This must be the place
It’s 8:36 a.m. on a Thursday and I’m in Detroit. Thee Irish Pub at the metro airport to be exact.…
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Liar’s Bench says farewell with Lough
The Liar’s Bench will hold its final performance of Appalachian storytelling and music at 7 p.m. May 29 in the…
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‘Unto These Hills’ opens May 31
The “Unto These Hills” outdoor drama will run at 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday May 31-Aug. 16 at the Mountainside…
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Open call for Jackson art grants
The Jackson County Arts Council is currently accepting applications for the North Carolina Grassroots Grant and the Jackson County Grant.…
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Frog Level Brewing to teach SCC brewing class
Brewmaster Clark Williams, owner of Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville, will teach a beer-making class from June 3 to July…
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This must be the place
He was completely shocked. Standing in front of an empty warehouse in Dillsboro, which will soon be the site of his…
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In search of the sound: WNC summer concert series
From welcoming backwoods front porches to raucous downtown stages, the music of Western North Carolina weaves together the rich history,…
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HCC Professional Crafts Students hold graduate show
Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts department 2014 Graduate Show will run from May 17 through Sept. 14 at the Southern…
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Blues, Brew & BBQ festival in Cashiers
The Blues, Brew and BBQ festival will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Village Commons…
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Celebration honors Graham County’s history, people
The Proctor Revival Organization will once again honor the history of Graham County through May 31 with “A Time To…
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Dolly Parton to play Harrah’s
Country superstar Dolly Parton will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 25 at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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This must be the place
Short shorts and a neon orange trucker hat. Strolling down Main Street in downtown Waynesville, I found myself adorned with…
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Writers join Cullowhee Mountain ARTS summer series
Now celebrating its third season, Cullowhee Mountain ARTS will be hosting creative writing workshops, taught by nationally recognized writers, as…
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Chicago to hit the Harrah’s stage
Classic rock icons Chicago will perform at 9 p.m. May 16 at Harrah’s Cherokee. The Grammy and American Music Award-winning…
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WCU unveils schedule for Galaxy of Stars Series
The Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a lineup highlighted by a…
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Sylva library welcomes multi-instrumentalist
Musician Marshall Ballew will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva.
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Comedy-drama hits the stage in Bryson City
The comic/drama “Painting Churches” will kickoff Smoky Mountain Community Theatre’s 2014 production season at 7:30 p.m., May 9-11 and 16-19…
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This must be the place
“Hey, Garret, what’s up, man?” I looked up from my notebook and there standing in front of me was a familiar…
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Soldiering on: WNC band releases debut
What a difference a year makes. For the last 12 months, Haywood County group Soldier’s Heart has been roaming Western…
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Balancing Act: The Greater Waynesville Wine Race
Running downhill with a tray of wine glasses, Janelle Trevino had a simple objective: she didn’t want to drop any.…
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This must be the place
What does a washboard, a bucket and a beard have in common? They make up the melodic magic that is…
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Blues, brews and BBQ
“Woofstock — Blues, Brews & BBQ” will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at McGuire Gardens…
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Art After Dark returns to Waynesville
Art After Dark continues from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 2, in downtown Waynesville.
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Moscow Festival Ballet to hit Franklin stage
The Moscow Festival Ballet will perform “Sleeping Beauty” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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REO Speedwagon to play Harrah’s
Iconic rockers REO Speedwagon will play at 9 p.m. Feb. 14 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Greening Up the Mountains 2014
The 17th annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26,…
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Sticking to the competition
Gregg Fuller can sum up barbeque. “It’s a southern tradition,” he confidently stated. Owner of No Name Sports Pub in…
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Refill your creative well with writer retreat at Lake Logan
A retreat for writers and artists will be held at Lake Logan Retreat Center May 18-23 by Cullowhee Mountain ARTS,…
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This must be the place
Mary Harper was quite possibly the first real friend I made when I moved to Western North Carolina. With my…
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WCU to launch 125th anniversary celebration game
As part of Western Carolina University’s yearlong observance of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the institution, a game…
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Alice in Chains comes to Harrah’s
Grunge rockers Alice in Chains will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, May 2, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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Through his eyes
Pulling into his steep, gravel driveway, the first thing you notice about Gary Montanari are his numerous pets. “I hope…
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Southern Fried Chicks bring laughs to Franklin
The Southern Fried Chicks Cage-Free Comedy Tour will hit is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Smoky…
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Easter events
Lake Junaluska offers Easter weekend activities, services The Easter weekend celebration at Lake Junaluska will be held April 19-20. On…
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‘The Fantasticks’ hits the stage at WCU
“The Fantasticks,” the world’s longest-running musical, will bring a steampunk-styled allegory about deceit, disillusionment and devotion to the stage at…
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Students place high at culinary competition
Southwestern Community College culinary students C.J. Reum and Scott Dolbee recently placed fourth at the Wake Tech Culinary Arts Showcase…
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Film to celebrate National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and the occasion will be celebrated with a special film presentation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
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In search of White Oak String Band members
With a second album of historic mountain music on the horizon, the producers of the Grammy-nominated “Old-Time Smoky Mountain Music”…
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This must be the place
Monday is the new Saturday. Heading down Frazier Street in Waynesville to BearWaters Brewing Company, one can barely find a place…
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Mélange of the Mountains returns to Haywood County
The Mélange of the Mountains culinary celebration will run from April 10-13 around Haywood County.
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Cherokee weaving talk and workshop
A workshop and presentation on Cherokee weaving will be held April 11-12 at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
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Open call for Taste of Chocolate
An open call for bakers is currently underway for the 15th annual Taste of Chocolate Plus, which will be held…
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Sylva concert to benefit victims of landslide
A concert to benefit landslide victims in Snohomish County in Washington state titled “The Circle is Unbroken: A Benefit for…
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This must be the place
So, what are you going to ask him? That was the question constantly asked to me when friends and curious…
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Dancing with one’s dream
Staring into a 2,250-degree furnace, Tadashi Torii sees his passion come to life. “I’m really calm,” he said. “I try…
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Shorelines program to screen ‘Shored Up’
Western Carolina University’s Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines will screen the film “Shored Up” at 4 p.m. Sunday,…
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WCU to host International Festival
The 35th annual International Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, on the lawn…
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Workshop on Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina
A workshop focusing on regional points of musical interest, entitled “Why and How to Connect to the Blue Ridge Music…
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This must be the place
Kacey Musgraves makes me feel like a teenage boy. Shouts of joy escape my lungs when I find out she’s…
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'Shining up classic dishes
The ocean is a long way from Rick Miller’s kitchen. The kitchen is a long way from where his journey…
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