conard. “It’s a little bit magical,” she said. “You walk in and there’s this…
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Tapping into Macon County
Dale Heinlein never thought he’d set down roots in his hometown of Highlands. “Living in Atlanta, in suburbia, with the…
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‘Elemeno Pea’ comedy hits WCU stage
A comedy set in Martha’s Vineyard that explores a wealthy world of infinity pools, Bentleys and yacht clubs with men…
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Fall, art comes alive at ColorFest
The 6th Annual ColorFest: Dillsboro Fine Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
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Demonstration of printmaking with photopolymer plates
Frank Brannon, Jr., proprietor of SpeakEasy Press in Dillsboro, will present “How to Make and Print Photopolymer Plates” for Art…
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Taste of Sylva returns
Featuring local food, music and children’s activities, the 5th annual Taste of Sylva culinary tour will run from 1 to…
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Music, fall camping at Barnaroo
The 5th annual Barnaroo fall music festival will be held Oct. 4 at Franny’s Farm in Leicester.
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Claire Lynch to play Cataloochee Ranch
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Claire Lynch will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley. Long recognized…
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Balsam Range to command the Colonial stage
Acclaimed bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Colonial Theatre in Canton. The…
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Jake Owen to perform at Harrah’s
Country megastar Jake Owen will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at Harrah’s Cherokee. Tickets are $45 and $55. 800.745.3000…
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This must be the place
It’s a lot harder than it looks. Stepping up to the first tee of the disc golf course at Grand Targhee…
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Crossing the musical bridge of Appalachia
For the better part of the last 45 years, David Holt has ventured down a rabbit hole. Born in Texas,…
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WCU to host spoken word event
Spoken word poet and teacher Matthew Foley will present a spoken-word workshop on Friday, Sept. 26, in the Hunter Library…
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Scarecrow Festival returns to Bryson City
The Scarecrow Festival will be held Sept. 27 through Oct. 10 in Bryson City.
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Vintage trailer open house
The Southern Vintage Trailer Friends, members of the national group the Tin Can Tourists, will be hosting their annual fall…
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Stitch artist to be showcased at WCU
An exhibit featuring stitch drawing artist Rebecca Ringquist will be held through Nov. 7 at the Fine Art Museum at…
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Asheville Symphony string musicians to play WCU
String musicians from the Asheville Symphony Orchestra will join students and faculty members from the Western Carolina University School of…
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This must be the place
I did it again. It’s 9 a.m. last Saturday at the starting line of the Cashiers Trail Mix five-mile backwoods…
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Never giving up Hope
Tracy O’Neil has a lot less weight on his shoulders these days. “We never accepted that we could lose the…
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This must be the place
How do you do it? I get asked this question quite often. Folks, whether friends, family or strangers, approach me and…
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Phillips, Craig and Dean to play Franklin
Christian music group Phillips, Craig and Dean will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Youth Arts Festival coming to Dillsboro
The 6th annual Youth Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Jackson…
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RailFest rolls into Bryson City
The 13th annual RailFest will be held Sept. 12-14 at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot in Bryson City.
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Galaxy of Stars back in the saddle with Riders in the Sky
With a mix of Western song classics and zany send-ups, Riders in the Sky will return to the Western Carolina…
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Smoky Mountain Folk Festival returns to Lake J
The 44th annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival will be held Aug. 29-30 at the Stuart Auditorium in Lake Junaluska.
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ArtShare returns to Haywood
Because of its success last year, the Haywood County Arts Council is bringing back its planned giving exhibition, ArtShare, from…
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Art Talk welcomes Hardin Sept. 12
The Jackson County Arts Council will be sponsoring an Art Talk by local artist and board member Clint Hardin that…
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‘The Odd Couple’ to hit HART stage
A production of Neil Simon’s Broadway hit “The Odd Couple” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5-6 and at…
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This must be the place
They were stuck. Sitting around the bar at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva, the members of rockabilly band Rumble Seat…
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Rester brings horn talents to WCU
Guest artist James Rester, principal horn player with the Reading Symphony Orchestra and Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, will perform a recital…
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Crafting the future — Dillsboro at 125
Joe Frank McKee knows what Dillsboro is capable of. “It’s a fighting town,” he said. “There are more craftsmen involved…
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Play me that mountain music: Carroll Best and The White Oak String Band
French Kirkpatrick can sum up Carroll Best. “What he did with the banjo was above and beyond,” Kirkpatrick said. “He was…
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This must be the place
What to do? That was the question I posed to myself when I found out my girlfriend was visiting from…
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McGraw to hit Harrah’s stage
Country megastar Tim McGraw will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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SCC’s first craft beer program to kickoff
With new equipment secured from onsite craft brewing, Southwestern Community College will host a brewing program from 10 a.m. to…
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Quilt Discovery Evening at Mountain Heritage Center
Local residents will have an opportunity to learn interesting and historical details about their family quilts during the Quilt Discovery…
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Liner notes from "Carroll Best and The White Oak String Band"
Liner notes for the new album released by the Great Smoky Mountains Association — “Carroll Best and The White Oak…
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Presentation on Canton at Mountain Heritage Center Sept. 4
Author Michael Beadle will present an illustrated talk focusing on the history of the town of Canton and, specifically, the…
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The trick to achieving your dreams
When he was just five years old, Michael Turco knew what he wanted to do with his life “All I…
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Botanical watercolor class in Highlands
A botanical watercolor workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Highlands Biological…
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Discounted Penland classes available for area residents
Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in a number of workshops in two upcoming sessions available at half tuition…
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Open call for artists at Shining Rock Riverfest
An open call for artisans is currently underway for the Shining Rock Riverfest that will be held from noon to…
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Local Food Crawl served up in Haywood
The Buy Haywood initiative will host the inaugural Uniquely Local Food Crawl around Haywood County Aug. 21-24 and 28-31.
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Bigfoot film to premier in Waynesville Aug. 23
A red carpet release party to celebrate the release of “Bigfoot Wars,” a major motion picture based on the novel…
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Southern gospel to hit Franklin stage
Acclaimed southern gospel groups The Whisnants and The Old Paths will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the…
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This must be the place
This sucks. One of the finest actors, comedians and pop culture icons of our lifetime, Robin Williams, gone, just like…
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Recommended diversions
A Soldier of the Great War Recently a friend recommended this book to my 17-year-old son as a sort of…
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