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Science Fiction Reading and Discussion at Pack Memorial Library

October 3, 2013 at 6pm to December 17, 2013 at 8pm – Pack Memorial Library

GRINCHMAS: MEET THE GRINCH

December 11, 2013 from 6pm to 7pm – Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe

Julia Nunnally Duncan Book Signing

December 13, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm – MACA gift shop

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Stories from Southside from before urban renewal

Started by Rob Neufeld in Local History Aug 2.

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

Started by Rob Neufeld in AC-T Book Reviews Aug 23.

Q&A about Asheville water system and the current state initiative

Started by Rob Neufeld in Local History Jun 9.

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Best books list 2013 for WNC

Immerse yourselves in WNC’s best literature, 2013by Rob Neufeld The focus for this season’s pick-fest is on books by Western North Carolina authors who have struck out, this year, in new directions and harnessed powerful urges. If you love books, you come to love authors, and follow them as if they are personal projects. So, to begin: Guests on Earth by Lee Smith (Algonquin Books hardcover, 345 pages, $25.95) All the promotion about this novel is…See More

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City Lights Bookstore posted an event

Gary Carden’s Foxfire Christmas at City Lights Bookstore

December 20, 2013 from 6pm to 7:30pm

Join us on Friday, December 20th at 6 p.m. as Gary Carden offers up Appalachian Christmas tales at City Lights Bookstore. Carden will talk about old rituals still practiced and some of his own childhood memories of Christmas in the mountains, including some of the leaner years during WWII when rationing was at its peak. He will also talk about some of the stories featured in Eliot Wiggington’s Foxfire Christmas. Gary Carden is an award-winning Appalachian author, playwright and folklorist.…See More

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Doris Anne Beaulieu posted a blog post

The Cure For Winter Blues

The Cure For Winter BluesDon't be feeling down Just because winter came around Let me share things I have foundBefore more snow hits the groundMy youtube channel viewwithme Has much excitement for you to see So go to the site and join meIt really is the place to beThere are playlists to suit your every need Anything from wild bats out of trees To the judging of birds and bumble beesTake a minute to give it a peek You will find what you seek There is nothing you would consider bleakThese…See More

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Book discussions in WNC, December 2013

WNC BOOK DISCUSSION CALENDAR, DECEMBER 2013Sunday, December 1ROYAL BOOK CLUB: The ROYAL Book Club meets to discuss “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak at Spellbound Books, 50 N. Merrimon Ave. Suite 107, Asheville, 4 p.m. Call 708-7570.Monday, December 2WAYNESVILLE BOOK CLUB: The Waynesville Library Book Club discusses a novel at…See More

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Renea Winchester posted a blog post

How Food Gives Authors a Sense of Place

Part of being an author is being able to write about a particular place, having the ability to transport the reader where you desire. Today I want to write about the humble white sweet potato, a western North Carolina delicacy. Once frost coats the punkin' and Thanksgiving is behind me, I enjoy …See More

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Julia Nunnally Duncan posted an event

Julia Nunnally Duncan Book Signing at MACA gift shop

December 13, 2013 from 4pm to 6pm

Julia Nunnally Duncan will sign her fiction and poetry books at McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA) gift shop on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4-6 p.m. Part of the proceeds from sales go to support MACA.See More

Wednesday

City Lights Bookstore posted an event

Live Holiday Music with the Shepherd of the Hills String Band at City Lights Bookstore

December 21, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm

Join us on Saturday, December 21st at 6:30 p.m. at City Lights Bookstore to hear The Shepherd of the Hills String Band play some favorite songs of the holiday season. The 21st marks winter solstice and the last Saturday before Christmas so come by and help us celebrate this special time of year. While taking in the concert, if you have a few names to check off the shopping list be sure to grab one of our holiday catalogs and take advantage of our holiday catalog sale. Select a book in the…See More

Nov 30

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Great Smokies Writing Program Spring 2014 courses

UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Spring 2014 Workshops Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville's Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) workshops in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Hendersonville and Burnsville. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested. 10-week courses for writers of various levels of experience: Poetry – Kenneth Chamlee will lead "Art Becomes Art: Writing Poetry Inspired by…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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Nov 7, 2012

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

“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

Oct 14, 2012

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Sep 28, 2012

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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, 2012 Hey 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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

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

Carl E.H. Iobst posted an event

"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 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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