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The Transylvania County Library will host Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs, beginning in February. In partnership with the World Affairs Council of WNC, UNC-A, Blue Ridge Community College and Isothermal...

The 2020 Bag Lunch Arts Series kicks off in January with “Women Led the Way: Social Reform - A Local Perspective.” The program begins at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the Rogow Room at the Transylvania County Library and is made possible by the...

Brevard College launches its spring Fine Arts calendar with a film installation exhibition by artist and filmmaker Kevin Jerome Everson entitled “...We Was Waiting for Them.” The title for the exhibition comes from a quote by acclaimed funk...

These new books are now available at the Transylvania County Library: Fiction Grey, Iona. “The Glittering Hour.” Selina comes from the “right” kind of family and is expected to marry well. Lawrence is a talented painter, though he has no...

The Transylvania Community Arts Council (TC Arts) has announced that registration has begun for winter pottery and ceramics classes and open studio sessions beginning Jan. 21. The classes are taught by ceramic education director, Philippa Lampos....

Brevard Little Theatre will hold auditions for “Sordid Lives” on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the theatre, located at 55 E. Jordan St. in Brevard. The play is a black comedy about white trash wri...

On Friday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m., 185 King Street will be featuring songwriters from the county and region. Andrew Scotchie, Clint Roberts and Dave Desmelik have all earned credit across the region as accomplished and rising singer/songwriters....

Broaden your horizons in 2020: Travel “Caribbean.” This comprehensive guide covers more than 130 Caribbean islands. From Harrison’s Cave in Barbados to the rum distilleries of Jamaica, you will never run out of interesting, historical...

These new books are now available at the Transylvania County Library: Fiction Colvin, Jeffrey. “Africaville.” Spanning three generations of the Sebolt family this saga tells the story of how time can tear apart and bring together those who are...

These new books are now available at the Transylvania County Library: Fiction Bryndza, Robert. Nine Elms. For a brief time, Kate was a hero for catching the Nine Elms serial killer when she was a young police officer, but her glory was quickly...

Pilot Cove and EchoMIx Entertainment have announced they will be offering Second Saturday concerts beginning in May. The concerts will feature touring and regional bands, songsmiths from across North Carolina, food trucks, local food vendors and...

The Brevard High School band and chorus will present their Winter Concert this Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Porter Center of the Performing Arts on the campus of Brevard College. The public, particularly BHS band and choir alumni, are...

This time of year there seems to be so many choices of when and where to do one’s holiday shopping - Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Super Saturday, Buy Local, Shop Small Business Day. All or some of those might fit the bill. But here in Transylvania...

The second of three organ recitals will be presented Friday, Dec. 13, at 12:30 p.m. at the Brevard First United Methodist Church. This week’s organist is Dr. Vance Reese. Reese has been working as a musician in the greater Asheville/ Brevard area...

As Christmas approaches in tiny Fayro, Texas, it’s time for the Christmas pageant at the Tabernacle of the Lamb Church, but this year something has changed. The new director, Honey Raye Futrelle, wants to add pizzazz to the affair. The renamed...

These new books are now available at the Transylvania County Library: Fiction Crummey, Michael. “The Innocents.” On the rocky beach in remote Newfounland, a brother and sister are orphaned and must fend for themselves. For years the two rely on...

Transylvania County native Ron Chapman has recently published his first novel. “To The James” is historical fiction, and is based on the lives of real life immigrants Thomas and Ann Chapman, who came to Jamestown, Va., soon after the colony’s...

Holiday programs at the Transylvania County Library include a storyteller, a music concert and a popular lecturer. Storyteller and performer Michael Reno Harrell will present “A Blue Ridge Holiday” on Monday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The Bag Lunch...