In August 1925, the George Vanderbilt Hotel in downtown Asheville became an unlikely epicenter of American music history. That summer, producer Ralph Peer and a team from the OKeh Record Company hauled in a portable acoustic-horn setup—a bulky contraption designed to capture sound on wax discs.
The 7th Annual Vessels of Merriment exhibition returns to Grovewood Gallery from Saturday, November 15, through December 31. The show features handcrafted drinking vessels—cups, flasks, goblets and more—by 16 potters from across the country.
The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center will showcase the work of graduating studio art majors in the Bachelor of Fine Art Portfolio Exhibition, on view from Tuesday, November 4, through December 5.
After last year’s pause due to flooding, Flow Gallery’s beloved Adornments show returns to downtown Marshall this season, filling the space once again with handcrafted ornaments and gifts from local makers.
It’s time to update Thanksgiving wine traditions and acknowledge what consumers want today. Critics have long said, for example, that Cabernet Sauvignon does not work for Thanksgiving.
The Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is a tiny and active little bird that can be seen in upper elevations around Western North Carolina. A member of the Sittidae family, this sweet, plump, little bird is noticeably smaller than its familiar cousin, the White-breasted Nuthatch.
Peonies bloom in spring, but did you know there is important work to do this fall to help them bloom magnificently next year? There are many tasks, and November is the best month for this work, so here are some tips to get you started.
Consider the toppling of a majestic tree. The land remains, but is bereft of a graceful place marker, wildlife of their homes, the earth of leaves and fruit, humans of shade and a windbreak. One spreading, reaching, blooming and leafing tree provides so much, and not least of all irreplaceable beauty, energy, purpose and grace.
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.
