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SUMMARY:Reception | Veteran Obsolete: Geoffrey Bowton
DESCRIPTION:Featuring glass work by military veteran Geoffrey Bowton\, this exhibition draws upon Bowton’s own experiences with combat deployments to confront the emotional and psychological challenges faced by veterans re-entering civilian life. Through the symbolic use of military gear\, he ushers viewers into the complex landscape of post-service reality: depression\, suicide\, PTSD\, and the unresolved echoes of armed conflict. Join us for the exhibition reception on Thursday\, September 10\, from 5–7 PM.  \nParking is free for this event at Bardo Arts Center. The address of the event is 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC 28723. This event will include a gallery talk by Geoffrey Bowton\, light appetizers\, and beverages.  \nImage Credit: Geoffrey Bowton\, Scars of Service: a triptych journey (detail)\, 2024\, glass\, steel\, copper\, 18 x 30 x 10 inches. Image courtesy of the artist. © Geoffrey Bowton.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/reception-veteran-obsolete-geoffrey-bowton/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T170000
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SUMMARY:20th Anniversary Exhibition | Reception
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the WCU Fine Art Museum’s 20th Anniversary at our February 12 reception\, from 5-7 pm. This special exhibition traces the Museum’s journey from its roots in the Belk and Chelsea Galleries to its focus on contemporary Native American voices today. Explore works from each chapter of our history and join us in honoring this milestone and our national accreditation. \nParking is free for this event at Bardo Arts Center. The address of the event is 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC 28723. This event will include a talk from the artists\, complimentary light appetizers\, and beverages. \nAmerica Meredith\, Adoduhisodiyi Sakonige Ugitsisgv (Remaking Blue Dawn) (detail)\, acrylic on cradled clayboard\, 40 x 30 inches. ©America Meredith. Image courtesy of WCU Photo Services.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/20th-anniversary-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T193000
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SUMMARY:Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera
DESCRIPTION:A new work that explores the unique and tragic conflicts faced by settlers of Western North Carolina during the Civil War. Set in rural Madison County\, this opera is a powerful account of families torn apart by fear\, mistrust\, and violence. Tracing a story that interweaves short stories and poetry of Ron Rash and based in part on true events\, Shelton Laurel gives voice to a lesser-known but poignant chapter of Appalachian history. With music and libretto by WCU Professor Damon Sink\, Shelton Laurel is a haunting meditation on loyalty\, survival\, and the brutal consequences of civil conflict. Get your tickets today to experience the world premier of this show. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Shelton Laurel: An Appalachian Opera on Saturday\, January 24\, 2026\, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. The WCU Fine Art Museum and BAC Concessions will be open one hour prior to the show. \nImage courtesy of Hunter Library Special Collections\, Western Carolina University.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/shelton-laurel-an-appalachian-opera/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T173000
DTSTAMP:20250930T110252Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive\, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll\, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers\, giant rats\, snow fairies\, magic\, and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats\, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away\, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters. \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. \nImage courtesy of WCU Photo Services.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-nutcracker-featuring-ballet-conservatory-of-asheville-4/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T223000
DTSTAMP:20250930T110144Z
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SUMMARY:Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings\, Stories\, and Songs
DESCRIPTION:Step into a night of mountain magic with Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings\, Stories\, and Songs. Presented by WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center\, this soulful celebration brings the Smokies to life through the spirited tunes of the Junior Appalachian Musicians\, the captivating stories of Cherokee storyteller Kathi Littlejohn\, and the harmonies of the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir. Headlining the evening with the powerful voice of Grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah\, whose music bridges tradition and modern roots. Let the music\, memory\, and language of the mountains carry you home. \nRun of Show:\n– 6:30 – 7:15 PM in the Bardo Arts Center Lobby – Junior Appalachian Musicians of Jackson County and Blue Ridge\n– 7:00 – 7:30 PM in the BAC Performance Hall – Sylva Old Time Jam Band\n– 7:30 PM\, The ticketed performance begins in the BAC Performance Hall with openers: Kathi Littlejohn and the Cherokee Language Repertory Choir\, with Amythyst Kiah (and band) headlining the night. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Strings\, Stories\, and Songs on Thursday\, October 30\, 2025\, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. The WCU Fine Art Museum and BAC Concessions will be open one hour prior to the show. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of ©Keith & King.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/echoes-across-the-smokies-a-night-of-strings-stories-and-songs/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000
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SUMMARY:North Carolina Glass 2025 | Reception
DESCRIPTION:Discover the brilliance of North Carolina Glass 2025 at our special exhibition reception on Thursday\, October 2\, 5–7 PM. This landmark show continues a decades-long tradition of honoring the state’s vibrant studio glass movement\, featuring both established and emerging artists redefining glass as a contemporary art form. Meet fellow art lovers\, explore cutting-edge creations\, and toast to the vision and innovation shaping glass today. \nParking is free for this event at Bardo Arts Center. The address of the event is 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC 28723. This event will include a talk from the artists\, complimentary light appetizers\, and beverages. \nKit Paulson\, Gothic Hexashericon\, 2025\, flameworked and engraved borosilicate glass\, 5.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 inches. ©Kit Paulson. Photo credit: Tim Burleson Photography
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/north-carolina-glass-2025-reception/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
DTSTAMP:20250930T110017Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive\, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll\, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers\, giant rats\, snow fairies\, magic\, and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats\, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away\, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters. \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. \nImage courtesy of WCU Photo Services.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-nutcracker-featuring-ballet-conservatory-of-asheville-3/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000
DTSTAMP:20250930T110010Z
CREATED:20250929T191451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T110010Z
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join the WCU community for the Annual Handmade Holiday Sale from 10 am to 5 pm and enjoy shopping\, free snacks\, and holiday cheer! \nThis event features high-quality\, handmade gifts created by students\, staff\, and alumni. Items for sale include artwork\, ceramics\, wearable accessories\, woodwork\, and a variety of other handmade craft items. Get an early start on holiday shopping by supporting local artists. \nFree treats and holiday cheer! From 10 am to 5 pm\, enjoy cookies\, hot cider\, and coffee. \nStay for the School of Stage of Screen production of Holiday Inn. On Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the BAC Performance Hall. Tickets can be purchased at arts.wcu.edu/tickets. \nThis event\, presented by the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center\, is located throughout the BAC lobby. \nMore information at arts.wcu.edu/handmadeholiday
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/16th-annual-handmade-holiday-sale/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T213000
DTSTAMP:20250203T164820Z
CREATED:20250128T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164820Z
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SUMMARY:Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience
DESCRIPTION:This captivating circus show unfolds the story of a character who has lost his inner light\, plunging him into a wondrous and surreal world where memories come to life and the ordinary becomes ‘extra’ordinary. Solstice blends over eight acrobatic acts with lighting\, costumes\, music\, scenery\, and snow to create a unique blend of poetry and circus in a 75-minute show! Solstice is an unforgettable celebration of the human spirit\, where every member of the audience will feel like a kid again and remember what it was like to see snowfall for the first time! \nWe look forward to seeing you at Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience on Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of Circus EVO.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/solstice-a-winter-circus-experience/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20250220T214753Z
CREATED:20250219T141943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T214753Z
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SUMMARY:57th Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Western Carolina University’s Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition is one of the longest-running Catamount art traditions. This exhibition is an extraordinary opportunity for WCU undergraduate students to share their artwork with a larger public and to enhance their skills in presenting artwork in a professional gallery setting. Entries are reviewed by an outside art professional who selects the works for exhibition at the WCU Fine Art Museum. Selected works will be on view at the Museum from February 18 through March 21\, 2025. An awards ceremony will be held at the WCU Fine Art Museum on Thursday\, March 20\, 2025\, from 5:00-7:00 PM. This year\, the exhibition juror is Marie Cochran\, visual artist and founding curator of the Affrilachian Artist Project. \nMuseum Hours:\nThe WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday\, 10AM-4PM\, and Thursday\, 10AM-7PM. If you have any questions\, please call (828)227-ARTS. \nImage Credit: Rhiannon Eason\, The Inner Machinations (detail)\, 2024\, collage\, 12 x 27 inches. Image courtesy of the artist. ©Rhiannon Eason.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/57th-annual-juried-undergraduate-exhibition/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T213000
DTSTAMP:20250203T164708Z
CREATED:20250203T164708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164708Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. For 50 years\, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances\, transformative dance training\, and enduring community engagement experiences. Join Bardo Arts Center as we watch Ballet Hispánico perform new and beloved works from their 50-year history. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Ballet Hispánico on Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of Ballet Hispánico.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ballet-hispanico-2/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20240903T184243Z
CREATED:20240829T143847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184243Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive\, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll\, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers\, giant rats\, snow fairies\, magic\, and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats\, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away\, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters. \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of WCU Photo Services.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-nutcracker-featuring-ballet-conservatory-of-asheville-2/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T220000
DTSTAMP:20240903T184236Z
CREATED:20240829T143713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T184236Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker featuring Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join Bardo Arts Center for a magically festive\, full-length version of The Nutcracker featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville’s celebrated pre-professional company. Having crept downstairs at midnight on Christmas Eve to play with her new Nutcracker doll\, a young girl is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers\, giant rats\, snow fairies\, magic\, and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats\, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away\, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters. \nWe look forward to seeing you at The Nutcracker featuring the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of WCU Photo Services.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/the-nutcracker-featuring-ballet-conservatory-of-asheville/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T190000
DTSTAMP:20241114T020532Z
CREATED:20241111T204025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T020532Z
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Handmade Holiday Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join the WCU community for the Annual Handmade Holiday Sale from noon to 7 pm and enjoy shopping\, free snacks\, and holiday cheer! Along with the sale\, BAC will host the exhibition At the Table reception from 5–7 pm\, which was rescheduled due to Hurricane Helene. Reception is open and free\, with light snacks and drinks available. \nThis event features high-quality\, handmade gifts created by students\, staff\, and alumni. Items for sale include artwork\, ceramics\, wearable accessories\, woodwork\, and a variety of other handmade craft items. Get an early start on holiday shopping by supporting local artists. \nFree treats and holiday cheer! From 12 to 7 pm\, enjoy cookies\, hot cider\, and coffee. \nThis event\, presented by the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center\, is located throughout the BAC lobby.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/15th-annual-handmade-holiday-sale/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTSTAMP:20241111T034755Z
CREATED:20241108T183249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T034755Z
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SUMMARY:RECEPTION | Bachelor of Fine Art Portfolio Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition gives graduating students in the WCU School of Art and Design the opportunity to share their work with the wider community. Fourteen studio art majors will share their capstone projects in the fall 2024 semester. Their art portfolios\, which include paintings\, photography\, ceramics\, installation art and other mediums\, explore a wide range of topics including isolation\, community\, the intersection of faith and life\, and the destruction of Hurricane Helene and Maria. \nFeatured Artists: Dani Akre\, Amber Bachmann\, Katie Barnett\, Naomi Michelle\, Macie Bishop\, Zoila Carrasco\, Isaiah Davis\, Nikayla Glover\, Riley Highland\, Samara McKnight\, Valeria Ramos\, Jessica Rial\, Samantha Taube\, and Grace Turner. \nParking is free for this event at Bardo Arts Center. The address of the event is 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC 28723. Come early and listen as students present their work in BAC Room 130 from 4-5 pm. Reception for the exhibition will be held on Thursday\, November 14\, 2024\, from 5-7 pm. This event will include a gallery talk by the artists along with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Free parking is available. \nImage Credits: Samara McKnight\, What Once Was (detail)\, 2024\, oil on canvas\, 30 x 24 inches. Image courtesy of the artist © Samara McKnight.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/reception-bachelor-of-fine-art-portfolio-exhibition/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T160000
DTSTAMP:20241114T020459Z
CREATED:20241114T020459Z
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SUMMARY:Bachelor of Fine Arts Portfolio Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition highlights their comprehensive course of study at WCU’s School of Art & Design and serves as a preface to their forthcoming careers as professional artists. The School of Art and Design’s Bachelor of Fine Art with an emphasis in Studio Art is created for students who wish to hone their focus more intensively on fine art and design. Completing the BFA curriculum will prepare students for a career or post-graduate study in art\, design\, or related disciplines. \nMuseum Hours:\nThe WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday\, 10AM-4PM\, and Thursday\, 10AM-7PM. If you have any questions\, please call (828)227-ARTS. \nReception Details:\nCome early and listen as students present their work in BAC Room 130 from 4-5 pm. Reception for the exhibition will be held on Thursday\, November 14\, 2024 from 5-7PM. Light refreshments and drinks will be served at BAC’s Star Atrium. \nImage Credit: Samantha Taube\, Sacred Heart of Mary Altarpiece (detail)\, 2024\, oil and acrylic on wood\, yarn\, found objects\, air-dry clay\, 18.625 x 25.625 x 4 inches.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bachelor-of-fine-arts-portfolio-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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SUMMARY:Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass\, Ballads\, and Tall Tales
DESCRIPTION:Step into the heart of the Appalachian soul as the WCU’s Bardo Arts Center and Mountain Heritage Center present Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass\, Ballads\, and Tall Tales\, an unforgettable event celebrating the rich tapestry of mountain culture. This enchanting evening begins with storytelling trio Sheila Kay Adams\, Donna Ray Norton\, and William Ritter as they share ballads that will transport audience members through the generations. Headlining the event are the Kruger Brothers with a string quartet. With a unique blend of bluegrass\, folk\, and classical influences\, their music flows like a gentle river\, guiding listeners on a journey through a rich tapestry of emotions. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Echoes Across the Smokies: A Night of Bluegrass\, Ballads\, and Tall Tales on Thursday\, November 7\, 2024\, at 7:30 pm. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImage courtesy of the Kruger Brothers\, Kontras Quartet\, Sheila Kay Adams\, Donna Ray Norton\, and William Ritter.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/echoes-across-the-smokies-a-night-of-bluegrass-ballads-and-tall-tales/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ballet Hispánico
DESCRIPTION:Ballet Hispánico is the nation’s renowned Latino dance organization and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. For 50 years\, Ballet Hispánico has been bringing communities together to celebrate and explore Latino cultures through innovative dance performances\, transformative dance training\, and enduring community engagement experiences. Kick-off Hispanic Heritage Month with Ballet Hispánico as they perform new and beloved works from their 50-year history. \nWe look forward to seeing you at Ballet Hispánico on Thursday\, October 10\, 2024\, at 7:30 pm. Doors will open to the performance 30 min before the show is set to start. Get your tickets at arts.wcu.edu/tickets! \nImages courtesy of Ballet Hispánico. Photo by Ben McKeown\, courtesy of the American Dance Festival.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/ballet-hispanico/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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SUMMARY:At the Table
DESCRIPTION:As we enter another fall season\, the WCU Fine Art Museum invites you to contemplate themes of community\, power\, and representation as explored through At the Table. The works in the exhibition\, which feature the recurring motif of the table\, both literal and metaphorical\, use this common piece of furniture to signify a place where people come together in connection\, endure and overcome injustice\, and make decisions that can change an individual life or the course of humanity. \nReception Details:\nThe exhibition’s reception will be held on Thursday\, October 3\, 2024\, from 5 to 7 PM. Light refreshments and drinks will be served at BAC’s Star Atrium. \nMuseum Hours:\nThe WCU Fine Art Museum exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. Standard Museum hours are Tuesday through Friday\, 10 AM-4 PM\, and Thursday\, 10 AM-7 PM. If you have any questions\, please call (828)227-ARTS. \nImage Credit: Narsiso Martinez\, Always Fresh\, 2018\, ink\, charcoal\, gouache\, gold Leaf\, collage and multiple small oil on canvas paintings on reclaimed produce boxes\, 92.5 x 278 inches\, Courtesy of the artist and Charlie James Gallery\, Los Angeles. © 2018 Narsiso Martinez ; Photo © 2019 Michael Underwood.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/at-the-table/
LOCATION:WCU Bardo Arts Center\, 199 Centennial Drive\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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