Imagine floating in a lazy kayak down a river. Suddenly, you notice a single towering tree on the bank that has caught fire. It cracks and plummets down right on top of you! There is pain, and then nothing. The rest of the story comes to you in anecdotes, after you wake up in a hospital […]
WNC Pottery Festival brought artists from all over U.S.
November 7, 2019 by
Residents of Jackson County this past weekend didn’t even have to walk out of the neighborhood to support local art. The 15th annual WNC Pottery Festival was held in Bridge Park, Sylva, on Saturday, Nov. 2, offering art to everybody. The event showcased works by over 40 master potters from all over the U.S. It included […]
Halloween haunts and Rocky Horrors at WCU Bardo Arts Center
November 6, 2019 by
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
October 30, 2019 by
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
October 28, 2019 by
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
October 4, 2019 by
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, […]
