A Magazine covering Western North Carolina and the Asheville NC Art Scene
Fancy Like Walker Hayes documentary directed by Matt Beurois Reviewed By Dennis Ray Who Is Walker Hayes? A Look into His Life and Career Full Disclosure: Before viewing the documentary Fancy Like…
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By Dennis Ray River Arts District Recovery A month after Hurricane Helene’s devastating destruction, with the waters receded and assessments underway, the greater Asheville area is left wondering whether the…
By Dennis Ray After building a successful gate and fencing business in Florida, James Orlowski moved it to Landrum, SC, in 20—. His company, JL Architecturals, has 30 years in…
By Marcianne Miller Let’s celebrate with three excellent programs to say farewell to one of the most turbulent years in our Asheville history. Emilia Pérez is a wild Mexican bandit…
Review by Dennis Ray Summary: Thomas Pickering’s I Could Never Go Vegan (2024) is a visually stunning and thought-provoking documentary that tackles misconceptions about veganism with engaging interviews, personal stories, and compelling…
Rebecca Kahrs watercolor artist from Brevard, North Carolina, paints vibrant still lifes, plants, and wildlife paintings. With a background in interior design and fine art from Brigham Young University and…
Asheville artist Andy Buchanan recently relocated to Asheville to further build his career, recognizing it as the perfect place to grow as an artist. Originally from McKinney, Texas, (outside of…
The Artistic style of Watercolor Artist Simone Wood Watercolor artist Simone Wood is celebrated for her bird paintings, inspired by Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arranging) and her background…
