September/October 2016

September/October 2016

How Asheville is becoming world headquarters for climate science and ground zero in the quest to confront climate change
Five local inventors who are changing the world, one innovation at a time
A solar-powered race car revs up at Appalachian State University
The city’s long-planned major makeover takes off
Celebrate—and help preserve—monarch butterflies during their annual migration through WNC
A new museum in Asheville opens doors of discovery
Distance: 14.2 miles round-trip, Difficulty: Strenuous
Hyper-realist painter Ward Nichols may be self-taught, but his 50-year career proves just how talented he is
Five years in, Angie Newsome’s vision for a WNC-wide investigative reporting nonprofit reaches sustainability
Catching loose livestock might be easier in the age of social media, but the thrill of the chase remains
A home in Asheville’s Ramble neighborhood balances contemporary design with warmth
Chef Joyce Boston serves up a sizable menu of classic comfort foods with unique flourishes
Heirloom fruit inspires chef Nicholas Figel’s fall culinary creations
Young entrepreneurs brew up craft beer swag sets
Harvest season brings an Asian staple to the foothills
Celebrate autumn’s flavors with red wines from around the world
Southern meets Mexican in this savory, spicy, and sweet dish
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Cristina Córdova’s larger than life paintings grace Penland’s grand new gallery
UNC Asheville opens the first of two major makerspaces
Wilma Dykeman’s posthumously published memoir revisits her mountain upbringing
Seven ghoulishly good ways to celebrate Halloween’s chills and thrills