July/August 2016

July/August 2016

After more than three decades in the business, Asheville native Warren Haynes rocks on at full tempo
20 Ways to Explore the City's Exploding Music Scene
Even a century later, the Great Flood of 1916’s watery depths haunt Western North Carolina
Kehren Barbour and Michael Luchtan’s Post Piano Project explores sustainability through art and music
Posana’s Chef Peter Pollay dishes up fresh recipes using the season’s quintessential fruit
How one musician found community through harmony
A new history deconstructs post-Civil War mountain politics
While medicinal marijuana might be approved for the Cherokee, it won’t bring an all-access pass to puff
Brevard Music Center’s 80th anniversary festival lures generations of musicians
The scoop on Western North Carolina’s big-screen debuts
Meet rising musical stars Jonah and Grayson Riddle
Catch iconic performers and innovative arts at Appalachian Summer Festival
Distance: 3.5 miles round-trip Difficulty: Easy
Test your knowledge of WNC's nationally designated and protected areas under the National Park System.
The new Farm Heritage Trail highlights North Buncombe’s scenic working landscape
Smart companions for your next cookout
Boone’s Appalachian Theatre is headed for a multipurpose artistic revival
Sweeten the experience with a recipe for portable hand pies
Secretaries take the spotlight in 9 to 5 at Flat Rock Playhouse
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
The Local’s take on the perfect summer drink