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Defining America

Defining America brings together artists with different perspectives on the concept of “America” and asks visitors to reflect on the values, definitions, and assumptions attached to this concept.

The Year of the Pig / Lunar New Year Festival

Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival is the most important traditional Asian holiday. It is commonly called "Lunar New Year" because it is based on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The festival traditionally begins on the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends with Lantern Festival which is on the 15th day.

A Vanderbilt House Party – The Gilded Age

See re-creations of the clothing George and Edith Vanderbilt and their guests wore during elaborate house parties. Audio tours are available to lead visitors through the house. Tickets are $50-$85/per person for ages 16+; Children 10-16 are half-off, and kids 9 and younger are free.

Fuzzy Valentine’s Party

Support Advocates for Animals. Event Hosted By Fusions Salon and Day Spa.  Kid Friendly, Adult Friendly and pet Friendly. Puppy Kissing Booth, Facepainting and more.

Outhouse Races at Ski Sapphire Valley

Come join us for the day - tube, ski, board, zip, sit by the fire, listen to music and catch the races! Crazy? Maybe. Dangerous? Perhaps. Fun? Without a doubt! For a good cause? Definitely! Always Benefits a local charity. COME FOR FUN, FOOD, MUSIC AND CRAZINESS ON THE SLOPES!

Spring Literary Festival

Western Carolina University's annual Spring Literary Festival has a long tradition of bringing established and emerging literary talent to our campus and region. It reflects WCU's commitment to providing the best humanities education possible to its students and to bringing the best of the arts to the mountains.

Assault on BlackRock

The 7-mile trail race will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, from the parking lot of Sylva’s Pinnacle Park. Runners and hikers will climb to the 5,810-foot Black Rock summit, on the spine of the Plott Balsam Mountains. All proceeds from this year’s race will go to the K9 fund of the Sylva Police Department, which is raising money to buy a K9, or police dog.  Water will...