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WNC Staff

WNC Staff
Jul 2010
Home Cooking
The New Blue Ridge Cookbook blends the area’s culinary past and future
Jul 2010
Hang Times
For years, Grandfather Mountain served as the launch pad for high-flying gliders
Jul 2010
The Sweet Life
Two Robbinsville candle-makers find harmony in their environment and craft
Jul 2010
Stay Green
Check in to some of WNC’s eco-friendly accommodations
Jul 2010
Treasure Chest
Among the curios, the jewels of a local legend shine at the Asheville Antiques Fair
Jul 2010
The Notorious B.I.G. Crafty
The Big Crafty’s creator shares her insights on Asheville's larger-than-life indie craft event
Jun 2010
Natural Instincts
Seven community leaders who found their inspiration to do good at summer camp
Jun 2010
Making Tracks
Three recording studios keep Asheville’s music scene finely tuned
Jun 2010
Sweet Home Carolina
From family weekend getaways to the partying antics of rock stars, this Bat Cave inn was built to house good times
Jun 2010
Burnsville
Cue the Fireworks: Get ready for the show with these patriotic picks
Jun 2010
Pedal
Pick wheels that stand out from the pack, on or off the road
Jun 2010
Pump Up the Volume
New releases from the local music scene that will have you singing along
Jun 2010
River Surge
A kayaking world championship incites a swell on the Nantahala
Jun 2010
Cultural Exchange
Tribes from across the Americans unite in Cherokee
Jun 2010
Patrick Sky
The Pipes Are Calling: Patrick Sky’s 40-year mission to revive an ancient Irish bagpipe
Jun 2010
Let the Games Begin
Traditional Scottish warriors gatherings still thrive today in WNC
Jun 2010
Quick Draw
Baristas face off in latte art competitions at The Dripolator

Jun 2010
Look How They Grow
Terra Summer camp teaches kids the greater lessons of food
Jun 2010
Play it Cool
Cucumber refreshes the classic martini
Jun 2010
Michelle Moog-Koussa
Legacy Artist: Michelle Moog-Koussa shares her father’s pioneering explorations in electronic music through education and preservation
Jun 2010
Drawing the Line
How a Revolutionary War hero and an Irish surveyor laid a boundary between the land of the Cherokee and white settlers
Jun 2010
Guadalupe Café
Tropical Paradise: Guadalupe Café ignites Sylva with exotic fusion
Jun 2010
Spice for Life
Suzy Phillips is on a mission to introduce you to true Middle Eastern cuisine
Jun 2010
Folk Story
A Cashiers home tells the tale of a love affair with primitive art
Jun 2010
Stand Tall
Support the literary arts with these creative bookends
May 2010
Severn Eaton
Double meanings: Inspiration found in the contrasts of daily life
May 2010
Wesley Corn
Ugly America: Interpreting the state of poverty in this country
May 2010
Sean Pace
Man & Machines: Art and ideas in motion
May 2010
Justin D. Turcotte
Polished Delivery: Years of practicing behind the scenes pay off
May 2010
Robb Helmkamp
Going with the grain: Wood and metal combine to form exquisite furnishings
May 2010
Julie Robinson
Soul Searching: When painting becomes a meditative process
May 2010
Emily Crabtree
Past Perspectives: Capturing the flow of time in paper, paint, and ink
May 2010
Dustin Spagnola
Truth be Told: Revisiting cultural icons through street art style
May 2010
Maggie Jones
Taking Shape: One potter transforms her body of work

May 2010
Angelique Tassistro
Feast for the Eyes: Putting the fun in functional pottery
May 2010
True Blue
Tupelo Honey Café’s chef prepares a sweet spread with a bounty of blueberries picked in his backyard
May 2010
Outdoor Gourmet
Go beyond fruits and vegetables at your local tailgate markets

May 2010
Beer Run
Nantahala Brewing Company is the newest and most refreshing reason to head for Bryson City
May 2010
Evergreen Solar Farm
Western North Carolina’s first solar field makes good use of wasted space
May 2010
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern
Iron Horse Restaurant & Tavern fits right in with Hot Springs’ casual vibe