Owners of The Potter’s Mark Embracing both form and function has always been our goal. We strive to enhance the beauty of form with the gift of functionality. Our stoneware pottery is meant to be enjoyed by appreciating the beauty and valuing the utility. If using our pottery brings youContinue Reading

Memorial Day Weekend Artists living and working in Asheville’s historic Kenilworth neighborhood are tidying up their studios for the annual two-day Kenilworth Artists Association’s Art Studio Tour on Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This will be the eighth artContinue Reading

Artists Create Works In An Hour Always held on the last Saturday in April, QuickDraw at Laurel Ridge Country Club inspires guests and artists alike. Imagine an event that allows you to bask in creative energy as you stroll through 36 studios in a scenic pavilion, witnessing creation in progress.Continue Reading

Owner of Asheville’s Donatelli Cake Designs Rapid River Magazine: Tell us a little about Karen Donatelli Cake Designs? Karen Donatelli: My beautiful café and pastry shop is truly a product of my imagination. I wanted a place where customers could stop by, relax, and enjoy themselves for a moment. LifeContinue Reading

Free Studio Tours Showcase Regional Talent Western North Carolina has long been heralded for its rich art scene. The New York Times, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, and American Style Magazine have all awarded the region top honors for the vibrant community living in these foothills and valleys. On AprilContinue Reading

An Opera by Jake Heggie & Terrence McNally Dead Man Walking is an account of faith and redemption based on the prize-winning book by Sister Helen Prejean. The opera tells the modern-day story of a nun who becomes the spiritual advisor to a condemned man on Louisiana’s death row. OutContinue Reading

Owner of Bogart’s Restaurant Interviewed by Dennis Ray Bogart’s Restaurant, located in downtown Waynesville, has been long-time noted for great steaks, soups, and salads. They provide a casual family atmosphere in a rustic setting and have a menu noted for its practical value. They are located within walking distance ofContinue Reading

Interview with Dana and Terry Hunter, owners of Asheville’s culinary gift shop. Oil & Vinegar’s “culinary gift shop” concept brings together a wide range of international food and cooking products in alluring, Mediterranean-style surroundings. Their mission is to be the consumers’ first choice when looking for a unique and “tasteful”Continue Reading