Natalie Grant coming to Franklin Aug. 4
Natalie Grant, an award-winning singer/songwriter of contemporary Christian music, will be in concert Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Smoky Mountain…
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WCU brass quintet takes music to Jamaican schoolchildren
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, quintet-in-residence at Western Carolina University, made a seven-day educational tour of Jamaica this summer to…
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A Christmas Day playlist
By Chris Cooper Years ago I read an article in one of the many music and entertainment publications out there…
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Recommended diversions
Kinky Boots Start the year off on the right foot with this 2005 Brit flick starring Joel Edgerton as Charlie…
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A few notes on 2007
By Chris Cooper Looking back on the albums and/or shows (be they local, regional or major label offerings) I’ve had…
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HART opens 2008 Studio Season with ‘Demons’
By Michael Beadle A lawyer battling personal demons returns to a small town near Pittsburgh where a sensational crime forces…
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The countries of Folkmoot USA
New Zealand — Whitireia Performing Arts Whitireia Performing Arts is affiliated with New Zealand College of Performing Arts. This school…
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Guides serve as ambassadors to visiting performers
For many teens growing up in Haywood County, becoming a Folkmoot guide is a dream come true. The job means…
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Serbian performers return to Folkmoot
The Serbian group Talija Art Co., crowd pleasers at the 2009 Folkmoot, will make a return appearance at this year’s…
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‘Too outrageous for words’: HART lands another smash hit with ‘The Bird Cage’
By Shannan Mashburn • SMN Intern The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville will bring the French Rivera to life with…
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Historic Windover Inn joins Haywood Quilt Trails
The Haywood County Arts Council will dedicated “Four Little Birds,” the first quilt block at a Haywood County bed and…
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Island Park also gets a quilt square
The second quilt square hanging — part of the Quilt Trail Project — will be held at Island Park in…
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Glenville Historical Society offers Norton Community History Tour
The Glenville Historical Society’s second annual Historical Tour featuring sites in the Norton Community will be held from 10 a.m.…
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Canton library presents ‘Images of Historic Canton’
More than 40 historic photographs of Canton are on display at the Canton library from now through Aug. 31, and…
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‘Liars’ plan Franklin Folk Fest appearance
The Liars Bench, a troupe of award-winning storytellers and musicians, bring “Tall Tales, Mountain Myths, & Flat-Out Lies” to the…
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Contra dance in Waynesville July 22
A Waynesville Contra Dance will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. on July 22 at the Gateway Club ballroom at 37…
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Belly dancing workshop set at WCU
Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will offer a free belly dancing workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,…
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Weaver offering classes in Dillsboro
Susan Morgan Leveille, a professional weaver and teacher in Dillsboro for more than 35 years, has day and evening classes…
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‘Greater Tuna’ to stage at SMCT starting July 20
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre will present its summer production, “Greater Tuna,” with special arrangements with Samuel French.
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Horse show fundraiser planned in Haywood
The Waynesville Lions Club will hold its 60th annual horse show at 3 p.m. on July 21 at the Haywood…
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Mentalist Erik Dobell will see you July 25
“Mentalist” Erik Dobel, who uses psychology and trickery to create the illusion of psychic ability, will be the featured guest…
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Hone your drawing skills in Waynesville
The next session of the Inspired Art Ministry (Iam) classes begins the week of July 23 with drawing classes on…
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Songcatchers series continues July 22
Laura Boosinger will perform at 4 p.m. on July 22 at the Cradle of Forestry amphitheater as part of the…
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Randy Flack slated for Fontana July 19
Singer-songwriter Randy Flack will perform from 8-11 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, and Saturday, July 21, at Fontana Village as…
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Jazz programs offered for children
MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts in Waynesville will offer a new jazz music program on July 26. The “School of…
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Dulcimer virtuosos to present July 19 concert at WCU
The award-winning instructors from Western Carolina University’s summer dulcimer conference will be featured in a concert, “Dulcimers in the Round,”…
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Pottery workshops to spur children’s creativity
Children ages 8 and older can get muddy and learn about pottery in two workshops from 9 a.m. to noon…
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Asheville Gallery searching for new member artists
The Asheville Gallery of Art is accepting membership applications from area artists. Applications must be submitted by July 31. Interested…
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Artists in Residence program comes to the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is piloting an artist-in-residence program, which will provide artists with uninterrupted time to pursue their…
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Find Waldo in Sylva, win a prize
Waldo is hiding in local downtown Sylva businesses. Can you find him? When you spot him collect a card from…
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StreetFest in Franklin held July 13
The first StreetFest of 2012 will be held from 6-9 p.m. July 13 in historic downtown Franklin. Venture Local Franklin…
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Within REACH fashions to hit the catwalk at fundraiser
REACH of Haywood will celebrate its resale store’s 10th anniversary with a fashion show and luncheon at noon July 16…
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Folkmoot begins July 18
Dancers and musicians in colorful traditional costumes from the countries of New Zealand, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Puerto…
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Jackson art association hosts Sylva Art Stroll Friday
The second Sylva Art Stroll, sponsored by the Jackson County Visual Arts Association (JCVAA), is scheduled for 5 p.m. July…
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Folkways come to life at Franklin festival
The 9th annual Franklin Folk Festival celebrating Appalachian Heritage will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,…
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The Boxcars to perform July 14 in Stecoah
The eclectic band The Boxcars will take the stage at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. July…
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Gibson Brothers bring bluegrass to Franklin
The Gibson Brothers, a traditional bluegrass band, will perform at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30…
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Gold City to perform at Franklin arts center
Gospel quartet Gold City will perform at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,…
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A capella singers to perform in Sylva
The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will host a performance by Ubuntu Dillsboro, an a capella community chorus, at…
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Free music workshop for kids July 14
The Macon County Arts Council is holding its free monthly ARTSaturday workshop for elementary school-aged children and their families from…
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Festival celebrates native people from around the world
Visitors to Cherokee can witness the powerful, authentic culture of Comanche, Totonac, Seminole, Cree, Polynesian and Cherokee July 13-14 as…
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New outdoor drama debuts at Cherokee’s Mountainside Theater
For the first time in its 62-year history, the Mountainside Theater in Cherokee has added a new play to its…
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WNC lights it up for the Fourth
From cornhole tournaments to a homemade raft race, from a fireworks train ride to kids-only parade, mountain communities are pulling…
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Painters descend on Cashiers for inspirational outdoor painting spree
Artists from around the Southeast will set up their easels and ready their colors in an outdoor painting spree around…
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Old Mater Farm benefit to feature bluegrass, gospel artists
Old Mater Farm is set to host Junior Sisk and Darrin and Brooke Aldridge for its first summer benefit at…
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WCU to present stage version of ‘Lincolnites’
Actress Barbara Bates Smith will star in a stage adaptation of the short story “Lincolnites” at 7 p.m. July 12…
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Ghost stories, monsters to visit Macon library
The public library in Franklin is hosting two days of haunting teen events exploring monsters and the paranormal. The Haunted…
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HART raising funds for second stage
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will kick off a $1 million capital fund drive to build a second theater space at…
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Liars Bench to appear at Franklin library
The Liars Bench, a live authentic Southern Appalachian storytelling, music, poetry, drama and folk arts presentation will perform at 7…
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All aboard the dinosaur train
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offer a train ride based on the PBS kids series Dinosaur Train, departing from Bryson…
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