A long and winding road
At a McDonald’s in Canton, S.R. “Sha” Shahan sits quietly in one of the corner booths, casually sipping his coffee…
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Arts council celebrates 35 years, Miller steps down
Haywood County Arts Council Executive Director Kay Miller is stepping down after nine years on the job.
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Learn how to play the dulcimer
Registration is ongoing for the eighth annual “Dulcimer U Winter Weekend” conference for mountain dulcimer enthusiasts, which will be held…
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Ride the rails into 2013
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will ring in the New Year with an evening of live music, dancing, dining and…
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Celebrate the New Year!
Fine dining, jazz for New Year’s Eve There will be a special jazz performance and dinner at 7 p.m. Monday,…
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The source of the sound
It’s the greatest show in town, but the location is a secret. With the tall smokestacks of the Canton paper…
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Great Smokies music revived, receives Grammy nomination
He went east to discover the final frontier. In 1937, Californian Joseph S. Hall was a 30-year-old graduate student. Hired…
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Steep Canyon Rangers receive Bluegrass Grammy nomination
Nationally acclaimed bluegrass sensation Steep Canyon Rangers from Asheville has racked up yet another accolade — and their second Grammy…
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WCU professor releases live-recorded jazz album
Pavel Wlosok, associate professor of jazz studies in the Western Carolina University School of Music, is releasing a jazz record…
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Celebrate the end of the World with polka and craft beer
There will be a winter solstice party at from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at City Lights Café…
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KC and The Sunshine Band hits Harrah’s Cherokee
Keeping disco alive, legendary group KC and The Sunshine Band will be hitting the stage with their wild, funky music…
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Martin’s CD explores somber themes without being dark
By Dean Williams • Contributing Writer Angela Faye Martin’s Anniversary, the follow-up CD to her Mark Linkous produced Pictures From…
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Holiday music
Choir to perform Christmas story in Canton Dec. 23 The choir of Rockwood United Methodist Church will present a cantata…
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Upcoming Christmas events
Waynesville Christmas parade to be televised WNC Television will broadcast the Waynesville Christmas Parade held on Monday, Dec. 3, several…
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Mural project aimed at renewal
A mural project called “On Hallowed Ground” aims to honor the heritage of Dillsboro, showcase artistic talents and lend a…
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‘Rotunda Gallery’ art exhibit comes to historic courthouse
Western North Carolina artist Norma Hendrix will hold an opening exhibit of her work from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
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What’s on tap for December’s Sylva Art Stroll
The final downtown Sylva Art Stroll of the year will feature luminaries to light the way at 5 p.m. Friday,…
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Liars Bench hosts Nashville singer/songwriter with local roots
The Liars Bench presents “A Foxfire Christmas with Randy Flack” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Mountain Heritage…
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Toy stores play on: Online shopping, chain stores take a toll on the local toy store scene
If you have it, they will come. That’s the philosophy for the small facet of independent toy stores remaining in…
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Rediscovering your inner child
Each day, James Bandy and Clifton Coleman hangout with soldiers, princesses, dinosaurs and aliens. Their domain is Blast From The…
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‘Mother Jones’ returns to the stage
An encore performance of “Mother Jones,” a monologue written by Gary Carden, will be staged at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.…
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Waynesville brings Christmas downtown with packed performance line-up
Downtown Waynesville will be hosting “A Night before Christmas” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The event…
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Christmas shows take the stage at Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center
From WWII Christmas memories to an audience sing-along, the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is bringing a full…
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A cappella holiday show comes to WCU
Vox Audio takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts…
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'A Christmas Carol' hits HART
Charles Dickens’ classic work “A Christmas Carol” is coming to the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville this month.
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‘Nutcracker’ ballet to grace WCU’s stage
Holiday classic “The Nutcracker” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the John W. Bardo Fine and…
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WCU art majors stage year-end exhibit
Art students from Western Carolina University will exhibit their work through Friday, Dec. 14, at the WCU Fine Art Museum.…
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Christmas, craft beer & charity
For Clark Williams, it’s all about giving back. Owner of Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville, Williams is celebrating not only…
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Quality over quantity in Appalachia
Downtown Franklin is all sunshine, but it’s the calm before the storm. Drifting through an array of stores and restaurants…
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Lights & Luminaries to bring holiday glow to Dillsboro
Dillsboro Festival of Lights & Luminaries will be held on Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. The…
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An Appalachian Christmas comes to Lake Junaluska
An annual Appalachian Christmas Celebration will run from Dec. 6-9 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.
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Mountain Faith to host bluegrass Christmas concert
A free Christmas Concert with award-winning bluegrass and gospel band Mountain Faith will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.…
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Balsam Range, friends kick off concert series
Nationally acclaimed Western North Carolina bluegrass group Balsam Range will be kicking off their winter concert series at 7:30 p.m.…
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NC glass exhibit showcased at WCU
The North Carolina glass community will hold an exhibit from Oct. 28 to Feb. 1, at the Western Carolina University…
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Canton homes put their finest Christmas décor on public display
The Canton Annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.
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Voices in the Laurel events
Songs from ‘Polar Express’ to be performed Dec. 8 Voices in the Laurel will perform a special Christmas concert featuring…
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Scotch-Irish exhibit seeks donations
North Carolina Arts Council has provided initial funding for the research and development of the Scotch-Irish exhibit at the Stecoah…
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Robbinsville native creates art scholarship
Students from the far western counties of North Carolina majoring in music, fine arts or industrial arts at Western Carolina…
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Upcoming music
WCU partners with Asheville Symphony Western Carolina University’s School of Music has initiated a new artist-in-residence program this semester, formalizing…
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WCU, Warren Wilson ensembles to perform
WCU, Warren Wilson ensembles to perform Western Carolina University’s Low Tech Ensemble will perform a gamelan degung from Western Java…
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Craft fair to be held in Clyde
A “Show & Sale” craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the MedWest…
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'Hard Candy Christmas' celebrates 25 years
The “Hard Candy Christmas” Craft Art and Show will celebrate 25 years as a “Mountain Christmas Tradition” in Western North…
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Orchestra presents holiday concert
The Blue Ridge Orchestra will present this year’s annual family holiday concert twice, at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 at…
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WCU to host Madrigal Dinners
The annual Madrigal Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Grandroom…
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Aztec group performs for students
Swain County Schools celebrated Native American heritage on Nov. 8-9 by having Aztec dancers perform for students at the Swain…
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Christmas parades roll into WNC
Snowflakes sprinkle the high peaks, while a stiff breeze cascades into the valleys. Elaborate decorations are being put up in…
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WCU students practice ancient metalsmithing techniques
What sounded like a jet engine echoed out of the building tucked away on the hill. Peering into the large…
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Gallery holds small works show
Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 announces its annual small works show, “It’s a Small, Small Work 2012,” from Wednesday,…
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Brass quintet to perform at WCU
Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will perform its fall recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the recital hall of…
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