WNC Staff

WNC Staff
Full STEAM Ahead
UNC Asheville opens the first of two major makerspaces
Go Big
Cristina Córdova’s larger than life paintings grace Penland’s grand new gallery
Speed of Sun

Speed of Sun
A solar-powered race car revs up at Appalachian State University
September/October 2016 New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
The Review: Fourk
Chef Joyce Boston serves up a sizable menu of classic comfort foods with unique flourishes
Meet the Makers
Five local inventors who are changing the world, one innovation at a time
Picnic Perfect
Sweeten the experience with a recipe for portable hand pies

Play it Cool
The Local’s take on the perfect summer drink
July/August New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations
Who’s the Boss?
Secretaries take the spotlight in 9 to 5 at Flat Rock Playhouse
Live from Asheville: 20 Ways to Explore the Music Scene

Derby Party

WNC magazine May/June Release Party

Power of the Purse

Foothills Conservancy 20th Anniversary Celebration

Third Act
Boone’s Appalachian Theatre is headed for a multipurpose artistic revival
Grill Masters
Smart companions for your next cookout
Grill Masters

A Trail Less Traveled
The new Farm Heritage Trail highlights North Buncombe’s scenic working landscape

Natural Wonders
As the National Park system turns 100, test your knowledge of the six in WNC
Long Hungry Loop, Santeetlah Lake Trail
Distance: 3.5 miles round-trip Difficulty: Easy

High Country Headliners
Catch iconic performers and innovative arts at Appalachian Summer Festival
Road Trip: Lansing

Play Me Some Mountain Movies
The scoop on Western North Carolina’s big-screen debuts
The Beat Goes On
Brevard Music Center’s 80th anniversary festival lures generations of musicians

Legalizing It?
While medicinal marijuana might be approved for the Cherokee, it won’t bring an all-access pass to puff
The Long & Winding War
A new history deconstructs post-Civil War mountain politics
Unforgettable Rampage

Music Notes
How one musician found community through harmony

Music Man in Motion
After more than three decades in the business, Asheville native Warren Haynes rocks on at full tempo
Music Man in Motion

May/June 2016

Hey, Big Spenders
As tourism continues to rise, local college students size up the economic impact
Oh, the Places You’ll Go
After another record-setting year, the Asheville Regional Airport adds two new direct destinations
The Scenic Route
A new app puts tours of WNC’s beautiful byways at your fingertips
A Lifetime of Summers
For Page Ives Lemel, running a 100-year-old girls’ camp has always been a family affair
A Lifetime of Summers

Wine Time
Enjoy sips and swirls at regional tasting events
Do & Dine
Make it a date with these pairings that offer adventure followed by dinner with a view