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
by Dari Layne – Flying on the trapeze isn’t just for those performing in a circus anymore. Women like Christine Aiken and Dari Layne are bringing flying trapeze to the public in Western North Carolina. Now that autumn is here, visitors and residents alike can enjoy the gorgeous colors andContinue Reading
The living dead will gather in the heart of the city, Roger McGuire Green, on Sunday, October 11, 2015, beginning at 5pm. “There will be a little bit of everything: A costume parade for the kids and adults, prizes, and food,” said event organizer Jim MacKenzie. “And to celebrate ourContinue Reading
On August 1 & 2, 2015, New Morning Gallery and Bellagio Art-to-Wear sponsor the Village Art and Craft Fair on the grounds of the Cathedral of all Souls in Biltmore Village. In its 43rd year, the VACF continues a long tradition of bringing high-quality crafts to Historic Biltmore Village. TheContinue Reading
Guido Frick is unabashed by the challenges of painting outdoors. Frick claims the entire American West “as my own and personal studio.” With this much enthusiasm for the southwest, Frick had never managed to visit western North Carolina. In 2014, artist Jo Ridge Kelley invited him to lead a pleinContinue Reading
Whether you’re new to Dining Out For Life® or have dined with us for years, I challenge you to think of a better way to spend a Thursday dining out for breakfast, lunch or dinner. On Thursday, April 30 thousands of caring individuals in WNC will join with the WesternContinue Reading
Floral, Hearts and Silk Paintings for Valentine’s Day The emotions of love, affection and passion can be expressed in a wide variety of ways. Often it is with a grand gesture, full of the undisguised symbolism of romance. Other times it is in the subtle beauty that emerges when youContinue Reading
The Secret B-Sides, Asheville’s most popular (voted Best of WNC two years in a row) soul band, is marking the release of their latest album, Easy Magic, with a special performance at the Highland Brewing Company. The CD release party, slated for April 20th, will give the band an opportunityContinue Reading
