Rhapsody in Blue
Some years ago, Lori Axelrod began noticing that the colorful necklaces and earrings she’d been making for herself were attracting attention. “I knew I…
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Dark Fairytales for Today
Local journalist accents the marginal in audacious fiction debut There’s something magical about being recognized in fiction. It’s not so much the business, often…
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The Pick of Apple Country
Veteran players team up to promote a Piedmont Blues-influenced sound Randy Sarton and Eric Ellis are two laidback, gray-haired guys — seasoned musicians of…
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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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The Bear Has Grown Up — But You Don’t Have To
Holiday-light magic returns to the North Carolina Arboretum Last year was a drag, to say the very least. That’s why, when Winter 2020 came…
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Sharing the Love
Henderson County art teacher enjoys rewards both tangible and tangential Making art may often be a solitary pursuit, but as Flat Rock artist Courtney…
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Cues from the Ballroom
Former competitive dancer leads program for mobility-restricted seniors Music and movement cannot be separated. The body — no matter its age or condition — responds…
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One on One with the Weatherman
Inside the difficulty of mountain forecasting By Jarrett Van Meter Toward the end of May, Western North Carolina saw near-record-low temperatures. But by mid…
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Ingrained Wisdom
The living, local voices behind moonshine history It was an early June morning in 1890. William Durham and a few others set out with…
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Warming Hearts is Hard Work
Boutique card crafter elevated her game in 2020 In a time when best wishes are best served at a distance, greeting cards can do…
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