Democrats to host ‘Go, Granny, Go’
Actress Barbara Bates Smith will perform the play “Go, Granny, Go”, the inspiring story of Doris “Granny D” Haddock, at…
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Agribusiness, nonprofit vendors sought for Apple Harvest Festival
Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for nonprofits and agribusinesses for the 24th annual Haywood County…
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Scarecrow Festival to benefit Swain schools
The Swain County Public Schools Foundation is looking for people to participate in its first-ever Scarecrow Festival. Handmade scarecrows will…
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Celebrate ‘anti-art’ at Dada Festival
For three days in September, the first-ever Dada Festival at Western Carolina University brings together music, dance, the visual arts…
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Sylva library to host jewelry workshop
Jackson County Library in Sylva begins its new Teen Advisory Group (TAG) from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 with a special…
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Haywood’s Got Talent competition finalists announced
16 acts have beat out the competition to go on to the finals of Haywood’s Got Talent at 7:30 p.m.…
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Duo, choir to be featured at Pickin' in the Square
Guitar duo Jazz Mountain and the male choir Men Macon Music will perform at a double-bill concert starting at 4…
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Stay out late in Sylva Sept. 14
Sylva businesses will stay open late Sept. 14 for its monthly art stroll. Sylva Art Strolls, which are sponsored by…
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Piano legend Hornsby to play Harrah’s
Tickets are on-sale to see pianist Bruce Hornsby at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Hornsby writes…
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Jo Kelley to teach expressive landscape painting
Well-known Waynesville artist Jo Kelley will teach a one-day painting workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at…
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Award-winning Christian trio to perform Sept. 21
Phillips, Craig, and Dean, an award-winning contemporary Christian music trio, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at…
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Experiment with art at Waynesville workshop
Silvia Williams will instruct a workshop on experimental art from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Leapin’ Frog Gallery. Williams…
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HART to hold auditions for ‘August Osage County’ Sept. 24-25
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its November production of the celebrated Broadway play “August Osage County”…
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Library hosting ‘Living around Bears’ program
Macon County Public Library in Franklin will show a short film, “Living in Bear Country: Practical Advice on Living Responsibly…
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ColorFest showcases fall colors and flavors
Autumn’s colors and flavors take center stage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 during the fourth annual “ColorFest…
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Mountain Heritage Day to include traditional foods competition
Western Carolina University’s 38th annual Mountain Heritage Day Local is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29 on…
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Beading, needlework focus of crafting demonstrations
Craft demonstrations at Dogwood Crafters in Dillsboro during the next week include beading by Nan Smith and punch needlework by…
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More A&E briefs
Fall storytimes to get under way at Sylva library The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will begin its fall…
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RailFest rolls in to Bryson City
The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad’s 11th Annual RailFest will be held the weekend of Sept. 15 and 16 in Bryson…
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Dynamic flute and guitar duo to perform in Canton
Flutist Kate Steinback and guitarist Amy Brucksch will play in concert at 3 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Canton…
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See country legend Don Williams in concert Sept. 15
Don Williams, a highly acclaimed country music singer and songwriter, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the…
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‘Simply Sinatra’ to kick off Galaxy of Stars at WCU
The sounds of Frank Sinatra will arrive at Western Carolina University on Sept. 16 for the first installment of the…
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Sock Hop brings Golden Oldies to Junaluska
Disc jockey Alan Price will be hosting a “Golden Oldies Sock Hop Extravaganza” at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat…
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Contra dance your way to Sylva library
The next Second Sunday Contra Dance will be held from 2:30-5 p.m. on Sept. 9 in the community room on…
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Guest trumpeter to give free recital at WCU
Trumpet player Brandon Craswell will perform a free recital at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 in the Coulter Building recital…
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Grab your instruments for a community jam
The next community music jam at the library in Bryson City will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 in…
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Making music in Maggie Valley
Accordion stars to appear in Maggie Valley The second annual Smoky Mountain Accordion Festival will be held at 2 p.m.…
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Two award-winning gospel groups to perform at Smoky Mountain Center
Karen Peck and New River, an award-winning Southern gospel group from Gainesville, Ga., and The Kingsmen Quartet, a Southern gospel…
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Bluegrass bands to duel in Highlands
The Highlands Performing Arts Center will present the Bluegrass Duel 8 p.m. on Sept. 15. The event will feature Asheville’s…
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Youth art classes back at The Bascom
Kids can enjoy a wide range of youth art classes at The Bascom this September and October. • Creation Station,…
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Artist reception to kick off ColorFest in Dillsboro
ColorFest’s “Art & Taste of Appalachia Artist’s Reception” will be held at the historical Jarrott House in Dillsboro at 6…
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Waynesville celebrates local artists with weekend art event
The Waynesville Gallery Association presents Art After Dark from 6–9 p.m. on Sept. 7 and a Saturday Stroll from 11…
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Paper, pins, scissors: new stories from old quilts
Textile historian Suzanne Hill McDowell will host a luncheon program from noon to 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 and tell…
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Experiment with art at Waynesville workshop
Silvia Williams will instruct a workshop on experimental art from 1-3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Leapin’ Frog Gallery. Williams…
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Open Air Indian Art Market celebrates 10 years
Bringing together Cherokee artisans and tourists from every corner of the globe, the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual celebrated a…
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An authentic taste: Stuart Auditorium welcomes 42nd Smoky Mountain Folk Festival
Mountain music, dancing and tradition will be on display once again on the shores of beautiful Lake Junaluska as the…
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Larry Barnett, students to present Future of Mountain Music
As part of the summer music series, the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City will present “The Future of Mountain…
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Stone Mountain Wobblers featured at Bascom Barn Dance
The music of The Stone Mountain Wobblers, a traditional old time string band, will highlight the Bascom Barn Dance from…
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Junior Appalachian Musicians program accepting students
The Haywood County Arts Council will hold registration for students wishing to enroll in the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program…
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Taking control of your digital photography
Master photographer Ed Kelley is teaching a four-week course in “Taking Control of Your Digital Photography” from 6:30-9 p.m., beginning…
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Class to demonstrate mountain landscapes
Landscape artist and instructor in watercolor painting and drawing Sandra Brugh Moore of Asheville will demonstrate watercolor techniques in a…
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WCU student film accepted into 2012 Atlanta Shortsfest
A senior project film created by Western Carolina University students last year has been accepted into the third annual Atlanta…
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Outdoor sale features traditional Cherokee art
The Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual will host an open-air native art market on Sept. 1 on Tsali Boulevard in…
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Art show to feature North Carolina artist
The upcoming Village Square Art & Craft Show on Sept. 1-2 at Kelsey Hutchinson Park and Highlands Village Square in…
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Sylva to host vintage Pontiacs car show
A selection of rare Pontiac automobiles will be on display during a vintage car show from 9 a.m. to 3…
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September clay classes offered at SCC
Southwestern Community College will offer three clay classes beginning in September. • Hand building: 2-6 p.m., Mondays from Sept. 10-Nov.…
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Fall demonstrations at Dogwood Crafters
Craft demonstrations will begin in September at Dogwood Crafters in Dillsboro. Mary Ethel Prather will make her delicate hummingbirds from…
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Haywood’s Got Talent semi-finals this week
The first leg of this year’s Haywood’s Got Talent comes this weekend when 25 acts show off their abilities in…
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Mountain Heritage Day to include traditional foods competition
Western Carolina University’s 38th annual Mountain Heritage Day Local is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 29 on…
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Dierks Bentley to perform at Harrah’s Sept. 21
Dierks Bentley will play his country music hits at 9 p.m. Sept. 21 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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