There has always been a rich atmosphere of creation throughout Western North Carolina. The Appalachian mountains have a storied history of handmade crafts, ranging from weaving to woodworking, pottery to jewelry. Fine artists have been attracted to the area for more than a century, as well. Innovative artists like Robert Rauschenberg, Josef and Anni Albers,… Read more »
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18 Super Bars across WNC to Watch the Big Game this Weekend
Can you think of anything more American than a gridiron showdown on the big screen? How about enjoying the Big Game with a beer in one hand and a chicken wing in the other? Whether you think football is the greatest game on earth, you love the halftime performers, or you’re just in it for… Read more »
Local Art Galleries Aid in Downtown Revitalization
For many of our mountain communities, the arts have often led the way in the revitalization of main streets and town centers. Across the state of North Carolina, $2 billion in new investment has been made to our state’s main streets over the past 33 years. Among the 4,700 new businesses opened in that time,… Read more »
Commercial Real Estate Update: 2015 Recap
Commercial Real Estate In The Asheville (MSA) 2015 was a good year for commercial real estate. As predicted, growth occurred in the hotel and multi-family sectors, and vacancy rates dropped for retail, office, and industrial properties. Sales soared from 2014’s 296 ($378.5M) to 350 transactions ($485.5M). Retail and multi-family properties led the way accounting for… Read more »