Bryson City craft beer, barbecue
A “BBQ & Brews Dinner Train” will be departing at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Great Smoky Mountain…
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Nantahala Brewing pours ‘Week of Rock’
The “Week of Rock” celebration will run at 8 p.m. June 26-July 4 at Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City.
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Alabama brings hit country to Harrah’s
Country superstars Alabama will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.
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Fourth of July in Southern Appalachia
Nothing says summer more than the 4th of July, and in Western North Carolina, we celebrate Independence Day with gusto.…
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Cherokee Pow Wow turns 40
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ 40th annual Pow Wow will be held July 3-5 at the Acquoni Expo Center.
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Medieval, Renaissance recital at WCU
The faculty of the Mountain Collegium Music Workshop will perform a recital of medieval, renaissance, baroque and contemporary music on…
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Art workshops at The Bascom
There will be an array of upcoming artisan and craft workshops at The Bascom in Highlands.
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Ballew brings old-time, folk to Sylva
Acclaimed musician Marshall Ballew will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva.…
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This must be the place
Standing on the edge of the cliff, I knew what I had to do. Fifty feet above Fort Loudoun Lake in…
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This must be the place
Y’all are doing it wrong. You know, that thing? Social media? What happened? How did the endless fun and unlimited…
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Blurred Lines: Life comes full circle for Ricky Skaggs
Are your ears playing tricks on you? As you turn the radio dial to a country music station these days,…
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June art classes at Cowee, Penland
Cowee Pottery School June classes A nonprofit located in the Macon County Heritage Center in Franklin, the Cowee Pottery School…
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Summer, fall art classes at The Bascom
A wide array of adult art classes and workshops are now open to those interested at The Bascom in Highlands.
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Green Energy Park summer art camp
There will be a summer art camp held June 22-26 at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro. Ages…
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‘Dancing With The Stars’ at Harrah’s
The live stage production of “Dancing With The Stars: Live!” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27,…
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Eaglenest to host grand reopening
A state-of-the-art entertainment facility, Eaglenest will have its grand reopening at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in Maggie Valley.
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The Art of Preservation: Stecoah Valley Center bridges past, present
Heading down N.C. 28, between Bryson City and Robbinsville, is a flat stretch of highway, unusual to the continuous curves…
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This must be the place
I fixed my hair in the rearview mirror and exited the truck. Heading up the steps, I was already five…
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Concerts on the Creek returns to Sylva
The 6th annual Concerts on the Creek season begins on May 22, and will run from 7 to 9 p.m.…
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Chart-topping bluegrass couple slated for The Strand
Acclaimed bluegrass act Darin & Brooke Aldridge will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, at The Strand at 38…
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All that jazz
Jazz performance planned in Waynesville Jazz pianist Marquita Someliana will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Haywood…
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Franklin celebrates Scottish heritage
The Taste of Scotland & Celtic Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in…
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Art, craft festival in Dillsboro
The Front Street Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in…
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A world of art in your backyard
Coming into its fourth year, Cullowhee Mountain ARTS has grown into a vast array of workshops, one that seamlessly brings…
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This must be the place
There is a lot of truth to it. “Money can’t buy happiness,” the old adage goes. It’s a sentiment that…
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Fiddler brings Americana to Marianna
Americana fiddler Alma Russ will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.
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American Gonzos bring rock, funk to WCU
American Gonzos will perform as part of the Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, in the Central…
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Mountain music, clogging, storytelling and more
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia will be hosting a day of Western North Carolina culture from 2 to 5 p.m.…
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Celebrate Appalachian culture, history
The 5th annual Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 13, in downtown…
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Exhibit honors Cherokee artisan legend
“Solitude & Mystery,” an exhibit showcasing for the work of John Julius Wilnoty will be held from 3 to 5…
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Ray Stevens to play Franklin
Legendary comedian and singer-songwriter Ray Stevens will be hitting the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, at the Smoky…
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Everything but the kitchen sink: A conversation with Frank Solivan
He stood out like a sore thumb. Standing on the red carpet at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards in…
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New interactive Cherokee history program
“Cherokee Friends,” Ani-Tsalagi Digali, is an exciting new program that will expand on visitors’ experiences within the community of Cherokee.
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Cherokee festival showcases gourd crafts
Gourd artists from around the world will again be ‘gathering’ at the 13th annual Gourd Artists Gathering and Art Festival…
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Skaggs, Vincent at Cherokee Bluegrass Fest
Bluegrass superstars Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, and Dailey & Vincent will headline the Cherokee…
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It’s good to be the queen: A conversation with Rhonda Vincent
In art, as in life, what matters most is following your heart, never compromising your beliefs and holding steady to…
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Winners of Stecoah ‘Mountain Youth Talent Contest’
The second traditional Appalachian talent showcase, the Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest, was held at the Bluegrass Festival May…
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Crowe Brothers play Grand Ole Opry
American bluegrass master Jesse McReynolds welcomed Haywood County’s own The Crowe Brothers to the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville…
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Library to screen ‘First Language’
A screening of the documentary “First Language: The Race to Save Cherokee” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Jackson…
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Leno to hit Harrah’s stage
Comedy legend Jay Leno will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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Lonesome River Band, Mountain Faith in Franklin
Acclaimed bluegrass groups Lonesome River Band and Mountain Faith will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Smoky…
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This must be the place
Part Two: The Wedding As I adjusted my tie in the hotel mirror, I noticed more grey hairs in my beard.
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If you build it, they will come: Franklin welcomes first craft brewery
Cruising through downtown Franklin, one begins to wonder where exactly is the Lazy Hiker Brewing Company. You’ve been told it’s…
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New art installation in Waynesville
A solid marble statue is the newest art installation by the Waynesville Public Art Commission.
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Celebration honors Graham’s history
The Proctor Revival Organization will once again honor the history of Graham County May 1-31 with “A Time To Remember”…
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New brewery, bars in WNC
There will be a handful of new nightlife businesses popping up around Western North Carolina in the coming weeks.
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Waynesville Ingles ‘Taste of Local’
Ingles Markets will host a “Taste of Local” event from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at their Waynesville…
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Macon library to screen Front Porch Interviews
The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County will show some more of their DVDs of past Front Porch Interviews with…
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Cashiers Blues, Brew & BBQ festival
The Blues, Brew and BBQ festival will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Village Green…
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This must be the place
Part One: The Ride It had been eight years to the day. Putting the car into park, I emerged from the…
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