theater
theater
Jun 2016
After more than three decades in
the business, Asheville native
Warren Haynes
rocks on at full tempo
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
Aug 2015
Throughout Western North Carolina sit dozens of public schools abandoned by time, consolidation, and changing demographics. In their heyday, they were community epicenters and veritable second homes for thousands of students. Today, some are boarded up, while others await imminent demolition and replacement by new state-of-the-art facilities. But there are also a handful of old schoolhouses tucked away in various corners of the mountains that have found new purpose as community centers, concert venues, historical beacons, and artists’ studios. Here’s a look at the past and present of eight of them.
May 2014
Head across the mountains to explore all that’s new in this revitalized and thriving city
Oct 2012
From new outdoor learning environments to reimagined downtown corridors, the nonprofit Asheville Design Center is helping communities create blueprints for brighter futures
Aug 2011
From appearances by George Jones to performances of Madame Butterfly, WNC stages offer a wonderfully eclectic lineup
Jul 2011
The Performance Center in Asheville promises a bigger, better home for the arts
Jul 2011
Thanks to community support, the show always goes on at Peacock Playhouse
Jul 2011
North Carolina's state theater opens new digs on Main Street in Hendersonville
Jul 2011
Crimson Laurel Gallery in Bakersville displays beautiful works of art and the building's storied past
May 2011
From pageant queens to the namesake blooms, the 65-year-old Rhododendron Festival continues to celebrate the beauty of the mountains
Sep 2010
Meet six people who translate panache into acts of community and enduring pillars of design
Jul 2010
We all love our mountain environment, but how well do we take care of it? Here’s a look at where we stand: What WNC is doing right, and how we can improve
May 2010
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern fits right in with
Hot Springs’ casual vibe
Oct 2009
Open for Business: From downtown to the south side, explore the town that keeps reinventing itself
Sep 2009
For more than two decades, mill workers across the region played in a league of their own
Sep 2009
Waynesville may be the biggest town west of Asheville, but it retains a neighborly charm
Sep 2009
CooperRiis’s holistic, community-based approach to treatment is setting a new standard in mental health care
Mar 2009
Built to supply energy for defense industries during World War II, Fontana Dam became a monument to American ingenuity and determination
