Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol Help us give stories to children in WNC with Bedtime in a Bag, a partnership with Children First. Ensemble Theatre Company, in conjunction with North Carolina Stage Company, is proud to present Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol! The show is playing exclusively at NC Stage in downtownContinue Reading

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holiday season on Sunday, December 14, with its traditional Classical Christmas concert at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. ASO Music Director Daniel Meyer will conduct the orchestra, the 120-member Asheville Symphony Chorus, and soprano and bass-baritone soloists in portions of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio as well asContinue Reading

Simplicity has always been a key element in Susan Marie’s work and circles are among nature’s most elegant and simplistic geometric forms. As a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America, the faceted gemstones and pearls Susan Marie carefully selects are the focal point of her pieces. When designing andContinue Reading

The Guild Artists’ Holiday Sale takes place at the Folk Art Center on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be on hand in the center’s auditorium on these two Saturdays to sell select work 10-50%Continue Reading

by Dennis Ray Bright with crafts and fine art, Ariel Gallery, a fine-craft artist co-op gallery, offers a variety of mingling textures. Fiber arts are on display alongside woodturning, jewelry, pottery, sculpture and glass. David Vrooman’s stunningly beautiful jewelry is on view alongside Janet Taylor’s incredible textiles. There is aContinue Reading

Works by Everett Schmidt Everett Schmidt is Asheville Gallery of Art’s featured artist for the month of December. Schmidt’s pastel studies strive to depict the essence of scenes from North Carolina, coastal Maine, New York City, and Europe. He agrees with the artist who said, “We are driven to captureContinue Reading

The Red House Studios & Gallery is hosting a Holiday Gift Market and mixed media art show through December. The market has artist made gifts including turned wood, fiber art, jewelry, altered art, folk art, ceramics, journals, small fine art prints, cards, ornaments and many more original, unique works. “OurContinue Reading

At Oil & Vinegar you’ll find a vast selection of imported olive oils and vinegars, pesto & tapenades, appetizers, marinades & sauces, dressings, mustards, salts, exotic herb mixes and more. With a host of handcrafted ceramics and culinary accessories, your purchase is guaranteed to enhance any home dining experience. NoContinue Reading

by Susan Devitt Let’s start at the beginning. It’s the summer of 1988. Sue a waitress, catches the eye of Ben, a bartender. They shared food, wine, romance, and a dream of having their own place. Fast forward to 2012. And now Sue and Ben Green have a chance toContinue Reading