Silversmith bridges Cherokee history through his hands
General Grant knew from a young age he was an artist. “I was gifted, it was a gift from The…
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Mountain Momma
I had a bit of a wake-up call this week as I read over a fabulous collection of kid’s nature…
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Cowee Pottery School forming
A group of friends have come together to create a non-profit entity to operate a new pottery school in the…
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Acclaimed painter offers demo in Swain
Watercolor and oil painter Jo Ridge Kelley will demonstrate oil painting techniques in a naturescape for Art League of the…
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Youth String Ensemble begins in Haywood
Voices in the Laurel will hold auditions for “Laurel Strings,” a new string ensemble open to students in grades two-12…
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Musician/folklorist Lee Knight spins tales in Sylva
Acclaimed musician/folklorist Lee Knight will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Jackson County Public Library Complex in…
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Boho show coming to Waynesville
The Boho Stage Show will bring aerial trapeze, circus acts, belly dancing, hula-hooping and other eccentric forms of performance art…
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This must be the place
I know a lot about nothing. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated with everything. How many…
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Mural brings Dillsboro’s past and setting to life
Dillsboro will soon be graced with a large mural depicting the cultural heritage of the village, its key landmarks and…
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Appalachian sisters joined by creative ‘spirit’
Amy Ammons Garza has always looked out for her little sister, Doreyl Ammons Cain. “Make sure you mention when the…
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Mountain Momma
I recently took stock of our craft supply cupboard and realized it’s looking a little paltry. At one time, I…
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Mountain Heritage Day brings Appalachian culture to WCU
The 39th Mountain Heritage Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, at Western Carolina…
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Fall harvest festival comes to Mountain Farm Museum
The annual Mountain Life Festival in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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HART breaks ground on new facility
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Daniel and Belle Fangmeyer Theater on the…
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Racy ‘Ave. Q’ comes to HART
The Tony Award-winning puppet musical “Ave. Q” hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20-21, 27-28 and Oct. 4-5, and…
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McCreery returns to WNC
Country sensation Scott McCreery hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Chicago tribute band to perform at WCU
Called “the world’s greatest tribute to Chicago,” musical group Brass Transit will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at…
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This must be the place
I was born half-fish. No, not the mermaid kind, but close. As a kid, I grew up on Lake Champlain,…
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Shining bright: Amateur performers wow audience, judges at Haywood’s Got Talent
Even before the lights went down and the curtain went up, one thing was already clear: this wasn’t going to…
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Macon Aero Modelers Barbecue Fundraiser
The Macon Aero Modelers is holding its 5th annual BBQ Charity Fun Fly at 9 a.m. Sept. 21-22, at the…
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Join the famed Pink Glove Dance, be in a national video contest
MedWest-Haywood is asking the community to step up to the plate and do their best rendition of the ‘Pink Glove…
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Mountain Momma
I credit my older sister with teaching me many of life’s important lessons. Like not wearing white heels after Labor…
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Crafts, contests and music at Railfest
The 12th annual Railfest will bring a taste of railroad food, memorabilia, storytelling, Appalachian music and dance, and special train…
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Youth Art Festival coming to Dillsboro
The 6th annual Youth Arts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Jackson…
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Wrestler brings musical talents to Maggie rally
Professional wrestler and country singer Mickie James will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, at Thunder In The Smokies bike…
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This must be the place
He slinked by, turned and glanced at me. “Well, hey there, you must be Jack, eh?” I said to him.
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Must-see in Cullowhee
From blockbuster Broadway musicals to the obscure art of throat singing to politically-charged documentaries on Iranian oppression, Western Carolina University…
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Macon County Fair opens in Franklin
The 60th annual Macon County Fair will be Sept. 11-14 at the Wayne Proffitt Agricultural Center in Franklin. Highlights of…
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‘Boots and Bling’ to benefit REACH
The Boots and Bling benefit will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Bloemsma Farm Barn in Franklin.…
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Sylva church offers a taste of cookbook recipes
A cookbook tasting experience will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at The First United Methodist Church in Sylva.
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Music festival comes to Burningtown
The Burningtown Music Festival will be Sept. 14 in the Nantahala National Forest in the Burningtown Township of Macon County.
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DePaolo to be exhibited in The Strand at 38 Main
Works by artist Dominick “Nick” DePaolo will be on display throughout the month of September in the lobby at The…
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Annual charity bingo event in Haywood
The St. John the Evangelist Catholic Women’s Circle will hold its annual “Baskets and Bags Bingo” charity event at 6…
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Monks to build sand mandala, perform sacred music and dance at WCU
Monks from the Drepung Loseling monastery will demonstrate the art of mandala sand painting and perform sacred music and dance…
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Mountain Faith, Primitive Quartet in Franklin
Acclaimed gospel groups Mountain Faith and the Primitive Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at The Smoky…
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Merle Haggard to bring honky-tonk to Franklin
Legendary country singer Merle Haggard will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
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This must be the place
It’s like losing your virginity and seeing the Apocalypse at the same time.
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Grace Cathey’s metal flowers to join the ranks of Waynesville public art pieces
A new public art sculpture will be unveiled in downtown Waynesville this week by renowned Western North Carolina metal sculptor…
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Nature-inspired metal artist garners acclaim from unusual fanbase
A fiery inferno blasts through the sheet metal like a hot knife through butter. The screeching sound of a grinder…
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This must be the place
I had never heard anything like that before. Sitting on the porch of my grandfather’s camp on Lake Champlain, a…
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Waynesville taps into craft beer festival
The inaugural Waynesville Craft Beer Festival will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the American Legion…
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Brewing the next chapter
During the last 20 years, the Western North Carolina craft beer scene has exploded. While Asheville’s nearly 20 breweries earned…
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Smoky Mountain Folk Festival returns to Lake J
The 43rd annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival will be Aug. 30-31 at Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska.
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WCU chancellor, first lady and friends to perform
Western Carolina University’s first couple will team up with other WCU performers, including recent Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Terrence Mann,…
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Hank Williams Jr. to perform at Harrah’s
Legendary outlaw country singer Hank Williams Jr. will play at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Labor Day in WNC
Labor Day LakeAlooza at Fontana Village The 4th annual Labor Day Weekend LakeAlooza celebration will be Aug. 30 to Sept. 1,…
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Copper Pot named by Food & Wine
The editors of Food & Wine magazine honored Waynesville’s Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon in the September issue. The artisan…
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Open Air Indian Art Market in Cherokee
The Open Air Indian Art Market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Qualla…
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Mountain Momma
If you’re lucky enough to stay home this Labor Day weekend, revel in the fact you live somewhere other people…
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‘How to create a mural’ presentation in Bryson City
Artist, writer and speaker Doreyl Ammons Cain will do a demonstration and presentation on the four-step process of creating a…
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