Meadowlark gets the blues
Americana/folk singer-songwriter Woolybooger will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at the Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley.
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Ready for the ‘Great American Bash’?
The second annual “Great American Bash” will feature Americana/rock sensation The Brothers Gillespie and The Borrowed Band (country/western) on Saturday,…
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Waynesville art walk, live music
A cherished gathering of locals and visitors alike, “Art After Dark” will launch its 2025 season from 6-9 p.m. Friday,…
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‘Thunder in the Smokies’
The annual “Thunder in the Smokies” summer motorcycle rally will be held June 27-29 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds. The…
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Upcoming readings at City Lights Bookstore
The following events will be held at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. • Elizabeth and Quintin Ellison will present “Land…
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Waynesville art walk, live music
A cherished gathering of locals and visitors alike, “Art After Dark” will launch its 2025 season from 6-9 p.m. Friday,…
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Whole Bloomin’ Thing Festival
The 22nd annual Whole Bloomin’ Thing Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in…
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If it hadn’t been for love: The SteelDrivers to play MerleFest
Standing on the precipice of their 20th anniversary, The SteelDrivers aren’t looking over their shoulders at the road to the…
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This must be the place: 'And a man must forfeit all he owns, for a glimpse at the reason why'
By the time you read this, I will (hopefully) be the newest member of the 40-year-old club. God willin’ and…
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This must be the place: Ode to a beautiful soul, ode to the unknowns of tomorrow
Yesterday was a rough one. Real rough. She moved out the last of her things from my apartment, formerly “our…
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This must be the place: ‘The voices calling me, they get lost and out of time’
It’s Friday. Late morning. And I’ve just completed my fourth online therapy session in four weeks. Another hour of purging…
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This must be the place: 'Be in love with your life, every minute of it'
I’m not doing well. And it feels oddly good to say just that, whether it be to family, friends, strangers…
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This must be the place: ‘To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift’
Dec. 31, 2024, marked the ninth anniversary of my “running streak.” Since Dec. 31, 2015, I’ve run every single day.…
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This must be the place: ‘To let old habits die, wild geese are gonna fly’
Christmas Eve. With the sun fading behind the Blue Ridge Mountains, the sky transitioning into bright pink, purple and orange,…
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This must be the place: Ode to the Futurebirds, ode to the ‘Heavy Weights’ of life
Last Thursday evening was a pure and present justification of why music (especially when performed live) has such an extremely…
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Upstream Rebellion to play Sylva
Rising regional Americana/bluegrass act Upstream Rebellion will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at The Junction Pub…
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Ready for classic rock, country gold?
Haywood County rock/country act Outlaw Whiskey will perform as part of the “New Year’s Eve Party” at 8 p.m. Tuesday,…
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Orchestra rolls into Highlands
A renowned jazz/soul ensemble, the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at the Highlands Performing…
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This must be the place: ‘Let the mind beware, that though the flesh be bugged, the circumstances of existence are pretty glorious’
Sunday. Late morning. I’m awakened by the sounds of a curious dog in my upstairs neighbor’s apartment. He’s a sweet…
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Rock, jam at Lazy Hiker
Jam-rock ensemble Prophets of Time will hit the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in…
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All aboard 'The Polar Express'
“The Polar Express” train ride will roll down the tracks on select dates from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad depot…
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This must be the place: Ode to Asheville, ode to the good people of WNC
It was quiet, so damn quiet. Wednesday evening. Myself flying solo, exiting Interstate 240, merging onto Patton Avenue and rolling…
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Lazy Hiker gets the blues
Americana/folk singer-songwriter Woolybooger will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Lazy Hiker Brewing in Sylva and 7 p.m.…
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'Sounds of the Season'
The Haywood Community Band will host its “Sounds of the Season” concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 14, at the Calvary…
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'Cold Mountain Christmas Craft Fair'
The inaugural “Cold Mountain Christmas Craft Fair” will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the…
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Dillsboro’s ‘Lights & Luminaries’
The 41st annual “Lights & Luminaries” will return from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 13-14 in the streets of downtown Dillsboro. Experience…
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‘Christmas at Lake Junaluska’
A beloved annual tradition, the “Christmas at Lake Junaluska” celebration will be held Dec. 13-15 at the Lake Junaluska Conference…
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Ready for ‘A Kilted Christmas’?
Featuring Celtic/world musical ensemble Eireann’s Call, the “A Kilted Christmas” concert will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.…
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‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
A special stage production of “A Charlie Brown Christmas Musical Extravaganza” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13,…
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Jason Bonham returns to Harrah’s
Rock icon Jason Bonham will bring his “Led Zeppelin Experience” once again to the stage at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec.…
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Blue Ridge Books poetry reading
Wayne Caldwell will present his latest work, “River Road,” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Blue Ridge Books in…
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WCU presents ‘The Nutcracker’
Featuring professional classical dances and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company, a magically festive, full-length stage version of…
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Boojum welcomes Jesse Velvet
Asheville rock-n-soul outfit Jesse Velvet will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at The Gem downstairs taproom at Boojum…
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This must be the place: 'And night comes so quiet, it's close on the heels of the day'
Thanksgiving morning. The streets of downtown Waynesville are quiet save for a slight, crisp breeze whirling through from the mountain…
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This must be the place: ‘Bourbon laughter, ghosts, history falls,to park ing lots and shopping malls’
Thursday morning. Although the sunshine and blue skies over Western North Carolina seemed rather inviting, it was false pretense as…
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Bluegrass legends to play Balsam Mountain Inn
Featuring bluegrass legends Shawn Lane & Darren Nicholson, the “Balsam Christmas Concert” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.…
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Americana, folk at Mountain Layers
Jackson County Americana/folk duo Bird in Hand will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Mountain Layers Brewing Company…
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Stecoah Drive-About Tour
The annual “Stecoah Arts & Crafts Drive-About Tour” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29-30 at featured…
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Christmas in Appalachia
As the temperature drops in Western North Carolina, the fun only heats up. The holiday season here is filled with…
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A Cullowhee Christmas: The holidays are in full swing at WCU
As fall is slowly transitioning to winter, so, too, comes the holiday cheer. And although Thanksgiving Day, the official kickoff…
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This must be the place: ‘Light a fire, fight a liar, what’s the difference, in existence?’
It’s not much after 9:30 on Sunday morning. I awoke in bed just as my girlfriend, Sarah, was heading out…
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Cataloochee Ranch welcomes bluegrass legend
Americana/bluegrass act the Darren Nicholson Band will hit the stage for a special intimate performance at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov.…
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Americana, folk at Frog Level
Rising singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alma Russ will hit the stage at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Frog Level Brewing…
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City Lights welcomes Woloch, Sunshine
The following readings will occur at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. • Poets Cecilia Woloch and Louise Morgan Runyon will…
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This must be the place: ‘Armed with will and determination, and grace, too’
In the midst of the most important and crucial presidential election in my 39 years of existence in this country…
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Handmade Holiday Sale
The 15th annual “Handmade Holiday Sale” will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Bardo…
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This must be the place: ‘You can capture every instant, live your life like it’s a stage’
It was nearing midnight last Saturday when I found myself in a circle of friends in the small, cozy sitting…
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Mountain Layers gets the blues
Americana/folk singer-songwriter Woolybooger will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Mountain Layers Brewing in Bryson City.
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‘Songs of America’ at HCC
The Haywood Community Band will present “Songs of America” honoring our veterans at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at Haywood…
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'Echoes Across the Smokies’
The Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center will present “Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass, Ballads, and Tall…
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