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Jul 2011
Every seat is a good seat for the Asheville Chamber Music Series

Jul 2011
Along About Sundown, a play about the life of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, hits close to home

Jul 2011
World premieres take the stage at the Magnetic Field

Jul 2011
The town's largest venue sets the stage for big name acts

Jul 2011
Hayes Performing Arts Center raises the curtain again

Jun 2011

Jun 2011

Jun 2011
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival turns 30

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

Apr 2011
Red June’s 2011 tour supports a fruitful cause

Feb 2011
Get to know Doc Watson, just in time for MerleFest

Feb 2011
Let local chefs and guides lead you to the wonders of Italian and French cuisine with these delicious tours abroad

Jan 2011
Julia Sublett & Tom Wood Rittenhouse

Jan 2011

Jan 2011
Make it a date with dinner at one of these amorous restaurants

Sep 2010
Molasses gets its due at a Granite Falls festival

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

Jun 2010
Three recording studios keep Asheville’s music scene finely tuned

Jun 2010
From family weekend getaways to the partying antics of rock stars, this Bat Cave inn was built to house good times

Jun 2010
Cue the Fireworks: Get ready for the show with these patriotic picks

Jun 2010
New releases from the local music scene that will have you singing along

Jun 2010
The Pipes Are Calling: Patrick Sky’s 40-year mission to revive an ancient Irish bagpipe

Jun 2010
Legacy Artist: Michelle Moog-Koussa shares her father’s pioneering explorations in electronic music through education and preservation

Jun 2010
Tropical Paradise: Guadalupe Café ignites Sylva with exotic fusion

May 2010
Going with the grain: Wood and metal combine to form exquisite furnishings

May 2010
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern fits right in with Hot Springs’ casual vibe

May 2010
Three groups cultivate your creative side

Apr 2010
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops

Apr 2010
The Galen Kipar Project wants to take you on a scenic ride

Feb 2010
Bo Farson keeps WNC in the groove with a society of devoted music lovers

Feb 2010
A family-owned Madison County dairy bridges the gap between farm and table

Dec 2009
A February trail-running tradition brings the pain

Dec 2009
Uncovering a WNC influence behind country music’s First Family

Dec 2009
Tryon commemorates its native High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone

Dec 2009
Restaurants for each stage of dating By Mackensy Lunsford