In search of the sound
In Western North Carolina, it seems the two most important things are tradition and family – and nothing incorporates those…
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This must be the place
I had never seen the color green like that before. Touching down at the Shannon Airport in southwest Ireland, the…
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Stecoah arts center receives grant
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced an award of $10,000 to the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center…
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Appalachian storyteller to play Haywood library
Storyteller/singer-songwriter Dusk Weaver performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the Waynesville Public Library. Weaver is an upbeat entertainer…
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Bluegrass royalty to converge at Cherokee campground
The Cherokee Bluegrass Festival will run from June 13-15 at the Happy Holiday RV Village in Cherokee.
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Alt-country, Americana and bluegrass in Balsam
Kim Richey, Irene Kelley and Thomm Jutz will bring an adventurous musical spirit to the Songwriters in the Round series…
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Pow Wow festival in Cherokee
The 38th annual Cherokee Pow Wow Festival is June 14-16 at the Acqouni Expo Center (Old Cherokee High School).
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Beer and barbecue in Bryson
A BBQ & Brews Dinner Train will depart at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad…
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New discoveries in Kephart presentation
A panel discussion will present recent discoveries and observations relating to legendary Western North Carolina figure Horace Kephart at 7…
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Dog show trots into Waynesville
Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association, an area AKC Kennel Club, will host an American Kennel Club all breed dog show…
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Mountain Momma
Count my daughter among the millions of kids whose first word was “doggy.” For a several-week stretch, “doggy” was also…
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Finding your roots in Appalachia
Ronan MacGregor didn’t know where he came from. He knew he was of Scottish decent, but that was about it.…
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Smoky Mountain Living magazine seeks reader photos
Smoky Mountain Living prominently features images from across the southern Appalachians in each edition. Photo essays adhere to the issue’s…
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Dial-A-Story: Marianna Black library revives popular kids’ program
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer Christine Tyndall’s voice hits a high note as she reads from the Maurice Sendak…
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Director hired for Cherokee art institute
A coordinator has been selected for the visual arts program of the Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts (OICA), a joint…
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Mountain Momma
I have faint but fond memories of picking strawberries as a kid: the twisty, dusty gravel roads leading to the…
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Dwight Yoakam hits the stage at Harrah’s
Multi-platinum Grammy winning singer-songwriter, actor, director and country music pioneer Dwight Yoakam will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, June 14,…
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Harpist plays artist reception
Harpist Betina Morgan will play the artist reception for the exhibition “Appalachia,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 7,…
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WNC film shown in honor of library anniversary
A showing of the film “Paradise Falls” will coincide with the Jackson County Public Library’s second anniversary, at 7 p.m.…
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Trail release party at Nantahala Brewing
The 5th Trail Magic Ale release party is set for June 7-8 at Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City.
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Buddy Holly musical comes to Highlands
“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” will be showcased from June 13-30 at the Highlands Playhouse. Holly’s brief life became the…
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Tickets on sale for Miranda Lambert
Mega-country star Miranda Lambert hits the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Lambert is…
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Festival celebrates Cherokee life, culture
The Cherokee Voices Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Museum of the Cherokee…
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Sculptures installed in Cashiers
Nine sculptures were installed in The Village Green in Cashiers this past week in preparation for the opening of the…
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Making the connection, one melody at a time
You’ve sung it in the shower, in the car with the windows rolled down, at weddings, in karaoke bars, and…
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This Must Be the Place
Well, hello there Western North Carolina. As the arts and entertainment writer at The Smoky Mountain News, I spend my…
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Arts scene
Brand marketing, quilting classes at SCC There will be a brand marketing and quilting class offered at Southwestern Community College…
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Benefits to feature live music, cornhole
There will be two upcoming benefits for children with serious medical issues on Saturday, June 1, in Waynesville and Sylva. …
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Liar’s Bench members find answers to mystery
Gary Carden and Dave Waldrop will lead a discussion on a recent finding in a long-held Appalachian mystery at 7…
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Waynesville brewery hosts golf tournament
Tipping Point Brewing will hold its inaugural charity golf tournament at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Waynesville Country…
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Haywood exhibit puts spotlight on Appalachian crafts
Appalachia, the newest exhibit from the Haywood County Arts Council, will run from May 30 through June 29, at Gallery…
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Concerts on the Creek returns to Sylva May 31
The Concerts on the Creek summer music series returns for its fifth season with the Rye Holler Boys from 7:30…
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Free summer concerts begin at WCU
The annual summer concert series on the Central Plaza at Western Carolina University will begin with Floating Action at 7…
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Cherokee festival showcases gourd crafts
Gourd artists from around the world will gather at the 11th annual Gourd Artists Gathering and Art Festival May 31…
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Cherokee potter to be honored in Franklin
There will be a public reception for Cherokee artist Joel Queen and the formal presentation of a pottery piece he…
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Bringing a world of art into your own backyard
For Norma Hendrix, it’s all about connecting the dots. “I love working in a community of artists,” she said. “I…
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A lil’ bit country, a lil’ bit rock-n-roll
Aaron Lewis has always seemed to be on the outside. Founder and lead singer of hard rock group Staind, Lewis…
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Cashiers festival creates ultimate trifecta May 25
Blues, Brew and BBQ will be filling bellies at the Village Green in Cashiers from 5 to 8 p.m. on…
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Want to learn how to carve leather?
Artisan in the Mountains will host a leather carving demonstration featuring local artist Martin Carter from 1 to 4 p.m.…
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BearWaters Brewing celebrates first birthday with a bang
A day of craft beer and music will be had at BearWaters Brewing Company as they celebrate their first anniversary…
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Celebrate Appalachian heritage in Swain
The Swain County Heritage Festival will be May 24-25 at Riverfront Park in Bryson City.
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Ring of Fire opens at HART
The Broadway musical “Ring of Fire,” honoring the work of Johnny Cash, will open at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre…
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Putting a twist on movie and Broadway classics
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra will present their “Symphonic Spectacular” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Smoky Mountain Center…
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Champagne brunch to benefit animal rescue
A benefit for PAWS will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at the Fryemont Inn in…
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Online historic photo archive flourishes
Western Carolina University has joined forces with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the latest addition to its digital…
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Shady Ladies quilt show to make a splash at Lake Logan
The Shady Ladies quilt league will unveil their latest artistic creations during their annual quilt challenge showcase running May 31…
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Wedding Day chaos in Bryson City
The wild romantic comedy “Perfect Wedding” will hit the stage at 7 p.m. May 24-27 and May 31-June 2 at…
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Highlands to showcase Ephron play
The romantic comedy “Love, Loss & What I Wore” will take the stage this month at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts…
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Art camps conjure creativity in WNC youth
Several summer youth art camp workshops will be held by the Cullowhee Mountain ARTS at the Fine Arts Building at…
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Sony gifts state-of-the-art camera to WCU
The film program at Western Carolina University scored a professional $100,000 motion picture camera from Sony, presented during the recent…
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