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Mar 2013
A Sense of the Past
An exhibit unveils an obscure bit of African-American history

Jan 2013
Historic Encore
Nina Simone’s childhood home to receive a second chance
Oct 2012
Dual Expression
Across cultures and continents, Akira Satake excels in both music and pottery
Oct 2012
The Power of Design
From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures

Jul 2012
Bring the Heat
Okra gets a spicy makeover in a classic Indian dish

Jul 2012
Igniting Tradition

May 2012
Frank Thomson
As the Asheville Art Museum celebrates its expansion, the curator reflects on select pieces in the permanent collection

Feb 2012
Built to Last
The legacy of master mason James Vester Miller lives on in Asheville's historic edifices

Jul 2011
Express Yourself
Get out on the floor with dance classes in ballroom, Salsa, clogging, and more

Jul 2011
School Reformed
An historic schoolhouse for African Americans in Madison County finds a new community role
Jun 2011
Tasty Titles
Whet your appetite with a fresh selection of books for Southern foodies

Jun 2011
La Vie en Rosé
Warm summer months call for a refreshing pour to complement grilled fare
Apr 2011
A Cradle of Jazz
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
Jan 2011
Spice Nights
DeSoto Lounge satisfies a hunger for Ethiopian cuisine
Sep 2010
Southern Revival
The capital of the Southeast is bigger, bolder, and better than ever
Aug 2010
Felt Expression
Lisa Klakulak sculpts accessories out of the woolliest of mediums
May 2010
Robb Helmkamp
Going with the grain: Wood and metal combine to form exquisite furnishings
Apr 2010
Take the Scenic Route
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Feb 2010
Taste for the Exotic
Don’t shy away from mysterious flavors popping up on local menus.

Dec 2009
Musical Riddle
Uncovering a WNC influence behind country music’s First Family

Jul 2009
Savannah
Finding high design and old-fashioned charm in Savannah, our sister city to the south
Jun 2009
Sound Advice
38 local artists you need to hear this summer.
May 2009
Get Out of Town
Ten near by cities worth a trip this summer
Mar 2009
Field of Dreams
Community-supported agriculture is changing one Asheville public housing complex, row by row
Mar 2009
WNC’s 50 Most Influential People
From the Past to the Present
Mar 2009
Mamie Thompson Gumbs
Mamie Thompson Gumbs shines a light on the black experience at her Forest City museum
Mar 2009
Behind the Veneer
Craftsman Barry Tribble enhances his creations one thin piece at a time
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