Arts + Entertainment
Following Helene, Big Pillow Brewing crafts its next chapter
On a recent sunny afternoon in Hot Springs, it was almost impossible to find a parking spot within vicinity of Big Pillow Brewing in downtown. And, for the tiny mountain town, this was a joyous sight compared to what the community has gone through as of late.
Rock for Relief ‘Black Tie-Dye Ball’
Presented by Rock for Relief WNC, the “Black Tie-Dye Ball” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at The Orange Peel in Asheville.
Headlining the event will be acclaimed indie-rock act Susto. Support will be provided by rising Americana/indie act Holler Choir and indie/folk group Watkins.
An insightful look in apartheid, South Africa
Sometimes fictional books, when they’re written well, can give the same, if not more, insight to a people and culture than a history book can. Alan Paton’s “Cry, the Beloved Country” (Scribner, 2003, 316 pages) is one of those novels.
Cherokee pottery exhibition to open
A special new exhibit, “Didanisisgi Gadagwatli: A Showcase of Pottery from the Mud Dauber Community Workshop” will open on Thursday, May 29, at the Museum of the Cherokee People in Cherokee.
Cold Mountain Music Festival
The annual Cold Mountain Music Festival will be held May 30-June 1 at the Lake Logan Retreat Center in Canton.
Artists to appear onstage include The Last Revel, American Aquarium, Melissa Carper, Fireside Collective, Denitia, The Moon & You, Fancy & The Gentlemen and more.
Chappell statue unveiled
The Haywood County Public Library recently unveiled a memorial to Fred Chappell at its Canton branch, which honors his literary achievements and dedication to teaching creative writing.
‘Concerts on the Creek’
The Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the 16th season of the annual “Concerts on the Creek” music series.
Upcoming readings at City Lights Bookstore
• Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. – Peter McDade presents his novel “King Cal” in conversation with Christy Alexander Hallberg. Set in the world of music, the novel explores the creative journey of Calvin, a fast-food worker and aspiring musician, as he loses everything in a single day and must decide if chasing his dream is worth the cost.
