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Feb 2012
The relics of architect Rafael Guastavino's estate, Rhododendron, hint at a rich life
Dec 2011
If you’re feeling left behind in fitness-forward WNC. Don’t. It’s not about who wins the race or who’s the most flexible yogi. Exercise is about finding an activity that moves your body and spirit. Check out this beginners' guide to get you hooked on cycling, running, or yoga, complete with inspiration from three folks who’ve already found what they love to do.
Oct 2011
Take your seat for an intimate series of stellar bluegrass shows at the Colonial Theatre in Canton
Sep 2011
Prost! Here's to local Oktoberfest celebrations and the German tradition from which they stem
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
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.
Apr 2011
Nina Simone’s birthplace in Tryon offers a walk back
in time, but faces an uncertain path ahead
Feb 2011
Let local chefs and guides lead you to the wonders of Italian and
French cuisine with these delicious tours abroad
Aug 2010
Shimmy, shag, and sway at Lake Lure’s inaugural Dirty Dancing Festival
Jul 2010
This community of glass artists didn’t suddenly appear. It was shaped and molded by the nearby Penland School of Crafts
Jul 2010
The Big Crafty’s creator shares her insights on Asheville's larger-than-life indie craft event