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One-man comedy show at HART in January
 

One-man comedy show at HART in January

The comedy “21A” will be hitting the stage at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18-19 and 3 p.m. Jan. 20 in the…
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WCU events to commemorate legacy of Martin Luther King
 

WCU events to commemorate legacy of Martin Luther King

Western Carolina University will be hosting a week of events from Jan. 21 to 26 celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Remembering the dream: Haywood celebrates Martin Luther King’s message with weekend of speeches, prayers and march
 

Remembering the dream: Haywood celebrates Martin Luther King’s message with weekend of speeches, prayers and march

Haywood County Rev. Lamont Foster still remembers the day he learned what it meant to be black. It was the…
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Artist showcase
 

Artist showcase

An opening reception for “Ball Mason Jar Art” by Brent Martin will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11,…
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WNC group releases electropop album
 

WNC group releases electropop album

Electropop trio Stereospread, based in Waynesville, is releasing their highly-anticipated first album, The Heart & the Thief, this month.
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‘80s rock takes the stage in Cherokee with STYX
 

‘80s rock takes the stage in Cherokee with STYX

Legendary rock group STYX will be performing at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Tommy Shaw,…
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Christian comedian/songwriter hits Franklin
 

Christian comedian/songwriter hits Franklin

Renowned performer Tim Hawkins will be taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Acclaimed songwriter brings guitar, harmonic folk to Waynesville’s Wineseller
 

Acclaimed songwriter brings guitar, harmonic folk to Waynesville’s Wineseller

Singer/songwriter Ben Wilson will be featured at the Friday Night Live music series from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday,…
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If you build it, they will come (and play)
 

If you build it, they will come (and play)

Pulling into a row of unimposing metal garage-sized storage units on Frazier Street in Waynesville, the sound of buzzing is…
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Learn to draw comic illustrations from a master
 

Learn to draw comic illustrations from a master

Cartoonist and illustrator James Lyle will do a presentation and demonstration on comic books and graphic novels for the Art…
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Balsam Range series welcomes member of Zac Brown Band
 

Balsam Range series welcomes member of Zac Brown Band

Nationally acclaimed Western North Carolina bluegrass group Balsam Range will continue their winter concert series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan.…
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As the Crowe flies: Chris Robinson Brotherhood rated  among top shows of the year
 

As the Crowe flies: Chris Robinson Brotherhood rated among top shows of the year

Chris Robinson is a freak‚ a damn musical freak. Finally wrangling everything into the studio with his freewheelin’ solo project‚…
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Explore your creative side this winter with art and photography classes
 

Explore your creative side this winter with art and photography classes

A line-up of art classes will begin in January, offered through the Inspired Art Ministry at the First Baptist Church…
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A long and winding road
 

A long and winding road

At a McDonald’s in Canton, S.R. “Sha” Shahan sits quietly in one of the corner booths, casually sipping his coffee…
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Arts council celebrates 35 years, Miller steps down
 

Arts council celebrates 35 years, Miller steps down

Haywood County Arts Council Executive Director Kay Miller is stepping down after nine years on the job.
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Learn how to play the dulcimer
 

Learn how to play the dulcimer

Registration is ongoing for the eighth annual “Dulcimer U Winter Weekend” conference for mountain dulcimer enthusiasts, which will be held…
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Ride the rails into 2013
 

Ride the rails into 2013

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will ring in the New Year with an evening of live music, dancing, dining and…
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Celebrate the New Year!
 

Celebrate the New Year!

Fine dining, jazz for New Year’s Eve There will be a special jazz performance and dinner at 7 p.m. Monday,…
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The source of the sound
 

The source of the sound

It’s the greatest show in town, but the location is a secret. With the tall smokestacks of the Canton paper…
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Great Smokies music revived, receives Grammy nomination
 

Great Smokies music revived, receives Grammy nomination

He went east to discover the final frontier. In 1937, Californian Joseph S. Hall was a 30-year-old graduate student. Hired…
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Steep Canyon Rangers receive Bluegrass Grammy nomination
 

Steep Canyon Rangers receive Bluegrass Grammy nomination

Nationally acclaimed bluegrass sensation Steep Canyon Rangers from Asheville has racked up yet another accolade — and their second Grammy…
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WCU professor releases live-recorded jazz album
 

WCU professor releases live-recorded jazz album

Pavel Wlosok, associate professor of jazz studies in the Western Carolina University School of Music, is releasing a jazz record…
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Celebrate the end of the World with polka and craft beer
 

Celebrate the end of the World with polka and craft beer

There will be a winter solstice party at from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at City Lights Café…
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KC and The Sunshine Band hits Harrah’s Cherokee
 

KC and The Sunshine Band hits Harrah’s Cherokee

Keeping disco alive, legendary group KC and The Sunshine Band will be hitting the stage with their wild, funky music…
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Martin’s CD explores somber themes without being dark
 

Martin’s CD explores somber themes without being dark

By Dean Williams • Contributing Writer Angela Faye Martin’s Anniversary, the follow-up CD to her Mark Linkous produced Pictures From…
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Holiday music
 

Holiday music

Choir to perform Christmas story in Canton Dec. 23 The choir of Rockwood United Methodist Church will present a cantata…
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Upcoming Christmas events
 

Upcoming Christmas events

Waynesville Christmas parade to be televised WNC Television will broadcast the Waynesville Christmas Parade held on Monday, Dec. 3, several…
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Mural project aimed at renewal
 

Mural project aimed at renewal

A mural project called “On Hallowed Ground” aims to honor the heritage of Dillsboro, showcase artistic talents and lend a…
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‘Rotunda Gallery’ art exhibit comes to historic courthouse
 

‘Rotunda Gallery’ art exhibit comes to historic courthouse

Western North Carolina artist Norma Hendrix will hold an opening exhibit of her work from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.…
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What’s on tap for December’s Sylva Art Stroll
 

What’s on tap for December’s Sylva Art Stroll

The final downtown Sylva Art Stroll of the year will feature luminaries to light the way at 5 p.m. Friday,…
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Liars Bench hosts Nashville singer/songwriter with local roots
 

Liars Bench hosts Nashville singer/songwriter with local roots

The Liars Bench presents “A Foxfire Christmas with Randy Flack” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Mountain Heritage…
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Toy stores play on: Online shopping, chain stores take a toll on the local toy store scene
 

Toy stores play on: Online shopping, chain stores take a toll on the local toy store scene

If you have it, they will come. That’s the philosophy for the small facet of independent toy stores remaining in…
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Rediscovering your inner child
 

Rediscovering your inner child

Each day, James Bandy and Clifton Coleman hangout with soldiers, princesses, dinosaurs and aliens. Their domain is Blast From The…
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‘Mother Jones’ returns to the stage
 

‘Mother Jones’ returns to the stage

An encore performance of “Mother Jones,” a monologue written by Gary Carden, will be staged at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec.…
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Waynesville brings Christmas downtown with packed performance line-up
 

Waynesville brings Christmas downtown with packed performance line-up

Downtown Waynesville will be hosting “A Night before Christmas” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. The event…
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Christmas shows take the stage at Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center
 

Christmas shows take the stage at Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center

From WWII Christmas memories to an audience sing-along, the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is bringing a full…
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A cappella holiday show comes to WCU
 

A cappella holiday show comes to WCU

Vox Audio takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts…
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'A Christmas Carol' hits HART
 

'A Christmas Carol' hits HART

Charles Dickens’ classic work “A Christmas Carol” is coming to the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville this month.
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‘Nutcracker’ ballet to grace WCU’s stage
 

‘Nutcracker’ ballet to grace WCU’s stage

Holiday classic “The Nutcracker” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the John W. Bardo Fine and…
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WCU art majors stage year-end exhibit
 

WCU art majors stage year-end exhibit

Art students from Western Carolina University will exhibit their work through Friday, Dec. 14, at the WCU Fine Art Museum.…
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Christmas, craft beer & charity
 

Christmas, craft beer & charity

For Clark Williams, it’s all about giving back. Owner of Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville, Williams is celebrating not only…
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Quality over quantity in Appalachia
 

Quality over quantity in Appalachia

Downtown Franklin is all sunshine, but it’s the calm before the storm. Drifting through an array of stores and restaurants…
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Lights & Luminaries to bring holiday glow to Dillsboro
 

Lights & Luminaries to bring holiday glow to Dillsboro

Dillsboro Festival of Lights & Luminaries will be held on Dec. 7 and 8 and Dec. 14 and 15. The…
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An Appalachian Christmas comes to Lake Junaluska
 

An Appalachian Christmas comes to Lake Junaluska

An annual Appalachian Christmas Celebration will run from Dec. 6-9 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.
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Mountain Faith to host bluegrass Christmas concert
 

Mountain Faith to host bluegrass Christmas concert

A free Christmas Concert with award-winning bluegrass and gospel band Mountain Faith will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec.…
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Balsam Range, friends kick off concert series
 

Balsam Range, friends kick off concert series

Nationally acclaimed Western North Carolina bluegrass group Balsam Range will be kicking off their winter concert series at 7:30 p.m.…
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NC glass exhibit showcased at WCU
 

NC glass exhibit showcased at WCU

The North Carolina glass community will hold an exhibit from Oct. 28 to Feb. 1, at the Western Carolina University…
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Canton homes put their finest Christmas décor on public display
 

Canton homes put their finest Christmas décor on public display

The Canton Annual Christmas Tour of Homes will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.
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Voices in the Laurel events
 

Voices in the Laurel events

Songs from ‘Polar Express’ to be performed Dec. 8 Voices in the Laurel will perform a special Christmas concert featuring…
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Scotch-Irish exhibit seeks donations
 

Scotch-Irish exhibit seeks donations

North Carolina Arts Council has provided initial funding for the research and development of the Scotch-Irish exhibit at the Stecoah…
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