Archives for September 2019

Mountain Heritage Day: Embracing the culture of the Western Carolina mountains

The Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center will be hosting its 45th annual Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, starting at 10:00 a.m. at WCU’s intramural field. The festival is one of the most popular in the Western NC region, celebrating the history of the mountains and Appalachian culture. Educational specialist of the WCU […]

The Mousetrap opens the Main Stage season

Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen will be opening their production season with Agatha Christie’s classic, The Mousetrap, at the end of September. The production will run from Sept. 26 to 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in WCU’s Hoey Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now in the WCU […]

WCU students and administrators talk food and bugs

Western Carolina’s students and dining services discussed bugs, money and new ideas and offerings for food in 2019-2020 school year during the meeting on Sept 25. Six Western Carolina employees and over 25 Western students representing Resident Hall Counsels, SGA, and nutrition and dietetic major were all in attendance to the open forum. The bug situation […]

The drag show is back with Miz Cracker headlining

Life can be a drag sometimes. But the drag queens coming to WCU on Friday, Sept. 27 certainly bring some color to your night! RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Miz Cracker will be joining local drag queens for a drag show to be held at the Ramsey Center. Tickets can be picked up on the second […]

Annual Youth Arts Festival entertains and educates children and families

Children and their parents bounced from booth to booth at the 12th annual Youth Arts Festival, creating art and enjoying fun in the sun in Green Energy Park, Dillsboro. Around 30 volunteers were stationed in various areas of the park Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free activities to guests including face […]

Youth Arts Festival brings beauty and green energy this weekend

The 12th Annual Youth Arts Festival will brighten the landscape of Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, North Carolina, once again bringing art and green energy education to children and their families. The festival is on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. Guests will be able to participate […]