This must be the place
I was a weird kid growing up. And, in many ways, I’m even weirder as an adult. Since day one,…
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Heart to rock Harrah’s
Renowned classic rock act Heart will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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‘Robin Hood’ radio production
Presented as a live radio broadcast onstage, “Robin Hood – The Legacy” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.…
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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ to hit WCU stage
Transvestite. Transsexual. Transylvania. Three words that immediately conjure images of extravagant parties, mad scientists, death, rock-n-roll, Meatloaf, aliens, sing-a-longs, freedom…
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‘Tar Heel Tour’ at WCU
There will be an interactive presentation to “tour” the state of North Carolina during “Tar Heel Tour: Our State, Our…
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SCC offers $3,000 in artist biz plan contest
Professional craft artists in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary have a $3,000 incentive to create or…
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Guest travel bloggers needed
Haywood Tourism Development Authority is currently looking for volunteer guest travel bloggers to contribute articles to its Homegrown Blog on…
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Boojum to open Waynesville taproom
Boojum Brewing Company, Waynesville’s newest (and fourth) brewery, will officially open its downtown taproom at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21,…
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Willie Nelson to play Harrah's
Legendary outlaw country singer Willie Nelson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Harrah’s Cherokee.
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This must be the place
Face-to-face communication is a lost art. Besides the actual act of writing, my favorite part of being a journalist is…
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A brush with fate: Haywood artisan receives prestigious recognition
Just mere feet from a bustling South Main Street in Waynesville resides a cocoon of creativity. With a steady stream…
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Learn the art of paper cutting at two events
Valentine’s Day paper arts class A book/paper arts workshop will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at…
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Nicholson to bring bluegrass, Americana to WCU
Award-winning mandolinist Darren Nicholson of Balsam Range will perform with his solo band as part of the First Thursday concert…
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This must be the place
What are you thinking about? Staring out the window, the question asked shook me out of a trance. My gaze…
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Good for what ales you
A rising tide lifts all ships. It’s not only a motto for life, but also for the ever-evolving cultural ambiance…
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Irish psych-mystery stages at HART
The winter theater season continues with the Tony nominated Broadway play “Shining City” that will run at 7:30 p.m. Jan.…
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This must be the place
Wait, what?! Ah, crap. By the time you read this, I’ll have turned 30. It’s a number that seemed as…
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Avalon brings the classics to Franklin
1950s pop sensation Frankie Avalon will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
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Valentine’s Day jazz at Classic Wineseller
A special Valentine’s Day dinner and live performance by jazz singer Jesse Earl Junior will take place at 7 p.m.…
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Uptown Gallery re-opening in Franklin
The Macon County Art Association will host a “Grand Re-Opening” of their Uptown Gallery from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.…
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‘World’s best young Elvis’ to play WCU
Travis LeDoyt, acclaimed by critics as “the world’s best young Elvis,” will bring his tribute to the “King of Rock-N-Roll”…
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Balsam Range to appear on David Holt program
Acclaimed Haywood County bluegrass group Balsam Range will be one of many acts featured in the premier of ‘David Holt’s…
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‘Tracking Time’ exhibit, artist discussion at WCU
“Tracking Time,” an exhibition of paintings by Anna Jensen and Karen Ann Myers, will open with an artist discussion and…
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Nelson and Heart to hit Harrah’s Cherokee
Heart will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. The acclaimed female group is known for their chart-topping…
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This must be the place
It is the single greatest influence on my life. The people, music and culture that encompasses the Grateful Dead is…
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State of the Arts — Haywood
As the crowd found their seats and got settled, all eyes were on Marty Sohovich. “I really believe 2014 was one of our…
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York-Bridgers brings mixed media to Sylva
Mixed media artist Dr. Rachel York-Bridgers will hold a workshop at noon Saturday, Jan. 17, at the Jackson County Public…
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Dulcimer Winter Weekend at Junaluska
Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold its 10th annual Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend Jan. 8-11…
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WCU to present ‘Appalachian Songbook’
A performance of the “An Appalachian Songbook: North Carolina in Word, Music and Song” will be held at 7:30 p.m.…
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Fruits of their labor: Homebrewing in WNC
Greg Geiger looked at it as a way to save money. “I started brewing when I was a sophomore in…
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This must be the place
The temperature was 20 degrees below zero with a howling wind. As I listened to the online stream of my…
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Wynonna to bring music, stories to Franklin
Country star Wynonna Judd will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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WNC celebrates MLK Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, there will be an variety of events…
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This must be the place
They say all great art comes from conflict. It’s conflict of the soul, the heart and the mind, everything that…
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When it all clicks — the art of the angle
John MacLean will never forget his first photo shoot. “I was 19 years old and it was at a meat…
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Foxworthy to bring laughs to Harrah’s
Superstar comedian Jeff Foxworthy will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at Harrah’s Cherokee. Foxworthy is one of…
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Societal comedy to hit HART stage
The societal comedy “Elemeno Pea” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16-17 and at 3 p.m. Jan. 18 at…
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MacLean to speak on architectural photography
John MacLean will be the guest speaker during the Sylva Photo Club’s meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at…
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Haywood libraries welcome piano, jazz
Pianist Richard Shulman and jazz band One Leg Up will perform in the Haywood public libraries.
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This must be the place
364 days down, one to go. Hurtling down Interstate 95 from Boston to New York City, I’m sitting on a…
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One Way Out — Gregg Allman
It’s the soundtrack of America. Forty-five years ago, The Allman Brothers Band burst onto the scene. With an intoxicating blend of…
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Oil painting demo in Bryson
Oil painter Jon Houglum will demonstrate “Oil Painting Techniques in a Portrait” for the Art League of the Smokies at…
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SCC instructor named Regan Residency Grant recipient
A Dillsboro book artist and adjunct instructor at Southwestern Community College, Frank Brannon has been selected for the first Mary…
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Shearin brings Americana to Wine Seller
Singer-songwriter Dan Shearin will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at The Classic Wine Seller in Waynesville.
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This must be the place
The stewardess handed me a cold Heineken. The skyline of Boston in the distance, the beauty of a city I…
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2014: Arts & Entertainment in Review
Another one is in the books. With each passing year, I find myself digging ever deeper into what it truly…
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The best things come in the smallest packages
Looking up at the old chimney, William “Gene” Gibson still wonders how Santa Claus ever managed to fit in it.…
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Carolina Brass to play Waynesville
Carolina Brass will feature a variety of holiday and classical songs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at the Waynesville…
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‘John Parris’ Christmas’ returns to Webster
The Webster Historical Society will present its 4th annual “John Parris’ Christmas” at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at the…
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WCU assists with Cherokee documentary
Two Western Carolina University faculty members assisted on a recently released award-winning film that chronicles efforts to revitalize the Cherokee…
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