Modest Dreams, Major Taste
Thanks to reality TV, today’s career cooks are expected to be entertainingly tyrannical and/or ultra-charismatic — obsessive-compulsive at the very least. And chefs don’t…
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’Tis the Season for Nun Puns
“The man made a killing off of five nuns,” quips Colby Coren, director of Hendersonville Community Theatre. He’s referring to writer Dan Goggin, who…
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The Secret Life of Protein
Once January arrives, carrying its wind of cold regret, it’s time to seriously reassess one’s wellness goals. Gym memberships skyrocket this time of year,…
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Everyday People
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Carl Sandburg Home Historic Site, staff will host the national park’s first community storytelling event at nearby…
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Sweet Success
There’s a spiritual, almost mystical quality to the drumming of multi-genre musician Jeff Sipe. A world-traveled musician with an extensive body of work to…
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Jolly Is as Jolly Does
In between his jam-packed musical schedule, Hendersonville- born-and-raised Blake Ellege found the time to graduate from the International University of Santa Claus. Fulfilling a…
Read MorePutting the French in French Broad
Another new restaurant in downtown Hendersonville also plans to open its doors in December. Renowned chef Air Casebier has been working to develop a…
Read MoreArtistic and Edible
Narnia Studios hosts its 13th Annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest in downtown Hendersonville on Saturday, Dec. 1, during the boutique’s 24th Annual Christmas Open House….
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Holding the Moment
One hundred years ago, to celebrate Christmas and the end of World War I, a ceremony of biblical readings and carols was held at…
Read MoreHeating Up January
The 18th Annual Fletcher Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday, Jan. 26, from 12-3pm. Hosted by Fletcher Parks and Recreation, the event invites visitors…
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The Family Food Truck
Since opening in July, Claudio Romero, a native of Argentina and owner of Baires Authentic Argentinian Food Truck, has been bringing Hendersonville vibrantly tasty…
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From the Curbside to the Classroom
Originally from Hickory and currently settled in Morganton, multi-genre multi-instrumentalist Joseph Hasty is immersed in a life of music. Audiences might find this retired…
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The Bright Corner
Like other tucked-in Southern communities, Tryon boasts lovable eccentrics, off-the-path wonders, and many small marvels. Of the latter, Nina Simone’s 660-square-foot childhood home —…
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In with a Gallop, out with a Chirp
The 10-day FEI World Equestrian Games came to Tryon late this summer trailing a year-long buildup of fanfare and featuring much of-the-moment drama, thanks…
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Weirder Relatives Than Yours
Theater presented around Christmas typically celebrates the lightest themes, politely sidestepping anything truly provocative or controversial (the angst of empty inns in Nativity plays…
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Reaching for the Sky (with the Help of the Wind)
Most 27-year-olds cannot say they take themselves flying thousands of feet into the air on a daily basis. But for Mark Huneycutt, it’s a…
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