A great way to start your morning! At Blue Ridge Biscuit Company, bakers create sweet and savory treats to satisfy any craving. A spread of baguettes, biscuits, scones, and cakes arrive fresh from the oven, while gourmet biscuit sandwiches delight tastebuds with morsels of sausage, egg, fresh greens, and cheese.Continue Reading
Twigs and Leaves Gallery, “Where Art Dances with Nature,” features nature-related art and fine crafts from more than 140 artists primarily, but not exclusively, from Southern Appalachia. Twigs and Leaves was established in October 1998 by David Erickson and Kaaren Stoner, husband and wife. With extensive renovation to the century-oldContinue Reading
The Friends of the Library Concert Series brings two great groups to libraries in January 2016. This month, enjoy local favorites ‘Round the Fire on Sunday, January 17 at the Canton branch, and broaden your horizons with Finnish folk songs from Vellamo on Saturday, January 23 at the Waynesville library.Continue Reading
Led by Chef and Owner Hector Diaz Modesto incorporates a farm-to-table approach in an upscale wood-fired Italian kitchen. The majority of their produce, even the wood, comes from their own personal farm. The menu changes twice daily and includes a variety of fresh seafood, fine meats, and house-made pastas, breads,Continue Reading
Looking for a unique gift? Visit the Carolina Mountain Artists Guild for items that are superbly handcrafted by talented local artists. This beautifully displayed store, located in historic downtown Hendersonville, has been operating since 1998, and provides a vast array of merchandise from which to choose. All artists are membersContinue Reading
For those wanting to learn more about a trek on the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), now’s your chance! The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will offer classes throughout Asheville in January and February for people interested in a long-distance hike. Courses will be taught by Hiker Education Accredited instructors, or individuals whoContinue Reading
by James Cassara – Referencing Larry Campbell’s impressive resume is an easy task; after all he’s played with more BIG NAME musicians than has anyone of this era, and his studio and touring credentials reach deep and wide. Doing so without appearing to be awestruck and given to absurd levelsContinue Reading
After completing the Asheville Area Arts Council’s Creative Business Program, new local Silversmith has a successful debut at the Big Crafty Holiday Market and East West Pop Up Shop. All in less than a year, Emma Zanetti, a local jeweler and silversmith, attended a two month metalsmithing intensive at PenlandContinue Reading
by Patty Smyers – The Arts Council of Henderson County, in collaboration with the Transylvania Community Arts Council, and the Tryon Fine Arts Center in Polk County, announces the Regional Artist Project Grantees for 2015-16. These grants are for artists who wish to further develop their professional careers through suchContinue Reading
