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Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:06

Workshops for young artists

A youth art workshop will be held from 2 until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, at the Jackson County Community Center, part of ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge. Young artists will create a finished pastel art piece in…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:05

Apple Harvest Festival seeks vendors

Applications are being accepted for the 23rd annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival for artists, crafters and craft demonstrators. The festival will be 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, on Main Street in Downtown Waynesville. The festival, which…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:04

Grace Church prepares for annual Parish Fair

Grace Episcopal Church in the Mountains in Waynesville is getting ready for the annual Parish Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 30. Each year the fair draws crowds to find bargains, enjoy lunch and listen to music…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:03

Writer and comedian stops at Harrah’s

Rodney Carrington will be performing at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 29, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Hotel’s Event Center. Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded six major record label comedy albums. He starred in…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:02

Dismembered Tennesseans to perform at Appalachian Evening

The Dismembered Tennesseans will play at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. It was back in 1945 when a group of students got together and began singing and playing a brand of Bluegrass…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:01

Sylva singer plays heritage blues show

Karen “Sugar” Barnes will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. Barnes plays heritage blues and was one of the founding members of the “Blue Bombers” from Sylva. Along with singing,…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:01

Eight plays slated for reading in Cashiers

Playfest, an evening of staged play readings, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on July 28 at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library’s meeting room. Eight entries have been selected from the numerous submissions received from all over the United States. The…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:01

Camp offers a taste of Broadway and more

MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts in Waynesville is offering a musical theater/show choir camp experience for young people ages 7 to 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 1-5. In addition to selections from some of Broadway’s hottest…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:00

Oconaluftee starts old time music jam session

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is starting up an acoustic old-time jam session from 1 to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee. The jam will be held on the porch of…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 14:00

The Barn Cats to perform

The Community Room at the Jackson County Public Library will come alive with country music when the Barn Cats Old Time String Band performs at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. Their repertoire includes country blues, bluegrass and honky-tonk style…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:59

Singer-songwriter sings from debut album

The Macon County Library hosts singer/songwriter Angela Faye Martin at 7 p.m. on July 21. Martin is a native of Atlanta and now a resident of Cowee. She released her first album, “Pictures From Home,” in 2010 and she’ll bring…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:59

Oldie favorites on stage in Franklin

B.J. Thomas and Billy Joe Royal will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Their Raindrops & Boondocks tour features band favorites and may even include duets of…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:57

Brevard trio continues free concert series at WCU

Serious Clark, a folk-fusion trio from Brevard, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at Western Carolina University. Serious Clark incorporates elements of alternative rock, improv and country with its looped acoustic guitar and soul-influenced…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:55

Creativity: An international affair

In one gallery in Waynesville this month, the nations of the world will gather. While the international dance and song of Folkmoot will take their traditional place in Haywood County’s summer calendar, this year international art will also make an…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:54

Take part in Folkmoot USA

Folkmoot 5K The Folkmoot 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run at 8 a.m. on July 23 has become one of the festival’s signature events. The race winds through the Hazelwood section of Waynesville and is relatively flat. Expect more than…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:53

International Festival Day brings dancing, demonstrations

Folkmoot’s International Festival Day will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, in Waynesville. The festival features a huge juried craft show, international cuisine, Folkmoot USA performances, regional music and dance and the Passport to…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:51

Making a joyful noise

In 1984, Flora Gammon agreed to a favor for a colleague and friend, Dr. Clinton Border. He needed her musical expertise for a new festival he was starting called Folkmoot USA. She didn’t know it then, but that favor for…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:49

The groups of Folkmoot 2011

Batimbo Drummers Ensemble The Republic of Burundi in central Africa has always been known for its hypnotic drum music, and field recordings of Burundi drumming have entranced listeners for years. Those drum rhythms have also been incorporated into world-fusion music…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:46

A gourmet makeover for Folkmoot’s food

There are certain things that are nearly exclusive to cafeterias. Mystery meat. Square pizza. Chicken rings, presumably to go on chicken fingers. Such foods and their compatriots — tater tots, anyone? — have long been the staples of institutional eating…
Wednesday, 20 July 2011 13:41

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, July 27    1:00 pm    Hazelwood Elementary School. Free Event. 2:00 pm    Blue Ridge Community College, Bo Thomas Auditorium, Flat Rock. (6 Groups) Adults $25; Faculty, Students & Children (12 & under) 1/2 price. 7:30 pm    Blue Ridge Community College,…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:45

Rye Holler Boys and artists team up in Bryson

The Rye Holler Boys will perform a concert of bluegrass, old-time country and gospel music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City. Immediately following the concert there will be a…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:44

Songstress trio mixes country with comedy

A cowgirl, a diva and a shameless hussy, a trio of performing songwriters, bring their combination of humor and original country, jazz, blues and pop to the Balsam Mountain Inn at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 21. Many will recognize…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:43

Southern songwriter performs at WCU

Beau Bristow, a singer-songwriter native to rural Alabama, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, at Western Carolina University. Bristow seeks to connect with members of the audience through candid, powerful lyrics and guitar performance.…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:42

Trace Adkins comes to Cherokee July 22

Country music star Trace Adkins will perform at 9 p.m on Friday, July 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. Adkins debuted in 1996 with the album “Dreamin’ Out Loud.” Since then, he has released seven more studio albums and two greatest…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:42

Award-winning drama opens in Highlands

The second show of the Highlands Playhouse’s 73rd season is set to open on Thursday, July 17. “Harvey,” a play about Elwood P. Dowd, who claims to have an unseen — and presumably imaginary — friend named Harvey, a six-foot-tall…
Tuesday, 12 July 2011 19:42

Highlands Playhouse showhouse opens

Come tour the Ogilvie Home, a multi-million dollar home with spectacular mountain vistas, in Highlands from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday to Sunday, July 15 to 17. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and include a…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:38

Music of John Denver revived in tribute show

Jim Curry, performing the music of the late John Denver, will take the stage of the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15. “Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver Starring Jim…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:38

Library hosts Patton String Band

The Patton String Band is set to perform at 7 p.m. on July 14, at the Macon County Public Library. The group will play old-time traditional mountain tunes, as well as country and gospel songs. Thursdays at the Library is…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:37

The Farewell Drifters return to Stecoah

The Farewell Drifters will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. The Farewell Drifters combine elements of bluegrass with classic folk and acoustic American music. The concert is preceded by two dinner…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:36

Community band series continues

The Haywood Community Band will present its third performance in the Maggie Valley Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. on July 17 in the pavilion adjacent to the Maggie Valley Town Hall.   The concert is sponsored by the Maggie Valley…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:36

Library hosts guitarist Pete Friedman

Pete Friedman will bring his music to the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, with a program of jazz and blues tunes on electric and acoustic guitars. Friedman has been playing guitars for 47 years…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:35

Hit the ballroom dance floor this Friday

Everyone is invited to the Haywood Dancers Ballroom Dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 15, at Angie’s Dance Academy in Clyde. A free dance class will start at 7:30. Dress is smart casual. Admission is $10, including refreshments and…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:34

Hollywood humor hits Bryson City

The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre presents its summer production “My Son is Crazy - But Promising” by Tim Kelly. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. on July 15, and will be the first show using the theatre’s new lighting system.…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:34

Brain Gym opens to seniors

The grand opening of the Boomerang Brain Gym is slated for 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, at 81 Elmwood Way in Waynesville. Dr. Lisa Verges and Dr. Leigh Odom will be guest speakers. The Boomerang Brain Gym is designed…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:32

Discover the past in historic Glenville

Historic Glenville churches, a one room school house and the Drake Cabin, parts of which are thought to be 150 years old, are three of nine stops on the Glenville Area Historical Tour set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:30

64th annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is July 21-24

The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands continues its fine craft tradition July 21 to 24 in Asheville. More than 200 craftspeople will fill two levels of the Asheville Civic Center selling their works of clay, glass, leather, metal, fiber,…
Wednesday, 13 July 2011 19:29

Franklin features mountain culture July 16

The Franklin Folk Festival will celebrate its 8th year on July 16, continuing the tradition of craft, song, dance and cuisine in the heart of Franklin. This year’s theme, “Trails, Tales and Settlements” promises more entertaining and educational information than…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:46

Renowned food author speaks on Southern cuisine

Blue Ridge Books will host Rick McDaniel, the author of An Irresistible History of Southern Food: Four Centuries of Black-Eyed Peas, Collard Greens, & Whole Hog Barbeque, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. McDaniel has been a working journalist…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:45

Experience the beauty of Mountains in Bloom

The Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival will be held July 7 through 10 in Highlands. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, author and interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein, will speak at The Farm at Old Edwards. Tickets…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:44

Dulcimer week comes to WCU

Musicians Larry and Elaine Conger will host the 12th annual Mountain Dulcimer Week, to be held Sunday, July 17, through Friday, July 22, on the campus of Western Carolina University. This week-long residential program draws dulcimer enthusiasts from around the…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:43

Former Beach Boy brings summer music

Al Jardine and his Endless Summer Band will fill the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts with summer music at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 9. The band is led by Al Jardine of Beach Boys fame and features…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:43

Grammy winner Laurie Lewis to perform

On Saturday, July 9, Grammy-award winner Laurie Lewis will give an after-dinner performance at Cataloochee Ranch. Lewis is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and fiddle player from California. Her performing companion is ace mandolinist-singer Tom Rozum. Their 1996 CD, “The Oak and…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:43

Library hosts guitarist Pete Friedman

Pete Friedman will bring his music to the Jackson County Public Library at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, with a program of jazz and blues tunes on electric and acoustic guitars. Friedman has been playing guitars for 47 years…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:42

‘Liars Bench’ takes show to WCU July 7

Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will host and sponsor a free performance of The Liars Bench, a Southern Appalachian variety show, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. The Liars Bench was founded by Sylva writer and storyteller Gary…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:42

Massage festival planned at WCU

The World Massage Festival will hold its 6th annual festival from July 14 to 17 at Western Carolina University. The festival allows the local community to experience various types of massage, learn about massage therapy as a profession, speak with…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:41

Movie club to screen Amish Grace

The Groovy Movie Club will show the film “Amish Grace” at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 8. A mostly organic potluck dinner will precede the screening at 6:15 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and it…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:41

Singer, storyteller starts off folk festival

Tim Lynch will lead off the 2011 Franklin Folk Festival at 9 a.m. on July 16 at the downtown gazebo stage in Franklin. Lynch is the leader of the Tallahassee-based band Sojourn and has played for decades in Florida. Sojourn has…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:40

Classic cars come out in Highlands

The Highlands Motoring Festival is scheduled for July 15 to 17, in downtown Highlands. The festival will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening, July 15, with early registration and cruise-in activities. There will be prizes awarded and items will…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:39

Artisans gather at art and crafts show

The Mountain Artisans Summertime Art & Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 2 and 3 in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University. This year’s event has 115 exhibitors showcasing contemporary and heritage…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:38

Woodworker demonstrates traditional techniques

Brian Bartel, a local artisan who has spent the last 14 years developing his technique in woodworking with hand tools, will present a demonstration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, at the Jackson County Public Library. Bartel started woodworking…
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 20:36

A gypsy at HART

This summer in Waynesville, it’s an unconventional rags-to-riches tale that will light up the Haywood Arts Regional Theater mainstage with song, dance and just a little more — or maybe less. “Gypsy” is the story of Gypsy Rose Lee, the…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:23

City Lights hosts summer events

On the second Mondays of the month, City Lights Bookstore in Sylva hosts the Sylva Monday Mingle with free appetizers, free massage and free tastings in the café from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The third Mondays of the month are…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:22

Call on your creativity at family workshops

There will be four different Family Clay Day workshops on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning July 8 at Southwestern Community College’s Swain Center. In the July 8 workshop, participants will create Dr. Seuss Houses. On July 15,…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:22

Learn watercolor tricks at art league meeting

The Art League of the Smokies will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, at the Swain County Center for the Arts. A DVD with Tom Lynch titled “Secrets of Painting on Watercolor Canvas” will be shown to exhibit…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:21

An evening of folklore with Lee Knight

As part of a summer series of music, Lee Knight will visit the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City for an evening of traditional music and storytelling at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30.   Raised in the Adirondack Mountains…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:20

Mountain artisans display their crafts

Mountain Artisans Arts and Crafts Show will be at Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 2 and 3. William H. Roy from Macon County will be at the show to unveil his Uncle Sam…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:19

Music fest to fund animal rescue

The 3rd Annual Steve Whiddon Music Fest will be at 6 p.m. on July 8 at the Grandview Lodge. The proceeds from this event will benefit the four animal non-profit agencies in Haywood County, Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation, Save the…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:19

Waynesville, Sylva gear up for monthly art strolls

Galleries in Sylva and Waynesville will stay open late this Friday, July 1, for evening art walks held the first Friday of the month. This month in Sylva, the Hallway Gallery will feature fresh paintings of blooming rhododendrons representing late…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:18

Author shines light on his family history

Robert L. Shook will be signing his novel A Journey in Courage from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Monday, July 4, at Books Unlimited in Franklin. Based on the true story of Shook’s ancestors, the book captures the incredible…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:17

Cradle of Forestry kicks off summer series

Laura Boosinger will begin the 2011 Songcatchers Music series at the Cradle of Forestry at 6 p.m. on July 3. Also performing will be the local old-time music trio Galloway, Gordon and Hudson. Boosinger’s music focuses on the interpretation of…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:16

Wine Seller hosts singer-songwriter

Jaime Lauren Webb, a singer-songwriter, will be performing from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 1, at the Wine Seller in downtown Waynesville. She will be performing with her banjo, ukulele, harmonica, and harp. Jarred Teague will also be…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:16

New library gets boost with books

The Friends of the Library Used Book Store in Jackson County received a large donation of books that includes some historical fiction books and many non-fiction history books. The books deal with U.S. history, military history, the Civil War and…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:15

Book signing at the Smoky Mountain Firecracker Fest

Local author Barbara Dumas Ballew will be available to sign copies of her novel, George’s Creek to Georgia, July 1 and 2, at the Smoky Mountain Firecracker Fest in Franklin. George’s Creek to Georgia is a journey through four generations…
Wednesday, 29 June 2011 19:11

Feelin' like the Fourth

There is no shortage of festivals and special events planned for the extended July 4 weekend. Mountain communities are going all out to make sure that locals and visitors alike will have plenty to do. So whether your idea of…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:55

Celebrate summer with Red, White and Boom

Maggie Valley will be hosting Red, White, and Boom 2011 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds July 1 through July 4. There will be 14 mechanical rides available, three inflatable attractions, a fun house, a caged ferris wheel and a…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:55

HART calls for actors

The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold auditions for its August production of the Noel Coward comedy hit “Hay Fever” at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, June 26 and 27, in the HART Theatre in Waynesville. The production is…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:54

Didgeridoo Down Under brings Australian fun

Didgeridoo Down Under will visit the Marianna Black Library at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28.    The show is a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. They have presented more…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:53

‘Guys and Dolls’ comes to Franklin

“Guys and Dolls,” the Tony award-winning musical, will be performed by the Overlook Players at 7:30 p.m. June 23, 24, and 25 and again at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:53

Discounted Penland classes for residents

Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in several classes in the third summer session available at half tuition to local residents. Regular room and board charges apply, but students are not required to stay on campus. The session runs…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:52

Kids can recreate Van Gogh at workshop

The Macon County Art Association’s Uptown Gallery, located on Main Street in Franklin, will host an art workshop from 9:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, for children age 8 and older. The project will consist of studying…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:52

Local artists sought for exhibit

Local artists in Swain and surrounding counties are invited to submit up to four original works for the annual community art exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts. Artwork for this nine-week exhibit will be received in the lobby…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:51

Sweet Tater Band visits the library

Local bluegrass group The Sweet Tater Band will perform at the Jackson County Public Library Complex at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, in the Community Room. The Sweet Tater Band is made up of musicians from Cullowhee and Canada.…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:51

Contra comes to The Gateway Club

This month’s Fourth-Sunday contra dance will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, at The Gateway Club in downtown Waynesville. The venue is air conditioned and dances will be called by Diane Silver, with music by Laura…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:50

WCU welcomes artists to summer series

The Summer Concert Series at Western Carolina University will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in June and July and is held on the University Center Lawn. The lineup for this summer includes: Lionz of Zion on June 23, who…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:49

Doc Watson to headline festival

The third annual Cashiers Mountain Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 2-3, will feature folk music legend Doc Watson, accompanied by David Holt. Watson and Holt will close out the festival. Sweet Tater, Hurricane Creek, the Harris Brothers, the…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:49

Contest seeks youth talent

The Heritage Alive! Mountain Youth Talent Contest will be held again during the Franklin Folk Festival beginning at 1:30 p.m. on July 16. Joe Deitz of the Deitz Family Band will emcee the contest. Categories will include: poetry/storytelling, vocal performance,…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:48

Barn dance at the Bascom

The year’s first Summer Barn Dance will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Bascom Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands. The Wild Hog Band will be performing and food and beverages will be available for…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:48

Bring your moves to Waynesville Rec

The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer the XBox 360 Dance Central contest at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Waynesville Recreation Center. The contest is open to all ages and is free to enter. There are…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:47

Sylva offers up a taste of culinary treasures

The Taste of Downtown Sylva walking culinary tour will be from 2 p.m. through 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Tickets are on sale at participating businesses now for $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under (cash or…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:46

Music and poetry at the Rickman Store

The Friends of the Rickman Store will be hosting a forum for music and poetry at 7 p.m. on June 24, at the store in Franklin. Performers such as Steve Brady, Angela Faye Martin and many more will take the…
Wednesday, 22 June 2011 13:43

LIFESPAN opens up the world of art to everyone

When asked to paint a picture of a dream vacation she would like to take, 68-year-old Hazel Wells began conjuring her image of an airplane en route to Hawaii. With impressive depth and detail, she incorporated her favorite color, blue,…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 13:03

Playfest calls for actors

Auditions for Playfest will get under way Wednesday, June 22, in Cashiers for actors who can play roles between ages 30 to 80. Auditions will be held in the meeting room/theater of the Albert Carlton Cashiers Library. Afternoon auditions begin…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 13:02

Comedy and drama combine in Educating Rita

“Educating Rita,” an award-winning play, will be on stage June 15 through 19, and again from July 1 to 3, at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands. The play follows the relationship between a young working-class hairdresser and Dr.…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 13:01

Crafters showcase work

A craft festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. on June 18 at the Old Mill 1886 in Cherokee. Artists from all over the Southeast will demonstrate and sell their hand-crafted works. Artists will include Cherokee artists,…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:59

Community band continues season

The Haywood Community Band will perform its second free concert at 6:30 p.m. on June 19, at the pavilion adjacent to the Maggie Valley Town Hall. The theme is ‘Rhythmization’ and will feature songs such as “Syncopated Clock,” “Sentimental Journey,”…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:59

Stecoah christens new café

The Schoolhouse Café will be opening in the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center on June 15. The café is located in the main building and will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 12 to…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:58

Sing along to old-time favorites in Franklin

An old-time community songfest will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, at the Town Square in downtown Franklin. The program will include group singing of old and not-so-old familiar and patriotic songs like “You Are My Sunshine,”…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:57

Enjoy a night out with weaving and wine

A Ladies’ Night Out pairing weaving and wine will be held at Oaks Gallery in Dillsboro from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. Learn to weave a small project — a bookmark, festive coaster or a potholder…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:56

Youth choir to perform at major league game

Voices in the Laurel, a regional youth choir, is set to perform on June 18 at Turner Field for the Atlanta Braves game. Tickets are still available for the game on the Atlanta Braves website, www.atlantabraves.com, or tune in to…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:54

Get a taste of chamber music this summer

The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival will host five concert showcases for five consecutive Sundays beginning June 19 and ending July 17. All concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m., except two matinee concerts beginning at 3 p.m. on June 26 and…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:49

Array of quilts to decorate library

The Airing of the Quilts exhibit will be held at the new Jackson County Library Complex from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 24, and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. The event will…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:48

Haywood’s summer reading program begins June 18

The Haywood County Library’s reading program starts Saturday, June 18 with a party beginning at 1 p.m. at the Haywood County Public Library. Magician Ric Singleton will be performing and free popcorn and snow cones will be available. The program’s…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:44

Jackson gets into summer reading

The summer reading program at the Jackson County Public Library is getting started at 7 p.m. on June 20, with a performance by storyteller Lloyd Arneach. His stories range from old Cherokee stories to contemporary pieces that he has collected,…
Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:40

For the love of music: Haywood-based Smoky Mountain Brass Band marks 30 years of camaraderie

It all started with an offer, a bar — or restaurant, depending on who you talk to — and a U-Haul truck. That’s how the Smoky Mountain Brass Band, one of the region’s first and longest standing community bands, got…
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 20:26

Broadway comes to Highlands

Broadway singer Jeri Sager takes the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center in Highlands.   Sager will perform songs from “Cats,” “All That Jazz,” “Evita,” “Sweet Charity,” “Cabaret,” “Sound of Music”…
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 20:26

Music is back at the Rickman Store

Music lovers are starting to gather again each Friday at the historic Rickman Store in Franklin. Everyone is invited to join to play and sing along. Sally DeLawter from the Nikwasi Dulcimer players opened the musical season and will continue…
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 20:25

Contra dance set for Sunday

The next Second Sunday Contra Dance will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12. The dance will be held at the new Jackson County Library Complex. There will also be a potluck dinner following the dance.…
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 20:25

Arts and music hit the streets in Dillsboro

The 27th-annual Dillsboro Arts and Music Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. Featured will be two dozen artisans, and attendees can browse and purchase a variety of crafts, including pottery, paintings, metal works,…
Wednesday, 08 June 2011 20:24

Pop balladeers come to WCU

Brandon Kirkley and the Firecrackers will play at 7 p.m. on June 16 on the University Center lawn at Western Carolina University. With a vocalist and guitar and bass players from Charlotte and Raleigh, pop-savvy BKTF mixes catchy lyrics, melodies,…
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