The door to Narnia opened in Western Carolina University this February and was finally closed with the last showing of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Feb. 28. The new WCU Stage and Screen production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was a success on the final night with a turnout […]
DRUM TAO draws standing ovation at WCU Bardo Arts Center
February 26, 2026 by
Thundering sounds of drums entertained and thrilled the audience who came to the DRUM TAO returned performance at WCU despite empty containers for the ear plugs. The bats hiding in the Bardo ceiling were less happy, but Bardo staff said they are doing everything to catch them and get them out. DRUM TAO made their anticipated return to Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University as […]
58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition showcases WCU student artists
February 24, 2026 by
Student artists at Western Carolina University will be recognized for their work at the awards ceremony for the 58th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the WCU Fine Art Museum. WCU’s Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest running art traditions for students. This exhibition allows WCU undergraduate students to share their […]
DRUM TAO: The anticipated return to WCU’s Bardo Arts Center
February 18, 2026 by
WCU Bardo Arts Center welcomes back DRUM TAO to perform their brand new show “The Best” on Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. DRUM TAO is Japan’s elite Taiko drumming ensemble and is currently on their highly anticipated 2026 North American tour in over 40 cities and among them is WCU. DRUM TAO has sold out shows in 26 countries, and their performance is […]
WCU School of Music faculty perform at spring showcase
February 2, 2026 by
Nearly 200 audience members filled Coulter Recital Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to enjoy two hours of performances during the annual School of Music Spring Faculty Showcase. Instrumental and vocal faculty members performed prepared pieces, giving the audience a chance to experience their musicianship outside the classroom. “I definitely think out of all the concerts, […]
20 years of art at WCU Fine Art Museum
February 1, 2026 by
The Bardo Arts Center is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the WCU Fine Art Museum showcasing over five decades of art. The exhibit opened Jan. 20 and will run until July 2. The exhibition features variety of mediums involving paintings, prints, drawings, and photography, with a focus on contemporary Native American and women artists. Many of the works displayed in the exhibit come from the two predecessor galleries […]
