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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From the street to the stage — Productive Paranoia
Turning the corner at Church and Main streets in downtown Waynesville, I saw them out of the corner of my…
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Wilson brings jazz, swing to Classic Wineseller
The Russ Wilson Quartet will host an evening of jazz standards, swing and blues at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16,…
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A night of games, fun at Casino Royale
Casino Royale Night, a benefit for the Haywood Healthcare Foundation's Drug Abuse Coalition, will be held from 6 to 11…
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QuickDraw art benefit at Laurel Ridge
The WNC QuickDraw will be from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Ridge Country Club in Waynesville.
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Rickman Store welcomes Owenby, music jam
Writer Nita Welch Owenby and the SouthEast Bluegrass Association will perform on Saturday, May 16, at the Rickman Store in…
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Brannon to host paper-making class
A paper-making Creating Community Workshop will be held at noon Saturday, May 16, at the Jackson County Public Library in…
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This must be the place
They are my brothers. Well, in terms of genetics, they technically aren’t. But, when it comes to heart and soul,…
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Over the hills and far away: Folk School bridges the essence of humanity
Taking a left off U.S. 64 onto Settawig Road in rural Clay County, the busy commercial thoroughfare transforms into lush…
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Civil War remembrance, reenactment
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War and the “Last Shot Fired” at the…
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This must be the place
So, what’s it like out there? That was a recent question posed to me by an older friend, one who…
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Bottling your dreams: Nantahala Brewing celebrates five years
It’s a recent Saturday afternoon at Nantahala Brewing Company in downtown Bryson City. With bluebird skies overhead and the mountains…
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Youth talent contest winners announced
The 18th Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest was held at the Greening Up the Mountains Festival on Saturday, April…
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QuickDraw at Laurel Ridge
The WNC QuickDraw will be from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Laurel Ridge Country Club in Waynesville.
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Controlled Chaos Film Festival at WCU
Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the sixth annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival at 7…
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Folkmoot ‘May Day’ features antiques, music, craft beer
Folkmoot USA invites area collectors to its spring-cleaning fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the…
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‘American Idol’ winner to perform in Cherokee
American Idol Season 13 winner and Asheville native Caleb Johnson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Harrah’s…
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This must be the place
I don’t get it. I woke up this morning (April 28) and listened to the news. I heard of the…
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The act of words to paper
For Wiley Cash, being a writer is not about milestones in his career that define his passion. Rather, it’s the…
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Friends of the Arts benefit, concert
A special performance by WCU alumna and recording artist Jeanne Jolly will take place as part of the Friends of…
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It's all about the chocolate
Bryson City chocolate cook-off Cooks of all things chocolate will square off at the 8th annual Chocolate Cook-Off from 2:30…
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Photography, folk art exhibit at Gallery 86
A creative photography and folk art exhibit, “Memories — Past, Present and Future” will be showcased April 6-28 in Gallery…
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This must be the place
She knows me better than anybody. She’s a little rough around the edges. Her beauty has seen better days. She’s…
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Soldiering on: Porch-n-soul act enters next chapter
Caleb Burress sees a rebirth — in himself and his music. “2014 was an education for us on many levels…
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Greening Up welcomes spring
The 18th annual Greening Up the Mountains spring kickoff street festival will be held Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m.…
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Greening Up the Mountains: Through the Hills
3 p.m. • Signature Brew Stage The newest musical entity in Western North Carolina, the Haywood County quartet brings together…
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Greening Up the Mountains: Rye Baby
1:05 p.m. • Signature Brew Stage Hailing from Chattanooga, Rye Baby is a fiery duo, one that encompasses the honky-tonk…
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All three Cherokee tribes partnering for ‘Cherokee Days’
One year after hosting a highly successful event at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., the…
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This must be the place
It is the single most essential thing in my life. Running. The action of putting on jogging shorts, a comfortable…
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Mountains to Sea: The quest for fresh seafood
Debbie Milner has a simple philosophy. “If I won’t eat it, I won’t sell it,” she said. Standing next to…
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