Waynesville taps into craft beer festival
The inaugural Waynesville Craft Beer Festival will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the American Legion…
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Brewing the next chapter
During the last 20 years, the Western North Carolina craft beer scene has exploded. While Asheville’s nearly 20 breweries earned…
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Smoky Mountain Folk Festival returns to Lake J
The 43rd annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival will be Aug. 30-31 at Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska.
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WCU chancellor, first lady and friends to perform
Western Carolina University’s first couple will team up with other WCU performers, including recent Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Terrence Mann,…
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Hank Williams Jr. to perform at Harrah’s
Legendary outlaw country singer Hank Williams Jr. will play at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Labor Day in WNC
Labor Day LakeAlooza at Fontana Village The 4th annual Labor Day Weekend LakeAlooza celebration will be Aug. 30 to Sept. 1,…
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Copper Pot named by Food & Wine
The editors of Food & Wine magazine honored Waynesville’s Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon in the September issue. The artisan…
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Open Air Indian Art Market in Cherokee
The Open Air Indian Art Market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Qualla…
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Mountain Momma
If you’re lucky enough to stay home this Labor Day weekend, revel in the fact you live somewhere other people…
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‘How to create a mural’ presentation in Bryson City
Artist, writer and speaker Doreyl Ammons Cain will do a demonstration and presentation on the four-step process of creating a…
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Mountain dulcimer concert, workshop
Champion mountain dulcimer players Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Teves will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Swain…
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Photographer exhibit, reception at WCU
Photographer Dr. Rick Cary will have a reception for his exhibit “Credo: Documentary Photographs of Signs Following Believers” from 6…
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SCC offers voice acting
In order to introduce area residents to the potential of a voice acting career path, Voice Coaches presents “Getting Paid…
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Haywood County Fair schedule of events
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 5:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Open 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Open to the Public 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Followed…
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Mountain momma
My kids have been in training all summer for the Haywood County Fair. They haven’t been raising giant pumpkins nor…
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Cherokee exhibit on view at SCC
The Cherokee exhibit “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” is on display through Sept. 19 in the Balsam Building Lobby…
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Craft beer festival on tap in Waynesville
The inaugural Waynesville Craft Beer Festival will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the American Legion…
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Jazz guitarist plays Sylva Library
Local jazz guitarist Chad Hallyburton will present a musical program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, at the Jackson County Public…
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Balsam Range receives seven IBMA nominations
Renowned Western North Carolina bluegrass/gospel band Balsam Range received seven nominations for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards.
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This must be the place
The floor below me began to shake. For a moment, the idea of the structure collapsing seemed plausible. All around…
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Bringing history back to the open road
A loud roar echoed from the back of the building. The deafening sound is terrifying, yet captivating, heightened by the…
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Mountain momma
The scramble is on across WNC to pack in a few last drops of quality family time before school starts…
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Donate to Cullowhee Mountain ARTS
“Drawings for Art” fundraiser is currently going on to benefit the Cullowhee Mountain ARTS. The drawings will take place during…
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Off-beat romantic comedy hits the stage
The Highlands-Cashiers Players present the off-beat romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” Aug. 22-25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1, at the Highlands Performing…
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Summer bike rally in Maggie Valley
The Maggie Valley Summer Rally will be Aug. 16-18 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
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Balsam Range to play Franklin
Acclaimed bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will play a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Cowee School…
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Haywood County Fair returns, Balsam Range headlines
The Haywood County Fair will run Aug. 20-26, at the Haywood County Fairgrounds. With an array of food and craft…
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Jeff Little Trio brings Americana to Stecoah
The Jeff Little Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in…
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American Idol singer at Harrah’s
American Idol singer Lauren Alaina will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event…
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This must be the place
This might get loud. I tend to say that to anyone who finds themselves in the passenger’s seat of my…
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Skating the Smokies for a good cause
Don’t mess with a mountain girl, especially one on roller skates. “We’re a tough bunch, and we stick together,” said…
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Cherokee musical focuses on life of Will Holland Thomas
About 30 people sat scattered around the 2,800-seat Mountainside Theater in Cherokee, watching the makings of something that has never…
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This must be the place
I was afraid of getting caught. As a teenager, I found myself sneaking into the back door of my grandfather’s…
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Celebrate wood crafts at the Folk Art Center
“Wood Day,” an annual celebration of wood crafts, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in…
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Tickets on sale for WCU performances
Tickets for the Western Carolina University Arts and Cultural Events Performance Series will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 6.
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Mountain momma
Living within walking distance of the farmers market has lots of perks. For starters, it’s a great excuse when asked,…
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Porsche club to raise money for Sarge’s
The Carolinas Region, Mountain Area of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) is hosting the 5th annual People’s Choice Concours,…
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Black brings country hits to Franklin
Country singer Clint Black will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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Barbecue, classic cars roll into Franklin
The 5th annual Mountain High BBQ Festival and Car Show will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 and…
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Trace Adkins hits the stage at Harrah’s
Country singer Trace Adkins performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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In search of ‘White Lightnin’: Moonshine in Southern Appalachia
It was the only thing he knew how to do. It was the only thing he wanted to do. Marvin…
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Illustrator to hold demos in Bryson City
The Art League of the Smokies will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Swain County Center for…
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Dharma teachings offered in Cullowhee on Aug. 3
Dharma teacher Trish Thompson, ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh and a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor, will offer a workshop…
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Dining out for The Bascom
“Dining for The Bascom” will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Lakeside Restaurant in Highlands. …
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Renowned illusionist family brings spectacle to Franklin
Spencers Theatre of Illusion will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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Downtown Waynesville goes to the dogs
The 8th annual Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation Downtown Waynesville Dog Walk will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Sign up…
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Tanner exhibition at Gallery 86
Painter Kel Tanner will have a solo exhibition from Aug. 7 to Sept. 2 at Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery…
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Pop Ferguson brings the blues to Stecoah Arts Center
The Pop Ferguson Blues Review will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center…
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The Black Crowes come to Harrah’s
Legendary southern rock group, The Black Crowes, performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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This must be the place
I wanted to be close to the source. When I was 20 years old, I decided to become a writer.…
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