On Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, River Arts District (RAD) artists will gather as a creative force for the district’s annual RADFest. Born in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, RADFest quickly became our biggest annual event,” says Tim Reaves, marketing co-chair of RADA.
For the Artist Focus Series in November, Kiitos Fine Art presents the work of Raymond Byram with a full studio exhibition Wednesday, November 11, through Sunday, November 15.
By Paula Musto A message popped up in my inbox recently: a mountain lion had possibly been spotted in the neighborhood. Really? I live in a quiet urban community where bear warnings are common and deer wander through backyards, but mountain lions aren’t supposed to exist here—not in this region, this state or anywhere else on the East Coast. Or do they? Few wild animals have inspired more lore in...
The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts brings two acclaimed ensembles to the stage this November. Dorrance Dance, a New York-based tap company known for blending movement and music, takes the stage November 11 and 12, followed by Dallas Brass on November 13.
Nineteen graduating studio art majors at Western Carolina University will bring their capstone work to the WCU Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center for the annual BFA Portfolio Exhibition, on view Tuesday, November 10, through Friday, December 4.
Around this time last year, we noticed that Metro Wines customers bought the same red blends again and again. Turned out nearly all wines had one grape in common: Carignan.
How quickly it seems 2026 has passed as we reach these last two busy months of this year. Already holiday events are on the calendar as days shorten and we move into beautiful November, that liminal time between autumn and winter.
The Weaverville Art Safari returns Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, inviting visitors into studios throughout the greater Weaverville area.
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