Real time painting demo at Gallery 86
 

Real time painting demo at Gallery 86

Artist Melissa Enloe Walter will hold a painting demonstration from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Gallery 86,…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

It was his voice that caught my ear. Turning towards the stage at the Water’n Hole in Waynesville, I was…
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From the studio to the classroom
 

From the studio to the classroom

The loud pounding echoed from the end of the empty corridor. Crossing the threshold of the last classroom on the…
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Bridging faith, music and Appalachia — Mountain Faith
 

Bridging faith, music and Appalachia — Mountain Faith

Summer McMahan remembers the exact moment her life changed. “Mountain Heritage Day [at Western Carolina University], 14 years ago,” she…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

I ski in jeans. There, I said it. And I’ve been doing it for years — as far back as I…
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Squirm Burpee Circus to perform at WCU
 

Squirm Burpee Circus to perform at WCU

The Squirm Burpee Circus will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing…
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Chocolate Drops to perform at WCU
 

Chocolate Drops to perform at WCU

Grammy Award-winning black string band Carolina Chocolate Drops will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 3, in the John W.…
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WCU exhibit of artwork by local students
 

WCU exhibit of artwork by local students

An exhibit of artwork by local students in kindergarten through 12th grade will run Feb. 28 through March 21 in…
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Penland School plans open house
 

Penland School plans open house

The Penland School of Crafts Community Open House will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1. 
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Chili competition heats up in Maggie Valley
 

Chili competition heats up in Maggie Valley

The Maggie Valley Chamber “Chili Challenge” will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Maggie Valley…
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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival wants artists
 

Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival wants artists

The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association is currently looking for artisans for the 6th annual Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, which…
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Waldroop family benefit in Franklin
 

Waldroop family benefit in Franklin

A benefit for Sam Waldroop will be at 4 p.m. Feb 15 at South Macon Elementary School in Franklin. On…
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Celtic dance troupe steps into Franklin
 

Celtic dance troupe steps into Franklin

The National Dance Company of Ireland’s “Rhythm of the Dance” hits the stage 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the…
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Exhibit of rare pottery at WCU
 

Exhibit of rare pottery at WCU

Pottery from the private collection of Joan Byrd and George Rector will be on display Feb. 17 through May 9…
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The Drifters to bring doo-wop to Franklin
 

The Drifters to bring doo-wop to Franklin

Bennie Anderson and The Drifters will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, at the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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‘Sunday Concert Series’ in Waynesville, Canton
 

‘Sunday Concert Series’ in Waynesville, Canton

The Sunday Concert Series continues at 3 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Waynesville and Canton libraries.
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

My first time was in a navy blue 1991 Toyota Camry. My first time hearing The Beatles, that is. Like…
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Country boys can survive
 

Country boys can survive

Zach Haney looks at obstacles as opportunities. “I wasn’t even supposed to walk, but here I am,” he said.  Guitarist…
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Haywood revives film commission
 

Haywood revives film commission

Becky Seymour can see the bright lights of Hollywood from Haywood County. “Right now we’re in the major infancy stage,…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

What does the “K” stand for? “It stands for Kavanagh,” I told the lady behind the counter. “My mother’s maiden…
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Haggard brings honky-tonk to Harrah’s
 

Haggard brings honky-tonk to Harrah’s

Legendary country singer Merle Haggard will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Haggard has…
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‘Coffee and Chocolate Reception’ with printmaker at Jackson library
 

‘Coffee and Chocolate Reception’ with printmaker at Jackson library

A “Coffee and Chocolate Reception” and gallery talk with artist Matt Liddle will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m.…
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Artist reception, showcase for Macon painter
 

Artist reception, showcase for Macon painter

A reception and conversation with artist Lizzy Falcon will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb.13, at the…
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‘A Doll’s House’ at WCU
 

‘A Doll’s House’ at WCU

The 1960s version of the production “A Doll’s House” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-15 and at 3…
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REO Speedwagon to rock Harrah’s
 

REO Speedwagon to rock Harrah’s

Iconic rockers REO Speedwagon will play at 9 p.m. Feb. 14 at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Formed in 1967, signed…
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WCU kicks off celebration of 125 years
 

WCU kicks off celebration of 125 years

A yearlong celebration of Western Carolina University’s 125th anniversary kicked off Thursday, Jan. 23, in Cullowhee.
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Beatles tribute band comes to WCU
 

Beatles tribute band comes to WCU

Recreating the music of the Beatles, “1964: The Tribute,” will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in the John…
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HCC to offer new creative arts classes
 

HCC to offer new creative arts classes

Haywood Community College’s Continuing Education Department will offer a number of classes in the Creative Arts Building in the coming…
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Sarge’s pet photo contest begins
 

Sarge’s pet photo contest begins

Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation is now accepting photographs for its 8th annual “Pet Photography Contest.”
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

The end is near. On Feb. 5, I’ll turn 29 years old — the last official birthday of my young…
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Arts council opens arms to the creative and curious
 

Arts council opens arms to the creative and curious

There’s a buzz going on at the Mahogany House in Waynesville. Normally, one could attribute that to a woodturning tool,…
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NC Arts Council grants open call
 

NC Arts Council grants open call

The deadline for submitting applications for grants from the North Carolina Arts Council is Monday, March 3. The grant programs…
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Haywood County’s ‘Homegrown Picks’ for 2014
 

Haywood County’s ‘Homegrown Picks’ for 2014

The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority has announced its “Homegrown Picks” for 2014. Buy Haywood, is the only county-specific agritourism…
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Jackson County Arts Council awards grants
 

Jackson County Arts Council awards grants

Six Western North Carolina artists have received funding from the Jackson County Arts Council to support their artistic endeavors. Regional…
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Cullowhee fire victims fundraiser at WCU
 

Cullowhee fire victims fundraiser at WCU

Donations for people affected by a November fire in Cullowhee will be collected at Western Carolina University’s men’s basketball game…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

If Keith Richards had been born below the Mason-Dixon Line, his name might have been Mike Cooley.
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Native art: Bill Eleazer bronze comes home to Waynesville 30 years later
 

Native art: Bill Eleazer bronze comes home to Waynesville 30 years later

Nearly 30 years after Bill Eleazer put the finishing touches on “Chasing Tadpoles,” a multi-piece bronze sculpture of three children…
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Tossing fate into the air
 

Tossing fate into the air

What started as a backyard game one afternoon has turned into a passionate career for Nathan Lowe. “I just got…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

Hailing from the Green Mountains of Burlington, Vt., The DuPont Brothers have emerged as a breath of fresh air in…
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‘Good Thoughts Better’ exhibit opens at WCU
 

‘Good Thoughts Better’ exhibit opens at WCU

An exhibit of work by Edward J. Bisese titled “Good Thoughts Better” will open with an artist talk and reception…
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The Stuart Brothers to play The Strand
 

The Stuart Brothers to play The Strand

Appalachian fiddle and banjo duo The Stuart Brothers will perform at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 16 at The Strand at 38…
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2014 marks 125th year for WCU
 

2014 marks 125th year for WCU

This year marks the beginning of Western Carolina University’s 125th year of existence, and university faculty, staff and students are…
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Reenactment, other activities planned in honor of MLK
 

Reenactment, other activities planned in honor of MLK

Play Shop, a free event in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service and Celebration, will be…
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FUN ZONE ribbon cutting, customer appreciation skate
 

FUN ZONE ribbon cutting, customer appreciation skate

Smoky Mountain Sk8way & FUN ZONE will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and customer appreciation skate on Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
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Apollo Winds brings chamber music to WCU
 

Apollo Winds brings chamber music to WCU

Apollo Winds, a professional chamber music group, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the recital hall of…
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HART to hold 2014 season auditions
 

HART to hold 2014 season auditions

There’s an open call for actors to audition for “To Kill A Mockingbird” Feb. 2-3 at the Haywood Arts Regional…
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Welcome to the crib: Game of cribbage mixes competition, congeniality
 

Welcome to the crib: Game of cribbage mixes competition, congeniality

By Colby Dunn • Correspondent If someone asked you to describe the world of competitive, non-electronic gaming, your first thought…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

The train came to a halt. Looking out the foggy window, a cold, snowy landscape awaited me.  “The current temperature…
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WCU events commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.
 

WCU events commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Western Carolina University has several speakers and programs as part of its annual Martin Luther King celebration, which is themed…
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Haywood celebrates MLK weekend
 

Haywood celebrates MLK weekend

Haywood County will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a pride march and a weekend full of services, including…
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