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September/October 2016
September/October 2016
September/October 2016
A Catalyst for Change
How Asheville is becoming world headquarters for climate science and ground zero in the quest to confront climate change
Meet the Makers
Five local inventors who are changing the world, one innovation at a time
Speed of Sun
A solar-powered race car revs up at Appalachian State University
Hickory Rising
The city’s long-planned major makeover takes off
All a Flutter
Celebrate—and help preserve—monarch butterflies during their annual migration through WNC
Popular Science
A new museum in Asheville opens doors of discovery
Trail Guide: Mount Kephart
Distance: 14.2 miles round-trip, Difficulty: Strenuous
The Real Deal
Hyper-realist painter Ward Nichols may be self-taught, but his 50-year career proves just how talented he is
News Maker
Five years in, Angie Newsome’s vision for a WNC-wide investigative reporting nonprofit reaches sustainability
A Llama Drama
Catching loose livestock might be easier in the age of social media, but the thrill of the chase remains
Ahead of the Curve
A home in Asheville’s Ramble neighborhood balances contemporary design with warmth
The Review: Fourk
Chef Joyce Boston serves up a sizable menu of classic comfort foods with unique flourishes
Apple of His Eye
Heirloom fruit inspires chef Nicholas Figel’s fall culinary creations
Bottoms Up!
Young entrepreneurs brew up craft beer swag sets
Rice Rewards
Harvest season brings an Asian staple to the foothills
Bold Blends
Celebrate autumn’s flavors with red wines from around the world
Squash the Chill
Southern meets Mexican in this savory, spicy, and sweet dish
September/October 2016 New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Go Big
Cristina Córdova’s larger than life paintings grace Penland’s grand new gallery
Full STEAM Ahead
UNC Asheville opens the first of two major makerspaces
Formative Nostalgia
Wilma Dykeman’s posthumously published memoir revisits her mountain upbringing
September/October 2016 Love It!
Boo to You!
Seven ghoulishly good ways to celebrate Halloween’s chills and thrills
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