Even in Asheville and surrounding towns, where an abundance of exceptional eating options abound, people tend to settle on their own favorite spots, returning again and again—either because of high-quality, creatively prepared food or for the ambience and personality of the place.
The sky is gray and the ground wet, but a dozen enthusiastic souls have shown up for the monthly bird walk at the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary. Binoculars in hand and toting cameras, the group sets out with high expectations.
This year, Tryon Painters and Sculptors (TPS) will provide eight non-juried exhibitions, allowing member artists to showcase and sell their works. These exhibits feature a wide range of media, styles and perspectives.
This month, Blue Spiral 1 kicks off the multi-artist exhibition Sports! a collection of works by Kreh Mellick and a two-person exhibition of figurative works by painter Jon Sours and sculptor Kensuke Yamada.
Asheville Gallery of Art invites viewers to pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural beauty of Western North Carolina through Our Mountain Home: A Celebration of Place and Presence, an exhibition this month of oil paintings by Annie Gustely and watercolor works by Bronwen McCormick.
Since opening in 2024, the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio has become a hub for ceramic artists in Henderson County. Formed and Fired Here: Clay Works from the Stuart Glassman Clay Studio offers a focused look at that growing community through work made entirely within the studio’s walls.
Beautiful and delicate, the creamy white flowers of Oconee bells, Shortia galacifolia, are a highlight of early spring in Asheville Botanical Garden. The bell-shaped flowers with scalloped petals emerge from beneath the evergreen, heart-shaped leaves, sometimes in late February, but most often in early March.
Beginning Monday, March 2, and running through Friday, March 13, the John C. Campbell Folk School will hold its annual online auction featuring a range of handcrafted works including paintings, fiber work, metalwork, jewelry and woodcarving.
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.
