The Laurel of Asheville Story Archives
A Bird’s Note: Blackburnian Warbler
Feature Artist: Rachel Elise
Cover Artist: Elliott From
Reunion Brings Decades of Musical Collaboration to Mars Landing Arts Center
The Grapevine: Dark Rosé, Anyone?
From the Editor: July 2026
The Observant Gardener: So Much to See in the Peak Month of July
WNC Crafts 2026: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands Reconnects with Traditions and Welcomes New Voices
Aging Resources of WNC Expo Set for August 20
Mica’s Deb Karash Creates Colorful, Personal and Wearable Works of Art
Spotlight On: Echoes of the Forest
Conservation: Large National Forest Foundation Grant Awarded to The Pisgah Conservancy for Helene Recovery
History Feature: Reframing the Past ~ George Masa’s Story Comes Into Focus
ArtPlay Returns to the River Arts District with New Studio and Expanded Vision
Brevard Brings Community Together for America’s 250th Celebration
The Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio Introduces the Work of Wood Artist Robert Bragg
The Wild Truth: River Otters ~ A Conservation Success Story
Southern Highland Craft Guild Permanently Establishes Emerging Artist Program
Veteran Artists Featured at Twigs and Leaves Gallery During Waynesville’s First Friday
The Grapevine: Hidden Heroes ~ The Ladybug
Screenings of Award-Winning Film Tiny Movements to Be Held in Mars Hill and Asheville in June
The Farmer’s Table: Feast on the Native Tree Berries of June
Outdoors: The Taste of Scotland Celtic Festival and Highland Games Set For Father’s Day Weekend
Book Feature: Eating on a Mountain at the End of the World: How I Found Love, Humor, and Beauty in My Quest for Ethical Food
Artists Line Dillsboro’s Front Street June 13 for Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
Music on Main Fills Downtown Weaverville With Cajun Rhythms, Blues and Southern Rock
La Vie en Rosé Brings Three Days of Art, Fashion and Music to Marked Tree Vineyard
Blue Ridge Craft Trails Invitational 2026 Showcases Work by WNC Artists in June, July
Estes-Winn Museum at Grovewood Village Marks 60 Years of Preserving Asheville’s Automotive Story
Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Summer Soirée: An Evening of Enchantment on June 12
Book Feature: She’ll Be KILLING ‘Round the Mountain
A Bird’s Note: Painted Bunting
American Folk Art & Framing Welcomes Visiting Artist Trés Taylor for First Friday
The Observant Gardener: Create a Glorious Garden with Colorful Hydrangeas
Brevard Music Center Summer Season Celebrates 90 Years, America’s Birthday
Feature Artist: Janie Packer
Kevin Andrew Explores Self-Care and Collective Healing in The Ghosts of Sanity
Wildflowers Exhibition Honors Artist Bee Sieburg
Wortham Center Partners with ArtSpace Charter to Design Creative Arts Summer Camps
Exploring the Wide World of Sketching
Cover Artist: Taro Takizawa
In Bloom: Prickly Pear
Waynesville’s QuickDraw Promises Excitement for All While Raising Money for Local Art Programs
From the Editor: June 2026
An Exhibition of Art, Poetry at Asheville Gallery of Art
Ted Nash, Jeremy Walker to Perform at Mars Landing Arts Center
The Wild Truth: From Princeton to Pastures: Living with Goats
Traveling? Don’t Forget to Pack a Sketchbook!
