For Anne Henschel, woodturning began out of simple curiosity and grew into a lifelong passion. “Many years ago, I picked up a log and a sharp tool and never looked back,” she says. Linda Girardi recalls that she broke a treasured plate and decided to repurpose it into a mosaic.
There are stories in the northwest reaches of Buncombe County that never made it into history books. They live instead in dusty photo albums, handwritten letters and yellowing newspaper clippings. Now, through the Leicester Community History Project, those stories are finding a more permanent home.
In January’s article, we looked at heirloom corn and how the term heirloom is defined. As summer’s heat brings flavor and life to fruiting crops like cucumbers, peppers and squashes, it’s time to explore stories of heirloom tomatoes in Appalachia.
Hatley Pointe Bike Park at Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort will open for its inaugural season on Saturday, August 1. Designed and built by Elevated Trail Design, the first phase of the new lift-served bike park introduces 12 trails connected by three primary descents from the summit, giving riders multiple route options as they make their way down the mountain.
Holden McCullough grew up in South Carolina, but after college Asheville became home and a place to practice landscape architecture. Like many Asheville residents, some of his favorite leisure spots were in the River Arts District.
Hendersonville artist Sue Fazio has gathered more than 325 paintings and over 50 pieces of pottery together in a new by-appointment gallery on Main Street, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the breadth of her creative journey in one place.
What began as a simple idea to combine a thrift store and a sewing space has grown into something much larger for the Mars Hill community. Remnants Thrift and Sew offers carefully curated secondhand clothing alongside a community sewing studio stocked with machines, fabric, notions and a large cutting table.
The Central Asian country of Kazakhstan once topped my travel wish list. A National Geographic documentary on falconry sparked interest in this remote region where the ancient sport is revered. But traveling halfway around the world to see falcons, I’ve learned, is not necessary.
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.
