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Dulcimer virtuosos to present July 19 concert at WCU
The award-winning instructors from Western Carolina University’s summer dulcimer conference will be featured in a concert, “Dulcimers in the Round,”…
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Jazz programs offered for children
MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts in Waynesville will offer a new jazz music program on July 26. The “School of…
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Randy Flack slated for Fontana July 19
Singer-songwriter Randy Flack will perform from 8-11 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, and Saturday, July 21, at Fontana Village as…
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Songcatchers series continues July 22
Laura Boosinger will perform at 4 p.m. on July 22 at the Cradle of Forestry amphitheater as part of the…
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Hone your drawing skills in Waynesville
The next session of the Inspired Art Ministry (Iam) classes begins the week of July 23 with drawing classes on…
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Mentalist Erik Dobell will see you July 25
“Mentalist” Erik Dobel, who uses psychology and trickery to create the illusion of psychic ability, will be the featured guest…
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Horse show fundraiser planned in Haywood
The Waynesville Lions Club will hold its 60th annual horse show at 3 p.m. on July 21 at the Haywood…
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‘Greater Tuna’ to stage at SMCT starting July 20
The Smoky Mountain Community Theatre will present its summer production, “Greater Tuna,” with special arrangements with Samuel French.
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Weaver offering classes in Dillsboro
Susan Morgan Leveille, a professional weaver and teacher in Dillsboro for more than 35 years, has day and evening classes…
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Belly dancing workshop set at WCU
Western Carolina University’s Department of Intercultural Affairs will offer a free belly dancing workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday,…
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Contra dance in Waynesville July 22
A Waynesville Contra Dance will be held from 2-4:30 p.m. on July 22 at the Gateway Club ballroom at 37…
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‘Liars’ plan Franklin Folk Fest appearance
The Liars Bench, a troupe of award-winning storytellers and musicians, bring “Tall Tales, Mountain Myths, & Flat-Out Lies” to the…
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Canton library presents ‘Images of Historic Canton’
More than 40 historic photographs of Canton are on display at the Canton library from now through Aug. 31, and…
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Glenville Historical Society offers Norton Community History Tour
The Glenville Historical Society’s second annual Historical Tour featuring sites in the Norton Community will be held from 10 a.m.…
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Island Park also gets a quilt square
The second quilt square hanging — part of the Quilt Trail Project — will be held at Island Park in…
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Historic Windover Inn joins Haywood Quilt Trails
The Haywood County Arts Council will dedicated “Four Little Birds,” the first quilt block at a Haywood County bed and…
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‘Too outrageous for words’: HART lands another smash hit with ‘The Bird Cage’
By Shannan Mashburn • SMN Intern The Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville will bring the French Rivera to life with…
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Random thoughts and voices
Here I sit by my window watching the creek go by with nothing in particular to write about except the…
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Take a working vacation on the AT
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is searching for volunteers to help maintain sections along the fabled footpath. No previous trail experience…
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Learn how to manage your forest land
Four workshops for private forest landowners in Western North Carolina will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays between mid-July and…
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Fox sightings not always a cause for concern
Foxes sighted in daylight, or in urban and suburban settings are not necessarily rabid or dangerous, according to the N.C.…
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Reward offered in elk poaching case
The N.C. Wildlife Federation is offering $5,000 for information about the recent elk killings that directly leads to an arrest…
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Hiking the Southern Appalachians? Download this App
Hikers who want to travel smarter on trails in the Southern mountains now have access to a mobile app called…
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Top supporters for national parks include local groups
Friends of the Smokies and The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation are among a select group of organizations featured as part…
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Pigeon River Fund awards grants
Seven projects received $116,300 in grants from the Pigeon River Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. Grant…
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Summer doldrums? Students can volunteer in the Smokies
Students can join a park ranger in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer in a hands-on work project.…
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Kids camp to explore heritage farming
Kids will explore local agriculture in the 4-H Farm to Fork Day Camp in Haywood County held from 9 a.m.…
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State recognizes Western Carolina for its energy reduction efforts
Western Carolina University has gotten more kudos for lowering energy use and costs and promoting utility savings.
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Wild places, wild things featured at Mountain Wildlife Days
The ninth-annual Mountain Wildlife Days will be held Friday, July 20, and Saturday, July 21, at Sapphire Valley Resort near…
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Famous NYC offspring
New York City is big, bustling and in July – hot, but there are always entertaining and even educational ways…
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‘Around the World in 80 Birds’ coming to Highlands
International birder and Highlands-Cashiers resident Romney Bathurst will present “Around the World in 80 Birds” at 7:30 p.m. July 23…
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Franklin couple collaborate on outdoor books for children
In 25 years of teaching kindergarten, Cathryn Sills of Franklin read a lot of books to her young students. In…
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Poet to read from new collection
Local poet and artist Terry Michelsen will visit City Lights Bookstore in Sylva to read from her collection of poetry…
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The Highlands Biological Station releases naturalist’s guide
The Highlands Biological Station has released Highlands Botanical Garden: A Naturalist’s Guide, a guide to the garden, with maps, historical…
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Book launch for Carden’s play
City Lights Bookstore and the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will celebrate of the release of the book edition…
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Book discussion series ends with Austen’s ‘Persuasion’
The Friends of the Haywood County Library is hosting a discussion the last book in the Jane Austen “Let’s Talk…
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Frank’s characters confront moral uncertainties
What would you do if your teenaged daughter was assaulted, beaten and shot almost to the point of death, and…
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Pottery workshops to spur children’s creativity
Children ages 8 and older can get muddy and learn about pottery in two workshops from 9 a.m. to noon…
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Asheville Gallery searching for new member artists
The Asheville Gallery of Art is accepting membership applications from area artists. Applications must be submitted by July 31. Interested…
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Artists in Residence program comes to the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is piloting an artist-in-residence program, which will provide artists with uninterrupted time to pursue their…
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Find Waldo in Sylva, win a prize
Waldo is hiding in local downtown Sylva businesses. Can you find him? When you spot him collect a card from…
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StreetFest in Franklin held July 13
The first StreetFest of 2012 will be held from 6-9 p.m. July 13 in historic downtown Franklin. Venture Local Franklin…
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Within REACH fashions to hit the catwalk at fundraiser
REACH of Haywood will celebrate its resale store’s 10th anniversary with a fashion show and luncheon at noon July 16…
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Folkmoot begins July 18
Dancers and musicians in colorful traditional costumes from the countries of New Zealand, France, Belgium, Indonesia, Peru, Philippines, Serbia, Puerto…
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Jackson art association hosts Sylva Art Stroll Friday
The second Sylva Art Stroll, sponsored by the Jackson County Visual Arts Association (JCVAA), is scheduled for 5 p.m. July…
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Folkways come to life at Franklin festival
The 9th annual Franklin Folk Festival celebrating Appalachian Heritage will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday,…
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The Boxcars to perform July 14 in Stecoah
The eclectic band The Boxcars will take the stage at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. July…
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Gibson Brothers bring bluegrass to Franklin
The Gibson Brothers, a traditional bluegrass band, will perform at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30…
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Gold City to perform at Franklin arts center
Gospel quartet Gold City will perform at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday,…
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A capella singers to perform in Sylva
The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva will host a performance by Ubuntu Dillsboro, an a capella community chorus, at…
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