The Sylva Pride parade is back and as one of the organizers says the “queer joy is felt around this time of year”. The parade will be at the end of the two-day festivities on Sept. 20 starting at 1:30 p.m. Downtown from Schulman to Spring Street and back to Bridge Park will be closed […]
Mountain Heritage Week to celebrate Appalachia
September 19, 2026 by
For more than 50 years, Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Days has celebrated the music, stories and traditions of Southern Appalachia. This year’s weeklong festival returns Sept. 21-26 with live entertainment, cultural experiences, educational programs and family-friendly activities across campus and throughout the region. Mountain Heritage Days serves as a celebration of Appalachian heritage and […]
Jackson County celebrates its past looking to the future
September 11, 2026 by
Jackson County will be celebrating its 175th anniversary to honor its past and celebrate the present with features from live music bands, a historic train ride and special guest speakers. The festivities are on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 4to 8p.m. at the brand-new Whittier Heritage Grounds. The event is designed to recognize Jackson County’s history, […]
Meet artist Geoffry Bowton and see a remarkable exhibit Veteran Obsolete during reception tonight
September 10, 2026 by
Brains, masks, guns and flags are displayed at the Art Museum at the WCU Bardo Center showcasing the work of Geoffry Bowton exhibit Veteran Obsolete. Bowton will be visiting for the Bardo Fine Art Museum for a public reception on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. During the reception he will be speaking on the process, […]
Music On The Porch Festival this Saturday in Dillsboro
September 2, 2026 by
Story originally published in The Sylva Herald, Sept. 2 edition. The Appalachian Women’s Museum will host its seventh annual Music on the Porch festival from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Monteith Farmstead Park in Dillsboro. The annual event celebrates Appalachia’s musical culture. live performances, local food and artisans will bring the community […]
Thousands of people attend Greening Up The Mountain despite rain
April 26, 2026 by
Becki Veach contributed to the story What started as a small Earth Day Festival has now become a celebration of Appalachian culture and spring, turning the 28th annual Greening Up The Mountains Festival into one of the largest single-day festivals in the U.S. “We love coming to these festivals. We try to support local artists […]
