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September/October 2014
September/October 2014
September/October 2014
Treasuring Tradition
The Cherokee Preservation Foundation invests in the tribe’s past and future
Spruce Pine
Internationally known for the quality of the mica in its soil, Spruce Pine is also ground zero for one of the most highly regarded craft communities in the nation.
Shared Histories
The Carson House in Marion preserves the full spectrum of antebellum mountain life
Musical DNA
A new release tracks Appalachia’s Scots-Irish tunes and traditions
Muscadine Mania
Available just two months a year, these grapes make a distinctive pie
Turning the Tables
Asheville’s Old Wood Co. revives North Carolina furniture making, one table at a time
A Viticultural Revival
Toast North Carolina’s winemaking roots with regional selection
Three Top Mountain
Difficulty: moderate length: 3.3 miles round-trip
Fruits of Labor
Apples mean big business in Henderson County. And for third-generation orchardists like the Creasmans, they’re a way of life.
New and Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Writing Home
Author Tom Robbins returns to Blowing Rock
The New Public House
Fontana’s Lost Towns
A new exhibit uncovers local history
September/ October 2014
Out of the Ashes
Kim Ellington keeps the Catawba Valley pottery tradition alive
A Fulfilling Mission
An intimate dinner prepared by local chefs is the highlight of one of WNC’s largest charity auctions
Do Good
Help boost reading skills for National Literacy Month
The New Americans
At an annual ceremony at the Carl Sandburg Home, immigrants from around the world officially become U.S. citizens
Strike a Chord
A local singer-songwriter and bluegrass group release new albums, just in time for summer
Rock This Town
Two Asheville bands crank out winning albums
