When it comes to environmental and social justice causes, Miriam Allen is not standing still or staying silent. In September, she released a song titled “The Queen of Buncombe County” about one of the county’s oldest white oaks, estimated at more than 300 years old and designated a Treasured Tree.
Madison County’s Susi Gott Séguret grew up camping in both the Smoky Mountains and the Adirondacks. “Since my first cookbook (Appalachian Appetite) honored the southern mountains, it made sense to honor the northern mountains with Adirondack Appetite,” she says.
The 40th anniversary of the National Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows will feature antiques and contemporary artisan shows, educational seminars, workshops and demonstrations, with a lineup of speakers that includes museum curators, authors and prominent figures in the antiques world.
On Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, the Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre (ACDT) and New Studio Dance present The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, based on German author E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 story.
Join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for its traditional seasonal concert, BRO Revels! 2026: A Holiday Renaissance, with performances in Weaverville on December 5, and in Swannanoa December 6.
It doesn’t take an immense parcel of land to offer bountiful natural gifts to a community. At around 8 acres, the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary (BLBS) in North Asheville attracts an estimated 100,000 visitors each year. Birders have spotted and recorded 234 bird species there through the years.
At 93 years old and with 70 books to his credit, Black Mountain’s David Madden says he has never experienced writer’s block, instead tapping into his memories and combining that rich material with his knowledge of the techniques needed to bring projects to fruition.
The Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio presents its 6th Annual Jewelry Trunk Show just in time for the holidays. The show will open to the public Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Seven jewelry designers, a handbag designer and Curated Consignment Boutique will offer high-quality items for sale.
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.
