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With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry toward an enduring future.
... March 2013 With a commitment to sustaining the craft he loves, chairmaker Brian Boggs is leading the ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Arts Feature KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Penland fellow Seth Gould elevates toolmaking to an art form
... Penland fellow Seth Gould elevates toolmaking to an art form Looking at Seth Gould’s exquisite handmade ... Robin Dryer; (4, artworks) courtesy of the artist FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
The French Broad combines multiple environments under one roof with French-influenced staples, a lengthy wine list, and original cocktails
... dishes with 10 different sauces, but rather letting the true flavors of the foods, the produce, and the freshness come through.” ... and others can also be ordered as sides). Weekends feature two specials. I had missed the bouillabaisse by a few days. Provençal ...
An expert in the art of Japanese gardening works to sow
... and the work of one in the Southeastern United States. “A true Japanese garden is based on culture, natural world, and man-made ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market
... and for no other reason than it likes to run wild. True, if left untended it can form thick mats of stem and root that choke out ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Joel Queen expands on his legacy with contemporary and foreign influences
... alive. “For a while, I thought I was going to be the last true, traditional-style potter,” he muses, “but now my son is starting to ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
50 years ago, a grassroots groundswell fought the federal agency’s plan to reshape the French Broad River Basin
... futile. “For whatever reason, I didn’t believe this was true. I believed that it was feasible to oppose these people within the system. ... courtesy of Transylvania County Public Library FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Western North Carolina’s worlds of wonder
... Western town. If the lineup sounds familiar, that’s true in part because Frontier Land was the brainchild R.B. Coburn, who’d ... George; image (brochure) courtesy of Tim Hollis FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
At just 18, Chef Michaila Cowles Cosmus welcomes diners to Huckleberry’s in Lake Lure
... on our plates. I’ve never seen Michaila follow a recipe true to form.” Huckleberry’s began offering breakfast and lunch in ... Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Even a century later, the Great Flood of 1916’s watery depths haunt Western North Carolina
... biggest natural disaster in recorded history. True, there have been massive gully washers here before and since. Spring rains ... centennial commemoration at A-B Tech in Asheville will feature the dedication of a new state historical marker, speakers, and ...
Two Henderson County brothers are rocking the plant world
... grafting to marry distinctive characteristics that can stay true for many plant generations. These grafted maples are healthier than ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Erin Adams FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Standout stories from regional lore that confound and fascinate with each retelling
... that don’t exist.” One after another, the true believers stood to tell their stories of bone-chilling encounters with ... but the three-foot-high brick structure had a singular feature: a cover inlaid with opaque glass fixtures to let in at least a modicum ...
Relish fresh renditions of old Appalachian standards
... local fried rabbit as a main flavor. His ingredients, as in true Appalachian spirit and cookery, come from local producers like Imladris ... RESOURCES:  Food Styling by Charlotte Autry FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Learn what drives 4 ultra-runners to go the distance
... of stamina, self-reliance, and grit. That’s certainly true for ultrarunners—those who tackle distances much longer than the ... harlan, photographs (4) courtesy of doug thompson FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
5 Renovation Projects to Inspire your Next Home Makeover
... time we pulled back a layer, we were able to reveal the true nature of what that little home was supposed to be.” Noted for ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB ...
Tryon painter, curator, and rabble-rouser Margaret Curtis goes beyond boundaries
... this size had the population and the interest to support a true contemporary art gallery and an art film house.” Only later did she ... show of conceptual art curated by Connie Bostic, which will feature diverse art forms including light projections and sound installations. ...
Repurposed furnishings and objets d'art find inspired salvation inside the home of a savvy interior design couple
... revamp that steered clear of mass-produced goods and stayed true to the their eclectic taste, the Whitsons and Lee spent two-and-a-half ... WNC Staff RESOURCES:  FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  STYLE & DESIGN FEATURE SUB ...
After more than three decades in the business, Asheville native Warren Haynes rocks on at full tempo
... The Allman Brothers Band played its final show in 2014, but true to form, Haynes kept on rocking. His third solo album—the rootsy, ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
38 local artists you need to hear this summer.
... on the closing track “Ramparts” that displays the true range of his musicianship. online: www.myspace.com/jare ... by Gary Reckard; U.S. Christmas by Arnaud Boley FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
A crew of friends spends an evening in search of the best classic cocktail
... Classic Old Fashioned There’s a shrine to Hank Williams in the back of the Double Crown, a dive bar on the forgotten ... The bar in this place is tiny, but if you want to see a true master of his craft, go see Pratt. 24 Wall St.; ... Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Meet 11 leaders in the quest to conserve WNC’s natural areas
... or more. “We’re in the forever business,” says Valerie True, Blue Ridge Forever coalition coordinator. “We want to make sure ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Meet a modern breed of distillers honoring the moonshine traditions of the past, while elevating our region’s growing reputation for craft liquor
... find great little restaurants serving creative menus that feature fresh, local dishes. The young foodies have created a new market, which ... to enter the market there. Troy took her first sip of true, corn-based moonshine in 2008. The sugary blends she’d tasted in the ...
This summer, log some miles and celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s anniversary with 75 must-see stops
... to dine in. Don’t miss the weekend Cajun breakfasts that feature a lively mix of crawfish or etouffée scramblers. (336) 982-4811 ... the nighttime Bon Ami Mine tour, where minerals show their true colors under black lights. www.byways.org www.emeraldvillage.com ...