Test your dog’s manners at Bark in the Park
A Canine Good Citizen Test will be offered on Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Jackson County Recreation Complex by the…
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‘I Hate Hamlet’ onstage at WCU
“I Hate Hamlet,” the story of an actor in career limbo, will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday…
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One foot in the past, the other moving forward: Anderson pushes the boundaries of her craft
Never tell people how to do things, said the indefatigable General George S. Patton. Instead, he said, tell them what…
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Creedence Clearwater Revival comes to WNC
The original members of Creedence Clearwater Revival will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event…
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Fall art classes to begin
Inspired Art Ministry’s fall term begins the week of Sept. 27, offering classes for adults in drawing and painting, photography …
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Catch the final of Haywood’s Got Talent
Some of the areas most talented citizens will be featured in Haywood Arts Regional Theater’s first Haywood’s Got Talent event…
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WCU brings Chinese orchestra, comedy to stage in September
A traditional Chinese orchestra and famed sketch comedy troupe will both perform in September at Western Carolina University’s Fine and…
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Bates tells cancer story
Grace Church in the Mountains will present Barbara Bates Smith in “The C Word: Her Own Cancer Story,” at 3…
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Mark summer’s end with free concert, picnic
The Friends of Panthertown will host a picnic and concert from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, on…
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Grammy winner returns to Cataloochee Ranch
Grammy-award winner Laurie Lewis will give an after-dinner performance on Sunday evening, Sept. 25, at Cataloochee Ranch. The cost of…
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HART to hold auditions for ‘Ah Wilderness!’
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its production of Eugene O’Neil’s comedy “Ah Wilderness!” at 6:30 p.m.…
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Country Memories brings music to library
The musicians of Country Memories will play at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the Jackson County Public Library…
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Sculpting demonstration
Painter-sculptor M.L. Carpenter will present a demonstration in sculpture on Monday, Sept. 26, for the Art League of Highlands at…
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Art contest on what it means to be Native
Contemporary Native American Life is the theme of an art competition sponsored by Western Carolina University, Southwestern Community College and…
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Historic Haywood County photos exhibit at HART Gallery
A series of historic Haywood County photographs will be on display at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre (HART) gallery from…
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Celebrate history at Mountain Heritage Day
The traditional folk ways of the Southern Appalachian Mountains will take center stage as Western Carolina University presents the 37th…
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Painter’s exhibit opens with reception, interview
The Gods of the Machine, an exhibit by painter John Lytle Wilson, will open with a reception at 5 p.m.…
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Rally returns to Maggie
Maggie Valley will play host to the Carolina Harley Davidson Dealers Fall Rally in the Valley from 10 a.m. to…
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Learn blacksmithing at a traditional forge
Western Carolina University will offer eight weeks of blacksmithing classes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept.…
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World wars round table to meet Sept. 21
Capt. Joseph E. Myers, historian for the Asheville Composite Squadron of the North Carolina Wing of the Civil Air Patrol,…
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Youth music program accepting students
The Haywood County Arts Council will hold registration for new students in the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program from 1:30…
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Crafters to host English tea
Dogwood Crafters will host an English tea, with two seatings at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sept. 24 at…
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Highlands Playhouse to hold auction
The Highlands Playhouse will hold a fundraising auction at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Highlands Playhouse. The auction…
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Mandy Barnett will pay tribute to Patsy Cline
Mandy Barnett, a country music singer and stage actress, will perform a Tribute to Patsy Cline at 7:30 p.m. on…
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Colonial basket techniques to be taught
A basket-weaving class will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, in the Macon County…
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Doxita film festival returns to WCU
A checkpoint on the Pakistan-India border and Peruvian workers traveling by boat to an island of birds are just two…
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Cullowhee to play at WCU
The band Cullowhee will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Hinds University Center at Western Carolina…
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Community band to play Sept. 11 tribute
The Haywood Community Band will present its monthly free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Maggie…
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Southeastern tribes renew ancient traditions at festival
Native American tribes the Choctaw, Creek, Chickasaw, Seminole and Cherokee return to Cherokee for a two-day event that celebrates the…
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WCU marching band to perform at NFL game
The 380-member Western Carolina University band will perform as halftime entertainment during the Carolina Panthers regular season home opener against…
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Poets, writers, musicians and more gather to celebrate book launch, region
There is a core of energy to Thomas Rain Crowe, a get-in-there and get-it-done spirit, evident both in his writings…
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Marty Stuart stops in Franklin
Marty Stuart, a four-time Grammy winner and platinum recording artist, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept.…
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Masters of Motown open Galaxy of Stars series
The Masters of Motown’s “A Tribute to Hitsville U.S.A.,” will open the Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University.…
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Free arts and crafts workshop for kids
Elementary school-aged children and their families are invited to a free ARTSaturday workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on…
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Hone your glassblowing and blacksmithing skills
The Green Energy Park in Dillsboro is offering more classes this fall in both glassblowing and blacksmithing. Come make a…
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Step into a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars party
Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville is holding a Star Wars party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10.…
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Introductory Reiki workshop being offered
Sylva resident Mercedes Fernandez will present an introductory Reiki workshop at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Community…
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Maggie Valley to star in country video
Country singer Jody Medford will head to Maggie Valley on Sept. 21 to film the music video for his new…
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Nazi resistance captured on film
Six independent filmmakers and their films will land on the campus of Western Carolina University this year, as part of…
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‘We All Remember 911': Replica of school children’s banners on display at City Lights
After Sept. 11, the nation gave millions in donations to support recovery. America’s kids, meanwhile, gave in the way that…
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Crafters converging on Maggie Valley
Maggie Valley will host a craft show this Labor Day weekend from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 3…
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Fontana to ring in Labor Day lakeside
A LakeAlooza Party is being held from 12 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 3 at Fontana Village Resort. There are…
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Animal shelter to hold wine tasting
The P.A.W.S. Wine Tasting and Silent Auction, the largest fundraiser for the non-profit, no-kill animal shelter, will start at 7…
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Liars Bench returns to WCU
The Liars Bench, a Southern Appalachian variety show, will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Western Carolina…
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Oldies concert on Franklin town square
Rock the Square, a Labor Day weekend concert and street dance, will he held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept.…
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Music at the Mill heralds historic restoration
Music at the Mill is coming to the Francis Grist Mill in Waynesville from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on…
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9/11 exhibit to visit Sylva
A 9/11 Memorial Exhibit containing replica banners sent by school children to the volunteers, police, firefighters and EMS at Ground…
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Gospel legends on stage in Franklin
A weekend of gospel music will kick off at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, and continue through Sept. 4…
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Learn to photograph your art
Tim and Beth Thrift will give a presentation on Photographing Your Artwork at 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 8, for the…
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Discounted Penland classes for locals
Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in several of its eight-week fall classes available at half tuition to Western…
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