creativity

  In its 69th year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center for a production of innovation and beauty.  Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, craftspeople who are masters in their media will be exhibiting. The variety of craftContinue Reading

by Bill Walz – “I am not only a socialist but also a bit leftist… When faced with economic or any other kind of injustice, it is totally wrong for a religious person to remain indifferent.”  ~ Dalai Lama The word “Buddhism” comes from the root word “Buddh” meaning “awaken”Continue Reading

Since 1995, LEAF has been championing its mission to connect cultures and create community – both locally and globally. Following the creation of Lake Eden Arts Festival, LEAF expanded its programming to include a focus on arts education with LEAF Schools & Streets and LEAF International. Now in its 20thContinue Reading

It is in the forests and mountains that the artist finds inspiration for his artwork and his faith. “To truly understand the subject of your art, you must immerse yourself in it fully. And so he does—living in Waynesville, near the Blue Ridge parkway and the Great Smokey Mountains NationalContinue Reading