The Laurel of Asheville Story Archives
Traveling? Don’t Forget to Pack a Sketchbook!
Missed Path Sanctuary Offers a Healing Experience for Both Horses and People
Exhibition at Tribal Museum Explores Cherokee Perspectives as the US Approaches 250th Anniversary
Shop Talk: Rachel Elise Studio
Shop Talk: Kevin Andrew
Marshall Welcomes All for Return of Its Beloved Mermaid Parade and Festival June 6–7
History Feature: Born to the Mountains ~ The Enduring Legacy of the Plott Hound
Food & Drink: Camden’s Coffee House
The Farmer’s Table: Berry Beginnings ~ Find Fresh Strawberries at Local Markets, or Pick Your Own
Annual Bluff Mountain Festival in Hot Springs Brings Generations Together Through Music
Appalachian Barn Alliance Hosts Annual Art Gala
White Squirrel Weekend Brings Music and Art to Downtown Brevard May 22-24
Outdoors: WNC Bike Fest Builds Community, Invests in Trails
John C. Campbell Folk School Welcomes Appalachian Musicians for Summertime Concert Series
Welcome Summertime with Sip and Browse at Mica Gallery
Black Mountain Beautification Committee Hosts Annual Garden Sale May 15–16
Book Feature: Charactery
Book Feature: The New Natural Food Garden
From the Editor: May 2026
A Bird’s Note: American Redstart
The Observant Gardener: Gardens Are Places of Repose
Experience Harmonies of the Foothills at Tryon Painters and Sculptors in May
Art with Character: Face Jugs Shine at American Folk Art & Framing in May
Experience Jaime Byrd’s Engaging Work During May Events
Astralis Ensemble to Perform Baroque-Era Works for ACMS Season Finale
The Grapevine: Need a Wine to Pair with Barbecue?
View the Work of Emerging Craft Artists on Display at Folk Art Center Starting in May
Artist Kathleen Stern Explores The Golden Hours at AGA
Spring Events at Asheville Salt Cave Invite Visitors to Slow Down and Reconnect
Downtown Waynesville Rolls Out Rebranded Art Evenings and New Mascot Wayne
Feature Artist: Ken Wheeler
Stewart/Owen Dance Returns to Wortham May 1-2
Cover Artist: Tania Dirks
In Bloom: Yellow Trillium
Western Region Artists Bring Watercolor Mastery to Hendersonville Exhibition
Blue Spiral 1 Gallery Launches New Exhibitions
Embrace 31 Days of Wellness in May
Grovewood Village Hosts Studio Tour May 2-3
Spotlight On: Energy Savers Network Reaches Milestone of 1,500 Weatherized Homes in WNC
River Whyless to Appear on PBS North Carolina’s Shaped by Sound
River Arts District Named Best in Nation as Artists Launch Flood-Safe Creative Campus
Love of Art Leads to a Creative Reunion in Asheville for a Pair of Long-Time Friends
History Feature: From Pasture to Preserve ~The History of the Asheville Botanical Garden
The Farmer’s Table: Local Eggs Purchased from Kind Farmers Bring the Reassurance of Freshness
Wetland Area Serves Students, Helps A-B Tech Be an Environmental Good Neighbor to the Community
Framing, Placement and Installation of Artwork Offered at The Lucy Clark Gallery
Home & Garden: Vintage Finds at Waynesville’s Hodge Podge Herald Springtime
Home & Garden: Scallywag’s Offers Quality Furniture and Decorative Touches for the Home
