Western Carolina University’s Bardo Arts Center Performance Hall hosted a student shadow cast for a one night production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on Oct. 31. The film is a kinky classic, telling the story of a young couple who stumbles upon a castle infested with elaborate strangers and their leader, Transylvanian transvestite, Dr. Frank […]
ETHEL and Robert Mirabal bring “The River” to WCU
The string quartet ETHEL, and Native American flute player, Robert Mirabal captivated an audience at Western Carolina University. They brought music, poetry and dance about love for people and the environment in their musical ceremony, “The River.” The group defined their performance as a musical ceremony meaning it brings the audience on a spiritual […]
The meaning behind homecoming court at WCU
Western Carolina University celebrated Homecoming this week and crowned Paolo Balladares and Samantha Carter as this year’s king and queen at the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 26. Homecoming is a tradition held by many colleges or universities to welcome back alumni to their campus. But what is the purpose of a homecoming court, and […]
Miz Cracker gets candid at WCU Drag Show
Miz Cracker, a former contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, performed for over 1100 people at the Ramsey Center on Friday, Sept. 27. The New York City native captivated the audience with her wardrobe and lip-sync performance, but also for shining a light on feminism. Doors opened at 7 p.m. and as fans anticipated Cracker’s appearance, […]
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 […]
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 […]