Uni-Tea – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 1 WCU students, faculty and staff are invited to drop in to enjoy refreshments, conversation and community. The event is held in the ICA lounge on the first Tuesday of the month. Artrageous – 4 p.m. April 1 Join the Jackson County […]
Arts & Entertainment
Medieval fighting skills taught in Black Mountain martial arts school
This story was updated April 10 to adjust some spelling errors. Some people learn taekwondo, some people learn karate, but the Warriors of Ash help people learn historical European martial arts. Warriors of Ash is a nonprofit organization that helps teach people about historical European martial arts. According to the […]
Celebrating Trans Joy and Community: Trans+ Student Union hosts art showcase for Transgender Day of Visibility
“We are just as human as you are and we demand equal rights,” said Paige LeBlanc, founder of the Trans+ Student Union and creator of the upcoming Trans Art Now show. The Trans Art Now art show will be the TSU’s first event and will feature art from people who […]
Creativity in the aftermath of a tragedy at the Annual Juried Art Exhibition
Excitement filled the hallway of the Bardo Arts Center on March 20, as Carolyn Grosh, curator of collections & exhibitions, stepped on stage to announce the award recipients of the 57th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. The Annual Juried Art Exhibition provides students, no matter their major, the opportunity to be […]
March Arts and Entertainment Events
Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1 Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/. Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. March 1 All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library every Saturday for […]
Students turn to crafting to cope with stress
From coursework to jobs to extracurriculars, college students experience a lot of stress during the semester. For some students, crafting is a healthy way to cope with this stress. This can include painting, needlework, jewelry making and much more. “I think it’s good to have something creative,” said Chey Ellis, […]
Mobile museum educates WCU students about Black history
Intercultural Affairs hosted the Black History 101 Mobile Museum Feb. 3 to discuss and celebrate Black history in the United States. Khalid El-Hakim, the museum’s founder, held an open lecture while the museum was open. He talked about many of the artifacts and pieces of Black history. El-Hakim created the […]
Students celebrate Valentine’s Day at Vals and Pals
Every semester, students who work for Last Minute Productions at Western Carolina University pitch event ideas to student committees for feedback. “It is almost like going on Shark Tank, but they get much nicer feedback if an idea needs to be tweaked a little,” said Coleman Leopard, associate director for […]
February Arts and Entertainment Calendar
Jackson County Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 1 Browse goods from local farmers and artisans every Saturday in Bridge Park. More information at https://jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org/. Boredom Busters – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 1 All ages are welcome to stop by the Jackson County Public Library […]
December Arts and Entertainment Events
Deck the Stacks – 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5 Join the Jackson County Public Library, anytime between the hours of 4-6 p.m. for their annual Deck the Stacks event! There will be crafts available for patrons to complete to decorate their own homes or our Children’s Department at Jackson County Public […]