Arts + Entertainment
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00
In search of the sound
In Western North Carolina, it seems the two most important things are tradition and family – and nothing incorporates those ideals more than the melodic music of Southern Appalachian.
“Music is a huge part of our heritage and of our lives here,” said musician Caleb Smith. “You go to a barn dance or play on your front porch, it’s something to be proud of. Bluegrass and mountain music may not be the biggest genre, but it’s authentic. It’s music that makes an impact on people.”
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:38
Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee
Mountain Artisans’ Summertime Arts & Crafts Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29-30, in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:38
Handmade crafts come to Cullowhee
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:35
Billy Idol rocks Harrah’s
Rock-n-roll legend Billy Idol performs at 9 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:34
The Trantham Family will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at an open house for the recently restored Francis Grist Mill in Waynesville.
It was the reason I came to the South.
Here are the true stories of some young people, all of them still under the age of 35. For the sake of anonymity, we will call the young people Lisa and Mike, Kevin and Laura, Patrick and Emily, and Michael (unmarried).
