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WCU Bardo Center receives acclaim

art fpacThe Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University was recently named among BestValueSchools.com’s list entitled “The 25 Most Amazing University Performing Arts Centers.” 

Located in Cullowhee, the center opened in October 2005 with a headlining dedication by Jay Leno of NBC’s “The Tonight Show.” World-class performers and artists come to the center to offer concerts and theatrical productions to the university and community. A 1,000-seat performance hall provides a world-class venue for concerts and performances, and the center is a place for all art disciplines to come together. Situated along the Joyce Kilmer National Forest, the center combines a state-of-the-art space with a naturally beautiful setting to promote the arts and arts education throughout the region.

www.bestvalueschools.com/25-most-amazing-university-performing-arts-centers.

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