ArtShare returns to Haywood
Because of its success last year, the Haywood County Arts Council is bringing back its planned giving exhibition, ArtShare, from…
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Art Talk welcomes Hardin Sept. 12
The Jackson County Arts Council will be sponsoring an Art Talk by local artist and board member Clint Hardin that…
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‘The Odd Couple’ to hit HART stage
A production of Neil Simon’s Broadway hit “The Odd Couple” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5-6 and at…
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This must be the place
They were stuck. Sitting around the bar at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva, the members of rockabilly band Rumble Seat…
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Rester brings horn talents to WCU
Guest artist James Rester, principal horn player with the Reading Symphony Orchestra and Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, will perform a recital…
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Crafting the future — Dillsboro at 125
Joe Frank McKee knows what Dillsboro is capable of. “It’s a fighting town,” he said. “There are more craftsmen involved…
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Play me that mountain music: Carroll Best and The White Oak String Band
French Kirkpatrick can sum up Carroll Best. “What he did with the banjo was above and beyond,” Kirkpatrick said. “He was…
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This must be the place
What to do? That was the question I posed to myself when I found out my girlfriend was visiting from…
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McGraw to hit Harrah’s stage
Country megastar Tim McGraw will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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SCC’s first craft beer program to kickoff
With new equipment secured from onsite craft brewing, Southwestern Community College will host a brewing program from 10 a.m. to…
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Quilt Discovery Evening at Mountain Heritage Center
Local residents will have an opportunity to learn interesting and historical details about their family quilts during the Quilt Discovery…
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Liner notes from "Carroll Best and The White Oak String Band"
Liner notes for the new album released by the Great Smoky Mountains Association — “Carroll Best and The White Oak…
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Presentation on Canton at Mountain Heritage Center Sept. 4
Author Michael Beadle will present an illustrated talk focusing on the history of the town of Canton and, specifically, the…
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The trick to achieving your dreams
When he was just five years old, Michael Turco knew what he wanted to do with his life “All I…
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Botanical watercolor class in Highlands
A botanical watercolor workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Highlands Biological…
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Discounted Penland classes available for area residents
Penland School of Crafts has open spaces in a number of workshops in two upcoming sessions available at half tuition…
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Open call for artists at Shining Rock Riverfest
An open call for artisans is currently underway for the Shining Rock Riverfest that will be held from noon to…
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Local Food Crawl served up in Haywood
The Buy Haywood initiative will host the inaugural Uniquely Local Food Crawl around Haywood County Aug. 21-24 and 28-31.
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Bigfoot film to premier in Waynesville Aug. 23
A red carpet release party to celebrate the release of “Bigfoot Wars,” a major motion picture based on the novel…
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Southern gospel to hit Franklin stage
Acclaimed southern gospel groups The Whisnants and The Old Paths will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the…
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This must be the place
This sucks. One of the finest actors, comedians and pop culture icons of our lifetime, Robin Williams, gone, just like…
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Recommended diversions
A Soldier of the Great War Recently a friend recommended this book to my 17-year-old son as a sort of…
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So funky you can smell it
Who the hell are those guys? It’s a question constantly asked about Porch 40, a Sylva-based funk/rock outfit barreling out…
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This must be the place
He was beloved by all who knew him. Richard Coker embodied the spirit of Appalachia. As a co-owner of the Cataloochee…
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Music, animals and fun return to Haywood fair
The 2014 Haywood County Fair will be held Aug. 19-24 at the Haywood County Fairgrounds in Lake Junaluska. Bingo will…
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Masters of Illusion come to Harrah’s
The Masters of Illusion’s Believe The Impossible professional magic showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at…
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Craft beer fest returns to Waynesville
The Waynesville Craft Beer Faire will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the American Legion…
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In search of the best sweet potato recipe
The 40th annual Mountain Heritage Day will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at Western Carolina University. The event will once…
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WCU Big Birthday Bash celebrates 125 years
Western Carolina University’s 125th anniversary Big Birthday Bash will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the…
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Franklin welcomes Dailey & Vincent
Bluegrass/gospel legends Dailey & Vincent will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
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Pisgah/Tuscola tailgate in Canton
The inaugural Haywood County Fall Sports Tailgate Kickoff Party will be from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at…
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Student films to screen in Cashiers
Some of the most riveting and moving student-created films from Western Carolina University’s Controlled Chaos Film Festivals in recent years…
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Energy park open call for artists
In anticipation of the growing popularity of the Youth Arts Festival, the Jackson County Green Energy Park is seeking both…
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This must be the place
For all the naysayers, rock-n-roll is alive and kicking — especially in the hands of Rich Robinson. Guitarist and founding…
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Boiling down the essence of humanity
Heading west out of Bryson City, just before the highway narrows into a twisting two-lane road, a small, ramshackle hut…
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Bryson brewer named ABA president, hits the road
In the last two weeks, Joe Rowland has soaked in the California sunshine, rafted the Grand Canyon, wandered the Rocky…
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This must be the place
When the camera bulb flashed, it hit me — had it really been that long? Standing in the Belhurst Castle,…
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BBQ Festival & Car Show in Franklin
The 6th Annual Mountain High BBQ Festival and Car Show will be held Aug. 8-9 at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural…
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Knight brings ‘Songcatcher’s Notebook’ to Bryson
“A Songcatcher’s Notebook: Traditional Music and Storytelling” with singer-songwriter/storyteller Lee Knight will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31,…
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Sylva welcomes Whitewater Bluegrass Co.
The Whitewater Bluegrass Company will perform as part of the Concerts on the Creek Series at 7: 30 p.m. Friday,…
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WCU dance program director wins national teaching award
Karyn Tomczak, director of the Western Carolina University dance program, will receive the 2014 Dance Teacher Award for Higher Education…
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In other beer news
A home brewing class for beginners will be led by Clark Williams of Frog Level Brewing Company every Tuesday from…
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Franklin brewery readies for spring opening
As the snow melts in Southern Appalachia, the beer will begin to flow from the taps of the Lazy Hiker…
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Appalachia’s ambassadors: Cloggers share local culture during Folkmoot festival
When Shirley Finger was younger, she never did too much clogging. Or dancing of any kind, really. “Back when I…
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Finding common ground through the universal language
For two weeks every July, the old Hazelwood School in Waynesville becomes a mini United Nations. Performance groups from around…
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Meet the folks: Cultures mingle at Folkmoot World Friendship Day event
The whirling skirts and clacking heels of Folkmoot USA represent eight different nations spanning the globe, but while the diversity…
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Roddick, Courier to play charity match in Cashiers
The 2nd annual United Community Bank Mountain Challenge featuring American tennis legends Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will be held…
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BBQ festival in Maggie Valley
The Smokin’ in the Valley Western North Carolina BBQ Festival will be from noon to 9 p.m. July 25 and…
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Chamber music in Waynesville
The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival will continue with the Jasper Quartet at 7:30 p.m. July 20 at the Haywood Arts…
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Kansas string duo to play Bryson City
Sister string duo Scenic Roots will continue the Summer Music Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24, at the Marianna…
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