In a first for the nonprofit, The Pisgah Conservancy opened up to the public naming rights for a connector trail last year, and the contest drew almost 300 entries from 11 states to name a 20-mile loop route connecting Pisgah National Forest, Bracken Preserve and the City of Brevard.
Craft has always been a record keeper. Woven into cloth, carved into clay or forged in fire are the stories of people, places and traditions that span generations. A new exhibition leans into that idea, presenting work by artists who reveal the many ways craft binds past and present.
The Southern Highland Craft Guild rings in this new year with a special exhibition, We Still Make Things: 100 Years of Craft and Culture at the John C. Campbell Folk School, showcasing work from artists and instructors that illustrates the craft traditions for which the school is revered.
Welcome! This amazing word can be an exclamation, a noun, verb or adjective. With such a diverse range of use, we’ve chosen “Welcome” as our theme at Trackside Studios for the first quarter.
Conserving Carolina has completed a major conservation milestone near Lake Lure with the purchase of 483 acres on Joel Ridge. The acquisition secures the final piece of a 2,669-acre protected wilderness adjoining Chimney Rock State Park.
Southern Appalachia is considered one of the most diverse regions in the country for heirloom seeds. Local farmers and chefs often adorn their offerings with the term heirloom. For many, the word evokes general feelings of quality, timelessness and storied origins.
Since Hurricane Helene struck WNC, people have come together in myriad ways to help with recovery and healing. About 30 members of Let’s Sew, MadCo! responded stitch by stitch with the creation of three memory quilts that pay tribute to and capture the spirit of two young brothers who tragically perished in Helene.
The Asheville Marathon & Half is set for Saturday, March 21, with kick-off events beginning on Friday, March 20. Registration is now open for this Boston Marathon qualifier that will include sections now reopened after Hurricane Helene repairs.
The Laurel of Asheville is available in both print and digital editionsWe are delighted you have chosen us to be your gateway—both through our popular print Asheville lifestyle magazine and our website—to the arts, culture, and communities that comprise the remarkable area that is Western North Carolina. In these pages, you will find behind-the-scenes stories about the region’s concerts, theatre and dance productions, festivals, restaurants, artists, and the multitude of locally-based businesses. We also enjoy bringing you features about the people and organizations who are caring for those in need, protecting our historic heritage, preserving our rich and diverse environment, and nurturing our cultural soul.
