Ongoing

Crafts

• Blue Ridge Spinners meet every fourth Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center, mile marker 382. 828.766.0531.

• Carolina Mtn. Woodturners meet every third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center, mile marker 382. Daily hours may vary. 828.298.7928.

• Needle Gems Chapter of Embroidery Guild of America meets the first Thursday of every month in Macon County. Call 828.524.0166 for meeting times and locations.

• The Gem-Dandy Red Hat Club will hold a series of craft classes with award-winning artist Elizabeth Henry every Wednesday at the Park Pavilion off Almond Road, subject to minimum participation. $15 per class. 828.349.1285.

• Franklin Basket Weavers meet every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Franklin. Beginners are welcome, with limited supplies available. Call Sharon at 828.369.2545 or Marilyn at 828.369.8731 for more information.

• Wood Carving Club meets every Thursday evening at Macon Middle School from 7 to 9 p.m. For information contact Don Ives at 828.369.9933 or Don Lanson at 828.369.2144.

Music

• A Celtic/World Music session sponsored by the Swain County Heritage Music Association is held in the room above the Bryson City police station at 7 p.m. every Tuesday. 828.488.3652.

• Free guitar and mandolin lessons. Open to Swain County students grades 4 to 8. 828.488.757.

• Mtn. dulcimer players meet at the Bryson City United Methodist Church on the first and third Sundays of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. Knowledge of music not required as the tablature method is used. 828.488.6697.

• Prime Time Singers meet each Monday at Franklin First Baptist Church Choir Room. Public invited.

• Swain Comm. Band meets every Monday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Swain High School band room. All band-instrument players are welcome to join. Call Ruth at 828.488.6289, Jai at 828.586.1632, Julie at 828.452.9207, or Paul at 828.524.0210.

• Western Carolina Mtn. Dulcimer Group meets the second Sunday of every month from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center, mile marker 382. 828.298.7928.

8/25

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Developing Art Quilt Designs from Contemporary Paintings four-day class. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $129. 828.526.4949.

• Harrah’s, Cherokee — Loretta Lynn. 9 p.m. $25, $35, $55. 1.800.HARRAHS.

• Marianna Black Library, Bryson City — “Together We Read” event “Old Timers Remember” storytelling. 11 a.m. 828.488.3030.

• Mtn. Heritage Center, Cullowhee — “The Crafting of Mountain Music” exhibit opening. 828.227.7129.

• Performing Arts Center, Highlands — Highlands International Film Festival. 828.526.9047.

8/26

• Buck’s Coffeehouse, Highlands — Songwriters in the Round. 8 p.m. 828.743.9328.

• Marianna Black Library, Bryson City — “Together We Read” event “Mountain Music and History” with Marshall Ballew. 7 p.m. 828.488.3030.

• N.C. Arboretum, Asheville — Workshop on creating gourd flowers. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $34 members, $39 public. 828.665.2492.

• Performing Arts Center, Highlands — Highlands International Film Festival. 828.526.9047.

• Soul Infusion, Sylva — Singer/songwriter Megan Cameron. 8 to 10 p.m. 828.586.1717.

8/27

• Comm. Center, Cruso — 15th Annual Cruso Comm. Quilt Show, featuring local handmade quilts, new and old, and wall hangings. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 828.253.8111.

• Downtown Gazebo, Franklin — Historic walking tour. 7 p.m. Free. 828.524.6964.

• HART, Waynesville — Comic Turns: “The Real Inspector Hound” and “Black Comedy.” 828.456.6322.

• O’Malley’s, Waynesville — Bobby G. 8 to 10 p.m. 828.452.4228.

• Pavilion, Maggie Valley — Pickin’ in the Pavilion. 6 to 7:30 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• Performing Arts Center, Highlands — Highlands International Film Festival. 828.526.9047.

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 7:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

• Soco Moon, Waynesville — Bobby Wynn. 8 p.m. 828.456.5133.

• Turner Outdoor Stage, Canton — Pickin’ In the Park. 7 p.m. 828.646.3412.

8/28

• Balsam Mtn. Inn, Balsam — Songwriters in the Round. $7 per person, plus dinner: $23, $12 for those under 10. For reservations call 828.456.9498 or 800.224.9498.

• Charleston Station, Bryson City — Storytellings on the Porch. 5 to 6 p.m. 828.488.2534.

• Comm. Center, Cruso — 15th Annual Cruso Comm. Quilt Show, featuring local handmade quilts, new and old, and wall hangings. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 828.253.8111.

• Downtown Gazebo, Franklin — Pick’n on the Square. Open mic at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 828.524.2516.

• HART, Waynesville — Comic Turns: “The Real Inspector Hound” and “Black Comedy.” 828.456.6322.

• Ghost Town Parking Lot, Maggie Valley — Outhouse Race and Moonlight Race. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.mvmoonlightrace.com. 828.926.1686.

• N.C. Arboretum, Asheville — Workshop on basketmaking. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $3 members, $42 public. 828.665.2492.

• O’Malley’s, Waynesville — Keltic Knot. 8 to 10 p.m. 828.452.4228.

• Performing Arts Center, Highlands — Highlands International Film Festival. 828.526.9047.

• Riverfront Park, Bryson City – Music in the Mtns.: McDowell Family Band. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 800.867.9246.

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 7:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

• Soul Infusion, Sylva — Marshall Ballew and Friends. 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. 828.586.1717.

• Stecoah Valley Center, Robbinsville — An Appalachian Evening featuring Trevor and Travis Stuart. 7:30 p.m. Adults $7, children $2. 828.497.1201.

• Timothy’s, Waynesville — George Clifford Jazz Trio. 7 to 10 p.m. 828.456.3883.

• Towne Square, Waynesville — Simply Folk. 7 to 10 p.m.

8/29

• Great Smoky Mtn. Railway, Dillsboro — “Together We Read” train trip commemorating Horace Kephart’s 1904 arrival, including history presentations and folktales. 12:45 to 5 p.m. 828.227.7206.

• HART, Waynesville — Comic Turns: “The Real Inspector Hound” and “Black Comedy.” 828.456.6322.

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 2:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

• Uncle Bill’s Flea Market, Whittier — Gospel music with Bird. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

8/30

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 7:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

8/31

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Beginning art class, 10 a.m. to noon. $15. Intermediate art class, 1 to 3 p.m. $10. 828.526.4949.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/1

• Nature’s Home Preserve, Tuckasegee — Pastel painting workshop. 1 to 5 p.m. $36. 828.293.2239.

9/2

• Space Gallery, Frog Level — Open mic night. 8 p.m. until. 828.456.4652.

9/3

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Exhibit opening: Interact/React. 5 to 7 p.m. Show runs until Sept. 25. 828.526.4949.

• Downtown, Waynesville — Art After Dark gallery stroll. 6 to 9 p.m. 828.456.3003.

• John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown — Celtic with The Elftones. 7:30 p.m. 1.800.FOLK.SCH.

• Little Gallery, Waynesville – Artists reception with photographer Bill Smith. 7 to 9 p.m.

• Pavilion, Maggie Valley — Pickin’ in the Pavilion. 6 to 7:30 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 7:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

• Soul Infusion, Sylva — Funk-rock with Radio Theory. 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. $3. 828.586.1717.

• Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska — 33rd annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival. Stage show, outdoors jam session and free children’s tent. Free watermelon. $7.50 in advance, $10 at the door. 5 to 11 p.m. 828.456.3021.

• Turner Outdoor Stage, Canton — Pickin’ In the Park. 7 p.m. 828.646.3412.

9/4

• Calhoun Country Inn, Bryson City — Storytellings on the Porch. 6 to 8 p.m. 828.488.1234.

• Downtown Gazebo, Franklin — Pick’n on the Square. Open mic at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 828.524.2516.

• Fontana Village, Fontana — Labor Day Celebration. Live Music and entertainment, hay rides, cookout, games for kids. Free. 800.849.2258.

• Inspiration Park, Bryson City — Inspirations Labor Day Festival. Gospel music weekend featuring some of the nation’s most famous gospel music groups. 828.497.2060

• John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown — Contra dancing. 8 p.m. $5 for adults, $2 for children age 12 to 18, $1 for kids under 12. 1.800.365.5724.

• Our Lady of the Mtns. Church, Highlands — Outdoor Art Show. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 828.349.4607.

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

• Stecoah Valley Center, Robbinsville — An Appalachian Evening featuring Sild and Saddle. 7:30 p.m. Adults $7, children $2. 828.497.1201.

• Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska — 33rd annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival. Stage show, outdoors jam session and free children’s tent. Free watermelon. $7.50 in advance, $10 at the door. 5 to 11 p.m. 828.456.3021.

• Town Square, Bryson City — Firemen’s Festival. Music, crafts, entertainment, barbeque, “Miss Flame” Contest and parade. 828.488.5818.

9/5

• Darnell Farms, Bryson City — Tomato Festival. Tomatoes, music, corn maze, children’s activities, local crafters, equine and farm events. 828.497.2376.

• Fontana Village, Fontana — Labor Day Celebration. Music, hay rides, cookout, games for the kids; lots of food and fun. 828.497.1201.

• Inspiration Park, Bryson City — Inspirations Labor Day Festival. Gospel music weekend featuring some of the nation’s most famous gospel music groups. 828.497.2060.

• Performing Art Center, Highlands — Bel Canto recital, a fund-raiser for the Bascom-Louise Gallery’s permanent collection. 828.526.5252.

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 2:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

• Uncle Bill’s Flea Market, Whittier — Gospel music with Bird. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/6

• Smoky Mtn. Comm. Theater, Bryson City — “Tom Sawyer.” 7:30 p.m. $7. 828.488.4115 or 828.736.3400.

9/7

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Beginning art class, 10 a.m. to noon. $15. Intermediate art class, 1 to 3 p.m. $10. 828.526.4949.

• Haywood Co. Library, Waynesville — Reading and discussion series “Imaging The Future: Science Revelations in Fiction” about Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World. 7 p.m. 828.453.5169.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/8

• Mtn. Heritage Center, Cullowhee — “Mountain People, Mountain Land: Cataloochee Community.” 7 p.m. 828.227.7129.

9/9

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Nature as Inspiration three-day class. 5 to 7 p.m. $150. 828.526.4949.

• Harrah’s, Cherokee — Merle Haggard. 9 p.m. $25, $35, $55. 1.800.HARRAHS.

• Marianna Black Library, Bryson City — “Together We Read” event “A Son of the Smokies Looks at Horace Kephart” with Jim Casada. 7 p.m. 828.488.3030.

• N.C. Arboretum, Asheville — Three-day workshop on watercolor techniques for journaling. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. $155 members, $178 public. 828.665.2492.

9/10

• Jackson Co. Visual Arts Association — Pottery by “Cactus” Jack Collins and Stephen Harrison. Reception 7 p.m. Show runs through Sept. 30.

• John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown — Singer/songwriter Norman Kennedy. 7:30 p.m. 1.800.FOLK.SCH.

• Pavilion, Maggie Valley — Pickin’ in the Pavilion. 6 to 7:30 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• Railroad Depot, Bryson City — Railfest 2004: Special train excursions, arts & crafts festival, entertainment including railroad work songs, motor car and equipment display through Sept. 12. Visit www.gsmr.com or call 1.800.872.4681.

• SocoMoon, Waynesville — American blues with Lorraine Buchanan & Michael Skinner. 8 p.m. 828.456.5133.

• Turner Outdoor Stage, Canton — Pickin’ In the Park. 7 p.m. 828.646.3412.

9/11

• Balsam Mtn. Inn, Balsam — Songwriters in the Round. Casey Kelly and Friends. $7 per person, plus dinner: $23, $12 for those under 10. For reservations please call 828.456.9498 or 800.224.9498.

• Big Bear Shelter, Franklin — Art Show on the Greenway featuring local artists and photographers. 828.349.4607.

• Calhoun Country Inn, Bryson City — Storytellings on the Porch. 6 to 8 p.m. 828.488.1234.

• Downtown Gazebo, Franklin — Pick’n on the Square. Open mic at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 828.524.2516.

• Methodist Church, Maggie Valley — Old Fashion Gospel Singing. Food, music and more. Noon until dark. 828.926.1686.

• Swain Co. Center for the Arts, Bryson City — Jazz concert and community artists reception. 7 p.m. 828.488.7843.

9/12

• Uncle Bill’s Flea Market, Whittier — Gospel music with Bird. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/13

• Old Armory, Waynesville — Mainstream square dance lessons sponsored by the Pisgah Promenaders Square Dance Club and Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department begin. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The first two lessons are free. 828.456.1952 or 828.586.1640.

9/14

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Beginning art class, 10 a.m. to noon. $15. Intermediate art class, 1 to 3 p.m. $10. 828.526.4949.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/15

• Macon Co. Fair Grounds, Franklin — 51st Annual Co. Fair. Runs through Sept. 19. Livestock shows and sales, exhibits and more. 828.349.2046.

9/17

• Big Bear Park, Franklin — Motown on the Greenway. Fundraiser for Wesley’s Playground featuring Gina Duke & Westsound. 6 to 9 p.m. 828.369.7331 or 828.369.0972.

• Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway — Heritage Weekend: celebrate Appalachian heritage with a day of traditional mountain music, dance and theatre. 1 to 5 p.m. 828.298.7928.

• Inspiration Park, Bryson City — Inspirations and other groups. 6 p.m. 828.497.2060.

• Pavilion, Maggie Valley — Pickin’ in the Pavilion. 6 to 7:30 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• Peacock Playhouse, Hayesville — “The Diary of Anne Frank.” 877.691.9906.

• The Center, Rose Creek — Three-day Native American Flute Concert and Workshop. 877.346.9003.

• Turner Outdoor Stage, Canton — Pickin’ In the Park. 7 p.m. 828.646.3412.

9/18

• Calhoun Country Inn, Bryson City — Storytellings on the Porch. 6 to 8 p.m. 828.488.1234.

• Downtown Gazebo, Franklin — Pick’n on the Square. Open mic at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 828.524.2516.

• Downtown, Highlands — Art Walk through area galleries. 828.526.5841.

• Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley — Rally in the Valley and Regional Banjo Competition held in conjunction with the Opry House. 828.926.1686.

• Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway — Heritage Weekend: guild members and other traditional craftspeople show craft techniques with hand tools, native materials, and lots of ingenuity through demonstrations in the native arts. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition, 2 to 3 p.m. 828.298.7928.

• Inspiration Park, Bryson City — Inspirations and other groups. 6 p.m. 828.497.2060.

• Darnell Farms, Bryson City — Bryson City Bluegrass & Oldtime Fiddlers Convention: Competition in adult and junior categories, Old Time Bands, Bluegrass Band, Fiddle, Banjo, Flat Picking Guitar, Washtub Bass and Clog and Flatfoot Dance.

9/19

• Downtown, Highlands — Art Walk through area galleries. 828.526.5841.

• Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley — Rally in the Valley and Regional Banjo Competition held in conjunction with the Opry House. 828.926.1686.

• Folk Art Center, Blue Ridge Parkway — Heritage Weekend continues. 12 to 5 p.m. 828.298.7928.

• Mtn. Heritage Center, Cullowhee — “Tools and Tales from the Open Hearth: 18th Cooking and Foodways” presentation. 2:30 to 4 p.m. 828.227.7129.

• Pavilion, Maggie Valley — Picnic in the Park/Concert in the Valley with Haywood Community Band. 4 to 6 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• Uncle Bill’s Flea Market, Whittier — Gospel music with Bird. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/21

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Beginning art class, 10 a.m. to noon. $15. Intermediate art class, 1 to 3 p.m. $10. 828.526.4949.

• Haywood Co. Library, Waynesville — Reading and discussion series “Imaging The Future: Science Revelations in Fiction” about Isacc Asimov’s I, Robot. 7 p.m. 828.453.5169.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/22

• Mtn. Heritage Center, Cullowhee — Appalachian Cultural Lunchtime Series. Noon to 1 p.m. 828.227.7129.

9/23

• Bascom-Louise Gallery, Highlands — Beyond Splish and Splash watermedia class. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $35 per class. 828.526.4949.

• Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley — Second Annual Western NC BBQ Festival. Noon to 9 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• Marianna Black Library, Bryson City — “Together We Read” event “Mountain Music” fiddling champion Seth Taylor and Kevn Tuck. 7 p.m. 828.488.3030.

• Mtn. Heritage Center, Cullowhee — “The Prince of Dark Corners, Major Lewis Redmond, Outlaw” original play by Gary Carden. 7 p.m. 828.227.7129.

9/24

• Festival Grounds, Maggie Valley — Second Annual Western NC BBQ Festival. 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown — Folksinger/dulcimer player Lorraine Lee Hammond. 7:30 p.m. 1.800.FOLK.SCH.

• Turner Outdoor Stage, Canton — Pickin’ In the Park. 7 p.m. 828.646.3412.

9/25

• Calhoun Country Inn, Bryson City — Storytellings on the Porch. 6 to 8 p.m. 828.488.1234.

• Downtown, Franklin — Pick’n on the Square. Open mic from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 828.524.2516.

• Mtn. Heritage Center, Cullowhee — “The Prince of Dark Corners, Major Lewis Redmond, Outlaw” original play by Gary Carden. 2 p.m. 828.227.7129.

• Western Carolina Univ., Cullowhee — 30th Annual Mtn. Heritage Day. Two-day celebration of mtn. lives, music and crafts. 828.227.3193 or www.mountainheritageday.com.

9/23

• Buck’s Coffeehouse, Highlands — Songwriters in the Round. 8 p.m. 828.743.9328.

9/24

• Pavilion, Maggie Valley — Pickin’ in the Pavilion. 6 to 7:30 p.m. 828.926.1686.

• Turner Outdoor Stage, Canton — Pickin’ In the Park. 7 p.m. 828.646.3412.

9/25

• Balsam Mtn. Inn, Balsam — Songwriters in the Round. Tom Fisch, Taylor Pie, Ruby Lovett, & Wynn Varble. $7 per person at the door plus the cost of your dinner: $23, $12 for those under 10. For reservations please call 828.456.9498 or 800.224.9498.

• Downtown Gazebo, Franklin — Pick’n on the Square. Open mic at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. 828.524.2516.

9/26

• Macon Co. Library, Franklin — “Together We Read” event “A Place of Refuge: Horace Kephart, Our Southern Highlanders and the Making of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park” with George Ellison. 2 p.m. 828.524.3600.

• Uncle Bill’s Flea Market, Whittier — Gospel music with Bird. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.

9/28

• Waynesville Country Club, Waynesville — Folk singer Jeanne Naber. 6:30 p.m. 828.456.3551.