Throughout this month, see new abstract small works by artist Julie Ann Miller at BlackBird Frame & Art. “Visitors can expect to see a collection of charming and ethereal smaller works that are reminiscent of familiar sublime landscapes that inspire the imagination and invite the viewer to curate their own interpretations,” says Miller.
Leah Middleton’s childhood in Henderson County inspired her latest book, an exploration of Appalachian folk magic. “My ancestors have been residing in these hills for generations,” Middleton says, “and I was captivated by the stories of their past and the living magic of my home region.
For owner Naomi Duncan, the Village Artist Market (VAM), located in Biltmore Village, began as a major shift in her own life and a desire to help artists affected by Hurricane Helene. The artist collective features more than 40 local artists working in a range of fine arts and crafts.
Annie Bennett was just six years old when, at a theatre with their parents, they pointed to the paintings on the wall and said, “I’m going to be a painter one day.” Ironically, painting would become the one medium Annie truly had to work at—the rest of their creativity seemed to flow naturally.
For authors, sometimes the best thing about having published one novel is getting to visit the characters again in another book. “Originally, I had no intention of a sequel,” says Melanie Sue Bowles, author of Liberty Biscuit, and, now, Little Pearl.
Balsam Mountain Preserve is simplifying the homebuilding process for buyers with a new approach designed to highlight the community’s distinctive mountain setting. With existing inventory nearly sold out, the team is focusing on helping new residents build their dream home the easy way.
Throughout her career in the health field, wherever she lived at the time, Teresa Beck always found a way to open a retail shop. Her ventures include a gift and accessories shop in Troy, AL; a booth in an antique mall in Montgomery, AL; a downtown shop in Selma, AL; and an antique mall with a tearoom in West Point, GA.
Caroline and Michael Parrish, owners of Earth & Sky Dwellings, each spent years in corporate America before taking what they call “the giant leap” into their Asheville hospitality venture, Earth & Sky Dwellings, 10 years ago.
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.
