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Fall 2025
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Lasting Legacies
New biographies celebrate photographer George Masa and musician Doc Watson
Asheville Strong
Asheville Art Museum celebrates artists and locals after Helene
Last Stand
Remembering the Battle of Asheville on its 160th anniversary
Daring To Create
Glass and metal artist Robert Burch forges unexpected works of art
The Finer Things
Museum dedicated to the promotion of Avant Garde pieces to debut in June
It Fills Your Soul
Preeminent nonprofit LEAF Global Arts in its 30th year
Steampunk Soirée
Creating a unique concept wedding, step by step
Love in Bloom
This floral-soaked soirée showcases organic modern romance at its finest
Blue Crush
A surf-loving couple throws a summertime coastal-themed celebration on Beech Mountain
Stiles & Kevin
Evy & Andrew
Timeless Love
Twelve stunning wedding and engagement rings from the Western North Carolina mountains
WNC Weddings - Spring 2025
Helene Heroes - Ponkho Bermejo, Beloved Asheville
Songs of Hope
Madison County creatives collaborate to uplift the music community
The 125th Christmas Bird Count
The Audubon Society’s annual conservation-focused event returns to WNC
Eight Ways to Celebrate the Season
From spending time outdoors to eating good food and shopping local, here are some of our best tips for festive fun
Helene Heroes: Jamie McDonald
Jamie McDonald and Bear’s Smokehouse staff join World Central Kitchen to Feed WNC
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Tree Nut Cake
Kale Salad with Manchego, Pumpkin Seeds, and Currants
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque
BLT bloody mary Luella’s Bar-B-Que
Deviled Eggs from Chef Sam Beasley of Roots Restaurant in Blowing Rock
Savarina (Rum Cakes with Whipped Cream)
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Crab Apple Juice
North Carolina Apple & Sorghum Hand Pies
Potlikker Gumbo
U-Haul Shrimp Cocktail With Prawn Crackers
Watermelon Pops
Garlic-lime Chicken with Grilled Pineapple
Sunny Silver Pie
