by Steve Fiore The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Carolina Mountain Club (CMC) will co-host a special screening of the new Robert Redford film, “A Walk in the Woods,” on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. at the Carolina Cinemas in Asheville. “A Walk in the Woods,” basedContinue Reading
by Al Junek – A latecomer to the world of art, I am doing all I can, after a career in engineering, to make up for lost time. Unlike many who began painting at an early age, I discovered my art talent toward the end of my other career. OnContinue Reading
VaVaVooom is a woman friendly boutique in the heart of Downtown Asheville. The shop sells upscale but affordable lingerie and apparel, jewelry and designs by local artisans. Store owner Lisa Ziemer is proud that many women who have been disappointed in the lack of choices at other stores are surprisedContinue Reading
Works by Everett Schmidt Everett Schmidt is Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artist for the month of December. Schmidt’s pastel studies strive to depict the essence of scenes from North Carolina, coastal Maine, New York City, and Europe. He agrees with the artist who said, “We are driven to captureContinue Reading
Plein Air is French for “open air” and is commonly used to describe the art of painting outdoors. Natural light was an important inspiration for the impressionist artists, and the charms of outdoor painting have also influenced other styles of art such as the Barbizon school. When Jonas Gerard paintsContinue Reading
