Free summer concerts begin at WCU
The annual summer concert series on the Central Plaza at Western Carolina University will begin with Floating Action at 7…
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Cherokee festival showcases gourd crafts
Gourd artists from around the world will gather at the 11th annual Gourd Artists Gathering and Art Festival May 31…
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Cherokee potter to be honored in Franklin
There will be a public reception for Cherokee artist Joel Queen and the formal presentation of a pottery piece he…
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Bringing a world of art into your own backyard
For Norma Hendrix, it’s all about connecting the dots. “I love working in a community of artists,” she said. “I…
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A lil’ bit country, a lil’ bit rock-n-roll
Aaron Lewis has always seemed to be on the outside. Founder and lead singer of hard rock group Staind, Lewis…
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Cashiers festival creates ultimate trifecta May 25
Blues, Brew and BBQ will be filling bellies at the Village Green in Cashiers from 5 to 8 p.m. on…
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Want to learn how to carve leather?
Artisan in the Mountains will host a leather carving demonstration featuring local artist Martin Carter from 1 to 4 p.m.…
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BearWaters Brewing celebrates first birthday with a bang
A day of craft beer and music will be had at BearWaters Brewing Company as they celebrate their first anniversary…
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Celebrate Appalachian heritage in Swain
The Swain County Heritage Festival will be May 24-25 at Riverfront Park in Bryson City.
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Ring of Fire opens at HART
The Broadway musical “Ring of Fire,” honoring the work of Johnny Cash, will open at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre…
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Putting a twist on movie and Broadway classics
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will present their “Symphonic Spectacular” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Champagne brunch to benefit animal rescue
A benefit for PAWS will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Fryemont Inn in…
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Online historic photo archive flourishes
Western Carolina University has joined forces with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the latest addition to its digital…
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Shady Ladies quilt show to make a splash at Lake Logan
The Shady Ladies quilt league will unveil their latest artistic creations during their annual quilt challenge showcase running May 31…
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Wedding Day chaos in Bryson City
The wild romantic comedy “Perfect Wedding” will hit the stage at 7 p.m. May 24-27 and May 31-June 2 at…
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Highlands to showcase Ephron play
The romantic comedy “Love, Loss & What I Wore” will take the stage this month at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts…
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Art camps conjure creativity in WNC youth
Several summer youth art camp workshops will be held by the Cullowhee Mountain ARTS at the Fine Arts Building at…
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Sony gifts state-of-the-art camera to WCU
The film program at Western Carolina University scored a professional $100,000 motion picture camera from Sony, presented during the recent…
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Artists open their studios in Caney Fork
The Cullowhee Studio Tour will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. May 25-26 in the Caney Fork community of…
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Stecoah Valley bluegrass celebration
A bluegrass festival will showcase the sounds and tastes of Southern Appalachia at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the…
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Learn the secret of home cooking
The Taste of Home Cooking School will demonstrate live recipes and cooking tips on stage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May…
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Cherokee bonfire opens for summer
Community Cherokee bonfires will kickoff for the summer season on Friday, May 17, at Ocoaluftee Island Park in Cherokee.
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Heart of the matter
It’s the sound of the ancient mountains, the unique people and rich culture of Southern Appalachia. It’s the sound of Soldier’s Heart. Filled…
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Making crafts of the past come alive
In order to have a clear vision of the future, one must cherish the traditions of the past. “Southern Appalachian…
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WCU professor nominated for Tony Award
Broadway star and Western Carolina University Musical Theatre Professor Terrence Mann was recently nominated for a Tony Award for his…
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Craft beer and canines in Frog Level
A Dogs and Suds fundraiser for Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16,…
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Jackson Arts Council contributes to musician fund
Jackson County Arts Council has arranged to donate the money collected in honor of the late Ray Menze to the…
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Habitat for Humanity recovers store treasure
A valuable piece of the history of the Rickman General Store in Macon County is back in its original home…
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Franklin celebrates ‘Airing of the Quilts’
The annual “Airing of the Quilts” festival will be held May 10-11 in downtown Franklin. The event will feature an…
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Waynesville Rec center to throw ‘Spring Fling’ kids’ bash
The annual “Spring Fling” will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Waynesville Recreation…
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A hopping weekend in and around Froglevel
Haywood Square to host block party A day of festivities for “Customer Appreciation Day” will be held from 10 a.m.…
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Find the perfect gem for Mother’s Day at Gemboree
The Mother’s Day Gemboree will run from May 10-12 at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin. Doors will be…
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Thea & The GreenMan and artist reception planned in Bryson
A folk concert and artist reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Swain…
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Haywood Art Council welcomes brass quintet for Sunday concert series
The Pyramid Brass Quintet will play at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Haywood County Library in Waynesville as…
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HCC Crafts students debut work
The graduating class of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts program will exhibit some their best work at the Southern Highland…
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Reba McEntire to play Harrah’s
Legendary country singer Reba McEntire will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Nominations open for Mountain Heritage Award
Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the Mountain Heritage Award, an honor bestowed annually on one individual and one…
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Dog lovers unite for trifecta of good times in Sylva
Woofstock, a benefit festival for ARF (the Humane Society of Jackson County), will take place from noon to 3 p.m.…
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David Holt partners with local musicians for Jackson concert
The legendary David Holt and local gospel group Mountain Faith will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the…
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J. Creek Cloggers kick into the summer
The J. Creek Cloggers are gearing up for a lively summer festival season. A high-energy dance team based out of…
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‘Dusty Roads’ photo exhibit opens in Canton
Photographer Barbara Sammons will be showcasing an exhibit of her work from May 7 to July 31 at the Canton…
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Waynesville galleries get ready to paint the town for the season’s first art walk
If the litmus test of a community’s health is how strong its art scene is, then, by the looks of…
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WNC breweries medal big in beer competition
All five North Carolina breweries west of Asheville medaled in the recent Carolinas Championship of Beer during the Hickory Hops…
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Spring up at Greening Up
The 16th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival takes place Saturday, April 27, on Main and Mill streets in historic…
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Photography exhibit goes underwater
Haywood County Arts Council announces a new exhibition, “Under the Sea,” featuring work by Dr. John Highsmith from May 1-27…
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Controlled Chaos Film Festival comes to Cullowhee
Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the fifth annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival at 7…
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Dunn to play Harrah’s
Country star Ronnie Dunn will be taking the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Tennis legends Roddick, Courier to face off in Cashiers exhibition match
Tennis superstars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will play a charity exhibition match on Saturday, July 27, at Cedar Creek…
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Thunder in the Smokies rides into Maggie Valley
The Handlebar Corral presents the annual Thunder in the Smokies spring rally will be held May 3-5 in Maggie Valley.
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Aiming for the soul, one note at a time
When finding your artistic voice, it’s about moving forward and not looking back, being true to yourself and refusing to…
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