‘Liar’s Bench’ returns to Sylva, Waynesville
Storyteller and writer Gary Carden’s Liars Bench programs will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at City Lights…
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Waynesville Public Art Commission seeks members
Are you artsy or interested in art? Want to engage the community and enrich public spaces through original art that…
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WCU’s ‘Rooted in the Mountains' features regional music and speakers
A concert and free symposium to raise awareness of the intersection of environmental, health and indigenous issues related to mountain…
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FPAC marks five years with Oct. 22 gala
Western Carolina University will mark five years of art and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, at…
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Historic Shelton House hosts Ghosts and Goblets event
Pale glimmers of subdued lighting casting shadowy silhouettes against a backdrop of muffled voices will transform the historic Shelton House…
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Night of gospel music is Oct. 23 in Franklin
Gospel group, Blue Ridge, will host a unique night of music beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at The…
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‘Arc’toberfest to benefit Haywood organization
The Arc of Haywood County is holding its second annual “Arc”toberfest from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29,…
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Country artists come to Guadalupes Oct. 22
Guadalupes in Sylva will be hosting a “Country Music Get Down!” on Friday, Oct. 22, featuring the Dan River Drifters…
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The rightfully named ‘King of Slow Soul’
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Percy Sledge will bring his distinctive voice and style to Eaglenest Entertainment in…
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Bluegrass sensations Rhonda Vincent, Gene Watson slated for Oct. 29 show
Rhonda Vincent and Gene Watson will perform Oct. 29 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.…
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Get your pet photographed in their Halloween best
A Halloween event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Best Buy store…
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Learn the art of gingerbread houses at Grove Park
Complimentary demonstrations on how to build a gingerbread house will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov.…
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Popcorn Sutton film wins regional Emmy
The Last One, a locally produced documentary film featuring moonshiner Popcorn Sutton, received an Emmy at the 35th Emmy Awards…
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Brass quintet presents free concert Oct. 26
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the recital hall…
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Welcome fall during Fall Colors Festival
The famous Inspirations Gospel group will welcome fall at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin on…
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Daylong marching band contest Oct. 16 at WCU
Approximately 3,500 students from 23 high schools will compete for top marching band honors during a daylong competition Saturday, Oct.…
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Macon’s Gemboree planned for Oct. 15-17
The 21st Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held Oct. 15-17 at the Macon County Community Building just south of…
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Eaglenest hosts Mountain Music Jamboree Oct. 15-16
The Fourth Annual Mountain Music Jamboree at Eaglenest Entertainment in Maggie Valley is Oct. 15-16 and will feature several well-known…
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Beadle to speak on Haywood history Oct. 17
Haywood County writer Michael Beadle will give a program on Haywood County history at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17,…
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‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ returns for encore performance
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre’s fall production will be “Twelve Angry Jurors – The Encore.” The play was performed in…
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Classic trucks roll into Cherokee Oct. 15
The 5th Annual Big Rigs and Antique Trucks Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct.…
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Haywood Apple Harvest Festival returns Oct. 16
The 22nd annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16,…
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It’s chili season
Bryson City The 20th annual Bryson City Chili Cook-off will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16…
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Learn art mold making at Green Energy Park
The Green Energy Park in Jackson County will hold a two-part mold making workshop Oct. 18 and Oct. 22. Experienced…
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Smythe sets up shop in downtown Sylva
Artist James Smythe has opened a new upstairs art studio in the Downtowner Building at 563 West Main Street in…
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Gallery 86 to host national juried pastel show
The Haywood County Arts Council will host the Appalachian Pastel Society’s second National Juried Exhibition beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20, through…
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Two Cherokee artists featured in OICA Gallery
The Gallery at Southwestern Community College’s Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will feature two Cherokee artists in October as part…
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Taking ownership: Exhibit explores the exploitation of Native American stereotypes
By Leon Grodski de Barrera • Guest writer There are a lot of ways to spin Christopher Columbus’ accomplishments or…
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Fiddling Dills Sisters bring free concert to Jackson library
The well-known Fiddling Dills Sisters will perform gospel, bluegrass and traditional mountain music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18,…
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A festive evening planned for annual JCAC gala
The Jackson County Arts Council’s annual Members Gala will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17,…
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Dailey & Vincent to perform in Franklin
Bluegrass fans attending the 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday, Oct. 8, of Dailey & Vincent at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Master the art of yo-yoing
Learn the unique art of yo-yoing and all the different tricks to master with a yo-yo with a new club…
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Workplace yoga DVD released by WNC business owner
Nicole Polzella, owner of AccessDance WNC, has released the instructional DVD, “Workplace Yoga with Nicole Polzella.” The program offers viewers…
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Traditional dinner awaits in Waynesville
Maple Grove United Methodist Church in Waynesville will have its annual harvest dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.…
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Chinese acrobats to perform at Harrah’s
Cirque Shanghai, a troupe of China’s most talented acrobatic performers will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at…
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Bring your best to Sylva’s Chilly Fest
The 3rd Annual Chilly Fest in Sylva is looking for professional and amateur chili cook-off contestants as well as crafters…
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Learn the intricacies of creating chainmail
Medieval chainmail classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on four Wednesdays from Oct. 13 to Nov. 3,…
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Slow races and more at Full Throttle Bike Nite
Full Throttle Bike Nite will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, at Cycle Motorsports in…
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HCC alums reunite at Jammin’ at the Mill Pond
Jammin’ at the Mill Pond, a free bluegrass event to showcase Haywood Community College and the Appalachian heritage of Western…
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‘Romantic Fools’ stages at WCU
Theater students from Western Carolina University will present “Romantic Fools” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 6-9, in Niggli Theatre on…
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Balsam Range to perform at Stecoah
Balsam Range will headline the Annual Harvest Festival with a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, in the…
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Apple Festival returns to North Hominy Oct. 16
The North Hominy Community Center will have its annual Apple Festival breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. on Oct 16, at…
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Workshop on gourd art offered in Sylva
Decorated gourds are popular handmade accessories for homes today. Learn to make decorative gourds by attending “Wood Burning on Gourds”…
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Exhibit of student art to run Oct. 7-24 at WCU
Students of the fine arts at Western Carolina University will show work from their senior portfolios from Thursday, Oct. 7,…
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Woodturning magic returns to The Bascom
A new exhibition of lathe-made bowls from acclaimed artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop will be on display in the Bascom’s…
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Leaf Festival this weekend in Cashiers
The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival will be held Oct. 8-10 in and around Cashiers. The festival main stage is at…
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Travel to Serbia and the Philippines through dance
The Serbian group Talija, which was very popular at the 2009 Folkmoot Festival, will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Nurturing a creative thread
It’s an overcast day, hints of early fall in the air, and Neal Howard is in her yard in Cullowhee.…
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Auction to benefit children’s choir
Western North Carolina’s s internationally acclaimed children’s choir, Voices in the Laurel, will perform a concert on Sunday, Oct. 10,…
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Recipes, 8/26/09
Tomato Pie 1 deep dish pie shell (found in the frozen foods section) 6 medium ripe tomatoes Fresh basil leaves…
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