MHC News
Scott Chamness studies unique "apple turnover quilt," Spring 2012.
Photo courtesy of Office of Public Relations, WCU.
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Panel to focus on Southern identity in cartoons
Stereotypes and Southern identity in cartoons and comic strips will be the focus of a panel discussion that will feature a WCU political scientist and three working cartoonists.
Jam series presenting Locust Honey String Band
The First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, March 7, with a concert featuring the Locust Honey String Band.
History department’s Swigger honored for work with ‘Journey Stories’
Jessie Swigger, assistant professor in WCU’s Department of History, has been named a recipient of the North Carolina Museums Council’s Award of Special Recognition for her work in support of “Journey Stories."
‘Comic Stripped’ on display at Mountain Heritage Center through May 14
Ranging from “Snuffy Smith” to “King of the Hill,” an exhibit of art and artifacts that examines southern stereotypes in cartoons is being shown at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Thursday jam to feature Whitewater Bluegrass Co.
The 2012-13 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Feb. 7, with a concert featuring Whitewater Bluegrass Co.
‘Liars Bench’ show to feature recording artist Randy Flack
“The Liars Bench,” a Southern Appalachian variety show, will present “A Foxfire Christmas with Randy Flack” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Rye Holler Boys will perform for Thursday MHC jam
The 2012-13 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Dec. 6, with a concert featuring the Rye Holler Boys.
‘Liars Bench’ will present Nov. 15 performance of ‘Birdell’
Monthly music-and-storytelling show “The Liars Bench” will alter its format to present “Birdell” at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center auditorium Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.
Movie to be shown at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center
A free screening of the movie “If I Had Wings to Fly” will be offered at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Thursday concert/jam to feature Henry Queen
The 2012-13 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Nov. 1, with a concert featuring traditional musician Henry Queen of Jackson County.
Stereotypes and Southern identity in cartoons and comic strips will be the focus of a panel discussion that will feature a WCU political scientist and three working cartoonists.
Jam series presenting Locust Honey String Band
The First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, March 7, with a concert featuring the Locust Honey String Band.
History department’s Swigger honored for work with ‘Journey Stories’
Jessie Swigger, assistant professor in WCU’s Department of History, has been named a recipient of the North Carolina Museums Council’s Award of Special Recognition for her work in support of “Journey Stories."
‘Comic Stripped’ on display at Mountain Heritage Center through May 14
Ranging from “Snuffy Smith” to “King of the Hill,” an exhibit of art and artifacts that examines southern stereotypes in cartoons is being shown at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Thursday jam to feature Whitewater Bluegrass Co.
The 2012-13 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Feb. 7, with a concert featuring Whitewater Bluegrass Co.
‘Liars Bench’ show to feature recording artist Randy Flack
“The Liars Bench,” a Southern Appalachian variety show, will present “A Foxfire Christmas with Randy Flack” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Rye Holler Boys will perform for Thursday MHC jam
The 2012-13 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Dec. 6, with a concert featuring the Rye Holler Boys.
‘Liars Bench’ will present Nov. 15 performance of ‘Birdell’
Monthly music-and-storytelling show “The Liars Bench” will alter its format to present “Birdell” at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center auditorium Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.
Movie to be shown at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center
A free screening of the movie “If I Had Wings to Fly” will be offered at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center.
Thursday concert/jam to feature Henry Queen
The 2012-13 First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Jam Series at WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center will continue Thursday, Nov. 1, with a concert featuring traditional musician Henry Queen of Jackson County.