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WNC Staff
Dec 2015
Hopes Alive
Jane Kramer returns to Asheville with a new solo album
Dec 2015
A Cure for Cabin Fever
Raise a glass to warmth with a passport to Surry County wines
Dec 2015
Through the Fires
Martin Luther King Jr. visited WNC at two turning points that shaped the civil rights struggle
Dec 2015
Ice Breakers
Probe the pains and pleasures of climbing frozen waterfalls

Dec 2015
13 Best Small Towns in Western North Carolina
Sometimes, smaller is better.
Oct 2015
Next Gen Glass
Artist Hayden Wilson builds on a legacy in glass
Oct 2015
Next Gen Glass

Oct 2015
Raise a Toast
Tour, taste, and now purchase local liquors along the new Craft Distillers Trail
Oct 2015
Farm to Table
Hickory Nut Gap’s new kitchen, butchery, and event space bring its offerings full circle
Oct 2015
November/December New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Oct 2015
Recipe for Success
For decades, Boone was the capitol of North Carolina-made sauerkraut

Oct 2015
Upper Thunderhole/ China Creek Trail
Distance: 3, 5, or 6 miles, Difficulty: Strenuous

Oct 2015
Marsupial Madness
The New Year’s Eve live possum drop may return to Brasstown
Oct 2015
Season of the Kitsch
A one-of-a-kind collection of aluminum Christmas trees returns to the Transylvania Heritage Museum
Oct 2015
Marking History
A new series of signs highlights the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s cultural cornerstones
Oct 2015
Lost and Found
The Jon Stickley Trio delivers with an album as eclectic as its roots
Oct 2015
Radiant Nights
Light shows, each with their own particular glow, illuminate the holidays
Oct 2015
Seasonal Sensation
Catch the buzz for Highland’s Cold Mountain Winter Ale
Sep 2015
Appalachian Trail: Sams Gap to Big Bald Mountain
Distance: 12.5 miles round-trip, Difficulty: Strenuous

Sep 2015
We Hold These Truths
A Morganton couple aims to spread monuments to the country’s founding documents far and wide
Aug 2015
September/October

Aug 2015
Angel, Come Home Again
Touring Asheville with Jude Law, a local writer ponders the weight of Thomas Wolfe

Aug 2015
Earthy Delights
Savor the season with estate wines that pair perfectly with fall fare
Aug 2015
Wild Flavor
The latest brewing trend brings foraged ingredients to hyper-local beers
Aug 2015
From Farm to Fryer
Fill up on apple cider doughnuts fresh out of Hendersonville
Aug 2015
September/October New & Notable
The scoop on WNC’s latest dining destinations

Aug 2015
Lofty Retreat
Hop the border to Virginia’s Primland for a luxury experience that reaches for the stars
Aug 2015
Lights, Camera, Tryon!
The Polk County Film Initiative launches a new festival
Aug 2015
Battle of Wills
A new book by Steve Inskeep illuminates the personalities behind a tragedy for the Cherokee
Aug 2015
The Great Outdoors
Burke County is bursting with options for your next adventure
Aug 2015
What’s New in What’s Old
Get to know local history through new exhibits at area heritage museums
Aug 2015
The Cuban Connection
Appalachian State University launches an exchange program in Havana
Aug 2015
Seeing Appalachia
A new photography exhibit in Sparta tackles stereotypes
Aug 2015
A Long Look Back
UNC Asheville students document life 100 years ago, when the United States was on the brink of war
Aug 2015
Hittin’ the High Notes
Five local bands serve up new summer albums
Jul 2015
July/August 2015

Jul 2015
Written On the Heart
A Cullowhee artist creates narrative jewelry that touches the spaces within
Jul 2015
Moving Pictures

Jul 2015
Healing Arts
Three nonprofits improve lives through creative expression
Jul 2015
Healing Arts