Star of WCU’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ to discuss 75-year broadcast career, sign books Dec. 7
Western Carolina University will host a public presentation and book signing featuring Arthur Anderson, one of the original radio performers…
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Canton Christmas fans gear up for annual Tour of Homes
The annual Canton Christmas Tour of Homes is from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. The show features six homes…
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Jazz trumpeter to perform Nov. 30
Trumpet player Scott Harrell will be the featured soloist at a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the…
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David Holt to play Dec. 2 at WCU
The First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Session Series at Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Dec.…
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Smoky Mountain Center presents gospel Dec. 3
Archie Watkins and Smoky Mountain Reunion will perform at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on…
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Chance to sing with NewSong up for grabs
A singing contest will be held in Franklin to choose a male youth from 9 to 14 to appear onstage…
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Winter Wonderland is Dec. 3 in Franklin
Franklin’s Winter Wonderland holiday celebration will be held one night only this year from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec.…
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Hard Candy Craft Show returns Nov. 26-27
The 23rd Hard Candy Christmas Arts and Crafts show that will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on…
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Silvia Williams to demo at Leapin’ Frog Gallery
Leapin’ Frog Gallery will host local artist Silvia Williams for a one-hour art talk and demonstration on “Experimental Painting” beginning…
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Dillsboro lights up December nights
One of the more traditional holiday experiences in Western North Carolina takes place in Dillsboro the first two weekends of…
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New works by Craig Forrest on display at It’s By Nature
It’s by Nature Gallery of Sylva is pleased to announce that the gallery will be hosting a one-man-show during the month…
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Putting a rose in his cap: Bob Buckner’s final season as WCU marching band director ends with trip to Parade of Roses
By Brittney Burns • SMN Intern While preparing Western Carolina University’s Pride of the Mountains marching band for their debut…
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Rabun Gap Dancers present ‘Nutcracker’ at Rearden Theater
“The Nutcracker,” Peter Tchaikovsky’s famous and beloved ballet, is being presented again this year by Betsy’s School of Dance and…
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WCU students ring in the holidays Rockettes style
Karyn Tomczak, director of Western Carolina University’s dance program and a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, helps WCU dance…
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Visit with Santa in Cashiers Nov. 27
The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association is bringing Santa to the Village Green from 1 to 4 p.m. on Nov.…
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Celtic band to perform Nov. 20 in Bryson City
The Celtic band Bean Sidhe (ban shee) will perform a concert of traditional Irish and Scottish music at 7 p.m.…
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Hard Candy Christmas returns to WCU Nov. 26-27
A popular post-Thanksgiving arts and crafts tradition will once again fill Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Center for two days of…
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Making art at ArtSpace
All ages of children at the ArtSpace Charter School in Swannanoa learned about art during a recent two-week artist residency. …
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Harrell to share holiday stories and songs Nov. 27
Songwriter and storyteller Michael Reno Harrell will make what is becoming an annual holiday appearance at Ridge Runner Naturals on…
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Christmas Tree auction to benefit KARE
The Kids Advocacy Resource Effort (KARE) will hold its first Festival of Trees fundraising event at 6 p.m. on Nov.…
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Honoring a lost art
By Kristen Davis • Contributing Writer The newest piece of public art in downtown Waynesville — a metal railing that…
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Haywood Community Chorus presents fall concert Nov. 14
The Haywood Community Chorus will hold its fall concert at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14, at First United Methodist Church…
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Mirari Brass Quintet to perform Nov. 12 at WCU
The Mirari Brass Quintet will present a concert at Western Carolina University on Friday, Nov. 12, as part of the…
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WCU musicians gear up for ‘Sounds of the Season’
The leftover Halloween goodies might be still sitting in the candy bowl, but at Western Carolina University it’s already beginning…
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Forum emphasizes challenges for basketmakers
The Revitalization of Traditional Cherokee Artisan Resources is presenting a symposium Nov. 12-14, called “Gathering Places: Traditional Basketmaking and the…
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Fine Art Museum hosts family fun, holiday shopping, reception
The Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University will host a number of events in November. The museum is in…
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Contra dance fundraiser is Nov. 14
The Second Sunday Contra Dance will be held from 2:30-5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, at the new Senior Center…
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HCC hosts regional competition
Haywood Community College recently hosted a regional cosmetology competition on the Clyde campus. In addition to HCC, Blue Ridge Community…
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Cancer art exhibit to be displayed at Carolina Cancer Specialists
“Lilly Oncology On Canvas,” an art exhibition honoring the physical and emotional journey people face when confronted by a cancer…
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Childrens’ collage workshop offered in Macon Nov. 13
The Macon County Art Association will hold a collage workshop for children from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Nov. 13…
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Carden play, ARTSaturday planned at Rickman Store
The Rickman Store in the Cullasaja community of Macon County will host two upcoming arts events. Sylva writer Gary Carden’s play…
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Art teachers enhance student experience with QuickDraw grants
Haywood County art teachers gained a boost to their teaching wish lists when members of the QuickDraw Committee met to…
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‘Art Connects the Parks’ to be dedicated Nov. 19
Waynesville will dedicate its third public art project during a dedication ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Gallery…
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More than 100 artists represented in ‘It’s A Small, Small Work 2010’
The Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86 will hold its third annual small works show titled, ”It’s a Small, Small…
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SCC exhibit highlights Native American art
The November art display at Southwestern Community College’s Balsam Lobby on the Jackson Campus celebrates Native American Month. Students from…
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Annie Burrell to demonstrate at Shapes and Colors show
Annie Burrell of Franklin will display her pottery skills at the 18th annual Mountain Shapes and Colors Art and Craft…
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‘Jekyll and Hyde’ musical comes to Franklin
Jekyll and Hyde, the musical thriller, will be shown at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin…
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Fine food and wine on the plateau
Highlands Culinary Weekend returns for the fourth season Nov. 11-14, showcasing Highlands’ award winning restaurants, innovative chefs and a huge…
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Catch the Spirit hosts writing program at Jackson library
Catch the Spirit of Appalachia will hold a 2-hour holiday celebration of its writing program starting at 7 p.m. on…
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Cooking program offered at Shook House
The continuing cultural education series, “Short and Sweet,” will present a cooking program at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at…
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Rock bands to rage against cancer Nov. 6
“Rock Against Cancer” will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at The Gateway Club in Waynesville. This…
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Jazz trio to perform at WCU Nov. 9
The Pavel Wlosok Trio will perform original music at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the recital hall of the…
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Student percussion ensemble plays Nov. 11
The Western Carolina University Percussion Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in the recital hall of the…
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Blue Ridge Books hosts open mic series
“Open Mic Nights” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month beginning Nov.…
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Chorus presents free concert Nov. 14
The Haywood Community Chorus will hold its fall concert at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the First United Methodist…
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Potters converge on Dillsboro Nov. 6
The Western North Carolina Pottery Festival expects record attendance this fall as the juried festival continues to attract master potters…
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Haywood book honored by historians
Haywood County: Portrait of a Mountain Community, was awarded the Willie Parker Peace History Book Award and the Presidents Award…
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Grab a bowl of Chilly in Sylva Nov. 6
The Downtown Sylva Association’s 3rd annual Chilly Fest is from noon until 5 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Bridge Park…
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Learn glassblowing at the Green Energy Park
Benjamin Elliott will teach a glassblowing workshop for beginners from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 5…
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Bryson celebration to feature craft and dance
Bryson City Bellydance and Movement will host a Harvest Hafla (celebration of dance) from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday,…
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