Craft beer catalyst: Mountain Layers Brewing celebrates five years

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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It’s early Thursday afternoon, and though the Memorial Day Weekend summer kickoff is still a couple weeks away, the two-story…
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Sylva gets in the tub

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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A special musical concert featuring beloved Jackson County Americana/bluegrass act Ol’ Dirty Bathtub will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,…
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‘American Idol’ star in Franklin

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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A top-three finalist for season eight of “American Idol,” singer Danny Gokey will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22,…
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Gather at the Rickman Store

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Weekly festive gatherings are underway at the Rickman Store in Macon County.
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HART gets ‘All Shook Up’

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Wednesday, May 04, 2022
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From the Elvis Presley songbook, a production of “All Shook Up” will hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 20-21,…
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Credits roll on Quin Theater

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Since Johnny and Paulene Maney opened the doors to the Quin Theater in 1978, it has been a community staple…
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Mountain Heart returns to Cowee School

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Acclaimed bluegrass/jam act Mountain Heart will perform 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, on the lawn stage at the…
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‘Bluegrass Boogie’ welcomes Unspoken Tradition

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Featuring acclaimed Appalachian acoustic act Unspoken Tradition & The Carter Giegerich Trio, the next installment of the beloved “Bluegrass Boogie”…
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Do you like strawberries?

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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The annual Strawberry Jam festival will be held May 21-22 at Darnell Farms in Bryson City.
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Cold Mountain Music Festival

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Tuesday, March 08, 2022
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After two quiet years due to Covid-19, the Cold Mountain Music Festival will resume on Saturday, June 4, at Lake…
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