Brevard trio continues free concert series at WCU
Serious Clark, a folk-fusion trio from Brevard, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at…
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Creativity: An international affair
In one gallery in Waynesville this month, the nations of the world will gather. While the international dance and song…
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Take part in Folkmoot USA
Folkmoot 5K The Folkmoot 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run at 8 a.m. on July 23 has become one of…
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International Festival Day brings dancing, demonstrations
Folkmoot’s International Festival Day will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, in Waynesville. The…
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Making a joyful noise
In 1984, Flora Gammon agreed to a favor for a colleague and friend, Dr. Clinton Border. He needed her musical…
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The groups of Folkmoot 2011
Batimbo Drummers Ensemble The Republic of Burundi in central Africa has always been known for its hypnotic drum music, and…
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A gourmet makeover for Folkmoot’s food
There are certain things that are nearly exclusive to cafeterias. Mystery meat. Square pizza. Chicken rings, presumably to go on…
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Rye Holler Boys and artists team up in Bryson
The Rye Holler Boys will perform a concert of bluegrass, old-time country and gospel music at 3 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Songstress trio mixes country with comedy
A cowgirl, a diva and a shameless hussy, a trio of performing songwriters, bring their combination of humor and original…
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Southern songwriter performs at WCU
Beau Bristow, a singer-songwriter native to rural Alabama, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14,…
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Award-winning drama opens in Highlands
The second show of the Highlands Playhouse’s 73rd season is set to open on Thursday, July 17. “Harvey,” a play…
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Trace Adkins comes to Cherokee July 22
Country music star Trace Adkins will perform at 9 p.m on Friday, July 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Adkins debuted…
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Library hosts Patton String Band
The Patton String Band is set to perform at 7 p.m. on July 14, at the Macon County Public Library.…
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Music of John Denver revived in tribute show
Jim Curry, performing the music of the late John Denver, will take the stage of the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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The Farewell Drifters return to Stecoah
The Farewell Drifters will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The…
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Library hosts guitarist Pete Friedman
Pete Friedman will bring his music to the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, with…
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Community band series continues
The Haywood Community Band will present its third performance in the Maggie Valley Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on July…
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Hit the ballroom dance floor this Friday
Everyone is invited to the Haywood Dancers Ballroom Dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at Angie’s Dance…
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Brain Gym opens to seniors
The grand opening of the Boomerang Brain Gym is slated for 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at 81 Elmwood…
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Hollywood humor hits Bryson City
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre presents its summer production “My Son is Crazy - But Promising” by Tim Kelly. The…
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Discover the past in historic Glenville
Historic Glenville churches, a one room school house and the Drake Cabin, parts of which are thought to be 150…
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64th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is July 21-24
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands continues its fine craft tradition July 21 to 24 in Asheville. More than…
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Franklin features mountain culture July 16
The Franklin Folk Festival will celebrate its 8th year on July 16, continuing the tradition of craft, song, dance and…
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Highlands Playhouse showhouse opens
Come tour the Ogilvie Home, a multi-million dollar home with spectacular mountain vistas, in Highlands from 10 a.m. to 4…
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Renowned food author speaks on Southern cuisine
Blue Ridge Books will host Rick McDaniel, the author of An Irresistible History of Southern Food: Four Centuries of Black-Eyed…
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Experience the beauty of Mountains in Bloom
The Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival will be held July 7 through 10 in Highlands. From 10 a.m. to 2…
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Dulcimer week comes to WCU
Musicians Larry and Elaine Conger will host the 12th annual Mountain Dulcimer Week, to be held Sunday, July 17, through…
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Library hosts guitarist Pete Friedman
Pete Friedman will bring his music to the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, with…
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Grammy winner Laurie Lewis to perform
On Saturday, July 9, Grammy-award winner Laurie Lewis will give an after-dinner performance at Cataloochee Ranch. Lewis is an acclaimed…
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Former Beach Boy brings summer music
Al Jardine and his Endless Summer Band will fill the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts with summer music…
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Massage festival planned at WCU
The World Massage Festival will hold its 6th annual festival from July 14 to 17 at Western Carolina University. The…
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‘Liars Bench’ takes show to WCU July 7
Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will host and sponsor a free performance of The Liars Bench, a Southern Appalachian…
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Singer, storyteller starts off folk festival
Tim Lynch will lead off the 2011 Franklin Folk Festival at 9 a.m. on July 16 at the downtown gazebo…
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Movie club to screen Amish Grace
The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “Amish Grace” at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 8. A mostly organic…
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Classic cars come out in Highlands
The Highlands Motoring Festival is scheduled for July 15 to 17, in downtown Highlands. The festival will begin at 6:30…
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Artisans gather at art and crafts show
The Mountain Artisans Summertime Art & Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 2…
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Woodworker demonstrates traditional techniques
Brian Bartel, a local artisan who has spent the last 14 years developing his technique in woodworking with hand tools,…
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A gypsy at HART
This summer in Waynesville, it’s an unconventional rags-to-riches tale that will light up the Haywood Arts Regional Theater mainstage with…
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City Lights hosts summer events
On the second Mondays of the month, City Lights Bookstore in Sylva hosts the Sylva Monday Mingle with free appetizers,…
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Learn watercolor tricks at art league meeting
The Art League of the Smokies will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, at the Swain County Center…
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Call on your creativity at family workshops
There will be four different Family Clay Day workshops on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning July 8…
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An evening of folklore with Lee Knight
As part of a summer series of music, Lee Knight will visit the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City for…
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Mountain artisans display their crafts
Mountain Artisans Arts and Crafts Show will be at Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
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Waynesville, Sylva gear up for monthly art strolls
Galleries in Sylva and Waynesville will stay open late this Friday, July 1, for evening art walks held the first…
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Music fest to fund animal rescue
The 3rd Annual Steve Whiddon Music Fest will be at 6 p.m. on July 8 at the Grandview Lodge. The…
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Author shines light on his family history
Robert L. Shook will be signing his novel A Journey in Courage from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday,…
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Cradle of Forestry kicks off summer series
Laura Boosinger will begin the 2011 Songcatchers Music series at the Cradle of Forestry at 6 p.m. on July 3.…
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New library gets boost with books
The Friends of the Library Used Book Store in Jackson County received a large donation of books that includes some…
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Wine Seller hosts singer-songwriter
Jaime Lauren Webb, a singer-songwriter, will be performing from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at the Wine…
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Book signing at the Smoky Mountain Firecracker Fest
Local author Barbara Dumas Ballew will be available to sign copies of her novel, George’s Creek to Georgia, July 1…
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