Rafael Guastavino Sr.’s work on the Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville culminated in an engineering and artistic feat: its vast tile-built dome, reputed to be the largest freestanding elliptical dome in North America and one of the most distinctive masonry domes in the United States. Rafael Guastavino Sr., already celebrated for his tile vaulting…
Brevard Music Center is a renowned summer music institute and festival nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Set on a 180-acre wooded campus, it offers a rigorous program for over 700 talented students each summer, under the artistic direction of Keith Lockhart, known for his work with the Boston Pops and BBC Concert Orchestra.
Located at the end of Haywood St. in downtown Asheville, the whimsical splendor of the S & W Cafeteria building is a sight to be savoured. Many times this author has marveled at the unique treasure this building exudes. Pondering the beauty makes sitting at a long redlight downright enjoyable With its striking art deco…
The Best in Asheville Comfort Food Asheville Has Quietly Become the Restaurant Story Nobody Saw Coming Forget the ski towns and the beach clubs — the smart money this season is heading into the Blue Ridge Mountains, to a scrappy little city that has, with almost no fanfare, turned itself into one of the most…
New Morning Gallery, founded by John Cram in 1972, opened in Biltmore Village. Inspired by Bob Dylan lyrics, the gallery has been a haven for “Art for Living” and has grown to occupy a 12,000 square feet space. Visitors have fond memories of the gallery, with artwork becoming part of their family traditions. In the…
Grovewood Village, a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was once home to the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries, a significant force in American craft and textiles. Founded by Edith Vanderbilt and two visionary teachers, Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale, this property offers a glimpse into a crucial part…
