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Aug 2011
From appearances by George Jones to performances of Madame Butterfly, WNC stages offer a wonderfully eclectic lineup
Jul 2011
Along About Sundown, a play about the life of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, hits close to home
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
A landmark greenstone home in Hickory melds historic elegance with modern luxuries
Jun 2011
Before its reinvention as an amusement park ride, Tweetsie Railroad transformed Boone from an isolated mountain hamlet into a boomtown
Jun 2011
Lifelong rock hound Della Samuel shares her devotion to precious stones at the Franklin Gem Mineral Museum
May 2011
Interior designer Kathryn Long takes a two-room, mountainside house through a series of rehabs and fills it with heirloom antiques and clever finds of all kinds
May 2011
You are now leaving WNC. Don’t call us traitors for straying from our beloved natural wonderland. Sometimes you just have to play outside the lines. After all, much of what we love here—lofty peaks, wild rivers, picturesque lakes, and awe-inspiring trails—spills over into Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Summer is the season to grab your gear, whether it be a life jacket, fishing rod, hiking boots, or mountain bike, and head for great escapes just across the border.
May 2011
World traveler Barbara Cook found her calling doing good for the children and artists of Nepal
Apr 2011
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Apr 2011
Thanks to a new scholarship, shelter dogs can enjoy a weekend of training and off-leash fun
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
Tour a few of WNC’s intriguing homes for a greater perspective on our region's early days
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
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
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
Sep 2010
A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce