News and entertainment news for a four-county area. Ongoing Events Western Carolina University, a 6,500 student member of the University of North Carolina system, hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. The Kudzu Players are Jackson County's community theater. Kudzu sponsors several productions through the course of the year. Gallery One is a studio on Main Street Sylva, operated by Jackson County Visual Arts.
Shows change regularly.
The Mountain Heritage Center Museum operates on the campus of Western Carolina University. Exhibits change regularly, and the museum sponsors many other events. The Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee sponsors many events and exhibits. Use your judgement with younger kids. Not a good choice for younger kids.