President of the Asheville Gallery of Art Interviewed by Dennis Ray Sahar Fakhoury, President of the Asheville Gallery of Art, is a figurative artist. She is inspired by body movements and expressions of people she encounters in her daily activities. Her mediums are oil paint, mixed media, collage, clay andContinue 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
Beginning January 4, 2015, and continuing through March 1, 2015, Lex 18 hosts a weekly vintage banquet celebrating the fifth season of Downton Abbey. Fans of America’s favorite BBC series Downton Abbey are being invited to an intimate interactive vintage dinner banquet recreating the flavors, style and traditions of 1920sContinue Reading
by Susan Devitt Everybody Loves Lists! Whether it’s Favorite Movies or The 21 Best Fonts For Your Next Tattoo, lists are loved. Here’s my own little eat-out list of Asheville favorites (not in any particular order). Sunny Point Café The wait can be brutal, so go on off-hours, but there’sContinue Reading
Do you enjoy drinking all the wonderful local craft beers, ciders, and wines? Perhaps you’ve considered making your own but you aren’t sure how to go about doing it. Besides, it’s probably really difficult and expensive to make your own tasty beverages at home, right? Well, it’s not! Let AshevilleContinue Reading
by James Cassara In many ways the history of The Orange Peel is closely intertwined with the resurgence of downtown Asheville and its national (and international) reputation as a mecca of the arts and entertainment scene. The winner of multiple honors and recognitions, including numerous Mountain Xpress “Best of WNC”Continue Reading
Still Weird and Proud of It It’s lucky number 13 for the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! This true Asheville oddity has been happening for 13 years, offering local and imported preforming artists the opportunity to create and showcase new, unique work. The festival features a variety of artists including actors,Continue Reading
by Ruth Planey Asheville storyteller, David Novak joins Good Morning America’s David Hartman, Balsam Range and others January 9-11, 2015 for The Best of Our State at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville. Sponsored by Our State magazine the weekend celebrates all things North Carolina. An accomplishedContinue Reading
Asheville’s favorite, raunchy, screwball holiday comedy from The Magnetic Theatre returns for The 38th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular! The bawdy, bodacious, and boisterous Bernsteins are back, and they’ve got some special surprises in store for old fans and new friends! Judy Bernstein (Tracey Johnston-Crum, voted best actress in WNCContinue Reading
