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Wednesday, 09 September 2009 15:12

Preserving craft and livelihood: Successful Quilt Trails of WNC coming soon to Haywood, Macon

By Julia Merchant • Contributing Writer Take a drive through the countryside of Western North Carolina, and you’ll likely notice brightly colored squares adorning the sides of barns and other rustic structures. Look closer, and they’ll tell you a story…
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 15:04

Follow the yellow brick road

• The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina are collected in a travel-size book that leads visitors on eight driving tours along scenic byways and back roads to more than 500 galleries, studios, heritage sites, historic inns, and restaurants…
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 14:57

NC’s tourist trails

An Internet search for tourism trails spawns a list of results including biking in Texas, rail travel in England, a tour of “Sex in the City” sites in New York and a heritage trail in Washington, D.C. But the trail…
Wednesday, 02 September 2009 14:31

Acclaimed fiber artist to exhibit, teach at The Bascom

An exhibition by critically acclaimed fiber artist Cat Chow opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at The Bascom in Highlands. Chow, who has been hailed by The New Yorker magazine, will give an artist’s…
Wednesday, 02 September 2009 14:04

‘Let Them Know’ delves into ‘70s underground punk scene

The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers returns to Western Carolina University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, with “Let Them Know: The Story of Youth Brigade and BYO Records,” a trip into Los Angeles’ underground punk scene in the…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:28

Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’

Showcase your culinary skills, treat your taste buds, and support a good cause 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Maggie Valley Club. The culinary event is sponsored by Haywood Habitat for Humanity (HHGH). Bring a favorite food sufficient to provide…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:28

Amateur photography contest at Marianna Black Library

The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City is hosting its Second Annual “Life in Swain” amateur photography contest. All photographs must be taken in Swain County. They may be of buildings, landscapes, nature shots, locally known locations, but the winning…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:27

Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Sylva

Celebrate Hispanic heritage in Western North Carolina from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Aging Community Center in Sylva. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in recognition of the historical and cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans.…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:26

HART presents ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’

Haywood Arts Regional Theatre’s next production is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to get feet tapping and may lead to dancing in the aisles. “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” debuted in the West End in London in 1989 and ran…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:25

Jeff Bates performs country in Maggie Valley

Country music star Jeff Bates will perform 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at Eaglenest Entertainment. Jeff Bates doesn’t cherry pick his life for the high spots. Whether he’s writing or singing a song, he’s always emotionally honest. A native…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:21

Russian song and dance on stage Oct. 3 at WCU

An exuberant celebration of Russian heritage takes the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. The Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, part of WCU’s 2010-11 Galaxy of Stars Series, features…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:20

Gary Carden premieres new play and artwork

The world premiere of Gary Carden’s “Signs and Wonders” and a special performance of “The Bright Forever” will take place at The Performing Arts Center in Highlands. Both plays will be presented starting 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, and…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:19

Fall Craft Festival planned at The Old Mill

A Fall Craft Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Old Mill 1886 in Cherokee. Artists from all over the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and sell their handcrafted works. Artists…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:18

Browse handmade artwork at Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show

Talented artists and crafters from all over the Southeast will sell their handmade products and offer demonstrations at The Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show. The show takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, and…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:16

Top artists featured at Church Street Art & Craft Show

Enjoy a fine array of arts and crafts originating in the mountains at the Church Street Art & Craft Show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown Waynesville. Held during the height of…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:15

‘Romantic Fools,’ a comedic look at love, to stage Oct. 6-9 at WCU

Theater students from Western Carolina University will present a light look at relationships with “Romantic Fools” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 6 to 9, in Niggli Theatre. With influences including Monty Python, the Marx Brothers, “Saturday Night Live” and classic…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:13

Star-packed week at 98th Cherokee Indian Fair

Enjoy family friendly fun with this year’s Cherokee Indian Fair which runs from Oct. 5-9 at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds in Cherokee. Expect top-notch nightly entertainment, fireworks, a carnival midway full of rides and games, craft vendors, food vendors…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:13

Dye workshop focuses on all-natural methods

A one-day natural dye workshop with instructor Cassie Dickson will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro. Students will learn the processes for using native plant…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:12

Jackson craftsmanship showcased Oct. 24

Celebrate national American Craft Week with the “Hand + Craft: A Jackson County Celebration” exhibit, which runs until Oct. 24. Opening night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at Gallery One in Sylva. More than…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:10

Stroll downtown for Sylva After Dark

For a pleasant evening of art, music, food, shopping and more, check out downtown Sylva from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, for the next Sylva After Dark. This event takes place the first Friday of each month from…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:08

Kick off fall with Art After Dark

Enjoy a stroll through working studios and galleries on Waynesville’s Main Street, Depot Street and in Historic Frog Level during Art After Dark  from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1. Art After Dark takes place the first Friday…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 20:41

Haywood Open Studios Tours: Go behind the scenes with the region’s most popular artists

This weekend, doors to one private studio after another in Haywood County will be flung wide open to everyone curious enough to venture in. During the two-day Haywood Open Studios Tours, visitors get an intimate glimpse into the studios and…
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 20:43

Lessie Williams performance to benefit library fund

Lessie Williams, a well-known and nationally recognized gospel singer, will give a concert of inspirational music at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Community Services Building in Sylva. The performance is a fundraiser for the new Jackson County library. Williams’…
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 20:41

Old houses, spirits and comfort food

By Karen Dill • Special to Smoky Mountain News October is a glorious month. Brilliant colors dot the mountains against clear blue Carolina skies. Fall leaves turn our world into an amazing canvas and spirits soar like the geese that…
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 20:13

Recipes

Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil and Goat Cheese Salad (loosely based on the recipe from the October 2009 Bon Appétit magazine) • 3/4 cup lentils • 6 cups 1-inch pieces peeled seeded sugar pumpkin (from about one 2-pound whole pumpkin or butternut…
Wednesday, 21 October 2009 19:33

Sylva ColorFest showcases work of regional artists

Downtown Sylva will host ColorFest: Art of the Blue Ridge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24. The event spotlights Western North Carolina artists’ work in shops and on Main Street sidewalks. Artists will be demonstrating their work throughout…
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 16:06

Public art and community involvement

When Wayne Trapp made his proposal to the WPAC last April, he suggested that rather then depict actual countries in the “Celebrating Folkmoot” work, members of the community contribute designs for the seven flags that would become part of his…
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 16:03

Photographer George Schober returns to Gallery 86 with collection of nature photography

The Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 will host the exhibit, “Natural Perspectives,” featuring the photographic work of Vietnam veteran George Schober. The concept for Natural Perspectives, which opens Oct. 31, is based on three groups of subject matter: clouds,…
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 15:55

Downtown Waynesville prepares for a new arrival

The Waynesville Public Art Commission will celebrate the installation of “Celebrating Folkmoot,” their third commissioned public art piece, on Nov. 5. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in front of the new Waynesville Police Station. Colossal in scale, the…
Wednesday, 14 October 2009 15:52

Waynesville welcomes Apple Harvest Festival

The 21st annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, in historic downtown Waynesville. The annual festival, which celebrates the beauty of the harvest season in Haywood County, will have…
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 15:31

A little hometown appreciation

Country music recording artist Matt Stillwell will return to his roots Thursday, Oct. 15, for a hometown Homecoming week concert at Western Carolina University to help his alma mater celebrate a major milestone. Stillwell, a Sylva native who played baseball…
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 15:24

Lorraine Conard to unveil ‘Riding on Your Wings’ at Colonial Theater Oct. 17

Local singer-songwriter Lorraine Conard celebrates the release of her new CD, “Riding on Your Wings,” with a release party to be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Colonial Theater in Canton. Influenced by a vast and varied mix…
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 14:57

WCU hosts January dulcimer weekend at Lake Junaluska

Western Carolina University will sponsor its fifth annual Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 10, at the Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska. The husband and wife team of Larry and Elaine Conger of…
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:10

Recipes

Turkey Rubs Before cooking the big bird, I like to use a poultry rub. I have two recipes: one that is sweet and the other one is rather spicy. Spicy rub: • 3/4 cup paprika (Hungarian is best if you…
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:11

Tickets soon available for Garrison Keillor appearance at WCU

Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 30, for an appearance at Western Carolina University by Garrison Keillor, host of the popular public radio show “A Prairie Home Companion.” An acclaimed author, storyteller, humorist and musician, Keillor will take center stage…
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 14:11

Thanksgiving in the mountains: Memories and food from the past

By Karen Dill • Special to the Smoky Mountain News My memories of Thanksgiving in the mountains are of simple seasonal foods spread on a rough plank table in my mother’s old home place in Madison County. My mother’s people,…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:38

Carden play premiers in Highlands Oct. 1-3

The Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center and the Highlands Cashiers Players will present the world premier of Gary Carden’s newest play, “Signs and Wonders,” on Oct. 1, 2 and 3.  This Small Stages production will also include another of Carden’s…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:37

Barbara Bates Smith performs ‘Confessions of a Clergy Wife’ in Waynesville

“Confessions of a Clergy Wife,” performed by Barbara Bates Smith, will take the spotlight at 3 p.m. Sept 26 in Thatcher Hall at Grace Church in the Mountains in Waynesville. The candid and humorous spiritual journey has led to thought-provoking…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:36

Fiddling Dills Sisters to perform in Sylva Oct. 18

The Fiddling Dills Sisters will appear at the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18. Amanda Dills Stewart and Sharon Dills have been playing music together for many years. Amanda started playing violin at age 5 and Sharon…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:36

Chamber music ensemble Trio de Llano to perform at WCU

A free guest artist concert beginning at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, at Western Carolina University Coulter Building recital hall will feature The Trio de Llano, a chamber music ensemble based at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La. The Trio…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:35

Fiddling, dancing Hunt Family to perform at WCU Sept. 24

Irish dancing and fiery fiddling take center stage when the Hunt Family performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. The Hunt Family, Clint, Sandy and their seven children: Jessica,…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:28

Tickets on sale for WCU gala event

Western Carolina University will mark five years of art and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct.22, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center with a gala featuring art, music and a theatrical revue of songs by George and…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:27

Oct. 2 motorcycle ride to benefit Haywood school

Registration for Central Haywood High School’s eighth Annual Dawgs on Hawgs Motorcycle Ride fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Ghost Town Harley Davidson on the Waynesville Bypass. This event raises much-needed school…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:26

Senior belly dancing offered in Waynesville

Middle Eastern (belly) dancing classes for seniors will be held every Thursday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Creative Thought Center on Pigeon Street in Waynesville. Exercise & Movement for Middle Eastern Dance is a basic class that offers…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:24

Artists sought for Haywood’s third annual Small Works show

The Haywood County Arts Council is seeking artists for its third annual Small Works show to be held Nov. 17-Dec. 31 at Gallery 86 at 86 N. Main Street in Waynesville. The show has grown from 68 western North Carolina…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:15

Fontana to host clogging weekend

The eighth-annual Fontana Clogging weekend will be held at The Fontana Village Resort Sept. 24-26. Dancers from more than 20 states (as far away as California), Canada and Germany will be on hand for a weekend of clog dancing workshops,…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:14

Wildlife artist to speak in Highlands

Bruce Bunch — outdoorsman, conservationist and wildlife artist — will be the guest speaker at the Art League of Highlands at 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 27, at the Highlands Civic Center. Bunch is a familiar figure in outdoors circles…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:14

Landscape painting workshop at Waterrock

Catch the Spirit of Appalachia (CSA) will hold a landscape-painting workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, as part of a fall series of painting workshop. The workshop will be held at Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:13

Art workshop series kicks off Sept. 27

Fall art classes for all ages will be held at the First Baptist Church of Waynesville beginning Sept. 27. The classes are a six-week series that will be held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons that feature adult drawing, photography and…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:09

Jackson celebrates crafters Oct. 1

In conjunction with the national American Craft Week, Jackson County craftsmen are hosting and opening for the exhibition “Hand + Craft: A Jackson County Celebration” from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at Gallery One as part of…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:06

Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’

Haywood Habitat for Humanity (HHGH ) is providing a way for citizens to showcase their culinary skills, treat their taste buds, and support a good cause at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Maggie Valley Club. Bring a favorite food…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:05

Mountain Heritage Day to offer continuous entertainment, new Children’s Tent

The talents of Western North Carolina’s top traditional musicians and singers will be showcased during the 36th annual Mountain Heritage Day, coming up Saturday, Sept. 25, on the campus of Western Carolina University. The festival’s newly named “Mountain” and “Heritage”…
Wednesday, 22 September 2010 18:02

WCU’s 36th annual Mountain Heritage Day set for Saturday, Sept. 25

The traditional folkways of the Southern Appalachian Mountains will once again take center stage as the Western Carolina University community presents the 36th annual Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 25. WCU’s annual festival offers a smorgasbord of traditional mountain…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:35

Author of “90 Minutes in Heaven” to appear in Waynesville

Bestselling author Cecil Murphey will sign books from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at Dalton’s Christian Bookstore in Waynesville. Murphey has authored or co-authored 112 published books in more than 30 years. The book he wrote with…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:18

Mountain music lessons offered to students

Students can soon receive instruction in banjo, fiddle, or guitar in the traditional way mountain music has been taught for generations. Registration for the Junior Appalachian Musician program will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21,…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:16

Dr. Ralph Stanley kicks off bluegrass weekend in Franklin

Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. After 55 years in the business, Stanley’s still one of the best…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:13

HART’s ‘Doubt’ returns for three final performances

The Pulitzer Prize winning drama, “Doubt” by John Patrick Shanley will return to Haywood Arts Regional Theatre for three final performances, Sept. 17, 18 and 19. The play will run at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept.…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:12

Local choirs to perform at peace conference

Several local and regional choirs, including the Womansong Community Chorus of Asheville, the Waynesville Middle School Chorus, and the Carolina Concert Choir of Hendersonville, will perform at the Lake Junaluska Peace Conference. Womansong will perform at 7 p.m. during the…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:12

Performance to benefit HAWA

“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” will be performed on Thursday, Sept. 23, as a benefit for Haywood Animal Welfare Association. Proceeds will help HAWA continue to provide very low-cost spay/neuter surgery for Haywood County pets. So far this year, HAWA…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:07

WCU’s Eldred Spell to present Sept. 21 flute concert

Eldred Spell, professor of flute at Western Carolina University, will present a recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, as part of the School of Music’s Catamount Concert Series for 2010-11. The free performance will be held in the recital…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:03

Mountain rock band Cullowhee to play Sept. 18 reunion concert

Cullowhee, named for the community where its sound was born, will reunite for a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, in Hoey Auditorium at Western Carolina University. The band began in the 1970s as a folk trio and evolved…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:02

Meet three hitmakers at Sept. 25 Songwriters in the Round

More than 190 million CDs feature their music. John Michael Montgomery and Garth Brooks have made their songs No. 1 hits. Come face-to-face with three successful songwriters during a 7:30 p.m. show on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Balsam Mountain…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:01

Belly dance your way to good health

Seniors can stay fit with a basic belly dancing class now offered from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday at the Creative Thought Center in Waynesville. The classes are ongoing until Thanksgiving and will resume after Jan. 1. “Exercise…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 19:00

An afternoon of tea, scones and local authors in Dillsboro

The inaugural Autumn High Tea will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Country Traditions in Dillsboro. The event will raise money for Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping heritage alive. In…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 18:59

Cultural heritage comes to life during Heritage Crafts Weekend

Heritage Crafts Weekend, a celebration of Southern Appalachia traditions, will be held Sept. 25 and 26 at The North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville. The event, now in its fifth year, features craft demonstrations and juried crafts vendors, plant sales and…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 18:59

Glaze techniques shared at SCC workshop

Artist Laura Davis will demonstrate and discuss her glaze techniques from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Swain Center of Southwestern Community College. Davis, who has been working with clay since 2002, owns Core Clay, a pottery…
Wednesday, 15 September 2010 18:54

Immersed in art

Spiral Creek stands as a contrast to the everyday. Away from jarring news reports and routine responsibilities, the Bryson City artists’ sanctuary allows guests to work with only art in mind. During the day, students take arts and crafts classes…
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 20:00

Pride of the Mountains band and receives marching’s highest honor

Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band has been awarded the prestigious Sudler Trophy, the nation’s highest and most-coveted award for college and university marching bands. Formal presentation of the award, which has been called the “Heisman Trophy”…
Wednesday, 30 December 2009 15:54

WNC experts share the music, movies and books they loved in 2009

It’s the end of another year, and everyone knows what that means — a deluge of countdowns featuring the year’s best releases, of course. While every expert in the world pieces together a list of the best books, movies and…
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 13:45

New book takes closer look at baskets and their makers

Anna Fariello believes that artifacts — somewhat like windows — can act as passageways to a culture’s soul. “Material culture can be a window onto the changes that occur in social and cultural history,” said Fariello, an associate professor and…
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 13:45

Accomplished musician will head Junaluska Singers

Melodie G. Galloway will take over as the new musical director for the Lake Junaluska Singers starting Jan. 1. “Directing the Junaluska Singers represents a lifelong dream for me,” said Galloway. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work…
Wednesday, 16 December 2009 12:59

Recipes, 12/16/09

My Mother’s Chicken Pot Pie • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves—cubed • 1 cup sliced carrots • 1 cup frozen green peas • 1/2 cup of sliced celery • 1/3 cup butter • 1/3 cup chopped onion •…
Wednesday, 09 December 2009 15:13

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad’s Polar Express rides the rails in time for the holidays

Christmas is still two weeks away, but I’ve been rehearsing the dramatic tale of Santa’s arrival with my toddler for a month already. “Talk about Santa on the roof again!” my 2-year-old daughter insists several times a day. It’s her…
Wednesday, 02 December 2009 14:31

Lighting the way Dillsboro celebrates illuminating festival in December

Every year for more than a quarter century, the village of Dillsboro transforms itself into a quintessential Christmas scene, warm with the glow of luminaries and white lights. This year, the festival, is slated for Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12.…
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 16:12

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver record DVD live in Franklin

Audience members knew from the start that this concert would be different. Instead of beginning the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver show by bringing out the legendary bluegrass band, concertgoers were given an acting lesson of sorts. They were instructed to…
Wednesday, 13 January 2010 16:12

Ice carvers set to compete at Haywood County’s innaugural Fire & Ice festival

Fellow ice carvers Jeff Pennypacker and Cary Shackelford are ever ready to etch out any sculpture that will satisfy their client’s whimsy. The recently departed holiday season means Pennypacker has carved heaps of reindeers, snowflakes, New Year’s signs, champagne bottles…
Wednesday, 06 January 2010 15:43

New generation takes over at City Lights Books

What is a bookstore? The question was unimaginable when Joyce Moore bought City Lights Books in Sylva from Gary Carden in 1986. But as Moore calls time on her career, e-books and online booksellers have challenged bricks and mortar bookstores…
Wednesday, 06 January 2010 15:43

Bluegrass legend to record live DVD at Franklin concert

Area music fans will have a unique opportunity to help make history as a bluegrass/gospel music legend celebrates the 30th anniversary of his solo career with a live DVD recording session and concert at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 17:50

Angela Faye martin delivers another kind of Mountain Music

Forget Asheville. Forget cities altogether. Angela Faye Martin’s impressive first full-length album “Pictures from Home” could only have materialized deep in the mountains. With no shortage of characters and inspiring natural beauty, the Smokies have served as an ever-giving muse…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 20:00

Go behind the scenes of historic canning house

“Women’s Work Preserving the Past, Educating the Future,” will exhibit from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at The Appalachian Women’s Museum, located at the Monteith Farmstead in Dillsboro. The opening of the exhibit celebrates the restoration…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:54

Southeastern tribes share cultural traditions

The 6th annual Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration will bring together master dancers, craftsmen, artists and athletes from the five main southeastern tribes:  Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole and Choctaw. The celebration takes place Friday, Sept. 17, and Saturday, Sept. 18,…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:52

Motorcycle stunts and more at Rally in the Valley

The Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association’s 10th Annual Rally in the Valley will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 18 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. The rally features two days of great riding, live…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:49

Lynyrd Skynyrd member appears at Thunder in the Smokies

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2006 Inductee Artimus Pyle from Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to Maggie Valley on Saturday, Sept, 11, for the Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally. Also appearing are Thunderfoot, DB Bryant, Preacher Stone and Big…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:44

HCC Professional Crafts students awarded at International Woodworking Fair

Two Haywood Community College Professional Crafts—Wood students brought home awards recently from the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. Joshua Janis and Melissa Engler took high honors in the biennial Design Emphasis student competition. The contest draws entries from top design…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:43

Sylva concert series concludes with gospel acts

An all-star lineup of regional gospel performers will take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at the Bridge Park Pavilion in downtown Sylva. Artists scheduled to appear are: Tim Jamerson, Skeeter Hindman, Promises and 3 or…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:42

Classical concert features Bach, Mozart and Grieg

Pianist Bruce Murray and violinist Jason Posnock will play a program of classical music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, at Franklin’s First Presbyterian Church. Works will include J.S. Bach’s Sonata in G, Beethoven’s Sonata in C minor, and…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:38

Cinematography professor wins Telly Award for ‘Wesley’

Arledge Armenaki, Western Carolina University associate professor of cinematography, is recipient of a Telly Award for his work as director of photography on “Wesley,” a historical movie about a co-founder of the Methodist church. Armenaki won the bronze prize in…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:36

Audition for next HART play, ‘The Little Foxes’

Auditions for the fall production of the classic Broadway play, “The Little Foxes,” by Lillian Hellman will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, and at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12. The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre production…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:35

Star in HCC’s next film

Local acting talent is being sought for Haywood Community College’s fall semester short film project called, “The Pond.” Casting takes place from noon until 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, and from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Sep. 13, in the…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:33

Bold art featured in ‘Fire and Heat by Three’

Gunpowder, furnaces and kilns are used by three featured artists in the “Fire and Heat by Three” exhibit, which opens on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Bascom in Highlands. Experience traditional and innovative uses of materials glass artist Alex Bernstein,…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:21

Bold art featured in ‘Fire and Heat by Three’

Gunpowder, furnaces and kilns are used by three featured artists in the “Fire and Heat by Three” exhibit, which opens on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Bascom in Highlands. Experience traditional and innovative uses of materials glass artist Alex Bernstein,…
Wednesday, 08 September 2010 19:13

WNC sees boom in performance venues

The days of driving hours away from Western North Carolina to see your favorite acts may well be over. In the past five years, three major performance venues have debuted in the region: Western Carolina University’s Fine and Performing Arts…
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:04

Drama about the founder of Methodism to premiere at WCU’s Fine and Performing Arts Center

What happens when a smart, talented young man desires to serve God, but is mostly driven by his fear of death and Hell? How is a conflicted heart torn by love and desire? And what happens when that heart finally…
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:04

The Oak Tree and the Great Dumpling Debate

By Karen Dill The ancient oak tree is bare. It stands majestic in the yard of our old two-story farmhouse. Our house sits on a small knoll and is surrounded by magnolias, dogwoods and mountain laurel, but it is the…
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:04

Recipes - Feb. 2

Chicken and Dumplings: 1 chicken, about 3 pounds 2 Quarts water 1 Teaspoon Salt 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper 2 Cup All-purpose flour 1/2 Teaspoon Baking soda 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 3 Tablespoon Shortening 3/4 Cup Buttermilk A dash of sherry Place chicken…
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 15:01

Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival lands in Haywood

There’ll be a movie for every taste at the third annual Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival this year. The festival’s selections include both fiction and documentaries, with experimental and animated films also in the mix. This festival is the only…
Wednesday, 31 March 2010 15:01

Ricky Skaggs to perform at Lake Junaluska’s Appalachian Christmas

Ricky Skaggs, the legendary, fourteen-time Grammy-award winning country and bluegrass artist, will be featured at Lake Junaluska’s 10th Annual Appalachian Christmas this December, in addition to two Lake Junaluska Singers concerts and the Christmas Craft Show. Skaggs and his talented…
Wednesday, 24 March 2010 19:03

Carden wrestles with storyteller legacy

There are two voices inside Sylva storyteller and playwright Gary Carden. One belongs to the mountain man of letters whom author Lee Smith coined “the Appalachian Garrison Keillor.” The other belongs to an orphaned child who clung to a pink…
Wednesday, 17 March 2010 18:34

‘Mountain Traditions’ concert to benefit Shindig on the Green

One of the region’s most beloved and authentic cultural traditions, Shindig on the Green, will present “A Celebration of Mountain Traditions” annual fundraiser with headliner Balsam Range plus Laura Boosinger and Bobby Hicks and the Cole Mountain Cloggers at 7…
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