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Saturday, April 27, 2024
Cullowhee, NC | The WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center has tallied the votes, and the results are in on which objects will be included in our newest exhibition Stellar Picks: A Community Choice Exhibition!This exhibition is for everyone who has a favorite piece of art in the […]
The crowd filling the lobby of the WCU Fine Arts Museum was awash with excitement as the award ceremony for the 56th Annual Juried Art Exhibition commenced on March 14. The exhibition gives the opportunity for any undergraduate student to submit their art to be considered for the gallery showing. […]
Each semester students in the film and television production program create films that can take months, sometimes years to create. They all work toward one main event, the Controlled Chaos Film Festival. A collection of selected short films will be shown over 2 days, starting on Friday, May 3. The […]
Award-winning author Maurice Carlos Ruffin will visit WCU to present at the 22nd annual Literary Festival at 7:30 April 3. Ruffin will host a talk and reading of his work for students and community members. The Literary Festival will hold three sessions at noon, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April […]
Cullowhee, NC | Bardo Arts Center (BAC) is excited to welcome Trailblazing Women of Country to the BAC Performance Hall stage on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 pm for a tribute to country music legends Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton.CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country” Miko Marks and […]
Sunset chasers and casual hikers should look no further than the short, scenic hike to Ravenal Park. With a parking area just minutes outside of downtown Highlands and directly across the road from the Highlands Biological Center, this hike makes breathtaking views accessible. Ravenal Park is popular for all ages […]
Dating apps have increased in popularity over the last decade, marketing to more and more groups of people – from farmers to religious groups. The college demographic is no different. Although dating apps are a common part of college culture now, they didn’t start that way.  Dating app popularity […]
Originally published by The Mountaineer Ice sculptures dotted the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds creating vast opportunities for photos and fun activities for kids. Though the second annual NC Smokies Ice Fest was threatened by bad weather, it remained a success in the eyes of the attendees. Adults and children alike […]
The UC Grand Room was decked out in flannel and denim on Jan. 18 as familiar boot-scooting melodies rang out from the DJ booth. Last Minute Productions hosted Wheehaw – the much-anticipated countrified night of dance, bull-riding and karaoke. The event first took place in fall 2021, and it was […]
“Fantasia on Mysterium: The Epic Immersive Theatrical Recital” is not your typical production. Artist, playwright and pianist Michael Yannette, has dedicated 18 years to the crafting of this reimagined show. Simply calling it a recital would be a severe understatement. The production, which premiered at WCU, was intended to bring […]
