Millions of migrating species are now heading north after wintering in warmer climes. To the delight of those who appreciate bright feathers and cheerful chirps, Asheville is a popular stopover, providing us an opportunity to glimpse species we might not otherwise see.
Fifty-five years ago, Dan Lazar took a hike through the A.B. Williams Memorial Woods, an old-growth forest near Cleveland, Ohio. As he wandered among sugar maples and sweet birches, something caught his attention—a delicate plant growing at his feet: the large-flowered white trillium.
AVL Hoppers Volleyball blends competitive play with a strong commitment to giving back. Inspired by their experiences in Greenville, SC, Brenda and Steven Galvan, Kenzie Kramer and Monica Rivas started hosting casual pickup games in the summer of 2022, which quickly grew in popularity.
Most 17-year-olds spend summers skateboarding with friends or scooping ice cream for pocket money. But not Blake Cothron. As a teenager growing up in Louisville, KY, in the 1990s, Cothron spent his free time foraging for wild foods. He was particularly intrigued by pawpaws.
In November, the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) launched the Heritage Hearth Charity Drive in an effort to provide handmade warmth to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. The drive collected 3,800 hand-knit and crocheted items, including hats, mittens, scarves and cowls.
Jenny Ellis of The Artful Chair is launching a new, in-person upholstery class that begins in May. The eight-week course will guide students through the process of transforming a chair from start to finish.
“Journeys School for the Gifted and Talented is an alternative educational model in WNC specializing in gifted education and focused on research-based best practices surrounding neuroscience,” says founder and head of school Brianne Hudak.
When Julie Fox Jones came back home to Jackson County, she brought a vision for a particular kind of business for the area. In 2022, she opened Wildkitchen Supply.
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.
