Arts & Leisure

Songwriters in the Round is June 28
June 26, 2008
Balsam Mountain Inn welcomes songwriters from Nashville during a dinner show where the writers talk about the songs that they have written and had recorded by major artists. | Full Story

USO tribute heads to Cary
June 26, 2008
Carolina Nights Dinner Theatre’s “Sound Off!: AMusical Salute to USO” is in its second season of entertaining audiences in Maggie Valley and will soon travel to Cary to showcase local talent at the USO of North Carolina’s annual gala and fundraiser event Oct. | Full Story

A weekly variety show in the making
June 26, 2008
Paul Indelicato, owner of Carolina Nights Dinner Theatre in Maggie Valley, has already provided a way for local and regional actors and actresses to showcase their talent to the community. | Full Story

National Geographic explorer Helen Thayer to visit Waynesville
June 26, 2008
Mast General Store on Main Street in downtown Waynesville will host National Geographic explorer Helen Thayer on Wednesday, July 2. | Full Story

Hot summer cool drinks
June 26, 2008
Frank and I are slowly purchasing pieces of furniture and outdoor equipment to make our new home complete. | Full Story

Moving business to Haywood County proves to be less stressful for one business owner
June 26, 2008
Cheryl Chouinard, owner of Firefly Cabin on Main Street in Waynesville, owned Lazer Eclipse, a family entertainment center in Clearwater, Fla. | Full Story

Mingo Falls is a beautiful hike
June 26, 2008
You can climb many mountains, hike many trails, but you probably will not find a prettier, more relaxing place to visit than Mingo Falls. | Full Story

Osondu's to host 'Fancy Nancy' party June 28
June 26, 2008
Osondu Booksellers is having a party — for all of the Fancy Nancys out there. | Full Story

Summertime Art and Crafts Show held July 5 and 6 at WCU Arena
June 26, 2008
The 19th annual Mountain Artisans Summertime Art & Crafts Show will be held July 5 to 6 in the Ramsey Center arena on the campus of Western Carolina University. | Full Story

Is Southern hospitality gone with the wind
June 26, 2008
I have noticed a disturbing trend lately. | Full Story

Yoga classes move to Haywood Square
June 26, 2008
Candra Tuit (pronounced “toot”) is a yoga teacher looking to develop a Haywood County following. | Full Story