New visitor center opens in Waynesville
The public is invited to a celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week on Friday, May 6, at Haywood County…
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Grammy winner comes to Cataloochee
Grammy winner Peter Rowan will give an after-dinner solo performance on Saturday evening, May 7, in the main ranch house…
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Shakespeare steps out in Swain
The Shakespearean classic “Much Ado About Nothing” is coming to Bryson City at 7:30 p.m., May 12 through 15, at…
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Win big in Voices giveaway
Voices in the Laurel, Western North Carolina’s regional children’s choir, is holding its inaugural car and truck giveaway to raise…
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Spring blooms in Frog Level
The Whole Bloomin’ Thing Festival is coming to Waynesville’s Frog Level district from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,…
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Swing into summer with Bryson contra dance
A contra dance will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, at the Bridge Park Pavilion…
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Local artist demonstrates talents
The Blue Ridge Watermedia Society will meet at 6:45 p.m. on May 10 at Haywood Community College. The meeting will…
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Guadalupe Café event features local music
Sylva’s Guadalupe Café will host “Bigaroo” beginning at 6:30 p.m. on May 7, a tribute to the musicianship and spirit…
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Community band kicks off its season
The Haywood Community Band will start its ninth concert season with a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on May 15…
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Chinese acrobats leap into Franklin
The Golden Dragon Acrobats will grace the stage of the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m.…
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Big Stakes at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Of the many games that grace the floors at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, poker might be the most universal. From casino…
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May celebrations to benefit the arts
The 2011 FUNd Party Series will kick off with Cinco de Mayo in the Garden from 5 to 7 p.m.…
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Gems shine at Mother’s Day show
The Mother’s Day Gemboree will open its doors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 6 and 7 and…
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Quilts come out for Mother’s Day
Airing of the Quilts, a new event showcasing quilt artistry, will be held on Saturday, May 7, in downtown Franklin.…
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Waynesville kicks off 2011 Art After Dark
The first Art After Dark of the season will kick off from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 6,…
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Beginner photography class gets going
An introductory photography class will begin Tuesday, May 3, at First Baptist Church in Waynesville. The class is offered by…
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Student poetry slam honors National Poetry Month
A poetry slam will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson…
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Student talent showcase is April 30 in Franklin
Macon County youth will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at the Franklin High School Fine…
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Stained glass course offered at WCU
A stained glass course will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, May 5 through June 9, at…
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Sylva brings art to summer evenings
The first of this season’s Sylva After Dark events is coming to downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday,…
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Needtobreathe stops in Franklin
Needtobreathe will play at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in…
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Maggie Club hosts Chocolate for charity
The 12th annual Taste of Chocolate competition will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the…
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Troupe brings live comedy, animal tricks
Animal lovers and those in the mood for a laugh will find plenty of entertainment when Popovich Comedy Pet Theater…
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Music & beer: Maggie Valley festival features a winning combination
If there’s one thing Western North Carolina is rooted in, it’s music. The rolling Appalachians were the birthplace of bluegrass,…
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Spring preview opening
A two-day preview of The Main Street Artists Co-op gallery will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday,…
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Cross-country cyclist to tell tales of trek
Local lawyer Bill Jacobs will chronicle his cycling journey across the United States in a program at 7 p.m., Thursday,…
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WCU choral director leads final concert April 25
Western Carolina University’s Concert Choir and University Chorus will present a free concert at 8 p.m. Monday, April 25, in…
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Musical theater workshop takes applications
Students ages 16 to 22 who dream of a life on stage can have the opportunity to work with musical…
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Grace Noon presents flute and oboe concert
A free flute and oboe concert will be held at noon on Thursday, April 21, at Grace Church in the…
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Documentary and discussion look at education issues
The documentary “Waiting for Superman” will be screened at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at the Albert-Carlton Library in…
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Taste of Chocolate calls for bakers
Taste of Chocolate is coming April 30 to the Maggie Valley Country Club, and the Haywood Jackson Volunteer Center is…
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Library asks readers to help with move
With the Jackson County Library poised to move to its new home, patrons with valid library cards are asked to…
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Library looks for volunteers
When the new Jackson County Public Library Complex opens in early June, an active team of volunteers will be needed…
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Maggie gets Quilt Trail block
The Haywood County Arts Council’s Quilt Trails project will unveil its first quilt block in Maggie Valley at 5 p.m.…
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Art as spectator sport
Great art isn’t often associated with speed – the Mona Lisa wasn’t painted in an hour. Michelangelo took more than…
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Kids become superheroes at Greening Up
What child wouldn’t love to be a super hero for the day? The Downtown Sylva Association is sponsoring a “Recycled…
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5K Run/Walk kicks off festivities
The Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department is still accepting registration for this year’s 5K Run/Walk at Greening Up the Mountains. The…
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Talent contest showcases WNC’s youth
The 2011 Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest at Greening Up the Mountains has really exploded. The start time for…
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Performance schedule
Smoky Mountain Stage (Suntrust Parking Lot, Area D) 10-10:15 — Jackson County Heritage Preservation Commission Poster Contest Awards 10:30-11:30 —…
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Greening Up the Mountains returns to Sylva
The 14th annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival is slated for Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Civic orchestra wraps up season
The Western Carolina Civic Orchestra will end the season with a concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, in…
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WCU percussionists perform original work
Western Carolina University’s Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Mario Gaetano, will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14,…
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HCC brings marketing to the arts
A free seminar entitled Marketing for the Craftsperson and Artist will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday,…
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HART to hold auditions for ‘Deathtrap’
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its June production of “Deathtrap” at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and…
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Duncan performs for album release
Barbara Duncan will hold a release party for her new album, Music Says Go, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April…
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Put together your Peeps diorama
A Peeps Diorama Contest is being held at the Marianna Black Library for teens in grades six through 12. Entrants…
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Learn Coptic bookbinding in Franklin April 16
Learn the art of Coptic bookbinding with artist Katherine Cays from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16,…
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Create cards with local artist
A Craft Club workshop teaching the art of crystal acetate card making will last from 10 a.m. until noon on…
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WNC welcomes Easter traditions
When the sun crests the mountains’ edge Easter morning, it will creep down through the hills and fall on Lake…
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Take the A train with WCU stage play
Western Carolina University theater students will present the unconventional “The Atrainplays, Vol. 2” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, through…
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