Balsam Range receives seven IBMA nominations
Renowned Western North Carolina bluegrass/gospel band Balsam Range received seven nominations for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards.
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This must be the place
The floor below me began to shake. For a moment, the idea of the structure collapsing seemed plausible. All around…
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Bringing history back to the open road
A loud roar echoed from the back of the building. The deafening sound is terrifying, yet captivating, heightened by the…
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Mountain momma
The scramble is on across WNC to pack in a few last drops of quality family time before school starts…
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Donate to Cullowhee Mountain ARTS
“Drawings for Art” fundraiser is currently going on to benefit the Cullowhee Mountain ARTS. The drawings will take place during…
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Off-beat romantic comedy hits the stage
The Highlands-Cashiers Players present the off-beat romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” Aug. 22-25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1, at the Highlands Performing…
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Summer bike rally in Maggie Valley
The Maggie Valley Summer Rally will be Aug. 16-18 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
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Balsam Range to play Franklin
Acclaimed bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will play a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Cowee School…
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Haywood County Fair returns, Balsam Range headlines
The Haywood County Fair will run Aug. 20-26, at the Haywood County Fairgrounds. With an array of food and craft…
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Jeff Little Trio brings Americana to Stecoah
The Jeff Little Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in…
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American Idol singer at Harrah’s
American Idol singer Lauren Alaina will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event…
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This must be the place
This might get loud. I tend to say that to anyone who finds themselves in the passenger’s seat of my…
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Skating the Smokies for a good cause
Don’t mess with a mountain girl, especially one on roller skates. “We’re a tough bunch, and we stick together,” said…
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Cherokee musical focuses on life of Will Holland Thomas
About 30 people sat scattered around the 2,800-seat Mountainside Theater in Cherokee, watching the makings of something that has never…
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This must be the place
I was afraid of getting caught. As a teenager, I found myself sneaking into the back door of my grandfather’s…
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Celebrate wood crafts at the Folk Art Center
“Wood Day,” an annual celebration of wood crafts, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in…
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Tickets on sale for WCU performances
Tickets for the Western Carolina University Arts and Cultural Events Performance Series will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 6.
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Mountain momma
Living within walking distance of the farmers market has lots of perks. For starters, it’s a great excuse when asked,…
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Porsche club to raise money for Sarge’s
The Carolinas Region, Mountain Area of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) is hosting the 5th annual People’s Choice Concours,…
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Black brings country hits to Franklin
Country singer Clint Black will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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Barbecue, classic cars roll into Franklin
The 5th annual Mountain High BBQ Festival and Car Show will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 and…
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Trace Adkins hits the stage at Harrah’s
Country singer Trace Adkins performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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In search of ‘White Lightnin’: Moonshine in Southern Appalachia
It was the only thing he knew how to do. It was the only thing he wanted to do. Marvin…
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Illustrator to hold demos in Bryson City
The Art League of the Smokies will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Swain County Center for…
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Dharma teachings offered in Cullowhee on Aug. 3
Dharma teacher Trish Thompson, ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh and a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction instructor, will offer a workshop…
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Dining out for The Bascom
“Dining for The Bascom” will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Lakeside Restaurant in Highlands. …
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Renowned illusionist family brings spectacle to Franklin
Spencers Theatre of Illusion will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Smoky Mountain Center for…
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Downtown Waynesville goes to the dogs
The 8th annual Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation Downtown Waynesville Dog Walk will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. Sign up…
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Tanner exhibition at Gallery 86
Painter Kel Tanner will have a solo exhibition from Aug. 7 to Sept. 2 at Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery…
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Pop Ferguson brings the blues to Stecoah Arts Center
The Pop Ferguson Blues Review will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center…
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The Black Crowes come to Harrah’s
Legendary southern rock group, The Black Crowes, performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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This must be the place
I wanted to be close to the source. When I was 20 years old, I decided to become a writer.…
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Festival honors moonshine, Popcorn Sutton
The 4th Annual Popcorn Sutton Summer Jam will be from 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and 11 a.m.…
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Mountain Momma
I never realized little old ladies had such sharp elbows, or just how willing they were to use them, until…
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Friends of the Library holds book sale
Support your local library by coming to the Haywood County Library annual Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.…
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Theatrical retrospective of Lake Junaluska to debut Aug. 3
The Light of the Lake, a theatrical production evoking 100 years of Lake Junaluska history, will have its premier performance…
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Make your own pottery in Bryson City
People of any skill level will have the opportunity to make their own pottery from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday,…
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HART reaches goal for new stage
The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre (HART) in Waynesville reached its fund-raising goal of $600,000 sooner than expected, thanks to John…
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Gemboree returns to Macon
Gem, mineral dealers and rock hounds will converge on the 48th annual Macon County Gemboree July 25-28 at the Macon…
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Francis Mill celebrates National Register of Historic Places nomination
Supporters of Francis Mill recently helped celebrate the mill’s designation as a National Register of Historic Places site.
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Renowned Gospel, Christian groups in Franklin
The Talleys and Brian Free & Assurance will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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This must be the place
Don’t go in there. As long as I can remember, I’ve been told this. From my parents, teachers, friends or…
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Roddick, Courier to play charity match in Cashiers
Legendary American tennis stars Andy Roddick and Jim Courier will battle it out in a charity exhibition match in Cashiers…
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Folkmoot, 30 years in the making
It was a phone call Rolf Kaufman will never forget. The year was 1983, and on the other end of…
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Bringing the world into your home
The house is silent, but soon, it will be overflowing with voices, faces, words and languages known and unknown. Awaiting…
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International festival has become a WNC tradition
Bringing together world culture and Southern Appalachia traditions, Folkmoot USA transcends any and all barriers. Whether it’s language, physical boundaries…
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Mountain Momma
A whirlwind of global cultures, languages, costumes, music and dance has landed in WNC this week. The annual arrival of…
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‘Brigadoon’ comes to HART
Legendary Broadway musical “Brigadoon” runs at 7:30 p.m. July 18-20, 25-27, Aug. 1-3, and at 3 p.m. July 14, 21,…
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Appalachian storytellers, crafts and musicians at folk fest
The 10th annual Franklin Folk Festival, a “Celebration of Appalachian Heritage,” runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July…
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Voices in the Laurel sings in New Orleans
Members of Voices in the Laurel Children’s Choir have just returned from the Crescent City Choral Festival in New Orleans.…
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