Arts + Entertainment
Under the bright lights: WCU's Bardo Arts Center welcomes ballet, circus acts
With the spring semester soon underway at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, so, too, comes the rich, diverse and vibrant cultural programming to the Bardo Arts Center.
Americana, folk at Scotsman
Rising singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alma Russ will hit the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at The Scotsman Public House in Waynesville.
Poet sets a new path for humanity
“In time, maybe the land will decide.”
Scott T. Starbuck is an award-winning poet, career fisherman, climate activist and longtime resident of the Pacific Northwest. His most recent book, “Bridge at the End of the World (New and Selected Poems)” is a culmination of his major published poetic output.
Upcoming readings at City Lights
The following literary events will take place at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.
• Lester Laminack will present his new children’s book, “A Cat Like That,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18.
Old-time community dance
An evening of traditional contra, round and other folk dances will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.
Professional dance caller Harrison Keely will open the event at 6:30 p.m. with 30 minutes of basic instruction for beginners.
Interested in theatre?
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre (HART) in Waynesville has announced the launch of its “Spring Semester Theatre Classes,” which will run Jan. 27 through April 4.
Haywood Arts to offer Helene support grants
The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) in Waynesville has announced the launch of the HCAC Helene Support Grant.
Designed to provide financial assistance to HCAC artist members who have been significantly impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the application process is currently underway.
Ricky Skaggs returns to Franklin
Country and bluegrass star Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
