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Marcus Thomas--from paralysis to para-real--an artist's retrospective

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Inez and Annie Daugherty and African American history

The Daughertys of Black Mountain spanned racial historyby Rob Neufeld             “The children in Cragmont (an African American neighborhood in Black Mountain) and High Top Colony, where my family lived, walked to school in groups,” Daugherty recalled about her 1920s childhood in a talk she had with me in 2005.            “White children rode the bus,” she revealed.  “They sometimes threw things at us and called us ugly names, but my mother told me, ‘You know who you are.  Those names do not…See More
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MONTREAT COLLEGE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY LUNCHEON at Montreat College, Gaither Fellowship Hall, Montreat, NC

June 21, 2014 from 12pm to 2:30pm
Pamela Duncan, author of Moon Women, Plant Life, and The Big Beautiful, will be the speaker at the Montreat College Friends of the Library Annual Luncheon on Saturday, June 21, 2014, in the Gaither Fellowship Hall.See More
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It ain’t for wimps: readings on aging at Monte Vista Hotel

April 17, 2014 from 6pm to 7pm
Increased life expectancy brings with it increased opportunities, problems, and responsibilities. Both the aged and the pre-aged will find much to ponder at the Black Mountain Authors Guild’s reading at the Monte Vista this Thursday at 6 pm. Four local writers will share their thinking on the subject: Danielle Laverty will read her essay on aging that won the Black Mt. Public Library contest, Nancy Werking Poling will read from her current and published fiction, and James and Cannan Hyde will…See More
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Asheville Wordfest May 2-4, 2014

Asheville Wordfest 2014(Photo top right, Laurey Masterton from Asheville Chamber of Commerce; 2nd photo, Laura Hope-Gill from www.thehealingseed.com) A webpage in progress!Asheville Wordfest, an annual…See More
Apr 8
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Fiddler of the Mountains by Eva Nell Mull Wike

Fiddler and His FamilyFiddler of the Mountains: Attuned to the Life and Times of Johnny Mull by Eva Nell Mull Wike (Donning Company hardcover, Nov. 2013, 96 pages, $25)See other new WNC books Wike, author of the…See More
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Four Novels Are Now Available

I now have four Novels in print. A fifth Novel, True Love, is finished, but to date not yet published. The four available on-line are: Darby, my bestselling Appalachian novel; Hanging Dog, An Appalachian Community, is a sequel to Darby, Doodlebug, Doodlebug, Your House is on Fire, an Appalachian novel beginning in 1940; and a novelette, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, a murder mystery full of intrigue, danger, and espionage. All four novels are available on Amazon.com and wherever books are…See More
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Brain Injury Recovery

Brain injury recovery is difficult and anything but certain. When I met Angela Leigh Tucker in late 2008, she was only four months into her battle. A sudden truck-on-car crash had killed her young husband and left her hanging on to life by a thread.For the next three years I researched the topic of traumatic brain injury or TBI. Angela and I travelled together to meeting of brain injury survivors and conferences on the subject. I interviewed countless doctors, therapists, co-workers, family…See More
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Asheville Wordfest May 2, 3, 4: Fiction, Poetry, Storytelling, more! at Asheville Lenoir-Rhyne University

May 2, 2014 at 5pm to May 4, 2014 at 5pm
Asheville Wordfest reaches its seventh year (lucky lucky!) with an expansion to include fiction, poetry, storytelling, songwriting, community conversation, poetry animation, and creative nonfiction. Coming of age with the help of North Carolina Arts Council, Katuah Market, Fine Arts Theater, Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe, and more than thirty writers, poets, musicians, and songwriters, Wordfest continues its commitment the Asheville and WNC communities, representing as many of our communities as the…See More
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My Interview With Fox 22 News

Here is my complete interview with Fox 22 News on changing laws to stop people from hiding behind their authority and bring justice to all.
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It's About Time...

Come on Spring... let your leaves burst from their stems, the flowers rise up to the sunshine, and your beauty come about. "Spring forth" is such an appropriate term!After this trying "'Ole Man Winter" finally etching its way out of our bones, we welcome "Miss Spring" in all her finery! Exciting, isn't it?See More
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Liars Bench Presents "An Old Time Appalachian Christmas With Randy Flack" at the MHC at WCU Mountain Heritage Center auditorium

December 13, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
“An Old Time Appalachian Christmas With Randy Flack” Liars Bench To Play At WCU Mountain Heritage Center.”The Liars Bench is proud to present “An Old Time Appalachian Christmas with Randy Flack” at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center auditorium Thursday December 13 at 7:00 pm. Member stars…See More
Dec 6, 2012
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Liars Bench To Play "Birdell" Show At WCU Mountain Heritage Center at WCU Mountain Heritage Center auditorium

November 15, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
“Dramatic performance of “Birdell” to be centerpiece of Liars Bench benefit show at WCU Mountain Heritage Center.”Sylva November 5, 2012—Thursday November 15 at 7:00 pm The Liars Bench presents “Birdell” at WCUs Mountain Heritage Centerauditorium. “Birdell,” a dramatic monologue by Gary Carden starring Bobbie Curtis, is the story of a defiant mountain woman forced off her land by the TVA caused rising waters of Fontana Lake. Carden has announced that this show will be a benefit for the…See More
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“Appalachian Spook Tales” Liars Bench To Play At WCU Mountain Heritage Center.” at WCU Mountain Heritage Center auditorium

October 18, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
"The Liars Bench presents southern Appalachian fright tales at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center.”Thursday October 18 at 7:00 pm The Liars Bench presents “Appalachian Spook Tales” at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center auditorium. Member Stars Gary Carden, Lloyd Arneach, Paul Iarussi; guest Star storyteller Dot Jackson; and the Tuckaseegee Boys, Ethan Fortner, Russel Messer, and Wyatt Messer perform Southern Appalachian 'scary' in story and song on one stage. Free Admission.Carden said “I've been a…See More
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Liars Bench Show at WCU Mountain Heritage Day at WCU Mountain Heritage Center auditorium

September 29, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Please don't miss the Liars Bench Show in the Mountain Heritage Center Auditorium at the WCU Mountain Heritage Day Festival. Liars Bench Stars Gary Carden, Lloyd Arneach, Paul Iarussi, Barbara Duncan, and the Tuckaseigee Boys will be delighting you with their music and songs and Gary will tell you the astounding story of the life of Cherokee Chief Osley Bird Saunooke. Free Admission! All Welcome. Show starts at 1:30 pm in the MHC auditorium. Don't be late.See More
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Liars Bench Show To Play 9th Annual Franklin, NC Folk Festival at Franklin, NC Folk Festival

July 21, 2012 from 10am to 2pm
Liars Bench Show To Play 9th Annual Franklin, NC Folk Festival Coming up Saturday July 21, two BIG Liars Bench Shows at the 9th Annual Franklin Folk Festival in downtown Franklin, NC. Go here for more info on the festival: http://www.franklinfolkfestival.com/ . Gary, Lloyd, Paul, and probably a mystery guest or two will be performing at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm above and adjacent to Peebles Department Store. Admission is FREE. Come see us!…See More
Jul 19, 2012
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Liars Bench Show to Play Encore Show at Macon County Library at Macon County Library

July 12, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
Liars Bench Fans!  Coming up this Thursday July 12 at 7pm your favorite Liars Bench Stars will be at the Macon County Library in Franklin. The show was well-attended last time so please come early.Admission is Free.Gary, Lloyd, Paul, Karen, and maybe a mystery guest (or two) will be there for a 'Best Of' show on WNCs only Live, Authentic Traditional Southern Appalachian  Storytelling, Music, Poetry, Drama, and Folk Arts presentation.Come out and join us. Bodine will be lookin' for…See More
Jul 9, 2012
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Liars Bench Show To Play Jackson County Old Courthouse Community Room at Jackson County Library, Sylva, North Carolina

June 15, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
Jackson County Library welcomes Gary Carden's Liars Bench show.Gary Carden, creator of the Liars Bench, a successful regional authentic, traditional southern Appalachian storytelling, music, poetry, drama and folk arts presentation announced that the show will play the Jackson County Library community room on Friday June 15 at 7:00 pm. Admission is free.Guest host Newt Smith will fill in…See More
Jun 12, 2012
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Liars Bench to Play Second-Annual Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration at Main Street Perks Coffee Shop

June 9, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm
Hey Liars Bench fans. Bodine and Gary wanted you to know that we have a special treat for you this Saturday June 9 in downtown Waynesville. As part of the second-annual Appalachian Lifestyle Celebration the Liars Bench is going to play not one, but two free-admission performances for you inside Main Street Perks coffee shop (next to the old Whitman's Bakery, now City Bakery). Our first performance starts at 1:00 pm, the second kicks off at 2:30 pm and Liars Bench regulars Gary Carden, host…See More
Jun 6, 2012
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Chief Osley Bird Saunooke Liars Bench Show at Mountain Heritage Center at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center,

May 17, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
On Thursday May 17 at 7:00 pm at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center auditorium The Liars Bench will present the third of the "Balsam Chronicles" series continuing with the story of Osley Bird Saunooke, "Colorful Chief of the Cherokees."This is the fascinating story of a young EBCI man's rise from Indian boarding school, entry into and success in the world of professional wrestling, and finally becoming the elected leader of his band during a turbulent period in their history.In addition to Liars…See More
May 13, 2012
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Gary Carden on AM 540 WRGC! at AM 540 WRGC radio

May 10, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm
Gary To Be Interviewed By WRGC Friday Morning May 11, 2012Hey Liars Bench fans. We just wanted you to know that Gary will be interviewed Friday morning at 8:15 am on AM 540 WRGC by morning personalities Ray and Roy. Gary will be talking about his latest theatrical production…See More
May 10, 2012
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The Balsam Chronicles "Cashiers Valley" is first of three shows. at Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University

March 15, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
Cashiers is the first of three shows based on the folklore and history of this region.  Topics include Gus Baty, the man who fell/jumped off Whiteside Mountain, Kidder Cole and  Bonas' Retreat.See More
Mar 11, 2012
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The Liars Bench Presents "Coy" at WCU Mountain Heritage Center, Cullowhee

February 16, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
TWO BIG LIARS BENCH SHOWS!The Liars Bench presents Storytelling, Oldtime Music, and Dr. Gary Carden's dramatic monologue "Coy," the poignant story of a young man facing his grandfather's and his own mortality; played by Tom DeWees.First performance: Thursday February 16, 2012 @ 7:00 pm at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center.Second performance: Thursday February 23, 2012 @ 7:00 pm also at the Mountain…See More
Feb 1, 2012
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The Liars Bench-"Wild Mountain Music" at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center at WCU Mountain Heritage Center, Cullowhee

January 19, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
The Liars BenchStories of the Southern Appalachians“A Live, Authentic Traditional Southern Appalachian Storytelling, Music, Poetry, Drama, and Folk Arts Presentation”“Wild Mountain Music” Liars Bench To Play At WCU Mountain Heritage Center.”Sylva January 11, 2012—Thursday January 19 at 7:00 pm The Liars Bench presents “Wild Mountain Music” at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center auditorium. Member artists Gary Carden, Lloyd Arneach, Barbara Duncan, Paul Iarussi; special guest artists Laurence Holden…See More
Jan 12, 2012
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The Liars Bench To Be Broadcast on "Life in the Carolinas" at WMYA "My 40" Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville

January 15, 2012 from 2pm to 3pm
The Liars Bench Show To Be Broadcast On Regional TV!Folks, we have learned at the Liars Bench Show that "Life in the Carolinas", hosted by Carl White will broadcast a complete show based on the filming and interviews Mr. White did at our October MHC show. This special segment of "Life in the Carolinas" will be broadcast on WMYA "My 40" (Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville) on Sunday January 15 @ 2:00 pm. Besides the show footage you will enjoy the interviews that Mr. White did with Gary, Lloyd,…See More
Jan 8, 2012
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The Liars Bench at Western Carolina University's Mountain Heritage Center, Cullowhee

November 17, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
"Legendary Hunters & Hounds of the Great Smokies" to play on The Liars Bench Folks, have we got a treat for you. Coming next Thursday November 17 at 7pm at the Mountain Heritage Center, The Liars Bench presents "Legendary Hunters & Hounds of the Great Smokies." Our star member artists Gary Carden, Barbara Duncan, Paul Iarussi, Dave Waldrop; guest artists William Ritter and Liz Nance; and a special guest artist, Bob Plott with one of his famous Plott Hounds will perform southern…See More
Nov 12, 2011
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"Haints, Boogers, and Belled Buzzards" Liars Bench Show at Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University's Mountain Heritage Center, Cullowhee

October 20, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm
Liars Bench fans have we got a treat (no pun intended) for you this Thursday October 20 at 7pm at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center. Dr. Gary Carden presents "Haints, Boogers, and Belled Buzzards" on The Liars Bench, WNCs only live, authentic traditional Southern Appalachian storytelling, music, poetry, drama, folk arts presentation. Including Carden, other member artists scheduled to perform are Lloyd Arneach, Barbara Duncan, and Paul Iarussi.…See More
Oct 16, 2011
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Old Barn

Old barn sittin’ on the edge of a grown up field



roof fallin’ in, boards comin’ off, covered up with kudzu.





How many mules did the old barn shelter;



tractors with implements—hand tools and such?…





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