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Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:48

Spring blooms in Frog Level

The Whole Bloomin’ Thing Festival is coming to Waynesville’s Frog Level district from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. Now in its ninth year, the spring festival kicks off the growing season with flowering baskets, vegetable and…
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:48

Win big in Voices giveaway

Voices in the Laurel, Western North Carolina’s regional children’s choir, is holding its inaugural car and truck giveaway to raise funds. Tickets are on sale for $100 and each ticket will have the chance to go home with the winner’s…
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:47

Swing into summer with Bryson contra dance

A contra dance will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, at the Bridge Park Pavilion in Bryson City. There will also be a potluck dinner following the dance, starting at 5:30 p.m. The dance is…
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:46

Local artist demonstrates talents

The Blue Ridge Watermedia Society will meet at 6:45 p.m. on May 10 at Haywood Community College. The meeting will feature Waynesville illustrator Dominck “Nick” DePaolo, who has been a freelance artist for over 40 years and will do a…
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:45

Community band kicks off its season

The Haywood Community Band will start its ninth concert season with a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on May 15 at the pavilion next to the Maggie Valley Town Hall. The concert will feature conductor favorites from previous seasons’ concerts.…
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:45

Guadalupe Café event features local music

Sylva’s Guadalupe Café will host “Bigaroo” beginning at 6:30 p.m. on May 7, a tribute to the musicianship and spirit — and college graduation — of Adam Bigelow. Standing 6 feet 4 inches with a distinctive baritone, Bigelow is one of…
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:44

Chinese acrobats leap into Franklin

The Golden Dragon Acrobats will grace the stage of the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6. Tickets are $15 to $20. The Golden Dragon Acrobats feature performers who have been trained in…
Wednesday, 04 May 2011 19:33

Big Stakes at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

Of the many games that grace the floors at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, poker might be the most universal. From casino floors to living room floors, the World Poker Tournament estimates that nearly 60 million Americans play the game. Even the…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:33

May celebrations to benefit the arts

The 2011 FUNd Party Series will kick off with Cinco de Mayo in the Garden from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, at the home of David and Rosemarie Harrington at 225 Seasons Drive in Clyde. The series…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:32

Gems shine at Mother’s Day show

The Mother’s Day Gemboree will open its doors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 6 and 7 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m on May 8 at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin. Gem and mineral dealers…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:31

Quilts come out for Mother’s Day

Airing of the Quilts, a new event showcasing quilt artistry, will be held on Saturday, May 7, in downtown Franklin. Businesses and homeowners will hang quilts from their storefronts and porches to create a burst of spring color throughout the…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:29

Waynesville kicks off 2011 Art After Dark

The first Art After Dark of the season will kick off from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 6, in downtown Waynesville. Presented by the Waynesville Gallery Association, Art After Dark takes place the first Friday of each month…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:28

Beginner photography class gets going

An introductory photography class will begin Tuesday, May 3, at First Baptist Church in Waynesville. The class is offered by Lori Johnson and will teach students to work with buttons and menus, as well as how to start making better…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:26

Student talent showcase is April 30 in Franklin

Macon County youth will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, at the Franklin High School Fine Arts Center in Showcase of Talent 2011. The showcase is a non-competitive talent show for third- to 12th-graders, featuring students…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:26

Student poetry slam honors National Poetry Month

A poetry slam will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City as part of National Poetry Month. The event will feature fifth-graders from the Mountain Discovery Charter School, whose poetry…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:25

Stained glass course offered at WCU

A stained glass course will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, May 5 through June 9, at the Cordelia Camp Building at Western Carolina University. Courses are run by the school’s Division of Educational Outreach. The course,…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:24

Sylva brings art to summer evenings

The first of this season’s Sylva After Dark events is coming to downtown from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 6. The evening is an opportunity to stroll through downtown Sylva and enjoy arts, dining, music, shopping and more.…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:23

Maggie Club hosts Chocolate for charity

The 12th annual Taste of Chocolate competition will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the Maggie Valley Country Club. Tickets are $12 each and can be purchased at Fun Things, Etc. or Blue Ridge Books…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:23

Needtobreathe stops in Franklin

Needtobreathe will play at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. The 4-piece rock band will perform songs from their current album “The Outsiders,” which debuted at No. 20 on…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:21

Troupe brings live comedy, animal tricks

Animal lovers and those in the mood for a laugh will find plenty of entertainment when Popovich Comedy Pet Theater comes to Western Carolina University’s Fine and Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 1. Comedian Gregory Popovich leads…
Wednesday, 27 April 2011 19:14

Music & beer: Maggie Valley festival features a winning combination

If there’s one thing Western North Carolina is rooted in, it’s music. The rolling Appalachians were the birthplace of bluegrass, and the region has long been known as a bastion of folk tradition and talent. Along with music, another industry…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:56

Spring preview opening

A two-day preview of The Main Street Artists Co-op gallery will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. Twelve returning artists will join nine new members displaying a wide spectrum of the…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:55

WCU choral director leads final concert April 25

Western Carolina University’s Concert Choir and University Chorus will present a free concert at 8 p.m. Monday, April 25, in the Coulter Building recital hall. This will be Director Robert Holquist’s final concert before he retires after more than 30…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:55

Cross-country cyclist to tell tales of trek

Local lawyer Bill Jacobs will chronicle his cycling journey across the United States in a program at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at the Albert Carlton Library in Cashiers.   Starting in California last September, Jacobs spent 40 days traveling…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:54

Musical theater workshop takes applications

Students ages 16 to 22 who dream of a life on stage can have the opportunity to work with musical theater professionals at Western Carolina University’s 2011 Triple Arts Broadway Series, to be held July 17 through Aug. 1. Broadway…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:53

Documentary and discussion look at education issues

The documentary “Waiting for Superman” will be screened at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, at the Albert-Carlton Library in Cashiers. The movie chronicles the state of the nation’s public schools. After the film, charter school advocate and activist Ned…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:53

Grace Noon presents flute and oboe concert

A free flute and oboe concert will be held at noon on Thursday, April 21, at Grace Church in the Mountains on North Haywood St. in Waynesville. The concert is the next in the Grace Noon series, now in its…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:52

Taste of Chocolate calls for bakers

Taste of Chocolate is coming April 30 to the Maggie Valley Country Club, and the Haywood Jackson Volunteer Center is looking for bakers to bake their favorite chocolate recipe. This year’s categories are Amateur, Bed and Breakfast, and Professional. A…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:51

Library looks for volunteers

When the new Jackson County Public Library Complex opens in early June, an active team of volunteers will be needed to make the library run smoothly. Jeni Silver, the library’s new volunteer coordinator, is ready to recruit local volunteers for…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:51

Library asks readers to help with move

With the Jackson County Library poised to move to its new home, patrons with valid library cards are asked to make the move easier by checking out library materials for an extended period of time. The more books and other…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:49

Maggie gets Quilt Trail block

The Haywood County Arts Council’s Quilt Trails project will unveil its first quilt block in Maggie Valley at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at the Maggie Valley Town Hall. The Maggie Valley Town Hall block is the fifth block…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:48

Art as spectator sport

Great art isn’t often associated with speed – the Mona Lisa wasn’t painted in an hour. Michelangelo took more than four years to perfect the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. But for the last 10 years, a special event has…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:33

5K Run/Walk kicks off festivities

The Jackson County Recreation/Parks Department is still accepting registration for this year’s 5K Run/Walk at Greening Up the Mountains. The annual race takes place at 9 a.m. prior to the opening of the festival events in downtown Sylva. This year,…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:33

Kids become superheroes at Greening Up

What child wouldn’t love to be a super hero for the day? The Downtown Sylva Association is sponsoring a “Recycled Superhero” contest for children during Greening Up the Mountains this year. All superhero costumes will be made from donated recycled…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:32

Talent contest showcases WNC’s youth

The 2011 Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest at Greening Up the Mountains has really exploded. The start time for the contest has been changed from 10 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Bridge Park stage to accommodate the large…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:31

Performance schedule

Smoky Mountain Stage (Suntrust Parking Lot, Area D) 10-10:15 — Jackson County Heritage Preservation Commission Poster Contest Awards 10:30-11:30 — Triple Threat Performing Arts Academy (including an audience participation dance lesson!) 11:45-12:15 — Lions Gate Kung Fu Academy 12:30-1:30 —…
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 19:30

Greening Up the Mountains returns to Sylva

The 14th annual Greening Up the Mountains Festival is slated for Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Sylva. The spring festival, named for the way spring creeps up the mountain sides, began over a decade…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:51

Civic orchestra wraps up season

The Western Carolina Civic Orchestra will end the season with a concert at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, in the Coulter Building at Western Carolina University. Featured soloists with the orchestra will be the winners of the 21st annual…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:50

HCC brings marketing to the arts

A free seminar entitled Marketing for the Craftsperson and Artist will be offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in Haywood Community College’s Student Center by the school’s Small Business Center. This workshop is designed to teach…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:50

WCU percussionists perform original work

Western Carolina University’s Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Mario Gaetano, will perform at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, in the Coulter Building on the WCU campus. Included in the program is one of Gaetano’s original compositions, “Scenes from…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:49

HART to hold auditions for ‘Deathtrap’

The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its June production of “Deathtrap” at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, April 17 and 18 at the HART Theatre in Waynesville. The production is being directed by Charles Mills and…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:47

Duncan performs for album release

Barbara Duncan will hold a release party for her new album, Music Says Go, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at City Lights bookstore in Sylva. Duncan is education director at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, but is…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:46

Put together your Peeps diorama

A Peeps Diorama Contest is being held at the Marianna Black Library for teens in grades six through 12. Entrants must create a diorama depicting their favorite book or scene from literature, with all the characters in the scene portrayed…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:45

Learn Coptic bookbinding in Franklin April 16

Learn the art of Coptic bookbinding with artist Katherine Cays from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Rickman Store in Franklin. All levels are welcome and each student will complete a Coptic-bound book. Coptic binding has…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:44

Create cards with local artist

A Craft Club workshop teaching the art of crystal acetate card making will last from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, April 21, in the Community Service Center in Sylva. Candy Meyers, a card maker and craftsperson, will lead the…
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 18:38

WNC welcomes Easter traditions

When the sun crests the mountains’ edge Easter morning, it will creep down through the hills and fall on Lake Junaluska, where more than 300 worshippers will sit awaiting it at the foot of the massive wooden cross that graces…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:20

Grab bargains at indoor yard sale

An indoor yard sale will take over the Ramsey Regional Activity Center at Western Carolina University from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. The sale, now in its 21st year, will feature a broad range of items…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:19

Create soaps, salts, rugs at crafting classes

Learn to make scented soap, bath salts or a hooked mug rug in three new classes from 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Dogwood Crafters in Dillsboro. Supplies will be provided for a small fee and participants will take…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:18

Writers’ group welcomes local author

Heather Newton, author of Under the Mercy Trees, will be the speaker for the Mountain Writers’ Network at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. Under the Mercy Trees, a tale of family, love and…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:17

‘Shipwrecked’ to stage at HART

The Haywood Arts Regional Theater is gearing up for its next production, “Shipwrecked,” showing at 7:30 p.m. on April 8 and 9, and 3 p.m. on April 10. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $8 for students.…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:16

Dance and dine at monthly contra day

A free contra dance will be held from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at the Bridge Park Pavilion in Sylva. There will also be a potluck dinner following the contra dance, starting at 5:30. Dancers should bring…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:16

Take the A train with WCU stage play

Western Carolina University theater students will present the unconventional “The Atrainplays, Vol. 2” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, through Saturday, April 16, and at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 17, in the Niggli Theatre. The production is six short plays,…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:14

Voices in the Laurel 15th Anniversary Gala Concert

Western North Carolina’s renowned youth choir Voices in the Laurel will perform with award winning composer and guest conductor Dr. Rollo Dilworth at 3 p.m. on April 10 at the First Baptist Church in Waynesville. Voices’ 15th Anniversary Concert will…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:13

Overlook Players to do ‘Sound of Music’

Franklin’s Overlook Players will perform Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music” April 14 through 17 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. The classic musical will be staged by locals and stage veterans alike and will be…
Wednesday, 06 April 2011 19:11

Curly Hollow: From Canton to Nashville and back

By DeeAnna Haney • Smoky Mountain News Intern Although Curly Hollow might sound like the perfect picnic area down some country road, it’s really more a product of imagination than a destination. In fact, the members of the band Curly…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:57

Boys choir stops off in Franklin

The All-American Boys Chorus will perform at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Franklin’s Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring boys ages 8 to 15 from more than 30 cities in Southern California, the chorus is one…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:57

Old-time music jam to benefit after-school musicians program

A community old-time music JAMboree is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Fines Creek School in Clyde to raise funds for the Haywood County Arts Council’s Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) afterschool program. A barbecue…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:56

Singing celebration in Bryson City

Join One Step Closer as it celebrates one year of the gospel music ministry at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 2 at the Bryson City Church of God. The singing and reunion will feature special guests the Barker Family and…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:55

Pisgah chorus features country show

Chorus students at Pisgah High School are gearing up for the annual country show called “Where the Green Grass Grows.” The show will feature group and solo acts from the elite show choir Orion and spring semester chorus classes. A…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:54

4-H hosts talent contests

The annual Heritage Alive Mountain Youth Talent Contest is coming to downtown Sylva on Saturday, April 23, as part of the Greening Up the Mountains Festival. Young artists ages 5 to 18 can showcase their talents in music, dance and…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:53

Make a ladies’ night of it at pottery studio

Claymates, in conjunction with Country Traditions, is hosting a Ladies Night from 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the pottery painting studio in Dillsboro. Light snacks will be free of charge, while Country Traditions will be bringing a selection of…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:52

Take a world tour at International Festival

International Day, a festival of cultures, celebrates its 32nd year from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Western Carolina University. The festival will feature music, dance, arts and crafts, entertainment and food from a variety of…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:48

A meeting of the minds: Bringing together readers and writers

Of the many forms of entertainment readily at our fingertips, from television and movies to YouTube and the many vast and varied wonders of the rest of the internet, reading is probably still the most liberating. Picking up a book…
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 18:46

Literary festival ‘invaluable’ teaching tool for WCU professors, students

Samantha “Sam” Gampel, a sophomore at Western Carolina University, wants to write novels and earn her living as a professional writer. So in Gampel’s book, there’s nothing quite like rubbing shoulders with real working-for-a-living writers such as the ones headlining…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:53

Creativity workshop hosted by City Lights

Asheville poet and photographer Tracey Schmidt will lead a creativity workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m., followed by a reading from her new poetry collection at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, at City Lights in Sylva. The book, titled…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:52

Auditions open for student talent show

Open auditions will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 2, at Franklin High School for home school and private school students wishing to perform in the Showcase of Talent. Participation is open to actors, dancers, gymnasts, instrumentalists…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:51

REV Band to perform at Fontana Village

Western North Carolina performing artists The REV will take the stage of the Fontana Recreational Hall from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The act is a collection of musicians from Robbinsville who play songs that run the…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:50

Create Ripples of Hope for a Safer Community

Ripples of Hope, a local exhibition of work by those whose lives have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse, invites other locals who have felt the effects of these issues to creatively cover a blank teardrop shape,…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:49

Craft classes kick off at Green Energy Park

Classes in glassblowing, metalsmithing, blacksmithing, chainmaille and knife-making are being offered this spring at the Jackson County Green Energy Park for every skill level. Courses offer the opportunity to learn a variety of hands-on crafting skills like paperweight-making and glass…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:48

Experimental art classes at Leapin’ Frog Gallery

Local artist Silvia Cabrera Williams will teach mixed water-media classes from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in April at Leapin’ Frog Gallery in Waynesville. A different technique will be featured each week and a supply list will be provided…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:46

WCU students look to lend a hand in Pakistan

Western Carolina University students working to raise $50,000 to build a school in Pakistan are hosting a fundraising dinner and silent auction at Chef’s Table in Waynesville on Tuesday, April 5. Tickets to the event are $50 for a three-course…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:44

Filmmaker to discuss WWII state-side battle

Maritime historian and documentary filmmaker Kevin Duffus willl on “War Zone: WWII off North Carolina’s Outer Banks” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31 the Haywood County Public Library in Waynesville. Duffus will explore one of the worst Allied defeats…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:39

Culinary competition heats up in Waynesville

The annual Mélange of the Mountains, a culinary gala, is coming to the Gateway Club in Waynesville from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on April 7, thanks to the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce. Experience the culinary talent of some of…
Wednesday, 23 March 2011 18:36

HCC breaks ground on new craft building

Dominic Cruz is counting down the days to graduation in May, when he will put his skills both as a woodworker and entrepreneur to work as he launches his dream career building handmade furniture. Cruz moved to the region from…
Wednesday, 28 January 2009 16:42

Bicentennial celebration of a mountain community

By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer An exhibit focusing on the history of Haywood County is now on display at Western’s Mountain Heritage Center. Illustrating the rich culture of the Appalachian regions, the Mountain Heritage Center — located on the…
Wednesday, 28 January 2009 16:34

Your friendly guide to area museums and historical sites

By Christi Marsico While looking for something fun and inexpensive to do in these tough economic times, look no further than the treasure trove of museums, many free, in Western North Carolina. Museum goers in this area can learn about…
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 16:08

The blue side of Derek Trucks

By Chris Cooper The Derek Trucks Band: Already Free It’s tough to find something new and profound to say about the playing of Derek Trucks. Words like “prodigy” and “virtuoso” are just too easy to grab. That he has taken…
Wednesday, 21 January 2009 16:06

Singing and dancing songs of joy: African Children’s Choir comes to WCU

Bright colors, vibrant beats and contagious joy flood the room as the African Children’s Choir performs, and their boundless energy is heading to Western Carolina University Jan. 28. The children from Uganda are eager to educate the audience with cheerful…
Wednesday, 14 January 2009 14:52

Civil rights and the arts

Christi Marsico • Staff writer Bright colors and inventive images offering a kaleidoscope of memories and historic moments will be showcased in “Visions of Freedom, an exhibition of Alabama Folk Artists,” at Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 this month…
Wednesday, 14 January 2009 14:47

More gems from the used bin

Robben Ford and the Blue Line: Handful Of Blues No, it’s not out of print, nor is “Handful Of Blues” all that hard to find. But when one of your favorite CDs finally succumbs to age and years of mishandling,…
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 13:45

Bluegrass brothers

By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer Born 16 minutes apart in the Bethel community of Haywood County, twin brothers Travis and Trevor Stuart have been immersed in music since childhood. “Music was all around us growing up,” Travis said. Sharing…
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 13:45

Striking an electronic chord

By Chris Cooper Truth be told, I’m not exactly the biggest fan of — here’s the old fogey coming out — “electronic” music. I hear bleeps and bloops, repetitive motifs that are often harmonically half baked and build and build…
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 13:48

From Dylan to Delaware: The musical pursuits of David Bromberg

By Christi Marsico • Staff Writer David Bromberg, the well-known vocalist/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist, was headed home for a quiet evening with his family this New Year’s. “New Year’s is not a big deal for me, and I‘m resolved not to make any…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:41

Students Shine at Arts Council’s 13th Annual Student Honors Recital

The Haywood County Arts Council held its 13th Annual Student Honors Recital on Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Waynesville. More than 100 audience members enjoyed a wide range of performances at the Haywood…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:40

Cooking up a Taste of Home

Part class, part performance, the Taste of Home Cooking School is coming to the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 24. Tickets are $10. Chef Michelle Roberts will teach 10 new recipes, from…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:39

Pirate’s Ball docks in Waynesville

The Pirate’s Ball, an annual gala to raise funds for Folkmoot, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 2, at the Laurel Ridge Country Club. The evening will be emceed by Waynesville Mayor Gavin Brown and…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:39

Hymnist’s life portrayed at local society meeting

The Haywood County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold its next monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 25, at the First Baptist Church in Waynesville. The annual dinner meeting will be in the fellowship hall with dinner prepared…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:38

Jazz Duo Performs at Macon County library

“Jazz It Up,” a concert by saxophonist Lloyd Weinberg and vibraphonist Paul Babelay, will be presented at 8 p.m., Thursday, March 17, in the main hall of the Macon County Public Library. The program spans jazz styles from Dixieland, Latin…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:38

Storytelling Center sponsors an Irish Buffet and Storytelling

A St. Patrick’s Day Irish Buffet Fund Raiser will be held at the Station Restaurant and The Storytelling Center in Bryson City from 5 p.m., with storytelling to begin at 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 17, hosted by The Storytelling…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:37

‘Kiss Me, Kate’ stages at WCU

Western Carolina University musical theater students will present Cole Porter’s classic musical “Kiss Me, Kate” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 24 to 26, and at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 27, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. The…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:36

Potential choristers invited to check out children’s choir

Kids who love to sing and are in first through 12th grades next year are invited to Open Rehearsal Night for Voices in the Laurel Children’s Choir. There will be singing, fun, instruments, food and audition information. Open rehearsals are…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:35

Blood, Sweat and Tears coming to the mountains

Blood, Sweat and Tears will appear at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. Chuck Negron, former lead singer of Three Dog Night will also appear with the group. Racking up sales…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:34

Barn dance to honor veterans

The next Winter Barn Dance at the Bascom in Highlands is scheduled for 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The evening will be to honor veterans and tickets are $5 per person. Admission for honorees is complimentary.…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:33

Frog Level festival calls for vendors

The 9th Annual “Whole Bloomin’ Thing” Spring Festival Committee is now accepting applications from local growers, artisans, and wellness-and-nature-related professionals for this year’s event, to be held on Saturday, May 7, in Waynesville’s Frog Level. E-mail to request an application.…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:32

New tavern makes its mark on Bryson City

The Tuckasegee Tavern, a new tavern on Depot Street in Bryson City, is opening its doors for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, featuring musical guests Aaron Plantenburg and Larry Barnette. The bar will…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:31

Secretariat screened at Groovy Movie Club

The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “Secretariat“ at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at the home of Buffy Queen in Dellwood. A mostly organic potluck dinner will precede the screening at 6:15 p.m. This event is free…
Wednesday, 16 March 2011 18:28

App brings art to the people – and their smart phones

For those looking to learn more about the sculptures that dot the campus at Western Carolina University, well, there’s an app for that. Or at least there will be soon, thanks to a collaboration between the school’s Fine Arts Museum…
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 20:10

Jackson student art on exhibit

The artwork of regional students will be on display as part of the 2011 Jackson County Youth Art Month exhibit, from March 14 through April 11, in the lobby of Western Carolina University’s Fine and Performing Arts Center. A reception…
Wednesday, 09 March 2011 20:09

Learning to grow the modern family

A program entitled The Thoroughly Modern Family is offered from 3 to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. The event is designed to be a fun, fast-paced event with presentations by local marriage and…
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