Adventure in Asheville, North Carolina
The great thing about Asheville is you can have this incredible outdoor access and community and also an awesome downtown and great neighborhoods. From kayaking down the river to hanging with friends at a local bar Emily Shanblatt describes her love for Asheville and what makes this city so unique.
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Blowing Rock Ale House and Inn
Learn the history of the renovated Turnage Theater in Washington and see how it has become a hub for the performing arts in this coastal town.
Washington, NC
Fine Arts Theatre Place Needs Your Help!
Fine Arts Theatre Place needs your help to convert all of the projectors to digital by January 2014!
NC Stage Company in Asheville | North Carolina Weekend | UNC-TV
Meet the founders of NC Stage, Asheville’s highly popular professional theatre company, who are dedicated to creating theatre that is as consequential as it is entertaining.
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Driving Downtown - Asheville - North Carolina USA
Driving Downtown - Asheville North Carolina USA - Season 1 Episode 4.
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Highlights include Patton Ave - College St - Church St - Biltmore Ave - Broadway - Lexington Ave - Haywood St - Page Ave - Battery Park Ave - Wall St.
Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States.[5] It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. The city's population was 83,393 according to the 2010 United States census.[6] It is the principal city in the four-county Asheville metropolitan area, with a population of 424,858 in 2010.[7] Asheville is home to the United States National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the world's largest active archive of weather data.
Nationwide Recognition
Asheville pops up on national rankings for a variety of things: a New Age Mecca (CBS News' Eye On America, 1996),[29] the New Freak Capital of the U.S. (Rolling Stone, 2000), one of The 50 Most Alive Places To Be (Modern Maturity, 2000),[30] the Happiest City for Women (Self, 2002),[31] one of the Best Places to Reinvent Your Life (AARP Magazine, 2003),[32] one of the Best Outside Towns (Outside Magazine, 2006),[33] one of the Top Seven Places to Live in the U.S. (Frommer's, 2007),[34] one of the 10 Most Beautiful Places in America (Good Morning America, 2011),[35] one of the 25 Best Places for Business and Careers (Forbes, 2012), and one of 20 Great Cities For Writers (Flavorwire, 2013).[36] Asheville has been listed as one of the Top 25 Small Cities for Art in AmericanStyle magazine's annual list from 2000 to 2012[37] and has reigned the champion Beer City USA each year from 2009 to 2012. Dozens of micro breweries dot the downtown and major producers, including New Belgium Brewing Company (opening 2015) are in the process of building in or near the city.
In his 2008 book, The Geography of Bliss, author Eric Weiner cited Asheville as one of the happiest places in the United States.
Recent national accolades:[38] The 9 Most Romantic Cities in the South. The Huffington Post, March 2015 America's Best Beer Cities Conde Nast Traveler, January 2015 Best city in America for locavores The Daily Meal, 2014 The hippie capital of the South Huffington Post, 2014 #1 most popular city for retirement out of 900+ U.S. cities TopRetirements.com, 2014 #1 town to live and work in as a movie maker MovieMaker magazine, 2014 One of 6 top Alternative Travel Destinations for 2014 Men's Journal and Business Insider, 2014 One of 20 cities you should visit in your 20s Huffington Post, 2014 #1 of 12 Dreamy Towns for Vegan Living VegNews, 2013 One of 10 Tastiest Towns in the South Southern Living, 2013 Hippest City in the South Fodor's The Carolinas & Georgia, 2013 One of America's Best River Towns Outside, 2012 #1 Beer City USA Imbibe Magazine online poll, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Most Romantic Place in USA and Canada About.com Readers Choice Poll, 2012 Top 10 Great Sunny Places to Retire AARP Magazine, 2012 10 Fantastically Yoga-Friendly Destinations Yoga Journal, 2011
Asheville and the surrounding mountains are also popular in the autumn when fall foliage peaks in October. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway runs through the area and near the Biltmore Estate.
Points of interest
BB&T Building, tallest structure in Asheville
Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Park Town Square
Blue Ridge Parkway
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Grove Park Inn
Jackson Building, first skyscraper in western North Carolina
McCormick Field
Moog Music
National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
North Carolina Arboretum
Smith-McDowell House
Thomas Wolfe House
Local culture
Music
Sports
Recreational sports
Performing arts
Art galleries
Places of worship
Film and television
Media
Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2020, Peyton Brown
Crowning of Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2020, Peyton Brown
Montford Park Players | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
Julia Carpenter introduces us to the Montford Park Players, who perform the plays of William Shakespeare in an informal, yet beautiful outdoor setting in Asheville's Montford neighborhood.
Thousand Kites in Asheville, NC
The national dialog project on the U.S. criminal justice system is gearing up in Asheville, NC.
When Dr. Scott Walters took his UNC-Asheville Theater of the Oppressed class to visit the Appalachian media arts organization Appalshop, he started a snowball effect. It was there, in the coal-mining town of Whitesburg, Kentucky, he would meet Amelia Kirby and Nick Szuberla, two filmmakers making an exposé (Up the Ridge) about nearby supermax prison Wallens Ridge. A year later he would serendipitously run into Kirby at an AlternateROOTS conference, where the cheerful, brown-haired activist handed him a script, a play that was part of an expansive project she, Szuberla, and a group called Roadside Theater were working on. They called it Thousand Kites, after a prison slang term.
The script for Thousand Kites was partly based on the rants, prayers, shout-outs, complaints, poems, and monologues Szuberla and Kirby received, when, inspired by the stories they were unearthing for Up the Ridge--the two began a prisoner radio show. The broadcast reached both Wallens Ridge and another area supermax, Red Onion. Letters from inmates began pouring in, and Roadside Theater's Donna Porterfield eventually synthesized this material (along with some stories recounted by both prisoner family members, and correctional officers) into a protean stage drama, one that could be performed by active communities as well as intrigued universities, conservative churches as well as radical theater groups.
These performances, beyond merely provoking that cathartic experience Aristotle mulls over in The Poetics, would be a jumping off point for explicit conversations about the American justice system.
Walters wouldn't be able to resist:...even though I was scheduled to do a different production in November, I immediately decided that the opportunity to participate in this project was too good to pass up, he scribes.
Now, according to his blog, the 49-year-old author, teacher and actor, has a song stuck in his head. One of the play's narrative devices, Heard Somebody Call My Name with its bluegrass feel and gospel intonations, written and composed by traditional musician Ron Short--follows him around with its haunting declarations: I keep having this dream, And I awake with a shout. I get to the gate and I can't get out.
Lipping the song's lyrics as he organizes a cast and crew of about 40, Walters finds himself pressed for the hours, days, weeks, it takes to deliver a good play. As with any production orchestrated in a school setting, time is short, participants busy.
Thousand Kites dramatizes a polemic the Wisconsin born theater professor feels very passionate about. So passionate that he's spent time teaching drama at Foothills State Prison and Western Youth Prison, so passionate he asked UNCA students not just to put on Thousand Kites, but to delve into the various ideas its themes uncover. They have researched the issues, lauds Walters in a recent email, and can speak very articulately about them.
The issues are many. The play's two main characters, an archetypal guard and prisoner respectively, bring up not only the human rights violations and exploitation so many of us associate with the modern prison industrial complex, but the economic and cultural ironies these institutions inspire as more and more urban, ethnic minorities are warehoused in rural prisons (financially eviscerated Appalachian towns make good targets for profiteers).
November 17th, at the Diana Wortham Theatre, Walters and his cast will attempt to bring this dynamic to the forefront of their audience's minds. My hope is that people will become aware and concerned about the effects of our prison system on everyone who is touched by it Walter's says, and that they will be motivated to express that concern through individual or group action. As opening night approaches, a few organizations have already called him up, wanting to know more about the play. Walters' hopes just may materialize.
Backstage at the Historic Colonial Theater in Canton NC
Getting Multi-Award winners John Driskell Hopkins, Jerry Salley, Larry Cordle and Carl Jackson all in the same room is possible because of Haywood County's own Balsam Range. Backstage at the Colonial Theater in Canton North Carolina is where these artists, grammy winners and musical geniuses tell us how they feel about Haywood County and Appalachian Music!
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NC Stage Company
Learn the story of NC Stage, a professional theater company in Asheville.
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Living in Asheville | Biltmore Park
Biltmore Park is located in South Asheville next to I-26. It's very close to Asheville Regional airport, and only 12 miles from downtown Asheville. It's the only community in town that has a unique combination of condos, arts and crafts homes, luxury homes, restaurants, bars, retail stores, fitness facilities, and even a movie theater.
Biltmore Park is extremely walkable and even has some wooded trails.
Price ranges go from mid $300s up to million dollar listings.
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Private Mountain Estate in Banner Elk, North Carolina
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Private mountain estate with 6,500-square-foot peeled lodge pole pine cabin located less than 3 miles from downtown Banner Elk. Uniquely custom in all aspects. The setting, at an elevation of over 4,500 feet, offers beautiful mountain views while you hear the stream that flows near the house and adjacent to the hot tub pavilion. The main house has an upscale kitchen with the finest in cabinetry and appliances, four bedrooms and four-and-a-half baths, four indoor fireplaces, incredibly well-equipped bar, masseuse room and theater. The rustic portico, accessed by two doors from the interior, has a massive, 20-foot, double-sided fireplace and modern appliances concealed by custom-forged metalwork. A private 400-square-foot apartment with full bath affords a fifth bedroom on the compound and is situated above the three-car garage. Adjacent to the garage is the generator room, housing a 25 kW generator utilizing a 3,000-gallon propane source with the potential to run the compound for weeks without outside utility support. Finally, a 400-square-foot primitive cabin is located streamside.
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788 Cane Creek Road located in Asheville, North Carolina
Rare opportunity to own 32+ acre Equestrian Estate on Cane Creek just minutes from Asheville and Tryon International Equestrian Center. This exquisitely constructed home boosts almost 6000 sqft and breathtaking mountain views. Gather in the generous yet cozy living room with its soaring ceilings and one of 4 stone fireplaces. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with all the luxury features one would expect. Choose to dine inside, or outside on the expansive terrace. Take in a movie in the state of the art theater, enjoy a beverage poolside under the pergola or go for a midnight swim in the natural rock, solar-heated swimming pool with triple waterfall and beach entry. Guests will love staying in their own cabin or apartment on the property. Tinker in the Edison workshop, enjoy commercial grade internet, underground fiber-optics, a Tesla supercharger, and solar derived energy. Equestrian features: 7 fenced pastures, immaculate multi-stall horse barn, and a regulation-sized riding arena.
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Downtown Drive - Winston-Salem, North Carolina
A drive around the downtown area of North Carolina's 5th largest city, Winston-Salem. Includes Main St, Cherry St, 4th St, 5th St. and more.
By the Numbers:
City Population: 230,047 (2010)
Metro Population: 676,673 (2010)
CSA (Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point) Population: 1,642,506 (2010)
City Area: 133.7 sq mi
Winston-Salem is a city in and the county seat of Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. With a 2018 estimated population of 246,328 it is the second largest municipality in the Piedmont Triad region, the fifth most populous city in North Carolina, the third largest urban area in North Carolina, and the eighty-ninth most populous city in the United States. With a metropolitan population of 676,673 it is the fourth largest metropolitan area in North Carolina. Winston-Salem is home to the tallest office building in the region, 100 North Main Street, formerly the Wachovia Building and now known locally as the Wells Fargo Center.
Winston-Salem is called the Twin City for its dual heritage and City of the Arts and Innovation for its dedication to fine arts and theater and technological research. Camel City is a reference to the city's historic involvement in the tobacco industry related to locally based R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's Camel cigarettes. Many locals refer to the city as Winston in informal speech. Another nickname, the Dash, comes from the dash in the city's name (although technically it is a hyphen); this nickname is used by the local minor league baseball team, the Winston-Salem Dash.
In 2012, the city was listed among the ten best places to retire in the United State by CBS MoneyWatch. Winston-Salem has seen a surge in growth and revitalization in the downtown area with hotels, restaurants, and apartments under construction. In 2017, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal ranked the city second in their lists of the most livable downtowns in America. Winston-Salem tied with Charlotte for the highest growth in small business. WalletHub ranked Winston-Salem the third most affordable large city to start a small business.
Biltmore Lake Living Ten Minutes from Downtown Asheville, NC. Call 828-209-5253.
Only ten minutes from downtown Asheville, the Biltmore Lake community offers the best of both worlds in Western North Carolina real estate. One of the best selling communities in the Asheville area, it is centered around the 62-acre Enka Lake reflecting the Blue Ridge Mountains, more than 6.5 miles of trails, multiple parks and campsites, lakeside tennis and basketball courts, and a myriad of clubs and community events. Nearby amenities include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, NC Arboretum, Biltmore Estate & Winery, world class health care, Biltmore Park Town Square, and more. Known as the Paris of the South, downtown Asheville offers an eclectic mix of arts, theater, cafes, concerts, shopping, and more only minutes away. Visit BiltmoreLake.com or call 828-209-LAKE (5253) to learn more.
Marketed exclusively by Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Asheville, NC. Biltmore Lake® is a trademark of, and developed by, Biltmore Farms, LLC. This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in Biltmore Lake® by residents of CT,HI, ID, IL, NY, NJ, OR, PA, and SC or in any jurisdiction where prohibited by law. No offering can be made to residents of New York until an offering plan is filed with the Department of Law of the State of New York. All prices and plans are subject to change without prior notice. Equal Housing Opportunity.
Studio Zahiya in Asheville NC
Studio Zahiya is a boutique movement and dance studio located in Asheville, NC. Owner, Lisa Zahiya discusses the motivation and philosophy of the studio.
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Asheville Ballet - Choreo-Off II - PREVIEW
As the first event in its 50th Season, Asheville Ballet will perform Choreo-Off II September 28-29 at 7:30 PM at Diana Wortham Theatre. The evening will be a potpourri of classical and contemporary premieres by resident choreographers Ann Dunn, Artistic Director, Fleming Lomax, Ballet Mistress, Lyle Laney, Associate Artistic Director, and Lindsey Kelley.
Ann Dunn will present an original piece called Bucky: a four movement ballet based on principles of Buckminster Fuller's work. Fleming Lomax's piece, Juxtaposed, is a juxtaposition of the two major Classical Dance Forms: ballet and modern.
A Tale of 7 Ladies is a new modern dance work, choreographed by Lindsey Kelley. Six female dancers, plus Kelley, share a series of memoirs based on life experiences. Lyle Laney's new work is a romantic tribute to a night on the Mediterranean Riviera. Think moonlight, a balcony, Gene Kelly, and love.
Tickets range from $15-50 and are available at the box office at 828-257-4530.
Asheville in the 1980's: Save Downtown Asheville & The Wrap
This is the first in a 6-part series about the state of Downtown Asheville in the 1980's presented by Pack Library & The North Carolina Room. Moderating this event were Jan Schochet, Wayne Caldwell and Peggy Gardner.
Mark your calendar so you don't miss out on upcoming lectures in this engaging series:
Wednesday May 25: Businesses, Restaurants and Food Stores. Moderator: Rob Pulleyn
Wednesday June 29: Social Activism & Social Agencies.
Moderators: Ann Von Brock and Ellen Clarke
Wednesday July 27: Arts, Theater & Music.
Moderators: Deborah Austin and Phyllis Lang
Wednesday August 31: Downtown Housing & the State of Buildings. Moderators: Kevan Frazier and Erin Derham
Wednesday September 28: Politics and Civic Engagement. Moderators: Leslie Anderson and Becky Anderson
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Asheville Home | 433 Coopers Hawk Drive | Biltmore Park | NC Mountain Realty Group
This 6 Bedroom 5 Bath home has Excellent Views, Garage Space for up to 5 vehicles, All of the finest finishes, Gated driveway, Stone, Marble, Fireplace on Porch and much more. Located in Biltmore Park with an excellent western view of the Pisgah National Forest. Gourmet Kitchen and Outdoor living are perfect for entertaining. His and her master baths and closets. Wine Cellar and Theater in Basement.