The sweet scent of shortbread accompanied the sounds of warm jazz and friendly chatter floated through the long lobby of the Bardo Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Handmade Holiday Sale. The Handmade Holiday Sale is an early holiday celebration that takes place the week before Thanksgiving each year at the BAC, where […]
“In The Soundless Awe” is raising awareness of PTSD
November 16, 2016 by
After years of being haunted by the past, there’s only so much any man can take. Guilt can take its toll. Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents “In the Soundless Awe,” a historical genre play co-written by Jayme McGhan, associate professor and director of the school. The production, part of WCU’s Mainstage […]
Buy arts and gifts this Thursday at the Bardo Arts Center
November 15, 2016 by
WCU’s Fine Art Museum will be hosting its annual Handmade Holiday Sale from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Bardo Arts Center. Created and organized by museum attendant and artist Dawn Behling, the event is both a fundraiser for the museum and a chance for local artists to get their name and […]
Shauna Tucker and her “chamber soul” come to WCU
November 10, 2016 by
Singer-songwriter and cellist, Shauna Tucker, is performing at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tucker coined the phrase “chamber soul” to best describe her music. It is influenced by her jazz and classical roots interwoven with ’80s & ’90s pop music, movie soundtracks and world music. […]
Maya art exhibit challenges standard conception of “language”
November 4, 2016 by
You might be surprised to know that there are over 7,000 languages in the world. However, if you think of language like the Maya do, this estimate is way too low. The Language of Weaving exhibit that’s on display in the Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center presents woven textiles made by women from four […]
Local band The Log Noggins gains traction at recent shows
November 3, 2016 by
Local blues-rock band, The Log Noggins, made a name for themselves Friday night, Oct. 28, at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva. Vocalist/guitarist Adrian Brinkly, guitarist Gavin Welch, bassist Cole Laughter, and drummer Wayne Redden took the stage at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 28, and spent the night accruing a crowd of friends and fans. […]
