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Aug 2018
Gaining Momentum
Asheville gallery owner Jordan Ahlers moves to elevate area art and artists
Aug 2018
Signature Sound
Shape-note singing’s deep mountain history resounds at a Canton celebration
Aug 2018
Page Turners
Two mountain festivals draw top literary talents
Jun 2018
The Art of the Story
Graphic novelist Hope Larson weaves words and images to create new worlds
Jun 2018
Dillsboro
Experience outdoor adventures and art aplenty in this charming town
Jun 2018
Family Affairs
Through social media, we asked our readers to name their favorite family businesses, and you delivered with deep-rooted recommendations. Here are five that rose to the top.
Jun 2018
Clearly Artistic
Glass works shine in a multi-venue summer series
Jun 2018
Family First
The Woodys make sweet music together at Asheville’s only venue that blends live tunes and fine dining
Jun 2018
The Great Family Getaway
Discover what’s new and awesome for all ages in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, Tennessee
Apr 2018
Follow the Light
Burnsville’s Gateway Project illuminates community through public art
Apr 2018
Newsflash - May/June 2018
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Apr 2018
Mountain Herstory
Appalachian women’s legacy finds fitting tribute at a new Dillsboro museum
Apr 2018
Where the Living's Easy
An Insider's Guide to Charleston's Lowcountry leisure
Feb 2018
Last Page - Christa Briana
“I think it’s so fascinating what goes on around us in nature.”
Feb 2018
Flora-bundance
Spring into the season with plant sales and garden events aplenty
Feb 2018
Rock Solid
Carl Peverall’s stone sculptures evoke both permanence and reinvention
Feb 2018
Star Diner
Fine Euro-American cuisine created under an expert hand, served in charming and eclectic surroundings
Feb 2018
For the Love of Maples
Two Henderson County brothers are rocking the plant world
Feb 2018
Greek Revival
Asheville’s historic S&W building serves up a tasteful new venture
Dec 2017
Soak It Up
Asheville’s Shoji Spa & Lodge offers Japanese wellness without the frequent flyer miles
Dec 2017
Power of the Patch
Weaverville’s A-B Emblem manufactures insignia that travel the world and beyond
Dec 2017
Last Page artist Perry Houlditch
“Abstraction pulls the energy of my experience all together.”
Dec 2017
Head of the Class
Penland School of Crafts welcomes new director Mia Hall
Dec 2017
Landmark Love
Great Smoky Mountains National Park gets a vivid graphic treatment and more
Dec 2017
Pure Imagination
Weaverville artist Leif Erik Johansen illustrates real-world issues through a fantastic lens
Dec 2017
News Flash January/February 2018
The latest from throughout Western North Carolina
Dec 2017
50 Ways to Play—Summer
In the summertime, warm waters, cool nights, and unfiltered sunshine coalesce in a bucolic, unfettered burst of beauty. And There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy it; work up a sweat or take a cool dip—there’s something for everyone in this sweet season
Dec 2017
50 Ways to Play—Spring
When wildflowers dot the greening landscape and rushing rivers flow cold from snow melt, take in the beauty of springtime in the mountains with activities for the whole family
Dec 2017
50 Ways to Play—Winter
Chill out with outdoor activities as well as indoor fun and games
Oct 2017
Holiday Happenings
Not even Scrooge could resist the mountain area's festive offerings
Oct 2017
Perfectly Clear
Penland-based Terrane Glass Designs artfully raises the bar
Oct 2017
New & Notable Eats & Drinks
The scoop on WNC's latest dining destinations
Oct 2017
Restaurant Review — Library Kitchen + Bar
Offering an artistic feast for the senses
Oct 2017
Party Time
Fine cheese and charcuterie make seasonal fêtes all the merrier
Aug 2017
Walking the Design Line
FEHLŌ handcrafts home goods by the hundreds
Aug 2017
Road Trip to Burnsville
Discover close encounters with creative characters and starry nights
Aug 2017
Pattern Recognition
From rugs to purses, Alexander Wyly Smith’s textile designs reach retail markets worldwide
Aug 2017
Grand Designs
App State’s new HOW Space is the university’s latest evolution in innovative, interdisciplinary education
Aug 2017
Hand Crafted
Local jewelry designers—each with a unique skill set and expression of style—are making one-of-a-kind adornments and wearable works of art worth treasuring forever
Aug 2017
Personal Style
Meet 5 local fashion designers, each with a passion for individual expression in the clothes we wear