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Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Thea & The GreenMan and artist reception planned in Bryson

A folk concert and artist reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City. Thea & The GreenMan of Asheville will perform a concert of original…
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Find the perfect gem for Mother’s Day at Gemboree

The Mother’s Day Gemboree will run from May 10-12 at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin. Doors will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Known as “The…
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

A hopping weekend in and around Froglevel

Haywood Square to host block party A day of festivities for “Customer Appreciation Day” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Haywood Square in Waynesville. There will be live music and children’s activities, food…
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 19:15

Haywood Art Council welcomes brass quintet for Sunday concert series

The Pyramid Brass Quintet will play at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Haywood County Library in Waynesville as part of the Haywood County Arts Council’s free Sunday Concert Series. Formed in 2001, the WNC-based band was drawn together…
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Waynesville Rec center to throw ‘Spring Fling’ kids’ bash

The annual “Spring Fling” will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Waynesville Recreation Center. There will be tubing in Richland Creek, a kid’s dog show, food, music, games for children and a water…
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Franklin celebrates ‘Airing of the Quilts’

The annual “Airing of the Quilts” festival will be held May 10-11 in downtown Franklin. The event will feature an array of workshops, demonstrations and activities in honor of the tradition and pastime. 
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Habitat for Humanity recovers store treasure

A valuable piece of the history of the Rickman General Store in Macon County is back in its original home thanks to a contribution from Habitat for Humanity.  
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Jackson Arts Council contributes to musician fund

Jackson County Arts Council has arranged to donate the money collected in honor of the late Ray Menze to the Junior Appalachian Musicians of Jackson County. 
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Craft beer and canines in Frog Level

A Dogs and Suds fundraiser for Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Frog Level Brewing Company in Waynesville.
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

WCU professor nominated for Tony Award

Broadway star and Western Carolina University Musical Theatre Professor Terrence Mann was recently nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the revival of the production “Pippin.”
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 00:00

Making crafts of the past come alive

In order to have a clear vision of the future, one must cherish the traditions of the past.  “Southern Appalachian traditions are our heritage,” said Beth Woody. “They made us what we are today. To know who we are now,…
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

‘Dusty Roads’ photo exhibit opens in Canton

Photographer Barbara Sammons will be showcasing an exhibit of her work from May 7 to July 31 at the Canton Branch Library. Titled “Dusty Roads and More,” the exhibit will offer a collection of photographs of old cars, tractors, wildlife…
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

J. Creek Cloggers kick into the summer

The J. Creek Cloggers are gearing up for a lively summer festival season. A high-energy dance team based out of Haywood County, the group keeps the mountain tradition alive of clogging, audience participation square dances and broom dances.  Members demonstrate…
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

David Holt partners with local musicians for Jackson concert

The legendary David Holt and local gospel group Mountain Faith will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, in the Coulter Hall at Western Carolina University as a benefit for the Jackson County chapter of Junior Appalachian Musicians. 
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

Dog lovers unite for trifecta of good times in Sylva

Woofstock, a benefit festival for ARF (the Humane Society of Jackson County), will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Bridge Park in Sylva.
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

Nominations open for Mountain Heritage Award

Western Carolina University is accepting nominations for the Mountain Heritage Award, an honor bestowed annually on one individual and one organization that has played a prominent role in the preservation or interpretation of Southern Appalachian history and culture. Letters of…
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

Reba McEntire to play Harrah’s

Legendary country singer Reba McEntire will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

HCC Crafts students debut work

The graduating class of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts program will exhibit some their best work at the Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville through June 23.
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

WNC breweries medal big in beer competition

All five North Carolina breweries west of Asheville medaled in the recent Carolinas Championship of Beer during the Hickory Hops Festival.   “It’s a testament that we are all in it for the long haul, that we will strive to…
Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

Waynesville galleries get ready to paint the town for the season’s first art walk

If the litmus test of a community’s health is how strong its art scene is, then, by the looks of it, Waynesville is in tip-top shape. Hundreds will take to the streets of downtown this Friday evening for the first…
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:41

Haywood library offers free digital magazine downloads

Haywood County Public Library announces the addition of Zinio to its system. Zinio is an online service that allows you to download digital copies of popular magazines to your computer, tablet or mobile device for free. You can view Zinio…
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:31

WNC Ecofest comes to Haywood

WNC Ecofest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Haywood Community College. The festival put on by the Haywood Chamber of Commerce will share practical ways to embrace a sustainable lifestyle and environmentally friendly…
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:30

Folkmoot festival holds Canton fundraiser

Folkmoot USA will kick off its 30th anniversary year with the “BIG 30” from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Sid’s on Main in Canton. It will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, cash bar and live and silent…
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:30

Historian to discuss secret son of Cashiers founder

Local historian Jane Nardy will lead a presentation on the secret child of Mordecai Zachary at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Cashiers-Glenville Recreation Center. The Cashiers historian, Nardy will deliver a presentation on the secret son of Cashiers’…
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:29

Thunder in the Smokies rides into Maggie Valley

The Handlebar Corral presents the annual Thunder in the Smokies spring rally will be held May 3-5 in Maggie Valley.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:27

Tennis legends Roddick, Courier to face off in Cashiers exhibition match

Tennis superstars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will play a charity exhibition match on Saturday, July 27, at Cedar Creek Racquet Club in Cashiers.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:26

Dunn to play Harrah’s

Country star Ronnie Dunn will be taking the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:24

Photography exhibit goes underwater

Haywood County Arts Council announces a new exhibition, “Under the Sea,” featuring work by Dr. John Highsmith from May 1-27 at Gallery 86 in Waynesville.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:23

Controlled Chaos Film Festival comes to Cullowhee

Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the fifth annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at WCU.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:21

Aiming for the soul, one note at a time

When finding your artistic voice, it’s about moving forward and not looking back, being true to yourself and refusing to run around in well-worn circles of creativity.
Wednesday, 24 April 2013 01:19

Spring up at Greening Up

The 16th annual Greening Up the Mountains festival takes place Saturday, April 27, on Main and Mill streets in historic downtown Sylva. This free festival celebrates spring in the mountains, when the greening leaves work their way up the Great…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:38

Empty Bowl: a meal and music with a cause

The Empty Bowl fundraiser will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at The Community Table in Sylva. For a $20 donation to the soup kitchen, you get a handcrafted ceramic bowls by a local potter to…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:37

‘Greening Up the Mountains’ in Sylva

 The 16th annual Greening Up the Mountains street festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in downtown Sylva.  The spring festival is named for the way spring creeps up the mountainsides — a wave of…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:37

Dramatic comedy embraces small town life

Haywood Arts Regional Theater in Waynesville will kick off its 29th main stage season this month with a stage adaptation of the popular series of novels “Welcome to Mitford.” Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. April 19, 20, 26 and…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:36

Mom’s Music Fest returns to Waynesville

The outdoor Mom’s Music Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, in Waynesville, featuring a line-up of bands and activities to celebrate moms. Put on by WOW, the Women of Waynesville, in conjunction with…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:36

Celebrate ‘Record Store Day’ in Sylva

A “Record Store Day Celebration” will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at In Your Ear Music Emporium in Sylva. On this day, independent record stores across the United States collaborate with artists to give the public exclusive releases…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:35

Liars Bench to showcase Carolina Dusk

The Liars Bench presents music group Carolina Dusk at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the Mountain Heritage Center auditorium at Western Carolina University. Performances will also include musician Paul Larussi, storyteller Lloyd Arneach and writer Gary Carden who will…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:34

Carden monologue celebrates early vision of teaching college

Renowned Appalachian writer Gary Carden will perform “Madison,” a monologue about the life of Dr. Robert Lee Madison, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin. In the 1880s, Madison promoted the idea of a…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:33

Acclaimed Georgia artist featured at The Bascom

The work of Linda Anderson, a prolific artist whose pieces depict her life in rural North Georgia, will be on display from April 20 through July 28, at The Bascom in Highlands.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:31

‘Dead Man Walking’ opera hits Cullowhee

A concert production of “Dead Man Walking” will come to the stage at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Coulter Building at Western Carolina University.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:30

WCU Jazz Festival to feature innovative saxophonist, Slovakian drummer

The 2013 Jazz Festival will take place from April 27 and 29 at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, featuring jazz classes, concerts and open dress rehearsals.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:29

Mélange puts culinary excellence on display

Haywood County Chamber of Commerce held their annual “Melange of the Mountains” culinary gala at Laurel Ridge Country Club on April 11. Winners included The Waynesville Inn (soup, fowl), Frogs Leap Public House (Culinary Excellence, salad, seafood, dessert), The Gateway…
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 12:28

The luck of the draw

All bets are on in Cherokee. The first major poker tournament held at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort has lured crowds of card sharks from the southeast and beyond, surpassing attendance expectations, and even breaking records. The 12-day event, organized…
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 12:39

Serving up a taste of Appalachia

When Doug Weaver looks around Haywood County, he sees potential.  “We’re on the fence, right in the middle of where it’s almost a scene,” he said. Head chef and co-owner at The Sweet Onion in Waynesville, Weaver is at the…
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00

WNC breweries to release collaboration beer ‘Ryeway 74’

All five Western North Carolina microbreweries west of Asheville collaborated on a craft beer that will be simultaneously released at 6 p.m. Friday, April 12, at each establishment. Bear Waters Brewing (Waynesville), Frog Level Brewing (Waynesville), Heinzelmannchen Brewery (Sylva), Nantahala…
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00

Taste of Chocolate fundraiser returns to Maggie Club

Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate will be delight partakers in the 14th annual Taste of Chocolate from 6 to 9 p.m. April 20 at the Maggie Valley Club. Bakers from professional, bed and breakfast and amateur categories will be serving up…
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00

Folk, then jazz, at the Classic Wineseller

The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville will showcase live music from singer-songwriter Ben Wilson at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, and a jazz dinner featuring Eve Haslam & Satin Steel Jazz at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20. 
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00

Songwriters series returns to Balsam

The popular Songwriters in the Round series will return to the Balsam Mountain Inn at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 13, with nationally acclaimed songwriters Casey Kelly, Leslie Ellis and Angela Kaset.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00

Sarge’s hosts annual pet photo competition

Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation’s Annual Pet Photo Contest award ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Bocelli’s Italian Eatery in Waynesville.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00

The finer points of candlewicking unveiled

A candlewicking workshop will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 18, at the Jackson County Extension Office in Sylva. Candlewicking is an old form of embroidery technique that used the soft-spun thread that was also used for…
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 00:00

Community meals in Cashiers feature pickin’ on the side

The Gathering Table is providing fresh, nutritious dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Cashiers Community Center to all members of the community regardless of one’s ability to pay. 
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:42

Students push the limits of digital media and art

DigiX, a digital media and arts event, will bring technology demonstrations, exhibits, workshops and a competition showcasing digital masterpieces to Western Carolina University Thursday, April 11. DigiX grew out of an interest in sharing with the WCU campus and community…
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:42

WCU dance students to honor the Rockettes

Western Carolina University students will perform “A Salute to Rockette History” on 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the Niggli Theatre at WCU. The show is choreographed and produced in part by Karyn Tomczak, director of WCU’s dance program and…
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:41

Taste the culinary treats of Haywood

Once again gracing Western North Carolina with an array of culinary delights from chefs around Haywood County, Melange of the Mountains will be taking place from April 11-13. The weekend of events around Waynesville will kickoff with a culinary gala…
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:40

Folklorist to discuss Cherokee heritage

A free program on Cherokee Indian heritage by folklorist Dr. Barbara Duncan will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Haywood County Library in Waynesville.
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:39

Esteemed brass quintet to perform in Cullowhee

The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, the quintet-in-residence at Western Carolina University, will present its final concert of the spring semester at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the recital hall of the Coulter Building on campus.
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:38

Musical with benefit auction on the side hits WCU stage

“The Drowsy Chaperone,” a playful take on classic musicals of Broadway, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 11-13, and 3 p.m. April 14, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. 
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:37

Gallery 86 to showcase ‘watermedia society’

Haywood County Arts Council will exhibit works by the Blue Ridge Watermedia Society from April 10 through April 27, at Gallery 86 in Waynesville. The artist reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the…
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 19:34

In search of the right word: Literary icons to converge on WCU

Showcasing the finest in Southern Appalachian and national writing talent, the Western Carolina University Spring Literary Festival comes into its 20th year with bevy of events, author appearances, readings and talks from April 8-11.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:00

April activities on tap at Heinzelmännchen

April is the first-ever “North Carolina Beer Month” and Heinzelmännchen Brewery in Sylva taps into the fun with four initiatives for beer lovers. Specializing in alternative beer made in the warmer regions of Germany, the brewery will offer the following…
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:00

Trout and ramp festival in Cherokee March 30

Mountain trout and wild ramps take center stage at the annual Rainbow and Ramps Festival from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.  Hosted by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the public is…
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:00

'The Medium' comes to HART

Western Carolina University’s School of Music, in collaboration with the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre, will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera “The Medium” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at HART in Waynesville.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:00

Vince Gill comes to Franklin

Country music star Vince Gill will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, at The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:00

Mountain Heritage Center jam series continues

The 2012-13 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series will conclude with Phil and Gaye Johnson at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:00

Woodcarving demo held in Clyde

Artisan in the Mountains will host a woodcarving demonstration featuring the Pigeon River Woodcarvers Club from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at 99 Depot Street in Clyde.  Pigeon River Woodcarvers Club was founded in 1997 by Frank Burchfield…
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:00

Taking matters into his own hands

When he didn’t have the money to purchase a banjo, Joshua Grant took matters into his own hands. “I couldn’t afford what I wanted, so I decided to build one,” he said. A native of the Nantahala Gorge, the 31-year-old…
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:29

Haywood fundraiser showcases lineup of mountain music, dance

A seemingly endless array of mountain music and dance will be showcased at the Dr. Ann R. Wilke Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Haywood County Fairgrounds in Waynesville. Entertainment will be provided…
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:27

Celebrate Easter in WNC

Communities across the mountains are rolling out the green carpet for the Easter bunny over the next two weekends. Check out the “Easter Events” section of the calendar for a full lineup Easter egg hunts, Easter services and even breakfast…
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:25

Alicia Keys hits Harrah’s

With her unmistakable blend of soul, hip-hop, jazz and classical music, superstar Alicia Keys will be performing at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:24

Liars Bench to host Sheila Kay Adams

The Liars Bench will present storyteller/musician Sheila Kay Adams at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in the Mountain Heritage Center auditorium at Western Carolina University.
Wednesday, 20 March 2013 12:14

The road to success: Blue Ridge Music Trails of Western North Carolina

It was a decade in the making, but its origins are hundreds of years old. Partnering with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the North Carolina Arts Council recently launched its latest initiative – the Blue Ridge Music Trails of…
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 23:15

Magic in a bottle

If you build it, they will come.  If you brew it, they will come and party. Celebrating the fourth release in their “Trail Magic Ale” series, Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City will host a weekend of music and craft…
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 16:00

Getting the 'word' out

It’s a sunny, crisp afternoon in the high hills of Tuckasegee and Thomas Rain Crowe throws another log into the woodstove. Unwinding into a nearby seat, the renowned Western North Carolina poet is all smiles. As owner/founder of New Native…
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 15:50

Angelina Ballerina comes to Franklin

The musical “Angelina Ballerina” will be onstage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin, brought by the award-winning Vital Theatre Company of New York. The musical follows 8-year-old Angelina as…
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 15:49

Roller girls host ‘Spring Fling’Her’ bout

Smoky Mountain Roller Girls “Spring Fling’Her” bout against G-Force (Gastonia) is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Swain County Recreation Center in Bryson City. Proceeds from the bout will benefit the Big Brother and Big Sister Program…
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 15:48

Wheels Through Time to be featured on TV cable show

Wheels Through Time Museum, one of America’s most famous motorcycling destinations located in Maggie Valley, will be featured on the show “Small Town Big Deal,” which airs on RFD-TV at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14.
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 15:46

Pride of the Mountains in the spotlight at band directors convention

Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band will be highlighted next week at the national convention of the College Band Directors National Association in Greensboro.
Wednesday, 06 March 2013 15:45

Textile art exhibit opens in Waynesville

The exhibit “Textures” featuring the work of nine textile artists will open next week at the Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86, in downtown Waynesville.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013 00:00

Potters unite to help feed the hungry

The annual “Empty Bowl” fundraiser will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at The Open Door Soup Kitchen in Waynesville. Local potters donate handcrafted bowls, which guests can then buy — filled with soup — for…
Wednesday, 27 February 2013 00:00

The twists and turns of wood bending

The exhibit “Torqued & Twisted: Bentwood Today” will be running through March 22 at Western Carolina University’s Fine Art Museum.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013 00:00

Little Big Town hits the stage in Cherokee

Country group Little Big Town will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013 00:00

Watch a portrait master in action

Multimedia artist and teacher Mark Menendez will demonstrate oil portrait painting techniques for the Art League of the Smokies at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013 00:00

Age is but a number on your dance card

Darkness enveloped the vehicle as soon as it exited Interstate 40. Cruising around sharp S-curves in the mountain community of Fines Creek in the remote northern reaches of Haywood County, headlights peered across vast fields and by quiet farmhouses where…
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:56

Sample chocolate, support Bryson City’s library

Cooks of all things chocolate will square off at the “Sixth Annual Chocolate Cook-Off” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Feb. 23, at the Bryson City Presbyterian Church. Don’t miss the chance to weigh in on the “People’s Choice Award.” The…
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:54

Whimzik wows with eclectic music, performance art combo

Whimzik will be having a DVD release performance at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:53

Is your pet Haywood’s next top model?

Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation has launched its annual pet photography contest.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:52

WNC flipping for pancakes

• The 56th annual “Pancake Day” will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Volunteers will be serving unlimited buttermilk/buckwheat pancakes alongside prize-winning sausage, bacon and freshly brewed coffee.…
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:52

Artists/vendors sought for regional festivals

Several festivals around Western North Carolina are encouraging local artists and vendors to sign up for celebrations and events throughout 2013. • The 16th Annual Greening Up the Mountains festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 14:48

Jungle king swings into WCU

A cold wind howls through the campus of Western Carolina University as the screams of a young woman echo from a nearby building. The voice is Stefani Cronley and her attackers are a gang of apes.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 00:00

HCC unveils new Professional Arts and Crafts center

With her hands fluttering like a hummingbird, Dana Claire loops skeins of colored yarn around a large pegboard. Claire has been interested in fiber crafts her entire life and now, in her retirement years, has she decided to pursue her…
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 00:00

Exhibit focusing on artists as critics, curators and writers

The Fine Art Museum will host a “Third Thursday” reception for a new exhibit, “Critology,” at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Western Carolina University.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 00:00

Mardis Gras king and queen contest raises funds for Haywood School Foundation

The fundraising race is on among several business and civic leaders in Haywood County who are competing for the title of Mardis Gras King and Queen in the annual Haywood County Schools Foundation benefit.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 00:00

‘Rashomon’ brings Japanese tale and sword fighting to stage

Stage and screen students from Western Carolina University will perform the classic drama “Rashomon” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, through Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Hoey Auditorium.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 00:00

HART greets Valentine’s Day with marriage musical

The Broadway Musical “I Do, I Do” is coming to the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 16, and 3 p.m. Feb. 17.
Wednesday, 23 May 2007 00:00

Recommended diversions

A Homecoming, Of Sorts (whilst never leaving Main Street) I’ve lived in WNC for nearly four years now. I’ve written about the musicians and venues around here. I’ve poked a little fun at Sylva and Cullowhee but taken an outsider’s…
Wednesday, 23 May 2007 00:00

Taking steps in the right direction

By Chris Cooper If a band stays together long enough, it’ll probably morph into something a little beyond its starting point. At least, that’s the idea. With King Wilkie, this evolution involved letting the straight bluegrass roots of their beginnings…
Wednesday, 23 May 2007 00:00

Dazzle of Light: John Phillips’ new Fire and Light Glass Studio and Gallery in Otto offers artwork, classes and glass art supplies

By Michael Beadle There’s a dance of light in a work of glass. Move around the piece and it changes color as if it were alive.
Wednesday, 30 May 2007 00:00

Recommended diversions

Memorial Day with a soldier He’s just a kid, 23 year old I think, dating one of my young cousins. My brother, a veteran who is 51, and I stood against the privacy fence at a weekend cookout in Fayetteville…
Wednesday, 30 May 2007 00:00

Good music for nice people

By Chris Cooper John Prine and Mac Wiseman: Standard Songs For Average People John Prine just sounds like a nice guy. You can almost hear the side of his mouth curl into a grin as he finishes a line, even…
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