by Chris Stack When we encounter someone well-versed in creating in a wide variety of styles and genres, we’re often led to wonder how this can be possible. How can one person make these radical shifts? Different types of painting, music or any other form of creative activity can oftenContinue Reading
by Susan Devitt Asheville prides itself on restaurants, beer, locals, beer, outdoors and beer. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza fits in nicely and I’ll tell you why. A locally owned pizzeria, with a terrific brew selection, a large outdoor seating area and an incredibly original pizza menu, Brixx in south AshevilleContinue Reading
by Anna Lee Zanetti Hike along Deep Creek Trail on November’s Classic Hike of the Smokies. Hikers will reward themselves with breathtaking views of the 80 foot Toms Branch Falls and other waterfalls and cemeteries throughout the trip. Hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead this Friends of GreatContinue Reading
It’s no surprise that a couple of educators are behind a local company’s quest to help Upstate and Western North Carolina residents learn about the bounty of our local fields and farms. Graham and Andrea Duvall, the owners of Asheville-based Mother Earth Produce (MEP), combined to turn their background inContinue Reading
Asheville Community Theatre is opening its 69th season with the WNC premiere of the musical comedy The Addams Family. Featuring an original story with both classic and new characters, The Addams Family is the perfect Halloween treat for the entire family. “The timing couldn’t be better to see The AddamsContinue Reading
“Urinetown” is one of the funniest Broadway musicals ever conceived, and, despite its title, a show suitable for the entire family. The Tony Award winning musical opened at the Henry James Theater in 2001 and became a smash, poking fun at the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporateContinue Reading
Plein Air is French for “open air” and is commonly used to describe the art of painting outdoors. Natural light was an important inspiration for the impressionist artists, and the charms of outdoor painting have also influenced other styles of art such as the Barbizon school. When Jonas Gerard paintsContinue Reading
The 67th Annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands takes place at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville, October 16-19. Nearly 200 juried artists of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be selling works of clay, metal, wood, jewelry, fiber, paper, natural materials, leather and mixed media. With stylesContinue Reading
Explore Haywood County and meet some very talented artists and crafts people during the self-guided Haywood Art Studio tour weekend. Haywood Community College professional craft students will also participate and the public is invited to view the new state of the arts facility on campus. Some very talented and interestingContinue Reading
