Tickets on sale for WCU gala event
 

Tickets on sale for WCU gala event

Western Carolina University will mark five years of art and entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct.22, at the…
Read More

Comment

Oct. 2 motorcycle ride to benefit Haywood school
 

Oct. 2 motorcycle ride to benefit Haywood school

Registration for Central Haywood High School’s eighth Annual Dawgs on Hawgs Motorcycle Ride fundraiser will be held from 11:30 a.m.…
Read More

Comment

Senior belly dancing offered in Waynesville
 

Senior belly dancing offered in Waynesville

Middle Eastern (belly) dancing classes for seniors will be held every Thursday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the Creative…
Read More

Comment

Fontana to host clogging weekend
 

Fontana to host clogging weekend

The eighth-annual Fontana Clogging weekend will be held at The Fontana Village Resort Sept. 24-26. Dancers from more than 20…
Read More

Comment

Landscape painting workshop at Waterrock
 

Landscape painting workshop at Waterrock

Catch the Spirit of Appalachia (CSA) will hold a landscape-painting workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, as…
Read More

Comment

Wildlife artist to speak in Highlands
 

Wildlife artist to speak in Highlands

Bruce Bunch — outdoorsman, conservationist and wildlife artist — will be the guest speaker at the Art League of Highlands…
Read More

Comment

Art workshop series kicks off Sept. 27
 

Art workshop series kicks off Sept. 27

Fall art classes for all ages will be held at the First Baptist Church of Waynesville beginning Sept. 27. The…
Read More

Comment

Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’
 

Treat yourself to a ‘Taste of Fall’

Haywood Habitat for Humanity (HHGH ) is providing a way for citizens to showcase their culinary skills, treat their taste…
Read More

Comment

Artists sought for Haywood’s third annual Small Works show
 

Artists sought for Haywood’s third annual Small Works show

The Haywood County Arts Council is seeking artists for its third annual Small Works show to be held Nov. 17-Dec.…
Read More

Comment

Jackson celebrates crafters Oct. 1
 

Jackson celebrates crafters Oct. 1

In conjunction with the national American Craft Week, Jackson County craftsmen are hosting and opening for the exhibition “Hand +…
Read More

Comment

Carden play premiers in Highlands Oct. 1-3
 

Carden play premiers in Highlands Oct. 1-3

The Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts Center and the Highlands Cashiers Players will present the world premier of Gary Carden’s newest…
Read More

Comment

WCU’s 36th annual Mountain Heritage Day set for Saturday, Sept. 25
 

WCU’s 36th annual Mountain Heritage Day set for Saturday, Sept. 25

The traditional folkways of the Southern Appalachian Mountains will once again take center stage as the Western Carolina University community…
Read More

Comment

Mountain Heritage Day to offer continuous entertainment, new Children’s Tent
 

Mountain Heritage Day to offer continuous entertainment, new Children’s Tent

The talents of Western North Carolina’s top traditional musicians and singers will be showcased during the 36th annual Mountain Heritage…
Read More

Comment

Author of “90 Minutes in Heaven” to appear in Waynesville
 

Author of “90 Minutes in Heaven” to appear in Waynesville

Bestselling author Cecil Murphey will sign books from 2 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at Dalton’s Christian Bookstore…
Read More

Comment

Mountain music lessons offered to students
 

Mountain music lessons offered to students

Students can soon receive instruction in banjo, fiddle, or guitar in the traditional way mountain music has been taught for…
Read More

Comment

Dr. Ralph Stanley kicks off bluegrass weekend in Franklin
 

Dr. Ralph Stanley kicks off bluegrass weekend in Franklin

Dr. Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Smoky…
Read More

Comment

HART’s ‘Doubt’ returns for three final performances
 

HART’s ‘Doubt’ returns for three final performances

The Pulitzer Prize winning drama, “Doubt” by John Patrick Shanley will return to Haywood Arts Regional Theatre for three final…
Read More

Comment

Performance to benefit HAWA
 

Performance to benefit HAWA

“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” will be performed on Thursday, Sept. 23, as a benefit for Haywood Animal Welfare Association.…
Read More

Comment

Local choirs to perform at peace conference
 

Local choirs to perform at peace conference

Several local and regional choirs, including the Womansong Community Chorus of Asheville, the Waynesville Middle School Chorus, and the Carolina…
Read More

Comment

WCU’s Eldred Spell to present Sept. 21 flute concert
 

WCU’s Eldred Spell to present Sept. 21 flute concert

Eldred Spell, professor of flute at Western Carolina University, will present a recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, as…
Read More

Comment

Mountain rock band Cullowhee to play Sept. 18 reunion concert
 

Mountain rock band Cullowhee to play Sept. 18 reunion concert

Cullowhee, named for the community where its sound was born, will reunite for a concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.…
Read More

Comment

Meet three hitmakers  at Sept. 25 Songwriters in the Round
 

Meet three hitmakers at Sept. 25 Songwriters in the Round

More than 190 million CDs feature their music. John Michael Montgomery and Garth Brooks have made their songs No. 1…
Read More

Comment

Belly dance your way to good health
 

Belly dance your way to good health

Seniors can stay fit with a basic belly dancing class now offered from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday…
Read More

Comment

An afternoon of tea, scones and local authors in Dillsboro
 

An afternoon of tea, scones and local authors in Dillsboro

The inaugural Autumn High Tea will run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, at Country Traditions in…
Read More

Comment

Glaze techniques shared at SCC workshop
 

Glaze techniques shared at SCC workshop

Artist Laura Davis will demonstrate and discuss her glaze techniques from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at…
Read More

Comment

Cultural heritage comes to life during Heritage Crafts Weekend
 

Cultural heritage comes to life during Heritage Crafts Weekend

Heritage Crafts Weekend, a celebration of Southern Appalachia traditions, will be held Sept. 25 and 26 at The North Carolina…
Read More

Comment

Immersed in art
 

Immersed in art

Spiral Creek stands as a contrast to the everyday. Away from jarring news reports and routine responsibilities, the Bryson City…
Read More

Comment

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver record DVD live in Franklin
 

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver record DVD live in Franklin

Audience members knew from the start that this concert would be different. Instead of beginning the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver…
Read More

Comment

Go behind the scenes of historic canning house
 

Go behind the scenes of historic canning house

“Women’s Work Preserving the Past, Educating the Future,” will exhibit from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11,…
Read More

Comment

Southeastern tribes share cultural traditions
 

Southeastern tribes share cultural traditions

The 6th annual Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration will bring together master dancers, craftsmen, artists and athletes from the five…
Read More

Comment

Motorcycle stunts and more at Rally in the Valley
 

Motorcycle stunts and more at Rally in the Valley

The Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association’s 10th Annual Rally in the Valley will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.…
Read More

Comment

Lynyrd Skynyrd member appears at Thunder in the Smokies
 

Lynyrd Skynyrd member appears at Thunder in the Smokies

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2006 Inductee Artimus Pyle from Lynyrd Skynyrd is coming to Maggie Valley on Saturday,…
Read More

Comment

HCC Professional Crafts students awarded at International Woodworking Fair
 

HCC Professional Crafts students awarded at International Woodworking Fair

Two Haywood Community College Professional Crafts—Wood students brought home awards recently from the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta. Joshua Janis…
Read More

Comment

Sylva concert series concludes with gospel acts
 

Sylva concert series concludes with gospel acts

An all-star lineup of regional gospel performers will take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at…
Read More

Comment

Classical concert features Bach, Mozart and Grieg
 

Classical concert features Bach, Mozart and Grieg

Pianist Bruce Murray and violinist Jason Posnock will play a program of classical music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.…
Read More

Comment

Cinematography professor wins Telly Award for ‘Wesley’
 

Cinematography professor wins Telly Award for ‘Wesley’

Arledge Armenaki, Western Carolina University associate professor of cinematography, is recipient of a Telly Award for his work as director…
Read More

Comment

Audition for next HART play, ‘The Little Foxes’
 

Audition for next HART play, ‘The Little Foxes’

Auditions for the fall production of the classic Broadway play, “The Little Foxes,” by Lillian Hellman will be held at…
Read More

Comment

Star in HCC’s next film
 

Star in HCC’s next film

Local acting talent is being sought for Haywood Community College’s fall semester short film project called, “The Pond.” Casting takes…
Read More

Comment

Bold art featured in ‘Fire and Heat by Three’
 

Bold art featured in ‘Fire and Heat by Three’

Gunpowder, furnaces and kilns are used by three featured artists in the “Fire and Heat by Three” exhibit, which opens…
Read More

Comment

Bold art featured in ‘Fire and Heat by Three’
 

Bold art featured in ‘Fire and Heat by Three’

Gunpowder, furnaces and kilns are used by three featured artists in the “Fire and Heat by Three” exhibit, which opens…
Read More

Comment

WNC sees boom in performance venues
 

WNC sees boom in performance venues

The days of driving hours away from Western North Carolina to see your favorite acts may well be over. In…
Read More

Comment

Kick Off Labor Day weekend with the Porch Music Club
 

Kick Off Labor Day weekend with the Porch Music Club

Start your Labor Day weekend with free live music at the Concerts on the Creek series in downtown Sylva. The…
Read More

Comment

FPAC anniversary gala features music, drama
 

FPAC anniversary gala features music, drama

Western Carolina University will mark five years of art and entertainment at the Fine and Performing Arts Center with a…
Read More

Comment

Grammy-winning artist Brett James to perform benefit concert in Haywood
 

Grammy-winning artist Brett James to perform benefit concert in Haywood

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Brett James, along with Ginny McAfee, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Haywood…
Read More

Comment

WCU presents 2010-11 arts and events series
 

WCU presents 2010-11 arts and events series

A string band, an all-male chorus, irreverent sketch comedy and an environmental writer with a question fill the bill for…
Read More

Comment

Country singer Corey Smith plays WCU Sept. 9
 

Country singer Corey Smith plays WCU Sept. 9

Modern country artist Corey Smith will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Western Carolina University’s Ramsey Regional Activity…
Read More

Comment

One-man-band Wild Bill Turner plays free concert Sept. 19
 

One-man-band Wild Bill Turner plays free concert Sept. 19

Wild Bill Turner will play the Sunday Series at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Haywood County Public Library…
Read More

Comment

P.A.W.S holds wine tasting, silent auction
 

P.A.W.S holds wine tasting, silent auction

The Seventh Annual P.A.W.S. Wine Tasting and Silent Auction — benefitting the only animal welfare organization in Swain County — will…
Read More

Comment

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood character visits Haywood
 

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood character visits Haywood

David Newell, also known as speedy deliveryman Mr. McFeely from public television’s “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” will appear at the Canton…
Read More

Comment

Learn how to knit for free at library
 

Learn how to knit for free at library

The Smoky Mountain Knitting Guild is offering free “Learn to Knit” classes — for both adults and children — on…
Read More

Comment

Smokey Mountain News Logo
SUPPORT THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN NEWS AND
INDEPENDENT, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM
Go to top
Payment Information

/

At our inception 20 years ago, we chose to be different. Unlike other news organizations, we made the decision to provide in-depth, regional reporting free to anyone who wanted access to it. We don’t plan to change that model. Support from our readers will help us maintain and strengthen the editorial independence that is crucial to our mission to help make Western North Carolina a better place to call home. If you are able, please support The Smoky Mountain News.

The Smoky Mountain News is a wholly private corporation. Reader contributions support the journalistic mission of SMN to remain independent. Your support of SMN does not constitute a charitable donation. If you have a question about contributing to SMN, please contact us.