‘Mountain Traditions’ concert to benefit Shindig on the Green
One of the region’s most beloved and authentic cultural traditions, Shindig on the Green, will present “A Celebration of Mountain…
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Vertigo Jazz Project celebrates second release
Vertigo Jazz Project will drop their second full-length studio album on March 12 at Emerald Lounge in Asheville. VJP’s new…
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Presentation of Carden plays to benefit library fund
Two plays crafted by Sylva writer Gary Carden will be presented at Western Carolina University in March to benefit the…
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HART brings edgy plays to WNC — and succeeds
Any actor or director at Haywood Arts Regional Theater will tell you there’s nothing wrong with “The Sound of Music.”…
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Angela Faye martin delivers another kind of Mountain Music
Forget Asheville. Forget cities altogether. Angela Faye Martin’s impressive first full-length album “Pictures from Home” could only have materialized deep…
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Recipes - Feb. 2
Chicken and Dumplings: 1 chicken, about 3 pounds 2 Quarts water 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper 2 Cup All-purpose…
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The Oak Tree and the Great Dumpling Debate
By Karen Dill The ancient oak tree is bare. It stands majestic in the yard of our old two-story farmhouse.…
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Drama about the founder of Methodism to premiere at WCU’s Fine and Performing Arts Center
What happens when a smart, talented young man desires to serve God, but is mostly driven by his fear of…
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Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival lands in Haywood
There’ll be a movie for every taste at the third annual Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival this year. The festival’s…
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Ice carvers set to compete at Haywood County’s innaugural Fire & Ice festival
Fellow ice carvers Jeff Pennypacker and Cary Shackelford are ever ready to etch out any sculpture that will satisfy their…
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Bluegrass legend to record live DVD at Franklin concert
Area music fans will have a unique opportunity to help make history as a bluegrass/gospel music legend celebrates the 30th…
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New generation takes over at City Lights Books
What is a bookstore? The question was unimaginable when Joyce Moore bought City Lights Books in Sylva from Gary Carden…
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WNC experts share the music, movies and books they loved in 2009
It’s the end of another year, and everyone knows what that means — a deluge of countdowns featuring the year’s…
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Accomplished musician will head Junaluska Singers
Melodie G. Galloway will take over as the new musical director for the Lake Junaluska Singers starting Jan. 1. “Directing…
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New book takes closer look at baskets and their makers
Anna Fariello believes that artifacts — somewhat like windows — can act as passageways to a culture’s soul. “Material culture…
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Recipes, 12/16/09
My Mother’s Chicken Pot Pie • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves—cubed • 1 cup sliced carrots • 1…
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s Polar Express rides the rails in time for the holidays
Christmas is still two weeks away, but I’ve been rehearsing the dramatic tale of Santa’s arrival with my toddler for…
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Lighting the way Dillsboro celebrates illuminating festival in December
Every year for more than a quarter century, the village of Dillsboro transforms itself into a quintessential Christmas scene, warm…
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WCU hosts January dulcimer weekend at Lake Junaluska
Western Carolina University will sponsor its fifth annual Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, and continuing through Sunday,…
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Thanksgiving in the mountains: Memories and food from the past
By Karen Dill • Special to the Smoky Mountain News My memories of Thanksgiving in the mountains are of simple…
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Tickets soon available for Garrison Keillor appearance at WCU
Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 30, for an appearance at Western Carolina University by Garrison Keillor, host of the…
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Pride of the Mountains band and receives marching’s highest honor
Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band has been awarded the prestigious Sudler Trophy, the nation’s highest and…
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Lessie Williams performance to benefit library fund
Lessie Williams, a well-known and nationally recognized gospel singer, will give a concert of inspirational music at 7 p.m. Oct.…
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Old houses, spirits and comfort food
By Karen Dill • Special to Smoky Mountain News October is a glorious month. Brilliant colors dot the mountains against…
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Sylva ColorFest showcases work of regional artists
Downtown Sylva will host ColorFest: Art of the Blue Ridge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. The event…
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Public art and community involvement
When Wayne Trapp made his proposal to the WPAC last April, he suggested that rather then depict actual countries in…
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Photographer George Schober returns to Gallery 86 with collection of nature photography
The Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 will host the exhibit, “Natural Perspectives,” featuring the photographic work of Vietnam veteran…
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Downtown Waynesville prepares for a new arrival
The Waynesville Public Art Commission will celebrate the installation of “Celebrating Folkmoot,” their third commissioned public art piece, on Nov.…
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Waynesville welcomes Apple Harvest Festival
The 21st annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17,…
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A little hometown appreciation
Country music recording artist Matt Stillwell will return to his roots Thursday, Oct. 15, for a hometown Homecoming week concert…
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Lorraine Conard to unveil ‘Riding on Your Wings’ at Colonial Theater Oct. 17
Local singer-songwriter Lorraine Conard celebrates the release of her new CD, “Riding on Your Wings,” with a release party to…
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September in the Mountains: Homecoming, Watergate Salad, and the possibility of change
September in the mountains is an emotionally poignant time as it signals the end of summer and the beginning of…
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Local illustrator part of upcoming Open Studios Tour
James Lyle is an internationally renowned illustrator and artist whose work appears in comic books, in campaigns for major corporations,…
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Recipes, 9/30/10
Watergate Salad • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice…
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WCU announces 2009-10 theater season
The department of stage and screen is kicking off Western Carolina University’s 2009-10 “Mainstage” theater season with the hip, dark…
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WCU marching band director honored with national award
Bob Buckner, director of Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, is one of the first two recipients…
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HCC crafts students awarded fine arts scholarships
Four Haywood Community College Professional Crafts students, representing each field of study, were recently awarded Gateway to the Arts Scholarships.…
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Preserving craft and livelihood: Successful Quilt Trails of WNC coming soon to Haywood, Macon
By Julia Merchant • Contributing Writer Take a drive through the countryside of Western North Carolina, and you’ll likely notice…
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Follow the yellow brick road
• The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina are collected in a travel-size book that leads visitors on eight…
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NC’s tourist trails
An Internet search for tourism trails spawns a list of results including biking in Texas, rail travel in England, a…
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Acclaimed fiber artist to exhibit, teach at The Bascom
An exhibition by critically acclaimed fiber artist Cat Chow opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.…
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‘Let Them Know’ delves into ‘70s underground punk scene
The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers returns to Western Carolina University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, with “Let…
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Ripe tomatoes and other simple pleasures
By Karen Dill • Special to The Smoky Mountain News August in the Appalachian Mountains is a time to enjoy…
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The Bottle Rockets fly into WNC
By Joe Hooten • Guest Writer Americana-roots music has seen its fair share of imitators since its revival in the…
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Methane-powered foundry opens at JCGEP
The Jackson County Green Energy Park recently opened the first landfill methane-fueled art foundry in the world. “Because of the…
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An eye for mountains: An Ansel Adams of the Smokies, George Masa was one of the greatest photographers of his era. So why have so many people never heard of him?
By Michael Beadle There’s a view on the way up to Clingmans Dome, an overlook where a maze of finger-like…
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Slow cookers converge for Franklin BBQ festival
The Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival will be held at the Macon County fairgrounds Aug. 7-8. Gates open at…
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Indie film brings big economic boost: From stunt pilots to bar scenes, movie producer weaves local people and places into script
Western North Carolina has seen its share of Hollywood productions. But unlike many of the other movies filmed here, “Road…
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