A Magazine covering Western North Carolina and the Asheville NC Art Scene
Artist Jo Ridge Kelley echoes the fleeting beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in vivid creations, channeling Appalachia’s untamed essence through light, color, and raw emotion. In the quiet early…
An innovative wax-sealing technique saved Nadine Charlsen’s watercolor paintings from a devastating flood. In the below interview she shares her process, inspirations, and the story behind her “hurricane survivor” artworks….
After Hurricane Helene, artist Molly Courcelle transformed her studio into Molly Courcelle Studio + Gallery, offering a home for displaced artists’ work and fostering a renewed sense of community and resilience.
Three wonderful new Netflix shows bring in the new year with lively applause! In Black Doves, British spies translate espionage into a wild tale of secret loves and vows of vengeance. In Lonely Planet, an age-gap passion rises in a unique romantic setting in North Africa. Carry-On is a brilliant, high-tension thriller set in Los Angeles, among millions of suitcases racing down conveyors.
Dreams I’m Never Gonna See Brian Lee Knopp’s Dreams I’m Never Gonna See: The Takeover of WDIZ Rock 100/FM and Other Essays is a literary gourmet smoothie blending humor, wit, and an…
Review by Dennis Ray Sam Wasson’s The Path to Paradise is certainly one of the best biographies I’ve read in the past two to three decades due to its depth, structure, and…
After a prolonged closure since February 1, 2024, due to the 7th Avenue Streetscape project, Art on 7th is set to reopen on January 15, 2025. However, the gallery will…
The Art of Fiber and Textile February 1-21, at The Art Place Gallery in Hendersonville The Art League hosts “The Art of Fiber and Textile” from February 1 to 21…
Three months after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, local artists face significant challenges related to their livelihoods and creative spaces. Limited studio availability, a loss of revenue, and the emotional impact…
