Haywood County venue announces an event-packed agenda
A Clear Vision in the Smoky Mountains Ever since it was founded in 1977, the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) has played a key…
Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair celebrates its 64th year
Oldest, Longest, Highest … and Occasionally Hottest (2,300 Degrees) A lot of things went missing last year because of the pandemic. One of these…
Longevity in Asheville Requires Cosmic Alignment and a Sketchy Marquee
When John Cram opened Blue Spiral 1 Gallery on New Year’s Eve 30 years ago, many questioned the wisdom of such a move. At…
It’s a Place Where Blending In Means Standing Out
Chifferobe Home & Garden owner Stephanie Wilder moved to Western North Carolina from Charlotte in 1989, noting, “Like many people, I was drawn to…
Build a Reputation for One-of-a-Kind Collectibles and They Will Come
Up a short flight of stairs from Cherry Street and tucked among the quaint shops of downtown Black Mountain is Bella Gallery, an 800-square-foot…
Solid Oak and 77,000 Beads are Just the Start of a Lasting Impression
“The store itself has become a work of art,” says Donna Leven, co-founder of Carolina Mountain Artists Guild in downtown Hendersonville. The Guild opened…
When “Meeting Cute” Turns Into a Ceramics Dynasty
“Two or more things working in partnership” is how the dictionary defines being “in tandem.” When you get to know them, you soon realize…
Seven Sisters Stretch Into a New Space
For nearly four decades, Seven Sisters Craft Gallery, opened in 1981 by Sara Marcia Rafter and Kaye Greene, was a mainstay of the Cherry…
Where the Good Vibes Reign
Is it something akin to a vortex that lures visitors to Red House? Susan Hanning, an oil and acrylic painter and president of the…
Tracey Morgan Brings a World of Talent to the South Slope
As a teen, Tracey Norman-Morgan didn’t keep pictures of rock stars or heartthrobs taped to her wall. Instead, she put up photos of fashion…