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Jun 2014
Florence Young Thomas laid the foundation for visual artists in Ashe County

Jun 2014
Inspired tours bring art lovers to artists where they live and work

May 2014
Head across the mountains to explore all that’s new in this revitalized and thriving city

Apr 2014
French Broad Boatworks reinvents the art of the rivercraft

Apr 2014
Muralist Molly Must uses public art to tell community stories

Apr 2014
An Ikebana International conference blossoms in Asheville

Mar 2014
William Barłram’s historic explorations and illustrations put mountain botany lovingly in focus

Mar 2014
Swannanoa painter Sally Sweetland brings an architect's eye to painting

Mar 2014
From the stone exterior to the gallery of handmade curios held within, an artistic couple’s Brasstown abode stirs feelings of home and away

Dec 2013
You can never foresee how the life you choose—or the one that chooses you—can ultimately impact someone in extraordinary ways. Meet seven inspirational locals whose personal journeys are making a big difference in the lives of others.

Dec 2013
George Peterson pounds, carves, and cuts salvaged wood and skateboard decks into modern art

Oct 2013
Delve into new novels by North Carolina authors

Oct 2013
A Waynesville couple gives the Strand Theatre a second act

Oct 2013
A couple writes a new beginning for a charming North Asheville bungalow

Aug 2013
Tryon painter, curator, and rabble-rouser Margaret Curtis goes beyond boundaries

Aug 2013
Gallery owner Brie Castell brings the realm of fine art photography to the Asheville scene

Aug 2013
One-of-a-kind archives keep the history of mountain arts alive and accessible

Aug 2013
Bursting with shops and eateries in quaint brick buildings, Black Mountain looks and feels like a storybook village brought to life. Nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, the town first rose to prominence as a stop for tourists traveling to Mount Mitchell by train, and later by automobile. Modern travelers will also find it a charming place to explore.

Aug 2013
A former lumberyard in Brevard is reclaimed as a budding arts district

Aug 2013
Forager Alan Muskat leads a group into the woods to harvest the ingredients of a wild dinner

Aug 2013
Tie on an apron for culinary classes with Paris native Ghislaine Mahler

Jun 2013
Woodworker Chris Perryman brings handsome hand-crafted chopping boards and vessels to the table

Jun 2013
Daniel Nevins' latest work takes a powerful new turn

Jun 2013
With secret menus and exciting venues, Blind Pig supper club creates one-of-a-kind experiences for culinary adventurers

Apr 2013
Evar Hecht carries on the craft of custom sandals and leatherwork in Asheville

Apr 2013
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald's frequent visits to the mountains yielded a turning point amid dark days

Apr 2013
Natalie Pollard brings urban homesteading tools and know-how to the masses

Apr 2013
Two shops meld cycling with beer for a whole new spin on community hubs

Mar 2013
With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.

Mar 2013
Waynesville artist Margaret Roberts transforms watercolor with collage techniques

Jan 2013
Make the most of winter’s laid-back pace with our list of guaranteed ways to pamper yourself—mind, body, and spirit

Jan 2013
Polk County artist Janet Orselli reanimates abandoned objects to create uncommon beauty

Jan 2013

Oct 2012
The Cherokee County Arts Council brings a colorful spin to lessons on nutrition

Oct 2012
Stir up the competition for Highlands’ annual eggnog contest

Oct 2012

Oct 2012

Oct 2012