In search of the perfect word: Literary festival returns to WCU
A writer looking at a blank page is a like a painter staring at a fresh canvas, a sculptor facing…
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Mann, ‘Les Miserables’ to stage at WCU
Directed by Broadway star Terrence Mann, the Tony-Award-winning musical “Les Miserables” will be performed at 7:30 p.m., April 3-5 and…
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Haywood festival gets new name, announces date
The Haywood County Arts Council has renamed their outdoor summer festival. Previously known as International Festival Day, the name has…
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‘Hunger Games’ fans flocking to N.C. film locations
In 2011 a large Hollywood film descended upon North Carolina. It was a secret and it went by the name…
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From trash to treasure, new art exhibit in Highlands
Artists transform everyday objects into works of art in the exhibit “Out of the Ordinary,” which runs April 5 through…
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Hugh Morton exhibit to include reception, talk
An exhibit celebrating the work of photographer Hugh Morton will open with a reception and talk March 27 at the…
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Winners of WCU’s annual Youth Art Month exhibit announced
Budding artists from across Jackson County were recently recognized during the annual Youth Art Month exhibit hosted by Western Carolina…
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Balsam Range, The Boxcars to play Franklin
Acclaimed bluegrass acts Balsam Range and The Boxcars will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Smoky Mountain…
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WCU jam series continues with Crooked Pine
The 2013-14 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series continues with Crooked Pine at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in…
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Wordsmiths converge on WCU for Spring Literary Festival
Established and emerging authors of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction will discuss and read from their works at Western Carolina…
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Shooting for dreams
In a crowded, frenzied gymnasium, Macon County Sheriff Robert Holland was just trying to not embarrass himself. “I haven’t touched…
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This must be the place
The right place at the right time. We’re all aware of that notion, and most of us have experienced it at…
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Concert fundraiser at WCU to feature A.W. Duo
The acclaimed classical music duo of Alyona Aksyonova and James Waldo will be featured at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24,…
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Liar’s Bench returns to Mountain Heritage Center
A celebration of Appalachian storytelling, music and drama, The Liar’s Bench will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, March…
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Christian rock comes to Franklin
Highly-acclaimed Christian rock bands Audio Adrenaline, Kutless, Finding Favour and Shine Bright Baby will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March…
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Open call for Greening Up the Mountains artists, vendors
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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Zac Brown Band to play Harrah’s Cherokee
Renowned country group the Zac Brown Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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The Malpass Brothers bring alt-country to Highlands
Americana/country act The Malpass Brothers will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center.
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Playing the sounds of your dreams
He was a toddler with tenacity and talent. At three years old, Seth Taylor picked up his first guitar. Seeing…
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This must be the place
But, it’s only mid-March? I’m well aware of that, dear readers. Yes, it is mid-March, but 2014 is hitting the…
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‘Gentle Giant’ returns to Franklin
Country music’s legendary “Gentle Giant” Don Williams will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Encaustic demo at Gallery 86
Artist t.e. siewert will hold an encaustic painting demonstration from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Gallery 86…
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Iglesias to bring laughs to Harrah’s
Acclaimed comedian Gabriel Iglesias will perform at 7:30 p.m., March 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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Robin Thicke comes to Harrah’s
Pop sensation Robin Thicke will perform at 8 p.m. March 14 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Born in Los Angeles,…
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Sewing traditions together: Weaver attracted by all facets of ancient art
Sitting at her loom, weaver Amy Tromiczak feels right at home. “It’s an amazing thing. You’re making cloth, and I…
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‘Trail Magic’ party at Nantahala Brewing
The Trail Magic No. 7 Release Party will be March 14-15 at Nantahala Brewing in Bryson City.
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McMahan, Nicholson solo shows
Mountain Faith fiddler Summer McMahan will perform at a release party for her new solo album, “The Story of My…
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Celtic concert in Bryson City
The sixth annual Celtic concert featuring Bean Sidhe will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday March 13, at the Smoky…
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This must be the place
Pouring its first pints in October 2013, Innovation Brewing in Sylva was created by Nicole Dexter and Chip Owen. The…
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Feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem to speak at WCU March 6
“An Evening with Gloria Steinem” will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in the John W. Bardo Fine and…
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Granddaughter of Duke Ellington to present at WCU
Internationally acclaimed choreographer and dancer Mercedes Ellington will give a presentation at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in the Coulter…
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Harlem Ambassadors hit the court
The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will play a basketball game against the Franklin Dribblers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at…
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Roller team kicks off 2014 season
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls Roller Derby Team will open its 2014 season at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the…
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Jam series to feature James Leva, Stuart Brothers
The 2013-14 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series will continue with a concert featuring multi-instrumentalist James Leva and The…
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Real time painting demo at Gallery 86
Artist Melissa Enloe Walter will hold a painting demonstration from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Gallery 86,…
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This must be the place
It was his voice that caught my ear. Turning towards the stage at the Water’n Hole in Waynesville, I was…
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From the studio to the classroom
The loud pounding echoed from the end of the empty corridor. Crossing the threshold of the last classroom on the…
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Bridging faith, music and Appalachia — Mountain Faith
Summer McMahan remembers the exact moment her life changed. “Mountain Heritage Day [at Western Carolina University], 14 years ago,” she…
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This must be the place
I ski in jeans. There, I said it. And I’ve been doing it for years — as far back as I…
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Squirm Burpee Circus to perform at WCU
The Squirm Burpee Circus will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing…
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Chocolate Drops to perform at WCU
Grammy Award-winning black string band Carolina Chocolate Drops will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the John W.…
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WCU exhibit of artwork by local students
An exhibit of artwork by local students in kindergarten through 12th grade will run Feb. 28 through March 21 in…
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Penland School plans open house
The Penland School of Crafts Community Open House will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1.
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Chili competition heats up in Maggie Valley
The Maggie Valley Chamber “Chili Challenge” will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Maggie Valley…
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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival wants artists
The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association is currently looking for artisans for the 6th annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, which…
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Waldroop family benefit in Franklin
A benefit for Sam Waldroop will be at 4 p.m. Feb 15 at South Macon Elementary School in Franklin. On…
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Celtic dance troupe steps into Franklin
The National Dance Company of Ireland’s “Rhythm of the Dance” hits the stage 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the…
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Exhibit of rare pottery at WCU
Pottery from the private collection of Joan Byrd and George Rector will be on display Feb. 17 through May 9…
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The Drifters to bring doo-wop to Franklin
Bennie Anderson and The Drifters will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, at the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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