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Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:24

WCU, Green Energy Park offer blacksmithing classes

Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Education will offer adult (18 years and older) blacksmithing classes this fall and winter in cooperation with the Jackson County Green Energy Park. • “Introduction to Coal Forging,” 2:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, and…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:24

Artists sought for garden art exhibit

The Haywood County Arts Council is joining with the Haywood County Master Gardener Volunteer Association for an exhibit in April 2012 to feature various mediums of art representing gardens to be featured on the Master Gardener Volunteer Association’s June 2012…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:23

Learn the papermaking process Oct. 25

Hendersonville resident Stefanie Kompathoum will offer a workshop on how to make handmade paper at the Jackson County Public Library Complex at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The program will take place in the building’s Atrium, just inside the…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:23

Crowe presents his first childrens’ book

The Jackson County Public Library will host a special evening storytime for children at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Storytime Room. The event will feature Thomas Rain Crowe reading from his new book for children, entitled The Wake Up…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:22

Ready for a night of terror?

Starting on Oct. 21, a spooky Haunted Trail will be set up at the Oconaluftee Indian Village in Cherokee. The last night of the Haunted Trail is Halloween, Oct. 31. Tickets are $10 a person and children 12 and under…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:21

Chinese acrobatic troupe to perform in Asheville

The National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China will perform at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at 4 p.m. on Oct 23. Direct from Beijing, this company of 35 performers is known for its stunning displays of the best in…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:19

WCU brings fast-rising comic Bo Burnham to campus Oct. 26

Comedian Bo Burnham will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. Burnham rose to fame in 2006 — while still in high school — after posting…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:19

‘Arc’toberfest fundraiser scheduled

The Arc of Haywood County’s third annual “Arc”toberfest will be held from 7-11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Gateway Club in Waynesville. The $50 per person ticket includes music, dancing and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The event provides The…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:17

Guild craft fair returns to WNC Oct. 20-23

The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands has set the standard for fine craft shows across the country since its first year in 1948. The tradition continues this year on Oct 20-23 in Asheville. More than 200 craftspeople fill two…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:16

Pumpkinfest serves up fall variety Oct. 22

Historic Downtown Franklin is gearing up for the 15th Annual Pumpkinfest to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22. During this event you can take part in some traditional and some very non-traditional fall festivities.…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:14

Artists ready to paint the town during ColorFest

The vibrant hues of autumn come to life Saturday, Oct. 22, at the third annual “ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge” showcase. ColorFest transforms downtown Sylva into a Paris-like setting with artists painting at easels along Main Street surrounded by…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:13

WCU to screen ‘The King’s Speech,’ host discussion in honor of International Stuttering Awareness Day

Western Carolina University will host a screening of the movie “The King’s Speech” followed by a discussion focusing on stuttering, including treatment, self-help groups and other resources for people who stutter and their families, on Sunday, Oct. 23. The Department…
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:10

Treating stuttering problems a labor of love for WCU professor

The author of the newly released second edition of Stuttering Intervention: A Collaborative Journey to Fluency Freedom admits that his tome is a textbook for students in communication sciences and disorders and a reference work for speech-language pathologists. But to…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:54

Revisit the Ingalls family with SMCT play

Smoky Mountain Community Theatre in Bryson City will stage “Little House: By The Shores of Silver Lake” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-16 and Oct. 21-24. The play is based on the book by Laura Ingalls Wilder and shows the struggles…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:53

Fariello to speak as part of Craft Week

Anna Fariello, associate research professor at Hunter Library at Western Carolina University, will speak about the identity of American craft as part of American Craft Week in October. Fariello will speak on the collective identity of craft at 4 p.m.…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:51

‘Liars Bench’ Halloween show to be presented Oct. 20

Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will host a free Halloween-flavored performance of “The Liars Bench” Southern Appalachian variety show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. “The Liars Bench” was founded by Sylva writer and storyteller Gary Carden in June…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:51

Stecoah welcomes Harvest Festival

Mountain traditions come alive at the annual Harvest Festival on Oct. 14-16 at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on the grounds of the historic Stecoah School. The three-day event begins with a Friday evening campfire and storytelling. Saturday begins…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:50

North Hominy celebrates all things apple

The North Hominy Apple Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the North Hominy Community Center on Newfound Road just outside of Canton. The festival kicks off with a country breakfast buffet at 7 a.m. and is $7…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:49

Big wheels roll into Cherokee Oct. 14-16

Big rigs and antique trucks rumble into Cherokee Oct. 14-16 for the sixth Annual Big Rigs and Antique Trucks Show, where truck enthusiasts of all types gather to show off their custom and original truck restorations, trade stories and ideas, compete…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:48

Southern Gospel songs with local author Sharon Wyatt

The Marianna Black Library will host an evening of original Southern Gospel music written by the author of the new book Inspirational Lyrics. Join Sharon Wyatt in the library auditorium at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, as she talks…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:47

Dove Award Winner Phil Keaggy to headline fundraising concert

On Saturday, Oct. 15, Blind Faith Productions will present Phil Keaggy, a multi-Dove Award winner, Grammy nominee and world-renowned guitar virtuoso in a fundraising concert for the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center. This concert will take place at Franklin Covenant…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:47

An ‘Out of This World’ concert in Maggie

The Haywood Community Band will present its final free concert of the Maggie Valley Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the pavilion adjacent to the Maggie Valley Town Hall. The theme for this concert will be, “Out…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:45

Lake Junaluska Singers to perform Oct. 14-15

The Lake Junaluska Singers will present two concerts at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 and 15 at historic Stuart Auditorium. The Singers will perform Shaker tunes, music from Appalachia, and more. Directed by Melodie Galloway, the Lake Junaluska Singers serve as…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:44

Tickets on sale Oct. 14 for Justin Moore, Thompson Square concert at WCU

Tickets go on sale 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, for a Nov. 10 concert at Western Carolina University’s Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center by country music breakout stars Justin Moore and Thompson Square. The two hot country acts originally…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:44

Experience world harmonies with Ubuntu

Ubuntu, a group of people who meet to sing world music a cappella, will perform at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18 at City Lights in Sylva. Ubuntu seldom performs as that is not the purpose of the group. The group’s…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:43

Drum circle planned in downtown Franklin

A drumming circle for all ages will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, on the Macon County Courthouse plaza on Main Street in downtown Franklin.   Mary Eileen Ferrick is the circle leader. People may bring drums…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:42

Songwriters in the Round series continues in Balsam Oct. 13

The decade-old Songwriters in the Round series at the Balsam Mountain Inn continues Thursday, Oct. 13, with crowd favorites Thom Bresh, Lisa Carver and Ladd Smith performing. The $45 ticket price includes dinner — shrimp and grits, prime rib and…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:42

Highlands hosts Fall Colors Art Show

The Fall Colors Art Show will be held this week at the Highlands Recreation Center in Highlands. The popular juried show features national, regional and local artists. The show is from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 14 and from…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:41

Marianna Black Library to host amateur photography contest

The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City is hosting its Third Annual “Life in Swain” amateur photography contest. The past two years have been a huge success with more than 50 photographers submitting more than 100 photos.  All photographs must…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:40

WCU Fine Art Museum offers free children’s series at county farmers market

The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University — with funding from the Jackson County Arts Council — is hosting a free children’s arts series this fall during the Jackson County Farmers Market. “Homegrown FAM: Family Art at the Market”…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:39

Leaf Lookers Gemboree opens Oct. 14

Looking for great fall color? Well, gem and mineral dealers from across the country will be in Macon County Oct. 14-16 for the 22nd annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree at the Macon County Community Building just off U.S. 441 south of…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:37

WCU high school marching band contest set for Oct. 15


About 3,000 students from high school marching bands in four states will compete for top honors during the 11th annual Tournament of Champions competition Saturday, Oct. 15, at Western Carolina University. “We are excited and looking forward to hosting one…
Wednesday, 12 October 2011 12:34

23rd annual Apple Harvest Festival set for Oct. 15 in downtown Waynesville

The 23rd annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, in historic downtown Waynesville. The annual festival, which celebrates the harvest season, features handmade arts and crafts, locally grown apples and…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:55

Delve into the arts with fall courses

The Oconaluftee Institute for the Cultural Arts is offering evening classes this fall in a variety of disciplines.   • Intro to Printmaking will be offered from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 10 and Nov. 14 in Cherokee. Students…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:55

Fall craft show in Maggie

The Maggie Valley October Leaves Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking for…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:54

Calling all chili cooks

The Bryson City Chamber Chili Cook Off will mark its 21st year, on Saturday, Oct. 15, and the Swain County Chamber of Commerce is looking for cookers in all classes: traditional (red), white, and vegetarian. Cash prizes will be awarded…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:53

Fall festival fills Waynesville streets

The Church Street Art and Craft Show will fill the streets of downtown Waynesville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. The festival usually attracts more than 20,000 visitors and more than 120 juried artists and crafters…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:53

Terror Tales Tour tells history’s scary stories

The Tuckasegee Terror Tales Tour will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October, starting at 7 p.m. in Whittier. Boarding of the tour wagon will be at the corner of Whittier School Road and Whittier Depot Street in downtown…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:52

A taste of German culture in Franklin

An Oktoberfest will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the National Guard Armory in Franklin. The festival is put on by the Foundation for Angel Medical Center and will benefit the renovations for the Outpatient Medicine…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:51

Tony Award winner coming to Highlands

Tony Award-winning actor Anthony Crivello will direct the hit play, “Heart What’s In the Heart,” which will run Sept. 30 through Oct. 7, at the Highlands Playhouse. This will be the final production of the Playhouse’s 2011 season. Anthony Crivello…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:51

Program proves Carden knows Jack

Storyteller and playwright Gary Carden will present a program on Appalachian Jack tales and their origins at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Jackson County Public Library. Jack tales are a particular variety of Appalachian folk tale, but…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:50

Balsam Range wins Song of the Year

The Haywood County bluegrass group Balsam Range won the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Song of the Year award for 2011 for “Trains I Missed.” The awards were handed out Sept. 29 at the Ryman Theater in Nashville. “Trains I Missed”…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:49

Sing along to old time music at Songfest

Sing for the Fun of It, a songfest featuring old familiar favorites, will start at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11 at The Macon County Public Library. Included in the repertoire will be songs like “Blue Skies,” “Down In the Valley,”…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:48

The Grascals bring contemporary bluegrass to Cullowhee

Grammy-nominated bluegrass musicians the Grascals will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. The show, “Dance Til Your Stockings Are Hot and Ravelin,’” is a musical tribute to…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:47

Open Mic starts second season

Open Mic nights are returning this fall from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at Blue Ridge Books on Main Street in Waynesville. The October-to-May series is hosted by local musician and songwriter, Chris Minick,…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:46

Irish singing sensations visit Harrah’s

Celtic Thunder, a singing group from Ireland, will perform 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Harrah’s Cherokee Hotel and Casino. The group has five male soloists who perform both independently and collectively. They debuted in August 2007 and have…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:45

Dailey & Vincent to perform Oct. 7

Dailey & Vincent, an award-winning bluegrass band, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Tickets start at $12. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are the front men of…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:44

Jammin’ at the Millpond returns to HCC

Jammin’ at the Millpond will be held from 10 a.m. to dusk on Saturday, Oct. 8, on the Haywood Community College campus. This is a free bluegrass event to showcase the college, its programs and alumni, and the Appalachian heritage…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:44

Learn watercolor techniques with Ann Vasilik

Watercolor artist Ann Vasilik will present at the next meeting of the Blue Ridge Watermedia Society, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 11, at Haywood Community College Bldg 1400. She will be painting a town scene from Colonia del…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:42

The Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival offers entertainment across three venues

The tri-venue Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival will run from Oct. 7-9, in the three festival villages: Cashiers, Glenville and Sapphire. The festival will feature entertainment by bands of several musical genres, artisan crafts, vendor booths, food and kid-attracting activities. Each…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:41

An artist at last: Job loss turns passion into profession

In Tara Melton-Miller’s basement studio, the soft, rhythmic chatter of wood clanking repetitively against wood creates a soothing metronomic singsong on this quiet Friday morning. Melton-Miller is a weaver at her loom, diligently rearranging the spools of thread dangling from…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:40

Penley to discuss a life of art Oct. 7

Painter Steve Penley will give a free talk about his art, his life, his faith and experiences at 7 p.m. on Oct. 7, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. With subjects such as Winston Churchill,…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:39

Film series continues with screening of ‘Mars’

There will be a free screening of “Mars,” a romantic comedy that follows three astronauts on the first manned mission to Mars, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the theater of the University Center at Western Carolina University.…
Wednesday, 05 October 2011 19:17

Variety show entertains for Make-A-Wish

Angie Toomey and Friends will present a variety show to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska. The show will help grant wishes to children with terminal and long-term illnesses…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:12

Music & Poetry evening at the Rickman Store

Songwriter and singer Angela Faye Martin will host an evening of music and poetry at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Rickman Store in Cowee. Among previous performers who will return to the Store are Laurence Holden, Steve…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:12

Tony Award winner coming to the Highlands Playhouse

Tony Award-winning actor Anthony Crivello will direct the hit play, “Heart What’s In the Heart,” which will run Sept. 30 through Oct. 7, at the Highlands Playhouse. This will be the final production of the Playhouse’s 2011 season. Anthony Crivello…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:11

Learn to preserve your stories and heritage

The Jackson County Public Library will host a program on preserving family stories with author Julia Ebel at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. “At a time when fast-paced lives limit traditional storytelling and front porch conversation, we still need the…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:11

HART presents Broadway comedy hit

The Haywood Arts Regional Theater will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” opening on Sept. 30 for a three-week run. The original production opened on Broadway in April 2005 to rave reviews and ran for over three years.…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:10

Student revival at Lake Junaluska

The Solid Rock Revival, a free student community event, will be held on Oct. 1 in Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska. Jeff Cairnes, founder of Solid Rock Revival and student pastor of Antioch Baptist Church in Waynesville, said the vision…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:09

Gallery 86 hosts Southern Appalachian Photographers Guild Oct. 7

The Haywood Arts Council will present an exhibition by the Southern Appalachian Photographers Guild through Saturday, Oct. 15, at Gallery 86 on Main Street in Waynesville. The artists’ opening reception is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7,…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:08

Get a taste of Motown at Bascom

“Celebration!” the annual fundraiser for the Bascom center for the visual arts, will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, at the Bascom in Highlands. On Friday, the main event will be a Motown in the…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:07

Capture nature at pastel workshop

A pastel workshop is being offered from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Nature’s Home Preserve in Tuckasegee by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia. Participants will paint with pastels the nature around them by learning how to…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:06

Cherokee Indian Fair celebrates 99th year

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hosts the 99th annual Cherokee Indian Fair Oct. 4 through 8 at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds in Cherokee. The fair offers nightly entertainment, fireworks, a carnival midway full of rides and games, craft…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:06

Learn about local gems

Staff from the Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum will present a program on local geology and gemstone identification at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at The Jackson County Public Library. Diane Aiello and Fred Plesner will display and discuss…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:05

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 Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association in conjunction with this year’s Bark in the Park. The Canine Good Citizen Program is…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:04

‘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 to Saturday, Oct. 5 to 8, in Western Carolina University’s Hoey Auditorium. The show will kick off the 2011-12 University…
Wednesday, 28 September 2011 20:00

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 to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. That viewpoint resonates clearly with Lori Anderson, and it’s why…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:29

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 Center. They will be joined by former Cars lead guitarist Elliot Easton as well as John Tristao, formerly with the…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:28

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  (Photoshop Elements) and art classes for children. Classes are held at First Baptist Church on Main Street in Waynesville.   …
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:27

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 which culminates with the final round on Friday, Sept. 23. The finalists have made it through auditions and a voting…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:26

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 Performing Arts Center. The Chinese Opera Orchestra of Shanghai, an ensemble that plays traditional and contemporary Chinese music on traditional…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:26

Bates tells cancer story

Grace Church in the Mountains will present Barbara Bates Smith in “The C Word: Her Own Cancer Story,” at 3 p.m. on Sept. 24. “The C Word” is the frank, humorous and poignant story of her own diagnosis while playing…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:25

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 the lawn of The Village Green in Cashiers. The picnic and jazz concert are free and will feature Maggie and…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:24

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 the evening event, which includes dinner with beverage and dessert, is $40 per person, or $20 per person without dinner.…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:24

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. on Sunday and Monday, Sept. 25 and 26, in the Feichter Studio of the HART Theatre in Waynesville. The production…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:18

Sculpting demonstration

Painter-sculptor M.L. Carpenter will present a demonstration in sculpture on Monday, Sept. 26, for the Art League of Highlands at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. A social begins at 5 p.m. where participants will have a chance to meet the…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:17

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 in downtown Sylva. Country Memories is a sextet consisting of guitar, banjo, fiddle, and autoharp. The group, made up of…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:16

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 the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts in Cherokee. The contest is meant to encourage emerging artists as well as to…
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:14

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 Sept. 22 -Nov. 20.   The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, is called “Haywood County Works: …
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 14:10

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 annual Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 24. The fall festival will feature a variety of arts and crafts, music,…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:25

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 10 p.m., Sept. 16 and 17, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. The event will feature live music, bike stunt…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:25

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. on Sept. 15, in the Fine Arts Museum at Western Carolina University. An interview with the artist is scheduled for…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:24

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. 20 through Nov. 10 at Calerin Forge in Balsam. Taught by David Burress, participants will learn fundamental skills in shaping…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:23

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, will be the guest speaker at the Carolina Round Table on the World Wars. The group will hold its first…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:22

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 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Canton Middle School. JAM instructors will be on hand to assist beginning…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:21

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 Friday, Sept. 16, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Throughout Barnett’s music career, which began…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:21

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 will include items donated from businesses throughout Highlands and across the country. The auction will include items such as an…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:21

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 the Jarrett House in Dillsboro. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 828.586.2248. The cost is $10. All…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:20

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 Cooperative Extension Services building. Participants will construct a functional and decorative Williamsburg basket, designed after a popular basket used in…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:19

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 University. The band began at WCU in 1974 and inhabit a musical genre encompassing the sounds of folk, bluegrass, country,…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:19

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 of the scenes from the upcoming opening of Doxita, a film festival that began in 2008 and showcases documentaries under…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:18

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 Valley Pavilion, adjacent to the Maggie Valley Town Hall. The concert will include a Sept. 11 anniversary tribute. Music for…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:17

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 revitalization of their ancient traditions. The Southeast Tribes Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept.…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:15

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 defending Super Bowl champions, the Green Bay Packers, on Sunday, Sept. 18. The game has a 1 p.m. kickoff at…
Wednesday, 14 September 2011 18:12

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 and the man himself. So it isn’t surprising that when fellow poet and friend Brent Martin mentioned an interesting concept…
Wednesday, 07 September 2011 14:05

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. 9, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.   Stuart is best known for his traditional…
Wednesday, 07 September 2011 14:04

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. The show features many of the greatest hits from the legendary Motown era at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11,…
Wednesday, 07 September 2011 14:04

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 Sept. 10 in the Macon County Public Library children’s wing. The theme is the United States Constitution, with a variety…
Wednesday, 07 September 2011 14:02

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 glass pumpkin or ornament for the holidays, forge a handmade knife for a gift or just try a new experience.…
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