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Wetland Area Serves Students, Helps A-B Tech Be an Environmental Good Neighbor to the Community

Spotlight On: Energy Savers Network Reaches Milestone of 1,500 Weatherized Homes in WNC

History Feature: From Pasture to Preserve ~The History of the Asheville Botanical Garden

Greening Up the Mountains Heralds Springtime

Historic Shelton House Charts New Path Forward During 150th Anniversary Celebration

A Decade Rooted in Nature: Asheville Farmstead School Marks a Milestone April 25

River Whyless to Appear on PBS North Carolina’s Shaped by Sound

The Farmer’s Table: Local Eggs Purchased from Kind Farmers Bring the Reassurance of Freshness

The Grapevine: Consider the Soil When Choosing Wines

Reginald Golden and the Reginald Golden Singers Perform Stony the Road April 17

Entertainment & Music

River Whyless to Appear on PBS North Carolina’s Shaped by Sound

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Asheville Symphony’s Masterworks 6 Features Meditative Masterpieces by Mozart, Tchaikovsky

Reginald Golden and the Reginald Golden Singers Perform Stony the Road April 17

Weaverville Business Association Hosts Second Annual Shamrock Festival March 15

Hear Jazz and Contemporary Classical Performances in Mars Hill March 27–28

Asheville Symphony Welcomes GRAMMY Winner Isabel Leonard for Artist Residency, Performances

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Food & Drink

The Farmer’s Table: Local Eggs Purchased from Kind Farmers Bring the Reassurance of Freshness

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The Farmer’s Table: Native Wild Plants Offer Delicious Nourishment

Food & Drink: Quench! Wine Bistro

The Farmer’s Table: Elderberry for Winter Well-Being

The Farmer’s Table: Heirloom Corn ~ An Appalachian Winter Staple

Spotlight On: Uncomplicated Kitchen Builds Skills, Confidence and Community Through Food

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Breweries, Wine & Cheese

The Grapevine: Consider the Soil When Choosing Wines

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Food & Drink: Quench! Wine Bistro

The Grapevine: Wine Classes Are a Sure Way to Gain Knowledge and Appreciation

The Grapevine: Fond Memories with Grenache

The Grapevine: A Port for the Storm

The Grapevine: Bourgogne Passetoutgrains ~ The Easy Holiday Wine

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Fashion

Feature Artist: Ashley Bangert

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New Morning Gallery Shines Light on Two Artists During Jewels of January

Feature Artist: Nina Hansen

WNC Crafts: Jewelry Artists Reardon and Doyle Detail Process of Creating Custom Pieces

Work of Young Fashion Designer With Asheville Roots Featured in Vogue Magazine

Blue Ridge Botanic’s Wearable Wildflower Guide Is Informative and Fashionable Resource

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Wellness

Outdoors: Jackson County’s Certified Therapy Trails Invite a Healthy Connection of Body—and Mind—with Nature

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Spotlight On: Resources for Resilience: Nonprofit Offers Free Training in Stress Management, Building Resilience

Health & Wellness: Wortham Center Offers Year-Round Community Movement Classes

Health & Wellness: West Asheville Aesthetics & Wellness Offers Range of Treatments for Whole Body Wellness

Health & Wellness: Organic Bodyworkx in Sylva Offers One-Stop Wellness Shopping for the Whole Family

Register Now for the 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half March 21

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Education

Wetland Area Serves Students, Helps A-B Tech Be an Environmental Good Neighbor to the Community

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A Decade Rooted in Nature: Asheville Farmstead School Marks a Milestone April 25

WCU Fine Art Museum Showcases Work of Emerging Artists at MFA Thesis Exhibition

Spotlight On: Reach Out and Read North Carolina

Education 2026: White Horse Community Hub Serves as a Place to Meet, Make and Mingle

Education 2026: Shana Tucker Brings Wealth of Experience as Education, Engagement Director for Wortham

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Locally Made

The Farmer’s Table: Native Wild Plants Offer Delicious Nourishment

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White Squirrel Artisans Market Brings Local Creativity to Brevard College August 9

Spotlight On: FIRSTwnc

From Farm to Cart: Ecusta Market Brings Fresh, Local Food to Hendersonville

The Artful Chair and Silver River Chair Caning to Open Joint Space in Weaverville

Celebrate Community Supported Agriculture During CSA Month

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Sustainabilty

The Wild Truth: A Reading Journey for the New Year

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Spotlight On: Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance

At Home: Elk View

Experience Friendship, Local Food at Organic Growers School’s Sow & Grow Fest

Spotlight On: Just Economics ~ Building a More Just and Sustainable Local Economy

Three Events Remaining in Utopian Seed Project’s 2024 Trial to Table Series

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Heritage

History Feature: From Pasture to Preserve ~The History of the Asheville Botanical Garden

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Historic Shelton House Charts New Path Forward During 150th Anniversary Celebration

History Feature: UNC Asheville and the Making of a Mountain University

The Winter Ramble, a Festival of Traditional Music, Debuts February 27 in Henderson County

History Feature: Breathing Room ~ Asheville’s Early Role in Tuberculosis Care

The Farmer’s Table: Elderberry for Winter Well-Being

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Accommodations

At Home: Apeldoorn House Honors Heritage Through Old-World Craftsmanship, Sustainable Design

5 months ago
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Shop Talk: Apeldoorn House

At Home: Whimsical Rentals Invite Visitors to Dream Big at Earth & Sky Dwellings

At Home: Kinloch Place

Spotlight On: Mountain Housing Opportunities

Elevation Lofts Hotel Offers Comfortable, Pet-Friendly Stays in Downtown Asheville

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