A stunning performance took the stage at Western Carolina University on April 3, 2014. Directed by Terrence Mann, known by many as the first to play the title role Inspector Javert on Broadway, Les Miserables is being presented by the WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical Theatre program as part of their Mainstage Season. The tale is […]
Gospel singing fundraiser comes to Cherokee this Saturday
March 7, 2014 by
Winter is almost over, and Cherokee is ready to sing in the spring. Cherokee Student Assistance Program hosts the seventh annual Southern gospel singing fundraiser at Cherokee Central Schools Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, Mar. 8, 5-8 p.m. Donations are expected for admission with all proceeds from the concert going to benefit the assistance program. […]
The Carolina Chocolate Drops leaves WCU audience thrilled
March 4, 2014 by
The story was edited and updated March 5 by Tanner Hall. The Carolina Chocolate Drops brought their unique blend and soulful spin of antique acoustic country, jazz, blues, jug, string, banjo, violin, and even gospel music to a packed audience at the Bardo Center Monday night. The Drops mixed solos, stories, history and comedy with their […]
Heavy metal documentary comes to Asheville
March 1, 2014 by
Few bands could survive the kind of year 2012 was for Virginia based heavy metal outfit Lamb of God had, even fewer would be bold enough to film it for the rest of the world to see. Directed by Don Argot, “As the Palaces Burn” is a documentary about Lamb of Gods 2012 tour, where […]
WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center commemorates the Trail of Tears
March 1, 2014 by
The “Cherokee Artistic Expressions of the Trail of Tears” traveling exhibit and lecture stopped by WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center this past week to honor the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears. “Never forget” was the theme of the exhibit, which included government documents to give a broad timeline of the event, artwork from around […]
Balaton brass, beats, and treats
February 24, 2014 by
As the lights dimmed and a hush fell over a small recital hall, shiny brass and thundering percussion slowly filled a silent space with echoing musical conversation. It is hard to describe the atmosphere at the Balaton Chamber Brass concert of Feb. 18. The four performers of the night – husband and wife Dan and […]
