Energy park open call for artists
In anticipation of the growing popularity of the Youth Arts Festival, the Jackson County Green Energy Park is seeking both…
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This must be the place
For all the naysayers, rock-n-roll is alive and kicking — especially in the hands of Rich Robinson. Guitarist and founding…
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Boiling down the essence of humanity
Heading west out of Bryson City, just before the highway narrows into a twisting two-lane road, a small, ramshackle hut…
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Bryson brewer named ABA president, hits the road
In the last two weeks, Joe Rowland has soaked in the California sunshine, rafted the Grand Canyon, wandered the Rocky…
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This must be the place
When the camera bulb flashed, it hit me — had it really been that long? Standing in the Belhurst Castle,…
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BBQ Festival & Car Show in Franklin
The 6th Annual Mountain High BBQ Festival and Car Show will be held Aug. 8-9 at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural…
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Knight brings ‘Songcatcher’s Notebook’ to Bryson
“A Songcatcher’s Notebook: Traditional Music and Storytelling” with singer-songwriter/storyteller Lee Knight will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31,…
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Sylva welcomes Whitewater Bluegrass Co.
The Whitewater Bluegrass Company will perform as part of the Concerts on the Creek Series at 7: 30 p.m. Friday,…
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WCU dance program director wins national teaching award
Karyn Tomczak, director of the Western Carolina University dance program, will receive the 2014 Dance Teacher Award for Higher Education…
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In other beer news
A home brewing class for beginners will be led by Clark Williams of Frog Level Brewing Company every Tuesday from…
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Franklin brewery readies for spring opening
As the snow melts in Southern Appalachia, the beer will begin to flow from the taps of the Lazy Hiker…
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Appalachia’s ambassadors: Cloggers share local culture during Folkmoot festival
When Shirley Finger was younger, she never did too much clogging. Or dancing of any kind, really. “Back when I…
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Finding common ground through the universal language
For two weeks every July, the old Hazelwood School in Waynesville becomes a mini United Nations. Performance groups from around…
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Meet the folks: Cultures mingle at Folkmoot World Friendship Day event
The whirling skirts and clacking heels of Folkmoot USA represent eight different nations spanning the globe, but while the diversity…
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Roddick, Courier to play charity match in Cashiers
The 2nd annual United Community Bank Mountain Challenge featuring American tennis legends Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will be held…
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BBQ festival in Maggie Valley
The Smokin’ in the Valley Western North Carolina BBQ Festival will be from noon to 9 p.m. July 25 and…
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Chamber music in Waynesville
The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival will continue with the Jasper Quartet at 7:30 p.m. July 20 at the Haywood Arts…
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Kansas string duo to play Bryson City
Sister string duo Scenic Roots will continue the Summer Music Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Marianna…
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Bluegrass to hit Robbinsville stage
Acoustic bluegrass quartet The Special Consensus will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts…
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Dinosaur Train rolls into Bryson City
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has partnered with Rail Events Inc. and The Jim Henson Company to bring the PBS…
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HCC instructor elected to Craft Guild Board
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Wood instructor Brian Wurst was recently elected to the board of the Southern Highland Craft…
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Change in leadership at WCU arts college
Western Carolina University Provost Alison Morrison-Shetlar announced a change in leadership in the College of Fine and Performing Arts. Robert…
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Hillbilly Woodstock returns to Maggie
The 5th Annual Hillbilly Woodstock will be held 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug 1-2 at the Maggie Valley Festival…
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Fountain sculpture dedication, Frog Hop in Waynesville
The Waynesville Public Art Commission will hold a dedication of a new public art piece entitled “Chasing Tadpoles” during the…
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Join Jackson’s Farm, Garden & Studio Tour
Metalsmith William S. Rogers is one of several studios participating in the July 26-27 Jackson County Farm, Garden, & Studio…
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Tritt presents country hits July 26
Country music megastar Travis Tritt will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
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This must be the place
There’s no place like home. Amid my first few weeks living in Western North Carolina, there were times I got homesick.…
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New changes, dates for Folkmoot
With a property deed to their headquarters in hand and more than 30 years of cultural performance already in the…
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Parade of Nations set for Saturday, July 26
The annual Parade of Nations will showcase international folk troupes along Main Street in Waynesville on Saturday, July 26, as…
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Building towards the future
Standing in the hallway of the former Hazelwood Elementary School in Waynesville, amid old furniture, dusty windows and walls with…
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Folkmoot generates $9.2 million economic impact
Folkmoot USA had a $9.2 million impact on Western North Carolina in 2013, according to an economic impact study conducted…
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Pacific Island troupe embraces tradition, family
For Joe Ahuna, it’s about one word — “ohana.” “Ohana means family,” he said. “[We want people] inspired to go…
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Storytellers at Franklin Folk Festival
Two renowned storytellers will be performing during the Franklin Folk Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19,…
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Roddick, Courier to play tennis exhibition in Cashiers
The Andy Roddick Mountain Challenge will be July 25-26 at the Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers.
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Collective Soul brings 90s rock to Harrah’s
Renowned rock band Collective Soul will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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Folkmoot brings music, dance to Franklin
Folkmoot USA, North Carolina’s official international folklore festival, will hit the stage for a special performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday,…
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This must be the place
I am the human sponge. As far back as I can remember, into the early days of my youth, I…
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The King is dead, long live the King: Elvis impersonators set record in Cherokee
Hundreds of Elvis Presley fans converged on Cherokee last weekend to pay homage to the King. They arrived from a…
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Emporium to bring the dance, funk to Sylva
Funk/soul group Emporium will perform as part of Concerts on the Creek from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 11,…
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ArtFest to feature Folkmoot performers
The Haywood County Arts Council will once again host ArtFest (formerly called International Festival Day) from 10 a.m. to 5…
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‘Hello Dolly’ to hit HART stage
The 50th anniversary production of the Broadway blockbuster “Hello Dolly” will be held at 7:30 p.m. July 11-12, 17-19, 24-26,…
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Contestants sought for youth talent contest
The Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest will be held at 3 p.m. July 19 during the Franklin Folk Festival.
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Sweet Corn Festival in Franklin
The 17th annual Sweet Corn Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12 at St. Cyprian’s…
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Folk festival in Franklin
The 11th annual Folk Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in downtown Franklin.…
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Future for Macon gallery uncertain, help sought
All is not well at the Uptown Gallery in Franklin. “It’s pretty bad,” said Sue Weathers. “We’re losing money, and…
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This must be the place
It’s the soundtrack of my life. Growing up in the Champlain Valley (Upstate New York/Vermont), the music of my native…
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An Appalachian Fourth
Nothing says summer more than the Fourth of July, and in Western North Carolina, we celebrate Independence Day with gusto.…
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This must be the place
Screw it all. There have been days, many days, where I’ve found myself sitting in traffic, standing in line, waiting…
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Summer Jazz Series returns to Waynesville
The Summer Jazz Series returns for the month of July at The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. The series takes place…
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