On Saturday, November 9, at 3 p.m., residents of Henderson County and the WNC community at large are invited to a free community concert, Orchestrating Hope, presented by the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) at Blue Ridge Community College, in Flat Rock.
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At Woolworth Walk, You Can Help Support Local Artists Recovering from Hurricane Losses
During the month of November, Woolworth Walk will dedicate its FW Gallery Featured Artist Space to artists directly impacted by Hurricane Helene. Art pieces will be available for purchase and the public is encouraged to visit, call or email the gallery in order to support artists directly.
From the Editor: November 2024
We writers can usually wax poetic on anything. We pride ourselves on, if not always knowing what to say, at least knowing what to write. It is as if a connection exists between thoughts and fingertips. To preface this issue, however, I’m hard-pressed to know what to write or even how to feel.
Artists at Asheville Gallery of Art Host Benefit for RAD, Suggest Purchases at Online Shops
In November, Asheville Gallery of Art (AGA) invites those wishing to support artists to visit its online store. The gallery did not sustain serious damage from Hurricane Helene, but like many other Asheville businesses, remains closed for the time being as water and other issues are resolved.
The Wild Truth: Bats ~ Heroes of the Night?
Each Halloween, when the winged creatures adorn decorations, I avert my eyes. Bats are dangerous. Bats should be eradicated whenever possible. Recently, I learned how wrong-headed this too common belief is—bats contribute greatly to ecosystems in ways that impact our daily lives.
School of Art and Design Students Showcased at Bardo Arts Center Beginning November 12
The Western Carolina University Bardo Arts Center hosts the annual Bachelor of Fine Art Portfolio Exhibition Tuesday, November 12, through December 6. Fourteen studio majors from the WCU School of Art and Design will present their capstone projects.
Spotlight On: Veteran’s Healing Farm
The Veterans Healing Farm is a nonprofit that works to enhance the mental, emotional and physical well-being of veterans and their families through community events, workshops and agritherapy (farming and gardening as therapy).
Brevard Announces Merry & Bright Events Happening Downtown This Holiday Season
Beginning Friday, November 29, downtown businesses in Brevard will have their windows festively decorated for the annual Holiday Windows Competition and Walking Tour. This year’s theme, mirroring the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas parade theme, is Merry & Bright.