Unboxing a Legacy
Agudas Israel Congregation Turns 100 Planning the centennial celebration of Agudas Israel in 2022 was a daunting task, but Zsa Lobel knew just where…
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A Step Across Time
Clogging enjoys four centuries of momentum The history of clogging in Appalachia — widely regarded as the birthplace of the American dance form —…
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Meet Maria in 2022
Playhouse stages its most-requested musical When Flat Rock Playhouse stages a month-long run of West Side Story this month, locals may recognize some familiar…
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A Pattern of Intention
Cherokee Basketry exhibit weaves together intergenerational skills When the Center for Craft began discussion about creating a parklet in front of their building on…
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A Different Kind of Arboretum
High-elevation private preserve harbors hundreds of native species Betty and Robert Balentine’s primary residence is in Atlanta, but their passion for nature and the…
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The Keys to a Revival
Typewriter expert offers insight into the instrument’s history and impact When Ed Tatsch was ten years old, his father insisted he learn to touch…
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The Second Rodeo
Furniture maker finds a niche carving wooden cowboy hats If at first you don’t succeed, you try, try again — and again — 27 times,…
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League of Their Own
Branch of 100-year-old group gears up for 2020 Not long after Rachel Poller and her husband Peter Zimring left big-city life in the Northeast for…
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The Right Call
“I have a face for radio,” jokes Hendersonville Police Chief Herbert Blake, whose distinctive, resonant voice is attracting an increasing number of listeners. Blake has been chief for 12 years, and on the air with “On Duty” since he launched his thoughtful podcasts in December 2018.
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No Blocking Allowed
Group encourages spirited discussion (but not rowdy dissent) Is there a term more oxymoronic than “social media?” Even a cursory read of the most-used…
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