Regional rock/jam group Arnold Hill will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at The Scotsman Public House in Waynesville.

Formed in 2011, the Jackson County band is named after a road in Sylva where the musicians lived and practiced.

A special stage production of the Broadway classic “Anything Goes” will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 18-19, 24-26, 31, Aug. 1-2, 7-9 and 2 p.m. July 20, 27, Aug. 3,10 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville. 

Facing aging infrastructure and costly repairs made worse by Hurricane Helene, the Town of Waynesville is preparing to apply for state funding that could cover the tab for several major water and wastewater projects — at no cost to utility customers. 

The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is now presenting “Form,” its newest themed exhibit on display at the Haywood Handmade Gallery, located at the HCAC in downtown Waynesville. 

Popular Florida-based indie/soul singer-songwriter Shane Meade will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville. 

Ralph Ellis will host a special reading for his new work, “The Accident Report,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. 

A special stage production of “Ripcord” will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 10-12 and 2 p.m. July 13 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville. 

The electric lawnmower the Town of Waynesville bought in 2024 is paying off, according to Outdoor Maintenance Supervisor Michael Noland.

At the time, the purchase kicked up some dust, with some residents arguing that the additional expense of buying an electric mower instead of a traditional gas-powered lawn mower was wasted taxpayer money.  

The second annual “Great American Bash” will feature Americana/rock sensation The Brothers Gillespie and The Borrowed Band (country/western) on Saturday, July 5, in the parking lot of The Scotsman, located at 37 Church Street in downtown Waynesville. 

A cherished gathering of locals and visitors alike, “Art After Dark” will launch its 2025 season from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 4, in downtown Waynesville.