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Rock rolls into Whiteside Brewing

Regional rock/jam group Arnold Hill will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Whiteside Brewing in Cashiers.

Formed in 2011, the Jackson County band is named after a road in Sylva where the musicians lived and practiced.

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Mountain Artisans showcase

The 36th annual Mountain Artisans “Summertime“ Arts & Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27-28 in the Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. 

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Haywood Community Band ‘American Salute’

With a theme of “American Salute,” the next Haywood Community Band concert will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 29, outside of the Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska.

In an effort to increase its audience, the HCB is doing a “Save a Seat” initiative, where patrons are asked to bring a friend and enjoy the music. 

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‘Thunder in the Smokies’

The annual “Thunder in the Smokies” summer motorcycle rally will be held June 27-29 at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds.

The oldest and largest motorcycle rally in the Great Smoky Mountains, the weekend celebration will feature live music, dozens of vendors, motorcycle shows/games, prizes and much more. 

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Bluegrass comes to Folkmoot

Rising regional Americana/bluegrass act Upstream Rebellion will hit the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville.

Hailing from the depths of Western North Carolina, Upstream Rebellion is rooted in the intricate musical traditions of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountain ranges.

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‘Concerts on the Creek’

The Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 16th season of the annual “Concerts on the Creek” music series. 

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Haywood Arts to showcase ‘Form’

The Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is now presenting “Form,” its newest themed exhibit on display at the Haywood Handmade Gallery, located at the HCAC in downtown Waynesville. 

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Cherokee pottery exhibition

A special showcase, “Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop,” is now on display at the Museum of the Cherokee People in Cherokee. 

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Asheville Poetry Review marks 30 years

In May, a very special anniversary issue of the Asheville Poetry Review was released for public consumption celebrating 30 years as one of this country’s seminal literary journals. 

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