In recent years, nature connectedness has come to the forefront with articles and books touting the benefits of stepping away from our often harried lives and into the forest for doses of soothing sights, sounds and smells.
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Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery and Nicole Zuraitis Perform at Wortham Center March 3–4
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts will open March with two nights of performances at the Diana Wortham Theatre, bringing together nationally known artists whose work spans television, film, live comedy and contemporary jazz.
The Winter Ramble, a Festival of Traditional Music, Debuts February 27 in Henderson County
The Winter Ramble, a brand-new event celebrating the heritage and tradition of mountain music, will be held Friday, February 27, through Sunday, March 1, in Hendersonville and throughout Henderson County.
The Wild Truth: Help! What to Do For Injured Wildlife
Why is the little fawn all alone in the woods? Is the unmoving bird on my patio dead? Are the baby rabbits nesting in our backyard abandoned? Help! There’s a squirrel on the road with a broken leg. A lawn mower ran over a box turtle—can we save it?
Welcoming Art Into Your Being
What do you feel when art stops you in your tracks? Art appreciation, as an emotional action, involves connecting with art and having a sense of the imagination and skill that went into creating a piece.
History Feature: Breathing Room ~ Asheville’s Early Role in Tuberculosis Care
Starting in the late 19th century, thousands traveled to the mountains drawn by the belief that air and altitude could soothe a rattling cough. Soon enough, Asheville became one of the country’s most concentrated centers of tuberculosis care.
The Grapevine: Fond Memories with Grenache
When I was in kindergarten, a boy in my class saved his potato chips from his lunch all week. At the end of the week, he gave me all the chips and asked me to be his Valentine. They were Lay’s potato chips, and to this day every time I eat them, I smile and fondly remember my first Valentine.
Conservation: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Expands Public Lands in Haywood County
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) has transferred 1,060 acres in Haywood County to the State of North Carolina, placing the land into public ownership under the management of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC).
The Farmer’s Table: Elderberry for Winter Well-Being
Marshall Artist Sheila Kay Adams Named 2026 United States Artists Fellow
Spotlight On: Resources for Resilience: Nonprofit Offers Free Training in Stress Management, Building Resilience
Health & Wellness: Wortham Center Offers Year-Round Community Movement Classes
Health & Wellness: West Asheville Aesthetics & Wellness Offers Range of Treatments for Whole Body Wellness
Health & Wellness: Organic Bodyworkx in Sylva Offers One-Stop Wellness Shopping for the Whole Family
Circus EVO Brings Solstice: A Winter Circus Experience to the Wortham Center
Performances of the Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Ta-Ra-Ra Will Be Held in Waynesville and Weaverville
Explore a Far-Reaching Movement with the National Arts & Crafts Conference in February
Carl Powell Retrospective Explores Half a Century of Glass and Photography at Grovewood Gallery
For the Love of Animals Returns to Mica Gallery
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