NC MOUNTAIN ARTS & CULTURE

Haywood Handmade Gallery's "Don't Be Square" exhibit invites artists and viewers alike to think outside the box—literally! This exhibit celebrates creativity on canvas with a twist: not a single right angle in sight. From curves and circles to wild, unexpected edges, each piece challenges the traditional square or rectangular frame. Discover how artists bend, shape, and reshape the boundaries of canvas art in this joyful exploration of form and imagination. Pictured work is by Randy Rayl.

Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and spend an evening on the porch with 'The Savannah Sipping Society,' HART Theatre's latest production. Set on a picturesque veranda in Savannah, Georgia, this warm and witty comedy follows four Southern women who meet at their lives' inflection points. 'The Savannah Sipping Society bends sharp Southern humor with a heartfelt look a friendship, resilience, and starting over. Book your seat today at the linked page!

Haywood Handmade Gallery's "Go with the Flow" exhibit celebrates the beauty, power, and importance of Haywood County’s waterways. In partnership with Haywood Waterways, this exhibition invites artists to create works inspired by rivers, streams, and other bodies of water—both literally and metaphorically. From flowing currents to reflections on life’s journeys, the show highlights how waterways inspire creativity while raising awareness of the need to protect and conserve our local watershed. Pictured work is by Peter Brown.

On the first Friday of each month May throughDecember, Downtown Waynesville transforms into a lively celebration of local art, music, and community from 5–8pm. Stroll the downtown area, explore galleries, meet artists, enjoy live music, and discover Waynesville's locally owned shops and restaurants. Photo by @graeskyecreative.

Come sit a spell and enjoy live music by the Blue Ridge Big Band in celebration of the Francis Grist Mill’s 139-year history during the 21st Annual Music at the Mill. Browse traditional crafts from local makers, tuck into a plate of North Carolina-style BBQ, and watch a historic milling demonstration. This event is ticketed and open to the public. Purchase your tickets in advance at the linked page! Photo from francismill.org.