Frances Louisa Goodrich (1856-1944) was many things. She was an artist. She was a social activist. She was a Presbyterian missionary. She was a strong businessperson. But above all, Goodrich was the mother of the mountain craft movement.
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Elevation Lofts Hotel Offers Comfortable, Pet-Friendly Stays in Downtown Asheville
Since opening its doors in 2019, Elevation Lofts Hotel has been committed to providing pet-friendly stays to its customers. “Being pet-friendly is part of who Elevation Lofts Hotel is,” says general manager John Zellers.
Managing Stormwater with Beautiful, Productive and Inspiring Rain Gardens
Glenda McDowell is a lover of paper mail. One day a few years ago, she was going through her mail when she learned that RiverLink was looking for homeowners to participate in a pilot study about rain gardens.
Book Feature: Way DEAD Upon the Suwannee River
With the publication of Way DEAD Upon the Suwannee River, Asheville’s Bryan Robinson embarks upon a series of mysteries that drops in on deadly places in the south.
Book Feature: Happy Flower Painting for Beginners
Artist Bethany Joy Adams has always loved books, painting and flowers. With Happy Flower Painting for Beginners, she combines her passion for all three into a guide to help others discover the joy of painting.
At Home: Miller’s Crossing
Miller’s Crossing isn’t your average furniture or antique store, and its devoted customer base is a testament to that. “I’ve shopped here for years,” says Don Buesy. “Everything here is always different. ... It’s never the same store.”
Visit Marquee Asheville for Bold, Unique Vendors
Located in the heart of the River Arts District, Marquee Asheville is a 50,000-square-foot design-centric market featuring an array of eclectic vendors. “Marquee is a special place with huge talent from around the region,” says owner Robert Nicholas.
Meet Officers Hope and Kora, the Asheville Police Department’s Therapy K9s
About three years ago, senior police officer Debbie LeCroy started researching the benefits of therapy K9s while she was working at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office. What she learned inspired her to purchase a Goldendoodle puppy that she named Kora.
Tickets On Sale Now for QuickDraw 2024
Shop Talk: Empire Automotive Repair
Shop Talk: Scallywag’s Consignment Furniture
Mica Gallery Welcomes New Artist Evelyn Kline
Stroll the Gallery Walk in Downtown Brevard on Fourth Fridays Beginning in May
Services Abound at the New Walnut Cove Realty Sales and Retail Center in Arden
Annual Saluda Arts Festival Set for May 18 Downtown
Black Mountain Beautification Committee Hosts Annual Garden Sale May 17-18
Warren Wilson Launches Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies
In Bloom: Hairy Pagoda
See the Work of Professional Crafts Program Graduates at Folk Art Center
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