Co-written and produced with Bryson Jusko What’s one of the best parts about attending a concert? Most people would say the music, or the food, but if you ask Skylar Ward, her favorite part is making art and taking it to trade with other people at the concert. “I’ve been participating in PLURR and going […]
Appalachian crafts showcased at Mountain Heritage Day
October 26, 2023 by
Mountain traditions such as natural dyeing, copper smiting and black smiting were alive and well at the 49th Mountain Heritage Day on Sept. 30. The festival has been hosted by WCU since 1974. It features staples of local culture such as Cherokee stickball, blue grass, cloggers, and a plethora of crafters and art vendors. It […]
Arts and crafts keep mountain culture and heritage
October 26, 2023 by
Western North Carolina residents had 110 art and craft vendors visit at Mountain Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 30. Vendors were lined up and open for business from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the intramural fields. Vendors were selling food, jewelry, quilts, soaps, and much more. Each vendor brought their own stories and paths […]
Human Library: Building Bridges One Book at a Time
October 25, 2023 by
There is more to a book than its cover especially when that book is a person. WCU Hunter Library held its first Human Library on Oct.10. A Human Library is people talking and learning from others of different backgrounds. Readers will be able to “check out” human books, allowing them a chance to ask about […]
Spark of the Eagle Dancer: Celebrating Native American Heritage
September 25, 2023 by
In a celebration of Native American heritage and artistry, the Spark of the Eagle Dancer: The Collecting Legacy of Lambert Wilson exhibit has opened its doors to the public at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum. Over 140 pieces of contemporary Native American art are on display at the exhibit, ranging from vibrant paintings […]
2023 Sylva Pride sets up for success
September 8, 2023 by
The 2023 Sylva Pride festival is again here. Hosted by Sylva and WCU’s own Beulah Land, this year Pride on Sept. 9 looks to be even bigger and better than last year. Travis Roundtree, head of the Sylva Pride board, says he expects around 300 attendees this year. Though the anticipated rain may dampen […]
