What does it mean to be a woman of the Smokies? While author Courtney Lix spent more than five years researching and writing her way to an answer, the Gatlinburg, TN, native – like Dorothy in Oz – actually knew the appropriate response all along. “To me, it means toContinue Reading
The pioneering neo-vaudeville festival celebrates its tenth anniversary with stellar performances, workshops, and more, May 27-29. The weird, wicked, wild, and beautiful come to Asheville for the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, also known as ABSFest. For those who may not know and for those that do, would you beContinue Reading
The growing season has arrived in Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians! Finding seasonal local farm products at farmers tailgate markets is certainly a sign of spring along with local food at restaurants and roadside stands. It is also the time of year to pick up the latest editionContinue Reading
The 18th Annual Asheville Orchid Festival will be Held at The North Carolina Arboretum in Conjunction with National Orchid Meeting. One of Western North Carolina’s greatest annual plant shows will enjoy an unprecedented boost this April, thanks to a joint effort among The North Carolina Arboretum, the Western North CarolinaContinue Reading
The event will feature 5K/10K/20K trail races, live music, rock climbing and rappelling, children’s activities, food/arts/crafts vendors, Cherokee storytelling and demonstrations, and more. Attendees should note that the parking lot at Rocky Face Park will be closed during the event; however, ample parking will be available at Rocky Face BaptistContinue Reading
Asheville Symphony and Musicians from Western North Carolina Unite On New Recording. The Asheville Symphony and leading musicians from Asheville’s music scene—including Lizz Wright, Free Planet Radio, Rising Appalachia and Steep Canyon Rangers—have collaborated on an innovative new album to be released in May 2016. Celebrating the diversity of musicContinue Reading
by Peter Loewer – April Fool’s Day was just a week away. Many of the permanent members of the citizenry that used the general store as their headquarters for discovering what the society of the back woods had recently come up with, were meeting at the back of the store,Continue Reading
by Lindsey Solomon – Ji, the incredible young pianist starring Android’s latest “Monotune” commercial, will be the featured artist for the Haywood County Arts Council’s Young Artist Concert Series in the fall. This year’s Young Artist Concert Series will take place at Haywood Arts Regional Theatre on September 30, 2016Continue Reading
by Maggie Minor Five artists located in Asheville’s Riverview Station building will participate in the American Craft Council Show, held March 11-13 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia. The Riverview Station building located in the Asheville’s River Arts District is abounding with talent. Five artists located or who showContinue Reading
