“Box of Souls” winner of sculpture contest
The winner of the Jackson County Green Energy Park 2010 Sculpture Competition is Box of Souls, a contemporary sculpture by…
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Living tradition: Contra dance a staple in Sylva
Temperatures boiled above 90 degrees as the dancers grabbed their partners and lined up on the floor. The caller patiently…
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A fun weekend of music at 3rd annual Shinefest
Country music recording artist Matt Stillwell returns for the third annual Shinefest Friday, Aug. 13, through Saturday, Aug. 14, at…
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Balsam Range gears up for a busy weekend
Balsam Range will play Sylva’s Concerts on the Creek Friday, Aug. 13. The free concert takes place from 7-9 p.m.…
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Country music stars come out for teachers
Three of country music’s fastest rising stars are performing on Thursday, Aug 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center…
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Sawmill Creek Porch Band reunites for Aug. 12 performance
The Sawmill Creek Porch Band will reunite for a free performance at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12, on the…
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‘Appalachian Evening’ series continues
The New North Carolina Ramblers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center.…
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Odom, Parrini perform Gershwin Aug. 21
Soprano Lisa Odom and pianist Fabio Parrini will perform at the annual Classics and Chocolate concert at 7:30 p.m. on…
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Learn more about intarsia woodworking
Patrons and visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the woodcarving artistry of intarsia at a program to be…
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Connect with your celestial guides
Join Mary O’Shannon of Spiritsong as she shares how to tap into the beneficial energies of the planets during “Connecting…
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Peace, love and bugs in Cherokee
Volkswagen devotees make their way to Cherokee, Aug. 13 - 15 for the second annual VW Show at the Cherokee…
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A capella performance in Franklin Aug. 15
The all-male Land of the Sky Chorus will sing classics in “Schtick to Singing,” a concert held 3 p.m. on…
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A funny funeral: ‘Daily Departed’ premieres Aug. 19
The Highlands Cashiers Players’ production “Dearly Departed” runs Aug. 19 through 22 and Aug. 27 through 29 with two performances…
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Cold foods cooking class at Stecoah
Tired of heating up your kitchen this hot summer? The Stecoah Valley Food Ventures Kitchen is offering a cooking class…
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Rye Holler Boys to play at BBQ fest
Expect mouth-watering BBQ accompanied by great mountain music at the 2nd Annual Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival, where the…
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Quilters present 2010 show in Franklin Aug. 19-21
The Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild will present its 2010 quilt show, “Quilting New Trails” Aug. 19-21 at the Community Facilities…
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3rd annual Heritage Day to be celebrated in Whittier
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia is producing its “Traditional Heritage Walk” at Gateway Flea Market in Whittier from 10 a.m.…
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Bed turning at the Shelton House Barn
Craving information about a family heirloom or a quilt purchased at a flea market or antique shop? A Bed Turning…
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Two veterans share remarkable story
The Junaluska Associates evening session will feature the stories of two Vietnam veterans at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7,…
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Altrusa, Rotary sponsor School Supply Drive
Altrusa International, Inc. of Waynesville and the Haywood Rotary Club will be spearheading a drive to collect school supplies for…
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Election forums planned for NC candidates
The League of Women Voters will sponsor a public forum for candidates running for N.C. Senate and House of Representatives…
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Go Greek with free cooking class
Dean Christopoulos and Gregory Gonzales from Kostas Family Restaurant in Dillsboro will teach how to dish up authentic Greek food…
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Exhibit traces history of motorcycles
See rare vintage and antiques motorcycles from the early 1900s at the Kick-Start! American Motorcycle Design exhibition in Highlands. The…
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Australian singing star performs in Waynesville
Seona McDowell will perform a concert of traditional, contemporary and original tunes from Australia, New Zealand, and other cultures at…
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Johnny Floor & The Wrong Crowd play free concert at Fontana
Johnny Floor and The Wrong Crowd will be performing from 8 until 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Fontana…
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Eroica Trio slated for Highlands-Cashiers
Good things come in threes when the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival welcomes Grammy-nominated The Eroica Trio, Friday, Aug. 6, and…
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Buchanan Boys bring modern country music
Sylva-based The Buchanan Boys take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at the Bridge Park Pavilion…
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Discounted Penland classes available for area residents
Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in several of its sixth session summer session classes available at half tuition…
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WCU arts venue celebrates five years
A semiformal gala featuring red carpets, bright lights, gallery openings and a Gershwin musical is planned for Friday, Oct. 22,…
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Apply now for WCU Outdoor sculpture contest
Artists must submit applications by Friday, Aug. 13, for a chance to win Western Carolina University’s 2010 Outdoor Sculpture competition.…
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Gemstone artist to display work at Art After Dark
The Jeweler’s Workbench in Waynesville will present the wire-wrapping art of Nadine Fidelman as its featured artist for Art After…
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Junaluska spotlighted at arts and crafts sale
The Junaluska Woman’s Club Creative Endeavors Arts and Crafts Show and Sale is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 13, and Saturday,…
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Watercolor demo by well-known artist
Elizabeth Ellison will do a watercolor demonstration at The Blueridge Water Media Society’s monthly meeting, held at 6:45 p.m. on…
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Tickets on sale for re-creation of 1938 radio show
Witness an authentic performance of the classic “A Christmas Carol,” with one of the original performers in the 1938 radio…
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Help kick off the oldest folk festival in the country
The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the country’s longest running folk festival, will celebrate its 83rd year of highlighting mountain…
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Cloggers for life
Aileen “Poochey” Greene has been clogging for 44 years, and even at age 77, she has no intention of stopping.…
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Mountain music festival to raise funds for Haywood Fairgrounds
Attendees of the 2nd Annual Mountain Music Jamboree will not only enjoy delicious BBQ and traditional mountain music — they…
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Bryson City craft brewers keep it small and personal
The very beginning of the Nantahala Brewing Company story began — appropriately — at a local bar. Mike Marsden had…
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International Festival Day brings a world of craft to downtown Waynesville
On International Festival Day, Main Street in Waynesville will transform into a world bazaar where more than one hundred artists,…
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Waynesville celebrates Art After Dark on Aug. 6
The monthly Art After Dark will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 6 in Waynesville. Sponsored by…
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Sign up your team for Downtown Dog Walk
For the first time, Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation invites teams as well as individuals to sign up for the 5th…
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David Arms showcases artwork
A special art showing of David Arms’ works will run July 30 through Aug. 1 as part of Old Edwards…
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‘Mixed-Up Media’ theme of Gallery 86 exhibit
“For the Love of Color: Mixed-up Media,” an exhibition of works by Sylvia Everett, will take place from Wednesday, Aug.…
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Penland workshops cover professional development for artists
Penland School of Crafts will host a professional development workshop for artists living in Western North Carolina from Oct. 1…
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Annual fair at Waynesville church
The annual Parish Fair will feature smoked barbecue, a drawing for a locally-made colorful quilt, and music and entertainment, including…
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Latin aerobics class shakes things up
Local residents of all ages are exploring one of the newest and hottest fitness classes: Latin Aerobics. This upbeat class…
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Quilt basics taught at one-day workshop
Students will learn the basics of quilt piecing and machine quilting while making an easy tote bag at a one-day…
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‘Dark Corners’ to stage at Rickman Store
The popular play, “The Prince of Dark Corners,” by local writer and storyteller Gary Carden will be performed at 7…
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Expanded casino unveiled in vibrant ‘Mountain Breeze’ zone
Creating a youthful, energetic mood, the new 175-seat Entertainment Lounge at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino & Hotel is the focal point…
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Brass quintet invites audience to join in
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet takes the stage 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 23, for the weekly Concerts on…
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