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Jun 2012
Hometown Spirit
Meet Ann Sharpsteen, Brevard's biggest cheerleader

Jun 2012
Family Nest
A mom with a knack for design creates a happy haven with eclectic flair

Jun 2012
Abroad Perspective
Carrie Wagner's cultural exchanges bring home global insights meant to be shared

Jun 2012
Raising the Barr
A hungry chef elevates energy treats beyond the sweet

Apr 2012
Poultry Palooza
North Wilkesboro serves up a weekend of music and chicken

Apr 2012
Dig Deep
Take a mine tour that uncovers lessons in geology and history.

Apr 2012
A Fire Power
Reba Brinkman shows a guy with no gun skills the path to inner peace through clay shooting

Apr 2012
Better Than Ever
A couple reveals the inner beauty of a North Asheville gem with a timeless revamp

Apr 2012
Marco Trattoria

Feb 2012
Lost To Time
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life

Feb 2012
Built to Last
The legacy of master mason James Vester Miller lives on in Asheville's historic edifices

Feb 2012
Higher Ground

Feb 2012
Changes Aloft

Dec 2011
Mother Knows Best
Caroline Long and St. Gerard House open doors of learning for children with autism
Dec 2011
Artist in the Kitchen
A wife remembers her husband through shared memories of beloved flavors

Dec 2011
Story Dwellers
Two Dallasites breathe an imaginative life into a cottage getaway in Black Mountain
Dec 2011
In Search of Tranquility
Andrew Snavely treks the globe to source the leaves, buds, and flowers steeped at Dobrá Tea in Asheville, each time returning with a greater knowledge of this ancient beverage and its cultural ties.
Oct 2011
Sweet Sensations
Bakers extraordinaire share recipes for beloved holiday confections, from a vegan pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving to chocolate coffee cake for Christmas morning

Oct 2011
Deck the Halls
George W. Vanderbilt's inaugural holiday party in 1895 welcomed 50 guests to the newly completed Biltmore House. Today's elaborate Christmas production at the estate enthralls hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. Here we take you behind the scenes to see just how the celebration unfolds.

Oct 2011
Local Buzz
You'll be the guest of honor when you present these standout libations

Oct 2011
One-stop Shop
Hit the Holiday Market hosted by Blue Ridge Food Ventures to find tasty presents with local flavor
Oct 2011
Cyprus International Cuisine

Sep 2011
Fall Joyrides
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
Sep 2011
On the Rise
Take to the canopy with the burgeoning sport of tree climbing
Sep 2011
Raise a Stein
Prost! Here's to local Oktoberfest celebrations and the German tradition from which they stem

Sep 2011
Culture Club
A new hub for art and history opens in Blowing Rock this month

Sep 2011
Vineyard Vanguard
A couple pioneers winemaking in Watauga County
Sep 2011
Bowled Over
Swallow Soup brings home-cooked goodness to doorsteps in Asheville
Aug 2011
Keeping the Pace
The new owners of Saluda's historic general store stay true to its roots

Aug 2011
All that Glitter
Bring a sparkle to the party with a stunning cocktail ring
Aug 2011
The Giant Storyteller
Ray Hicks tales bore the unmistakable twang and sensibilities of early Appalachia
Aug 2011
Tight Knit Plan

Aug 2011
The Beautiful Mind of Jimmy O'Neal
Enter the boundless world of an innovative artist
Aug 2011
Sound Off
From appearances by George Jones to performances of Madame Butterfly, WNC stages offer a wonderfully eclectic lineup

Aug 2011
Taking the Stage

Jul 2011
Jim Julien

Jul 2011
En Pointe
Asheville Ballet gears up for fall with kid-friendly productions

Jul 2011
Scene & Heard
Along About Sundown, a play about the life of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, hits close to home
Jul 2011
A Gem in Franklin
The town's largest venue sets the stage for big name acts

Jul 2011
Walls of History
Crimson Laurel Gallery in Bakersville displays beautiful works of art and the building's storied past