Arts + Entertainment
Waynesville art walk, live music
A cherished gathering of locals and visitors alike, “Art After Dark” will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, in downtown Waynesville.
Crossroads seem to come and go: A conversation with Chuck Leavell
If there ever was a common denominator of the upper echelon of rock-n-roll royalty, it would be Chuck Leavell.
Local tales are well told in this book
If you’re looking for a fun, yet informative read, then I’ve got one for you. Jim Buchanan’s “Historic Tales of Sylva and Jackson County” (The History Press, 2020, 125pgs).
WNC Pottery Festival
The 18th annual WNC Pottery Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, in Bridge Park in Sylva.
Word from the Smokies: Cherokee museum rebrands for inclusive future
Nestled within the Smokies is one of the country’s oldest tribal museums. Located on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, the tribal museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has a new, vibrant look.
Book suggests pathways to a better life
Every once in a while, readers come across a book that by itself constitutes a small library. Anthologies of history, art, children’s stories, poetry: open up those hefty tomes, some of which might serve as doorstops or as weights for light lifting, and you’ve got a smorgasbord of information at your fingertips.
Library to showcase Macon art
Members of the Macon County Art Association’s Uptown Gallery are exhibiting artwork through Oct. 31 at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.
From Guthrie to Woodstock: politics and pop music
“The artist is first and foremost the reflection of his times, and his ability
to stay a few steps ahead of the rest of the society is his contribution to his society.”
— Phil Ochs
Wondering why: Brandon Coleman of The Red Clay Strays
Standing in a narrow, dimly-lit alley behind The Remington Bar — a century-old watering hole in the heart of Whitefish, Montana — this past summer, Brandon Coleman leans against his band van following a fiery performance and slowly gazes up at the twinkling stars high above.
