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Arts

Arts
Aug 2011
Taking the Stage

Jul 2011
Jim Julien

Jul 2011
Head in the Clouds
An aerialist teaches others the ropes of high-flying performance

Jul 2011
Shooting for State of the Art
The Performance Center in Asheville promises a bigger, better home for the arts

Jul 2011
The Little Theatre that Could
Thanks to community support, the show always goes on at Peacock Playhouse

Jul 2011
A Gem in Franklin
The town's largest venue sets the stage for big name acts

Jul 2011
The Comeback
Hayes Performing Arts Center raises the curtain again

Jul 2011
Seeing Double
North Carolina's state theater opens new digs on Main Street in Hendersonville
Jul 2011
Show & Tell
Fiber sculptor Anne Lemanski narrates messages through her delicate conceptual creatures

Jul 2011
Art & Craft
A Bryson City artist and vineyard team up to bring beauty to bottles
Jun 2011
Discovery

Jun 2011
A Natural Touch
Heather Knight imbues her delicate porcelain creations with textures inspired by elements of land and sea

Mar 2011
In Pursuit of the Past
Uncover treasures, raise your auction paddle, and find home design inspiration with our guide to an eclectic collection of antiques purveyors
Feb 2011
What’s ReHappening?
Black Mountain College’s spirit of creative collaboration lives on during an evening of dining and spontaneous art
Feb 2011
Sense of Place
Lorraine Plaxico draws a harmonious union between art and architecture
Feb 2011
Foreign Affairs
Let local chefs and guides lead you to the wonders of Italian and French cuisine with these delicious tours abroad
Jan 2011
The Big Day
Julia Sublett & Tom Wood Rittenhouse
Jan 2011
Hometown Spirit

Oct 2010
Model of Fashion
Suzanne Q Evon’s evolution from glamour girl to luxe jeweler
Sep 2010
Carving a Niche
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
Style With Substance
Meet six people who translate panache into acts of community and enduring pillars of design
Sep 2010
The Wheel Life
Riders take to the trails with a single tire and a lot of guts
Sep 2010
Southern Revival
The capital of the Southeast is bigger, bolder, and better than ever
Sep 2010
Modern Love
Troy Winterrowd champions mid-century and contemporary architecture
Sep 2010
Campus Collection
An outdoor sculpture exhibit spreads art across WCU
Aug 2010
Home Goods
Discover handmade creations in this haven for artists
Aug 2010
Woodland Giant
Whitemont Lodge’s grand scale is surpassed only by its storied past
Aug 2010
Felt Expression
Lisa Klakulak sculpts accessories out of the woolliest of mediums
Aug 2010
Get Cooking
Learn your way around the kitchen
Aug 2010
Common Thread
On your mark, get set, sew!
Jul 2010
Family Bond
A mother and son collaborate to create an eco-friendly, storybook cottage
Jun 2010
Burnsville
Cue the Fireworks: Get ready for the show with these patriotic picks
May 2010
Severn Eaton
Double meanings: Inspiration found in the contrasts of daily life
May 2010
Sean Pace
Man & Machines: Art and ideas in motion
May 2010
Emily Crabtree
Past Perspectives: Capturing the flow of time in paper, paint, and ink
May 2010
Maggie Jones
Taking Shape: One potter transforms her body of work

May 2010
Sticking With It
Visit the handmade expo and go crafty with your home design

May 2010
Club Hopping
Three groups cultivate your creative side
Apr 2010
Take the Scenic Route
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
Apr 2010
Time is a River
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee marks progress by the years