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Spring 2026
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The Giant Storyteller
Ray Hicks tales bore the unmistakable twang and sensibilities of early Appalachia
September 2011
Tight Knit Plan
The Beautiful Mind of Jimmy O'Neal
Enter the boundless world of an innovative artist
Sound Off
From appearances by George Jones to performances of Madame Butterfly, WNC stages offer a wonderfully eclectic lineup
Taking the Stage
Southern Soul
Kellin Watson | Halo of Blue
Going Solo
Aaron Wood
Mountain Melodies
Al Petteway & Amy White | High in the Blue Ridge
Drums of Steel
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra | Character Farm and Other Short Stories
A Wrench in the Works
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo | Monkey Wrench
Smooth Sounds
The Secret B-Sides | Flowers & Chocolate
All that Jazz
Appalachiagrassicana
Americana the Beautiful
Jim Julien
Cool for School
Head in the Clouds
An aerialist teaches others the ropes of high-flying performance
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Ginger Royal
Fireside
Autumn Bowl
Portobello Tempura with Soy-Ginger Dressing
Chai Tequila Sour
Lemon Pound Cake
Roasted Cod with Miso
Classic apple pie
Arugula, Nectarine & Prosciutto Salad
Sunny Disposition
Cranberry & Cornmeal Frangipane Tart with Pink Peppercorn
Apple & Pear Mince Pie
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Bark
Fried Green Tomatoes with Roasted Red Pepper Jam
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Berrylicious Pie
