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Wednesday, 27 October 2010 19:08

Tickets on sale Nov. 2 for annual WCU madrigal dinners

Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the annual Madrigal Christmas Dinners at Western Carolina University. Tickets for the 2010 Madrigal Christmas Dinners at Western Carolina University will go on sale at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov.…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 19:07

Halloween roundup

• Downtown Trick or Treat in Bryson City. Oct. 29. All of downtown is tricked out in Halloween finery to welcome the crowds for the evening as they scurry from business to business trick or treating. 800.867.9246, 488.3681. • Trick…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 19:05

‘Little Foxes’ wraps up HART’s 2010 season

“The Little Foxes” will conclude Haywood Arts Regional Theater’s 2010 season and will be one of the theatre’s most elaborate productions.   “The Little Foxes” tells the tale of an aristocratic Southern family struggling for wealth and power among one…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 19:04

Mark and Clark return to Maggie Oct. 30

The Original Twin Piano Twins Mark and Clark return to the Eanglenest Entertainment in Maggie Valley for 7:30 p.m. show on Oct 30. Mark and Clark Seymour have been playing the piano since they were 4 years old. At first, the…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 19:04

Jam series to begin Nov. 4 with concert by Asheville’s Dehlia Low

The First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Session Series for 2010-11 will get under way at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center on Thursday, Nov. 4, with a concert by traditional music ensemble Dehlia Low and a jam session in…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 19:03

The Isaacs to perform in Franklin Nov. 6

The Isaacs, an award-winning family group from Tennessee, will perform at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 6. The Isaacs began singing 30 years ago and are based out of LaFollette,…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 19:02

Classic rides on display in Cherokee Nov. 5-7

The “Cruise the Smokies” Rod Run car show will be held Nov. 5-7 at the Acquoni Event Center in Cherokee. The event features hundreds of classic and customized pre-1972 cars and trucks. All cars, either for show or sale, will…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 18:58

WNC Pottery Festival is Nov. 6

The sixth annual Western North Carolina Pottery Festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 6, in Dillsboro. This juried festival showcases more than 40 master potters demonstrating a variety of techniques. The WNC Pottery Festival was established in 2005 by Travis Berning and Joe…
Wednesday, 27 October 2010 18:43

Thursdays at the gallery

By Kristen Davis • Contributing Writer If a painter were to illustrate a Thursday morning at the Uptown Gallery in Franklin, she might depict this scene: a silver-haired woman painting a watercolor landscape chatting with a young man who has…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:59

Get your pet photographed in their Halloween best

A Halloween event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Best Buy store in Waynesville to benefit Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation. Pets dressed in Halloween costumes can have their photos taken with their…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:59

Learn the art of gingerbread houses at Grove Park

Complimentary demonstrations on how to build a gingerbread house will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 1, in Grand Ballroom C at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:58

‘Liar’s Bench’ returns to Sylva, Waynesville

Storyteller and writer Gary Carden’s Liars Bench programs will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva and again at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Waynesville Library. Appearing this month are: Steve…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:57

Bluegrass sensations Rhonda Vincent, Gene Watson slated for Oct. 29 show

Rhonda Vincent and Gene Watson will perform Oct. 29 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. They will perform their No. 1 single, “Staying Together,” and other duets, as well as both artists performing full shows…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:56

The rightfully named ‘King of Slow Soul’

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Percy Sledge will bring his distinctive voice and style to Eaglenest Entertainment in Maggie Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Sledge will forever be associated with “When a Man Loves a…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:55

Country artists come to Guadalupes Oct. 22

Guadalupes in Sylva will be hosting a “Country Music Get Down!” on Friday, Oct. 22, featuring the Dan River Drifters of  Jackson County and Jacob Jones of Nashville. This fall celebration will be sponsored by the Nantahala Brewing Company. The…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:54

‘Arc’toberfest to benefit Haywood organization

The Arc of Haywood County is holding its second annual “Arc”toberfest from 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, at The Gateway Club in Waynesville from Tickets are available for $50 per person and include heavy hors d’oeuvres and…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:53

Night of gospel music is Oct. 23 in Franklin

Gospel group, Blue Ridge, will host a unique night of music beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at The Smoky Mountain Center of the Performing Arts in Franklin. Blue Ridge will perform all their songs including the hits “One…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:52

Historic Shelton House hosts Ghosts and Goblets event

Pale glimmers of subdued lighting casting shadowy silhouettes against a backdrop of muffled voices will transform the historic Shelton House from a gallery where artifacts, crafts and valuable artistic pieces are displayed in an eerie setting where ghostly tales are…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:50

WCU to exhibit contemporary photos of Appalachia

The changing face of Appalachia is the subject of an upcoming photography exhibit at the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University. “Seeing Rural Appalachia,” large-format photographs by Mike Smith, will run Sunday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Dec. 17. The…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:49

FPAC marks five years with Oct. 22 gala

Western Carolina University will mark five years of art and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, at the Fine and Performing Arts Center with a gala featuring art, music and a theatrical revue of songs by George…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:48

WCU’s ‘Rooted in the Mountains' features regional music and speakers

A concert and free symposium to raise awareness of the intersection of environmental, health and indigenous issues related to mountain destruction will be held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 21-22, in the theater of the A.K. Hinds University Center at Western…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:47

Waynesville Public Art Commission seeks members

Are you artsy or interested in art? Want to engage the community and enrich public spaces through original art that celebrates Waynesville’s unique historic, cultural, natural and human resources? Then join the Waynesville Public Art Commission, because that is exactly…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:45

ColorFest returns to Sylva Oct. 23

ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge, will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 in downtown Sylva. The annual event will host some of the most accomplished artists in Western North Carolina. ColorFest is produced by…
Wednesday, 20 October 2010 18:40

His time to shine: Stillwell’s Jackson County roots run through his music

By Brittney Burns • SMN Intern Sylva native Matt Stillwell spent the last week of September as the opening act for country recording artist Luke Bryan’s 2010 Farm Tour. In fact, the 35-year-old Stillwell has spent the past year touring…
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 19:33

Heritage, naturally

By Joann B. Poindexter • Special to The Smoky Mountain News The Franklin Folk Festival will celebrate the region’s cultural heritage with music, historical re-enactments and preservation information during an all-day celebration from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July…
Wednesday, 08 July 2009 18:27

Popcorn Sutton film wins regional Emmy

The Last One, a locally produced documentary film featuring moonshiner Popcorn Sutton, received an Emmy at the 35th Emmy Awards Southeast ceremony on June 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. The film depicts Sutton distilling his final batch of illegal liquor, while…
Wednesday, 01 July 2009 17:53

Cold Mountain Heritage Tour attracts many to the rich stories woven into Haywood County’s history

By Michael Beadle On a quiet perch atop Bethel Cemetery, two unmarked graves are all that’s left of a pair of Confederate soldiers who left Haywood County to fight a war far, far away, only to return and be shot…
Wednesday, 01 July 2009 17:23

Public Art Commission paver design coming to fruition at new police station

The plaza at the entrance to the new Waynesville Police Station is nearing completion. Workers are placing the final touches to the brick paver design that captures the heritage of the town of Waynesville. Courtney Boessel, a rising senior at…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:32

Welcome fall during Fall Colors Festival

The famous Inspirations Gospel group will welcome fall at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin on Oct. 15-16. The Fall Colors Festival will feature The Family and Friends Tour, The McKameys, and The Inspirations on Friday,…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:32

Brass quintet presents free concert Oct. 26

The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will perform a free concert at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in the recital hall of the Coulter Building on the campus of Western Carolina University. Pieces include Contrapunctus IX by J.S. Bach, “Laudes” by…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:31

Daylong marching band contest Oct. 16 at WCU

Approximately 3,500 students from 23 high schools will compete for top marching band honors during a daylong competition Saturday, Oct. 16, at Western Carolina University. The 10th annual Tournament of Champions, a showcase for elite high school marching bands, will…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:30

Eaglenest hosts Mountain Music Jamboree Oct. 15-16

The Fourth Annual Mountain Music Jamboree at Eaglenest Entertainment in Maggie Valley is Oct. 15-16 and will feature several well-known performers. Featured entertainers include: Bill Yates and Friends “A Tribute to the Country Gentlemen” is the result of the love…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:30

Macon’s Gemboree planned for Oct. 15-17

The 21st Annual Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held Oct. 15-17 at the Macon County Community Building just south of Franklin off U.S. 441. Gem and mineral dealers from across the country will be on hand displaying and selling fine…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:29

‘Twelve Angry Jurors’ returns for encore performance

The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre’s fall production will be “Twelve Angry Jurors – The Encore.” The play was performed in July, but now it is back by popular demand. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:29

Beadle to speak on Haywood history Oct. 17

Haywood County writer Michael Beadle will give a program on Haywood County history at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Haywood County Public Library in Waynesville. The program includes a slide show of rare photographs from Haywood County’s…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:28

Classic trucks roll into Cherokee Oct. 15

The 5th Annual Big Rigs and Antique Trucks Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 and 16 at the Acquoni Expo Center in Cherokee. The event is sponsored by the Western NC Truck Chapter…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:27

Haywood Apple Harvest Festival returns Oct. 16

The 22nd annual Haywood County Apple Harvest Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, in downtown Waynesville. The annual festival, which celebrates the beauty of the harvest season in Haywood County, features handmade arts…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:26

It’s chili season

Bryson City The 20th annual Bryson City Chili Cook-off will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot. The contest includes awards for both professional and amateurs and a people’s choice…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:25

Smythe sets up shop in downtown Sylva

Artist James Smythe has opened a new upstairs art studio in the Downtowner Building at 563 West Main Street in downtown Sylva. Smythe has created a salon style hallway gallery to display and sell paintings. For the past 40 years…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:25

Learn art mold making at Green Energy Park

The Green Energy Park in Jackson County will hold a two-part mold making workshop Oct. 18 and Oct. 22. Experienced artists may skip the mold making workshop and bring their own molds on the day of the pour. • Mold…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:23

Gallery 86 to host national juried pastel show

The Haywood County Arts Council will host the Appalachian Pastel Society’s second National Juried Exhibition beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Nov.13. Grand prize for Best of Show is $1,000. Many other prizes will be awarded including pastel sets, other…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:21

Two Cherokee artists featured in OICA Gallery

The Gallery at Southwestern Community College’s Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts will feature two Cherokee artists in October as part of a new series of shows. Horizons: Dean Reed & Henrietta Lambert opened on Oct. 1 and will run through…
Wednesday, 13 October 2010 19:07

Taking ownership: Exhibit explores the exploitation of Native American stereotypes

By Leon Grodski de Barrera • Guest writer There are a lot of ways to spin Christopher Columbus’ accomplishments or his misdeeds, depending on which version of history you go by. Some call him a hero, some a murderer, many…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:06

A festive evening planned for annual JCAC gala

The Jackson County Arts Council’s annual Members Gala will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, at Riverwood Shops in Dillsboro. In addition to food and beverages, Western Carolina University’s gamelan and woodwind trio, “Six Foot…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:06

Fiddling Dills Sisters bring free concert to Jackson library

The well-known Fiddling Dills Sisters will perform gospel, bluegrass and traditional mountain music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, at the Jackson County Public Library. Amanda Dills Stewart and Sharon Dills, locally known as the Fiddling Dills Sisters, have…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:05

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 for the Performing Arts in Franklin, NC, now have even more to cheer about. Dailey & Vincent earned top honors…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:04

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 headed by Conner Zranizan. Fun Things Etc., a toy store in downtown Waynesville, started up its Yo-Yo Club again on Sept.…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:03

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 a chance to bring tranquility to their hectic schedules with simple Chair Yoga postures and deep stretches promoting relaxation, stress…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:02

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. 16. The church is located off Russ Avenue across from the Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital. At the dinner, there will…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 20:00

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, Oct. 24, in the Haywood Community College auditorium. Proceeds from the show will benefit the 2011 Folkmoot Festival Children’s Free…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:59

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 the Harrah’s Casino Event Center in Cherokee. Cirque Shanghai – Bai Xi is a visually spectacular production combining astounding Chinese…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:56

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 for the event. Chilly Fest is set for noon through 5 p.m. on Nov. 6, at the Bridge Park and…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:55

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, at the Jackson County Green Energy Park.   Chainmail technique hasn’t changed much since the Middle Ages, but the look…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:54

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 Sylva. Bike Nite will feature slow races, in which the last one to touch their feet to the ground and…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:53

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, at The Gateway Club, located at 37 Church Street in downtown Waynesville, during the Annual Voices Benefit Auction. The event…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:52

‘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 campus. With influences including Monty Python, the Marx Brothers, “Saturday Night Live” and classic vaudeville, “Romantic Fools,” by Rich Orloff,…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:52

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 North Carolina, will take place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, at HCC. The event will…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:50

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 Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center auditorium. Balsam Range has been nominated as the Emerging Artist of the Year for 2010…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:49

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 the center at 2670 Newfound Road near Canton. This homemade farm-style breakfast of grits, bacon, country ham, biscuits and gravy,…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:48

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 the Village Green and Commons in Cashiers where attendees will hear music from bluegrass to rock and roll on two…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:46

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, through Sunday, Oct. 24, in the Fine Art Museum in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Admission to WCU’s Fine…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:46

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” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 13, in the Conference Room of the Community Service Center in Sylva. Ronna…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:45

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 Atrium Gallery through Nov. 6.   The Highlands-Cashiers plateau boasts a strong concentration of private Moulthrop collectors, in part because…
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 19:42

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. Her white skirt and lace-trimmed tank top are spattered with a kaleidoscope of colors, souvenirs of many days spent in…
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 15:04

Ripe tomatoes and other simple pleasures

By Karen Dill • Special to The Smoky Mountain News August in the Appalachian Mountains is a time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Summer is winding down, and we look for simple and free escapes to get through…
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 14:59

Recipes, 8/26/09

Tomato Pie 1 deep dish pie shell (found in the frozen foods section) 6 medium ripe tomatoes Fresh basil leaves (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup parmesan cheese Salt and…
Wednesday, 26 August 2009 14:44

The Bottle Rockets fly into WNC

By Joe Hooten • Guest Writer Americana-roots music has seen its fair share of imitators since its revival in the early 1990s. The explosive array of alt-country talent that preceded all the primed-for-CMT bands can be traced back to a…
Wednesday, 12 August 2009 13:45

Methane-powered foundry opens at JCGEP

The Jackson County Green Energy Park recently opened the first landfill methane-fueled art foundry in the world. “Because of the increasing costs of fossil fuels, as well as the environmental impact of the fire arts in general, demonstrating that landfill…
Wednesday, 12 August 2009 13:21

An eye for mountains: An Ansel Adams of the Smokies, George Masa was one of the greatest photographers of his era. So why have so many people never heard of him?

By Michael Beadle There’s a view on the way up to Clingmans Dome, an overlook where a maze of finger-like ridges unfurl at your feet and spread across the landscape before tumbling into the Oconaluftee River Valley below. Surveying this…
Wednesday, 05 August 2009 20:23

Slow cookers converge for Franklin BBQ festival

The Mountain High BBQ & Music Festival will be held at the Macon County fairgrounds Aug. 7-8. Gates open at noon on Friday. Barbecue cook teams from all over the United States will be cooking and competing to be crowned…
Wednesday, 05 August 2009 20:08

Indie film brings big economic boost: From stunt pilots to bar scenes, movie producer weaves local people and places into script

Western North Carolina has seen its share of Hollywood productions. But unlike many of the other movies filmed here, “Road to Nowhere” features a story that is actually set in the area. Very little had to be changed for the…
Wednesday, 05 August 2009 20:06

Qualla’s art goes worldwide

Known for its legendary craftsmanship, Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual, Inc. just launched its new website, www.quallaartsandcrafts.org. For the first time, art collectors from around the world can view online what is said to be the largest collection of Cherokee…
Wednesday, 05 August 2009 20:00

Junaluska Assembly’s long-time musical maestro calls it a career with Aug. 8 performance

By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer The year was 1954. An up-and-coming singer named Elvis Presley was beginning his musical career. The inaugural edition of new magazine titled Sports Illustrated hit the newsstands. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Brown…
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:57

September in the Mountains: Homecoming, Watergate Salad, and the possibility of change

September in the mountains is an emotionally poignant time as it signals the end of summer and the beginning of fall in a dramatic show of color against a sky of brilliant blue. It carries an air of bittersweet longing…
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:44

Local illustrator part of upcoming Open Studios Tour

James Lyle is an internationally renowned illustrator and artist whose work appears in comic books, in campaigns for major corporations, in video games and in the Weekly Reader read by thousands of students each week. He lives in Haywood County…
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 18:41

Recipes, 9/30/10

Watergate Salad • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice • 1 cup miniature marshmallows • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping,…
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 18:34

WCU announces 2009-10 theater season

The department of stage and screen is kicking off Western Carolina University’s 2009-10 “Mainstage” theater season with the hip, dark comedy “Manuscript.” This season also will feature productions of Shakespeare’s classic “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning “A Chorus…
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 18:16

WCU marching band director honored with national award

Bob Buckner, director of Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, is one of the first two recipients of the Award for Excellence in Marching Music Education presented by MENC: The National Association for Music Education and Drum…
Wednesday, 16 September 2009 15:38

HCC crafts students awarded fine arts scholarships

Four Haywood Community College Professional Crafts students, representing each field of study, were recently awarded Gateway to the Arts Scholarships. Those receiving the $1,000 awards for the 2009-10 academic year were Stephanie Costa, fiber; Melinda Erwin, clay; Penny Jewett, wood;…
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 15:12

Preserving craft and livelihood: Successful Quilt Trails of WNC coming soon to Haywood, Macon

By Julia Merchant • Contributing Writer Take a drive through the countryside of Western North Carolina, and you’ll likely notice brightly colored squares adorning the sides of barns and other rustic structures. Look closer, and they’ll tell you a story…
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 15:04

Follow the yellow brick road

• The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina are collected in a travel-size book that leads visitors on eight driving tours along scenic byways and back roads to more than 500 galleries, studios, heritage sites, historic inns, and restaurants…
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 14:57

NC’s tourist trails

An Internet search for tourism trails spawns a list of results including biking in Texas, rail travel in England, a tour of “Sex in the City” sites in New York and a heritage trail in Washington, D.C. But the trail…
Wednesday, 02 September 2009 14:31

Acclaimed fiber artist to exhibit, teach at The Bascom

An exhibition by critically acclaimed fiber artist Cat Chow opens with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at The Bascom in Highlands. Chow, who has been hailed by The New Yorker magazine, will give an artist’s…
Wednesday, 02 September 2009 14:04

‘Let Them Know’ delves into ‘70s underground punk scene

The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers returns to Western Carolina University at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, with “Let Them Know: The Story of Youth Brigade and BYO Records,” a trip into Los Angeles’ underground punk scene in the…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:28

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 Valley Club. The culinary event is sponsored by Haywood Habitat for Humanity (HHGH). Bring a favorite food sufficient to provide…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:28

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 must be taken in Swain County. They may be of buildings, landscapes, nature shots, locally known locations, but the winning…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:27

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 Center in Sylva. National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in recognition of the historical and cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans.…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:26

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 dancing in the aisles. “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” debuted in the West End in London in 1989 and ran…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:25

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 pick his life for the high spots. Whether he’s writing or singing a song, he’s always emotionally honest. A native…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:21

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 Arts Center at Western Carolina University. The Massenkoff Russian Folk Festival, part of WCU’s 2010-11 Galaxy of Stars Series, features…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:20

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 at The Performing Arts Center in Highlands. Both plays will be presented starting 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, and…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:19

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 Mill 1886 in Cherokee. Artists from all over the Southeast will gather to demonstrate and sell their handcrafted works. Artists…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:18

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 Valley October Leaves Craft Show. The show takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, and…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:16

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, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, in downtown Waynesville. Held during the height of…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:15

‘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, Oct. 6 to 9, in Niggli Theatre. With influences including Monty Python, the Marx Brothers, “Saturday Night Live” and classic…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:13

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 Grounds in Cherokee. Expect top-notch nightly entertainment, fireworks, a carnival midway full of rides and games, craft vendors, food vendors…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:13

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, Oct. 2, at the Jackson County Green Energy Park in Dillsboro. Students will learn the processes for using native plant…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:12

Jackson craftsmanship showcased Oct. 24

Celebrate national American Craft Week with the “Hand + Craft: A Jackson County Celebration” exhibit, which runs until Oct. 24. Opening night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, at Gallery One in Sylva. More than…
Wednesday, 29 September 2010 12:10

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. Friday, Oct. 1, for the next Sylva After Dark. This event takes place the first Friday of each month from…
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