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Aug 2015
Touring Asheville with Jude Law, a local writer ponders the weight of Thomas Wolfe
Aug 2015
Hop the border to Virginia’s Primland for a luxury experience that reaches for the stars
Aug 2015
Asheville artist Matt Tommey’s sculptural baskets reflect nature’s wild creativity
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Jul 2015
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center welcomes its first official director
Jul 2015
While remaining true to its past, the world-renowned Penland School of Crafts never stops exploring the reaches of contemporary art
Apr 2015
Gear up and make a dash for West Virginia, where
white-water thrills, world-class climbing and mountain biking, and a hip small-town outpost await in the
New River Gorge
Mar 2015
For Asheville textile artist Barbara Zaretsky, ancient dying techniques enliven modern designs
Mar 2015
The Asheville Symphony and acclaimed guests are primed to party Mozart-style
Feb 2015
Head to Charleston this spring to tour grand estates and prize-worthy gardens
Dec 2014
After an unprecedented internal health assessment, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians expands its approach to wellness
Dec 2014
Asheville artist Andy Farkas tells poetic stories through delicate prints and engravings
Dec 2014
Built on 100 years of history and small town charm, West Jefferson celebrates a major milestone
Dec 2014
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
Aug 2014
An intimate dinner prepared by local chefs is the highlight of one of WNC’s largest charity auctions
Aug 2014
The Carson House in Marion preserves the full spectrum of antebellum mountain life
Jun 2014
Burnsville artist Mel Chin defies convention and challenges the definition of art
Jun 2014
The Southern Outer Banks beckon with pristine beaches, wild horses, and 300 years of swashbuckling lore
Jun 2014
Ben Lovett left Hollywood behind for Asheville, but there’s no stopping his rock ‘n’ roll filmmaking