Dailey & Vincent to perform in Franklin
 

Dailey & Vincent to perform in Franklin

Bluegrass fans attending the 7:30 p.m. performance on Friday, Oct. 8, of Dailey & Vincent at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Master the art of yo-yoing
 

Master the art of yo-yoing

Learn the unique art of yo-yoing and all the different tricks to master with a yo-yo with a new club…
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Workplace yoga DVD released by WNC business owner
 

Workplace yoga DVD released by WNC business owner

Nicole Polzella, owner of AccessDance WNC, has released the instructional DVD, “Workplace Yoga with Nicole Polzella.” The program offers viewers…
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Traditional dinner awaits in Waynesville
 

Traditional dinner awaits in Waynesville

Maple Grove United Methodist Church in Waynesville will have its annual harvest dinner beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.…
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Chinese acrobats to perform at Harrah’s
 

Chinese acrobats to perform at Harrah’s

Cirque Shanghai, a troupe of China’s most talented acrobatic performers will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at…
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Bring your best to Sylva’s Chilly Fest
 

Bring your best to Sylva’s Chilly Fest

The 3rd Annual Chilly Fest in Sylva is looking for professional and amateur chili cook-off contestants as well as crafters…
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Learn the intricacies of creating chainmail
 

Learn the intricacies of creating chainmail

Medieval chainmail classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on four Wednesdays from Oct. 13 to Nov. 3,…
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Slow races and more at Full Throttle Bike Nite
 

Slow races and more at Full Throttle Bike Nite

Full Throttle Bike Nite will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, at Cycle Motorsports in…
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HCC alums reunite at Jammin’ at the Mill Pond
 

HCC alums reunite at Jammin’ at the Mill Pond

Jammin’ at the Mill Pond, a free bluegrass event to showcase Haywood Community College and the Appalachian heritage of Western…
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‘Romantic Fools’ stages at WCU
 

‘Romantic Fools’ stages at WCU

Theater students from Western Carolina University will present “Romantic Fools” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 6-9, in Niggli Theatre on…
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Balsam Range to perform at Stecoah
 

Balsam Range to perform at Stecoah

Balsam Range will headline the Annual Harvest Festival with a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, in the…
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Apple Festival returns to North Hominy Oct. 16
 

Apple Festival returns to North Hominy Oct. 16

The North Hominy Community Center will have its annual Apple Festival breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. on Oct 16, at…
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Workshop on gourd art offered in Sylva
 

Workshop on gourd art offered in Sylva

Decorated gourds are popular handmade accessories for homes today. Learn to make decorative gourds by attending “Wood Burning on Gourds”…
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Exhibit of student art to run Oct. 7-24 at WCU
 

Exhibit of student art to run Oct. 7-24 at WCU

Students of the fine arts at Western Carolina University will show work from their senior portfolios from Thursday, Oct. 7,…
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Woodturning magic returns to The Bascom
 

Woodturning magic returns to The Bascom

A new exhibition of lathe-made bowls from acclaimed artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop will be on display in the Bascom’s…
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Leaf Festival this weekend in Cashiers
 

Leaf Festival this weekend in Cashiers

The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival will be held Oct. 8-10 in and around Cashiers. The festival main stage is at…
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Travel to Serbia and the Philippines through dance
 

Travel to Serbia and the Philippines through dance

The Serbian group Talija, which was very popular at the 2009 Folkmoot Festival, will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Nurturing a creative thread
 

Nurturing a creative thread

It’s an overcast day, hints of early fall in the air, and Neal Howard is in her yard in Cullowhee.…
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Auction to benefit children’s choir
 

Auction to benefit children’s choir

Western North Carolina’s s internationally acclaimed children’s choir, Voices in the Laurel, will perform a concert on Sunday, Oct. 10,…
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Recipes, 8/26/09
 

Recipes, 8/26/09

Tomato Pie 1 deep dish pie shell (found in the frozen foods section) 6 medium ripe tomatoes Fresh basil leaves…
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Kick off fall with Art After Dark
 

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

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…
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Stroll downtown for Sylva After Dark
 

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.…
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Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’
 

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…
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Amateur photography contest at Marianna Black Library
 

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…
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Sylva
 

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…
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HART presents ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’
 

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…
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Jeff Bates performs country in Maggie Valley
 

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…
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Russian song and dance on stage Oct. 3 at WCU
 

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…
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Gary Carden premieres new play and artwork
 

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…
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Fall Craft Festival planned at The Old Mill
 

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…
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Browse handmade artwork at Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show
 

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…
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Top artists featured at Church Street Art & Craft Show
 

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

‘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,…
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Star-packed week at 98th Cherokee Indian Fair
 

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…
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Dye workshop focuses on all-natural methods
 

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,…
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Jackson craftsmanship showcased Oct. 24
 

Jackson craftsmanship showcased Oct. 24

Celebrate national American Craft Week with the “Hand + Craft: A Jackson County Celebration” exhibit, which runs until Oct. 24.…
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Barbara Bates Smith performs ‘Confessions of a Clergy Wife’ in Waynesville
 

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…
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Chamber music ensemble Trio de Llano to perform at WCU
 

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…
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Fiddling Dills Sisters to perform in Sylva Oct. 18
 

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

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…
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Tickets on sale for WCU gala event
 

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…
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Oct. 2 motorcycle ride to benefit Haywood school
 

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.…
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Senior belly dancing offered in Waynesville
 

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…
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Fontana to host clogging weekend
 

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…
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Landscape painting workshop at Waterrock
 

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…
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Wildlife artist to speak in Highlands
 

Wildlife artist to speak in Highlands

Bruce Bunch — outdoorsman, conservationist and wildlife artist — will be the guest speaker at the Art League of Highlands…
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Art workshop series kicks off Sept. 27
 

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…
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Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’
 

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…
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Artists sought for Haywood’s third annual Small Works show
 

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.…
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