art
art
Aug 2011
A vintage dealer knows period clothing inside and out thanks to a career at the Smithsonian
Aug 2011
Beech Mountain hosts an epic fat-tire competition and gets a professionally designed downhill course to boot
Jul 2011
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre cultivates international communication
Jul 2011
The Performance Center in Asheville promises a bigger, better home for the arts
Jul 2011
Crimson Laurel Gallery in Bakersville displays beautiful works of art and the building's storied past
Jul 2011
Fiber sculptor Anne Lemanski narrates messages through her delicate conceptual creatures
Jul 2011
Getting away is great, but getting creative while you're there is even better
Jun 2011
Heather Knight imbues her delicate porcelain creations with textures inspired by elements of land and sea
Jun 2011
The appeal lies in the comfortable surroundings and a menu you can always count on for variety and classic Southern dishes.
May 2011
World traveler Barbara Cook found her calling doing good for the children and artists of Nepal
May 2011
From pageant queens to the namesake blooms, the 65-year-old Rhododendron Festival continues to celebrate the beauty of the mountains
Mar 2011
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic
collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
Black Mountain College’s spirit of creative collaboration lives on during
an evening of dining and spontaneous art
Feb 2011
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between
home and nature
Feb 2011
Benjamin Belton takes his design talents up one flight,
creating chic apartments in downtown Morganton
Feb 2011
A vivid West Asheville haven nurtures a mother and daughter’s creative spirits
Jan 2011
A Morganton couple’s vibrant revamp of a circa-1880s homestead reflects their love for interior design and craftsmanship
Oct 2010
A Brevard couple’s cozy Stickley cottage preserves generations of memories
Oct 2010
The shopping season has officially arrived, and we’ve searched stores across the region to help minimize the gift-giving guesswork. Here, you’ll find ideas for the jewelry lover, gentleman, gardener, gourmand, host, and outdoors enthusiast in your life.
Sep 2010
In the centuries-old craft traditions of our area, the
woodworking school at Haywood Community College may be a relative newcomer. But with more than 30 years of instruction, the intensive program continues to launch creative and highly skilled artisans into the world of furniture making and woodworking.
Sep 2010
Meet six people who translate panache into acts of community and enduring pillars of design
Sep 2010
A father’s search for healthy building materials brings about an innovative home
