Catch the Spirit of Appalachia awards scholarships
At its annual Scholarship Fundraising Dinner on March 20, the board of Catch the Spirit of Appalachia in Jackson County…
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Lincoln assassination drama at HART
As part of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the production of “The Actor and The Assassin” will hit…
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Jackson County students win Youth Art Month awards
More than 60 Jackson County school students received awards for work exhibited at Western Carolina University during Youth Art Month.
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‘Peter Pan’ flies into WCU
The School of Stage and Screen will close its 2014-15 Mainstage season with a high-flying production of the J.M Barrie…
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New art studio opens in Franklin
Colorful Creations, a “Paint Your Own Pottery” studio owned by Jimbo and Stacy Ledford, recently opened in Franklin.
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Oyster, seafood festival returns to Maggie Valley
The Smoky Mountain Oyster & Seafood Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at…
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Canton concert to benefit Community Kitchen
Country/southern rocker Joe Lasher Jr. will perform at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Colonial Theatre in Canton. Tickets are…
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This must be the place
It’s my favorite place to sit. In a diner, tucked away in a booth, with a notebook, pen and endless…
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Open call for Appalachian Lifestyle festival
The Downtown Waynesville Association is seeking heritage themed vendors for the fifth annual Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration that will take place…
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WCU to showcase Barnwell collection
A collection of images by acclaimed photographer Tim Barnwell that reflects the musical and craft traditions of the Southern Appalachian…
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Catch the Spirit holds mural fundraiser
“Golden Threads,” a dramatic 24-foot art mural created by Doreyl Ammons Cain for the Shindig on the Green in Asheville,…
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Progress made on new HART theatre
The roof trusses went up on the new Daniel and Belle Fangmeyer Theater on March 21 at the Haywood Arts…
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Easter in Western North Carolina
With the celebration of Easter around the corner, below are several events in communities around our region, from church gathering…
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This must be the place
My friend died yesterday. Way up in New York State, 1,000 miles or so away from me, my friend passed…
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One day at a time
Don’t hire C.J. Deering. “I don’t know why people hire me,” she laughed. “Maybe I’m just lucky, maybe they see…
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All in the family
Louis Perrone loves being part of an Italian family. “I come from a big family — always a reason to…
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Diffie brings country hits to Franklin
Country star Joe Diffie will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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HCC participates in American Craft Council show
Haywood Community College’s Creative Arts Professional Crafts and Continuing Education departments recently participated in the American Craft Council show March…
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Rash book turned film to make WNC screen debut
The film adaptation of the Ron Rash novel The World Made Straight will make its Western North Carolina big-screen premiere…
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Rollergirls season opener is March 21
The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls and their junior league The Lil’ Nemesisters will open the 2015 home season with a doubleheader…
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WCU to host tourism conference
The impact of successful festivals and events on the economy of the 26 westernmost counties of North Carolina will be…
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Bodhran presentations at WCU
The bodhran, a traditional percussion instrument of Ireland, will be the focus of two presentations Thursday, March 19, at Western…
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Langston Hughes Project stages at WCU
The Langston Hughes Project, a multimedia concert highlighting a “jazz poem” written by the late poet, novelist, playwright and social…
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This must be the place
As I took the first sip of my second cup of coffee, my shoulders began to relax.
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Trademark dispute heats up between local, national breweries
Nicole Dexter and Chip Owen haven’t been able to sleep well lately. “I think all I’ve been feeling the last…
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Natural bodybuilding competition to take place in Macon
The inaugural Western North Carolina Natural Bodybuilding & Physique Federation Competition will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at…
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Chili cook-off in Highlands
The Highlands Annual Chili Cook-off will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Highlands Community Building.…
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Cullowhee teen wins film contest
The National Coalition Against Censorship announced Anne Wade of Cullowhee as the winner of the 11th annual Youth Free Expression…
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STYX to play Harrah’s
Legendary rock group STYX will be performing at 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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HCC to offer sound recording, engineering
Haywood Community College’s Workforce Continuing Education Creative Arts Department will offer an Introduction to Sound Recording/Engineering class on Mondays from…
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This must be the place
Great people. Beautiful music. Endless outdoors. Delicious beer. Simply put, those are the exact reasons I moved to Western North…
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Bless Your Heart: The state of women in bluegrass
Danielle Bishop only cries when she’s mad. “And was I mad,” she said. Sitting in a booth at the Papertown Grill…
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This must be the place
One of the beauties of music is that it is the gift that keeps on giving. When a band releases…
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Hardin display in Macon
A new showcase of work by artist Clint Hardin will be on display for the month of February at the…
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Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite’ at HART
Neil Simon’s comedy hit, “Plaza Suite” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 5-7 and at 3 p.m. March…
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Hayes brings country hits to Franklin
Country star Wade Hayes will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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Winter Concert Series welcomes Snyder Family Band
Acclaimed bluegrass act Balsam Range will welcome the Snyder Family Band as part of their Winter Concert Series at 7:30…
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Catch the Spirit scholarships available
A nonprofit organization, Catch the Spirit of Appalachia wishes to once again provide four opportunities for a scholarship in the…
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The Joy of Self-Destruction: WNC writer releases debut novel
David Joy doesn’t look like your typical writer. Then again, Joy isn’t your typical writer. Stepping into Innovation Brewing in…
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Wills to bring Nashville hits to Franklin
Multi-platinum country music artist Mark Wills will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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One-man show coming to WCU
The Galaxy of Stars Series will present the one-man show “Man 1, Bank 0” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28,…
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This must be the place
Just as I took my first sip of beer I was told to turn around. Outside the Tipping Point Brewing…
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WCU history faculty members oversee project for Trail of Tears Association
Western Carolina University history department faculty members Sue Abram and Andrew Denson are overseeing a public history project that recently…
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Colonial Theatre enters third act
When he thinks of the Colonial Theatre, Zeb Smathers sees untapped potential. “There are so many things it can used…
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This must be the place
I was a weird kid growing up. And, in many ways, I’m even weirder as an adult. Since day one,…
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Heart to rock Harrah’s
Renowned classic rock act Heart will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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‘Robin Hood’ radio production
Presented as a live radio broadcast onstage, “Robin Hood – The Legacy” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb.…
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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ to hit WCU stage
Transvestite. Transsexual. Transylvania. Three words that immediately conjure images of extravagant parties, mad scientists, death, rock-n-roll, Meatloaf, aliens, sing-a-longs, freedom…
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‘Tar Heel Tour’ at WCU
There will be an interactive presentation to “tour” the state of North Carolina during “Tar Heel Tour: Our State, Our…
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SCC offers $3,000 in artist biz plan contest
Professional craft artists in Jackson, Macon, and Swain counties and the Qualla Boundary have a $3,000 incentive to create or…
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