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t's the time of year when vacation gets on the brain. The inescapable urge to get out of town and out of the routine for a little while. This issue, we wanted to focus on two other towns in the Southeast, one of which has a well-deserved reputation as a great place to visit, while the other is quickly developing one. Our focus in this issue is the unique places in these two towns that are family-friendly and well worth finding. Some of our most cherished (and funny) memories have been with our children on vacation, sometimes on the way to the destination. A few “Griswold family-esque” boondoggles on the road always make for great stories down the line, so we encourage you to take a road trip this summer to some of the other great cities across the Southeast.

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Asheville Amadeus Festival

The biannual festival inspired by the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart included more than 60 events in 40 venues. Organized by the Asheville Symphony, the 2017 festival featured musical comedians, a signature beer from Highland, a community sing-along, top-notch orchestral and chamber performances, and internationally renowned violinist Midori.

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Grove Park Inn. The gallery supports over 400 artists and craftsmen from across the country with over 9,000 square feet of display space. On Saturday, May 20 from 2 to 6 PM, Grovewood celebrates its 25th anniversary. The anniversary celebration will include an outdoor sculpture exhibition, artist demonstrations, live music from The Bad Penny Pleasuremakers and local food and drinks from Golden Fleece, Hi-Wire Brewing, Metro Wines and Noble Cider.

BIG LITTLE PAINTINGS BlackBird Frame & Art will host a new exhibition, “Big Little

The 28th Annual Asheville Herb Festival arrives at the Western

Paintings,” featuring works from the Appalachian Pastel Society.

North Carolina Farmers Market May 5 through 7. It’s an Asheville

The exhibition takes place May 4 through June 17 with an Opening

signature, with herb growers, herbalists and herb-related businesses

Reception on May 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Some of the region's best

gathering to talk shop. Natural gardeners, landscaping specialists

pastel artists will offer up mini-works, all around 9” x 12”, making them

and makers (think soaps, teas and medicines) also join to learn new

both more affordable and easier to integrate into your home. The

tips and tricks. May 6 and 7, the 13th Annual Asheville Artisan Bread

Appalachian Pastel Society promotes and elevates the art of pas-

Festival brings baked delights to town. This was the first festival of its

tel painting in the region through education, exhibitions and other

kind, celebrating local farmers, millers and bakers. Saturday holds a

events. Centered in Asheville, the organization reaches into North

bread fair and workshops, while Sunday brings a master class.

and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia.

MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVALS The 14th Annual Montford Music & Arts Festival is the largest, longest-running, single day Asheville street festival. Historic Montford comes alive with entertainment stages, artist and vendor booths, and a food court with delectable local bites. Asheville’s cutest neighborhood gets even cuter on May 20 from 10 AM to 7 PM. Down the road in Saluda, the Saluda Arts Festival also returns for the 14th year. The town’s deep artistic roots are highlighted during this festival which showcases arts and crafts from local artists and crafters on May 20 from 10 AM to 4 PM.

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They may call it the Big Day, but the elements that make it are small. From lingerie to nail lacquer, from groomsmen gifts to garters, there are dozens of tiny tchotchkes that make your wedding day special. Asheville’s bounty of boutiques hold everything brides and grooms alike need to primp, pamper and celebrate in anticipation of the day. 14

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ALLEVIATE WEDDING STRESS AT THE SPA ARTICLE WESLEY BROWN

It’s hours before you say “I do” and you need to pamper, primp and take a true breather before the biggest day of your life. Here’s your regiment at the Poseidon Spa:

Big Day, Big Easy

here’s boundless stress leading up to your Big Day: guest lists to refine, deposits to pay, linens and flowers and cake flavors to choose, and one very important

white dress to find. That stress can take it’s toll on a bride’s body and mind (and a groom’s). As your day approaches and your back and mind coil with tension, the most important

POSEIDON SIGNATURE MASSAGE

thing you can do isn’t double-check the checklist, it’s relax.

Choose your pressure and pick

Whether you want to invest in regular spa treatments as

from the enhancements; these are

part of your pre-wedding regiment or want a full spa-ah day

the best for pre-wedding bliss:

pre-ritual, it’s a good idea to take more than a little “me” time

Hot Stones The smooth, steamy

before your wedding day.

stones work out those tough knots.

“The most important thing about spa treatments is the need

Ocean Foot Polish The lavender

to take time for yourself,” says Christina Merrill, Spa Director

sugar scrub swipes away dry skin,

at the Poseidon Spa at the Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville.

and a eucalyptus foot masque,

We don’t need to detail the effects stress can ravage on your

lavender shea butter and steamy

health, but regular spa treatments can help alleviate the

towels moisturize.

stresses of wedding planning.

Ocean Hand Ritual Your hands

That might seem like the least of your worries as you pre-

will be soft for all those embraces

pare for the big day, but the realities of stressful planning can

after a scrub infused with crushed

show up quickly—fine lines, crinkled brows, even hair loss—

rose petals, silk and clay and a eu-

and can be evident on your wedding day. Regular monthly

calyptus mask.

treatments can help prevent those visible symptoms and get

Accupressure Scalp Treatment

you that wedding day glow of which you dream.

Cool eucalyptus and warm argon

Merrill points out that the more regular your appointments

oil bring longterm relaxation to keep

are, the more comfortable you are in the situation and the

you calm throughout the wedding.

more quickly you can relax, allowing your parasympathetic nervous system the break it needs to function healthfully.

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The benefits of those regular sessions build upon themselves

It’s a classic for a reason. This

over time. And if you can’t schedule monthly massages, at

anti-aging facial stimulates colla-

least spring for the longer one before the big day, she says. “If

gen synthesis using local brand

you’re not getting a massage regularly, you need a little more

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time to reach that place.”

all-natural,

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serums. Your therapist customizes

Other pre-wedding benefits of massage? Improving sleep

the treatment to your skin type—

and eliminating insomnia—two symptoms of pre-wedding

oily or dry, acne-prone or aged.

jitters that plague every bride; boosting immunity, because it’s

For enhancements, try the Colla-

everyone’s worst nightmare to be sick on the big day; and eas-

gen Face Mask, which will leave

ing muscle pain and tension, which are part of that big stress

your face feeling moisturized long

package, along with persistent headaches and migraines—

after the ceremony.

more symptoms that can be alleviated through massage.

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Charleston is one of the country’s top wedding destinations, and The Cottages on Charleston Harbor offer a sweet retreat for brides and grooms-to-be. The property features two lawns on which to say “I do,” spaces lush with native marsh grasses and pristine white sands where the officiant’s voice blends with the lapping of waves. Rehearsals and receptions along the harbor or at the clubhouse keep the celebration going. Wedding parties can rent out a block of cottages to keep the ceremony intimate (no peeping outsiders peering from windows), and to house wedding guests before and after the celebration.

This quaint collection of cottages along the rocky Patriots Point offers a luxurious

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When you’re not cozied up in your cottage,

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yards from the water, the cottages afford

fresh treats like red velvet cake or a fresh

breathtaking views of the harbor, downtown

cup of local Charleston Coffee Exchange joe

and Ft. Sumter from private panoramic

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Though Charleston is one of the finest cities

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sheville is an undisputed music mecca. From downtown’s street corners to a dozen venues around town, this city is constantly

buzzing with the sounds of instruments plucked, beat and warbled. If there’s an epicenter for music within Asheville, it’s downtown. And it’s here that you’ll find a surprising musical hotspot, a place where drinks clink along to the beat of the music three or four nights a week. That place is the Aloft Asheville Downtown. Centrally located on Broadway and a stone’s throw from other great musical venues like the Orange Peel and the Fine Arts Theatre, Aloft’s lifeblood, like that of the town it calls home, is music. The modern destination has cultivated its own rich music scene. Weekend nights are for live music, but there’s always a way to get your tune fix at the Aloft.

SUNDAYS LIVE@ALOFT SERIES • Sundays Live@Aloft returns this month! This year’s performances will take place on May 28, June 25, September 24 and October 29. • These events are special for a number of reasons: • It’s the only time the Aloft’s rooftop level is accessible to the public, and the views are stunning. • A $5 suggested donation benefits a different local charity every concert. Past charities have included Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue, Friends of Connect Buncombe and the LEAF Foundation. • These concerts take place from 5 to 8 p.m. as the sun sets over Asheville. Guests can sip local craft brews and cocktails and nosh on light snacks throughout the performance.

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• Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, stop in at Aloft’s W XYZ lounge to enjoy the best of Asheville’s local musical talent. • There’s something for everyone. Performers range from indie-rock to hot DJs. • W XYZ is a great destination even without the live music. They serve a varied and seasonal beer selection, including favorites from local breweries, plus great wines and small bites like pork tacos and fig flatbread. • W XYZ’s live music is free and open to the public.

ALOFT Musician Corner • Ever wish you were the one on the stage? Check out Aloft’s Musician Corner for an impromptu performance. • Brian Boggs Chairmakers’ Sonas Music Chair and a Taylor guitar and Cojon Mini Box Drum from Musician’s Workshop make the space a • Check out the delicious drinks and small plates from W XYZ before, during or after you enjoy the music.

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A WEEKEND GUIDE to the Scenic City ARTICLE ANNA VAN ERVEN

estled

between

the

snaking Tennessee River

and the Appalachian mountains, Chattanooga has earned its official nickname as the Scenic City. Once a bus-

tling industrial hub for cargo traveling by river and rail, today Chattanooga promises no less of an adventure for visitors. Efforts to revitalize the city have opened opportunities to engage with the city’s past and present: a popular outdoor rock climbing wall is just a 10 minute walk from the state’s oldest non-military bridge. Whether it’s the outdoor beauty that draws you in or the family-centric attractions, Chattanooga has plenty of rustic charm to fill your vacation itinerary.

STAY Southern Comfort The Chattanoogan welcomes out-of-towners to the South with wooden rocking chairs and sweeping mountain views from most every room. Located in the heart of downtown, The Chattanoogan puts guests within walking distance of boutique shopping, museums and art galler-

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After a long day of sightseeing, families can unwind around the outdoor fire pits, couples can share a bottle of wine on the outdoor terrace and kids can dip into the neon-lit indoor pool. There’s an experience waiting for every guest.

tub and a rooftop spa terrace overlooking Lookout Mountain where guests can break from spa activities to lunch.

The Spa at The Chattanoogan is a highlight for those looking to return home rejuvenated. In addition to offering a range of traditional and seasonal packages, the spa includes access to steam rooms, an indoor hot

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Inside The Chattanoogan’s Broad Street Grille, light fills the din-

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each year. Throughout the two buildings, staff give free presentations

brick wall. Despite the relaxed atmosphere, there’s nothing casual

to enrich explorations of terrestrial, aquatic and plant life from regions

about the grille’s approach to American cuisine. From sustainable

spanning mountaintops down to the sea floor. Not to be missed is the

seafood options to fresh artisan bread to homemade pasta and

new Leapin’ Lemurs exhibit, a major addition to the aquarium. Step into

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A Walk Through Time

Slice of Life Departing from the traditional Southern collard greens cuisine,

No part of the city better represents the spirit of Chattanooga than

Community Pie offers Neapolitan and New York Style pizza made

the Walnut Street Bridge. Opened in 1889, the wrought-iron structure

fresh from locally sourced ingredients. The pizzeria’s wood-fire

pays homage to its history as the first non-military bridge across the

ovens, imported from Italy, create perfectly round and lightly charred

Tennessee river, while its vibrant teal color is a sign of the city’s revi-

Neapolitan pies, as well as special deck ovens to craft large New York

talization. The bridge was restored and reopened to the public as a

style slices that require two hands to eat. Even with the over-sized

pedestrian walkway and linear park in 1993 and remains the focus of

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tains a spacious, industrial feel. Expect an endless local craft menu

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ike so many chefs raised in the South, Zambra’s Brian Bennett cites his grand-

mother as inspiration for his career. “When I was young, we had family dinners on Sunday which Grandma was the star of. I liked to hang out in the kitchen with her, and that’s what got me started.” But the fare he slings in Asheville’s most romantic (and, according to many, most haunted) restaurant is a far cry from the Southern staples with which he grew up. Though often billed as a Spanish tapas bar, the chefs and owners of Zambra constantly collaborate on dishes that defy definition. “We’re all over the place. I wouldn’t even call us Spanish tapas anymore, we’re Asheville

tapas,” Bennett says with a laugh. “Our menu changes almost every week.” That’s not just thanks to the restaurant’s dedication to fresh,

seasonal fare, but also to the talented folks that are always in the kitchen. Part of what makes Zambra one of Asheville’s best date-night destinations is the variety of dishes you’ll find on their menu—the surprise, rather than the expectation. From North Africa to Europe, the influence of the flavors are impossible to peg down because they’re so varied. It’s like traveling the world in one night—or even one bite.

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Culinary Creations

(CON TI N U ED)

PAN-SEARED TROUT WITH HAZELNUTS, BROWN BUTTER, ORZO AND ORANGE

INGREDIENTS

HAZELNUT CRUST

2 trout fillets

Grind masa and hazelnuts in food processor.

1/4 c masa 1/2 c hazelnuts, shelled

TROUT

1 c cooked orzo pasta

Season both sides of trout with salt and pep-

Salt and pepper to taste

per. Press trout, flesh side, into hazelnut crust.

1 oz triple sec

Start butter in cold sauté pan over medium

1 oz hazelnut liquor

heat. Once butter is almost melted, place

1 tsp mint chiffonade (ribbons)

trout flesh-side down into pan. Continue to

1/2 orange's segments (supremes)

cook over medium heat until crust is golden brown (approximately four minutes). Flip onto skin side and cook another two minutes. Remove trout from pan, reserving the butter. Add mint and oranges to pan, then hazelnut liquor and triple sec to deglaze (pan sauce). Serve trout over pasta with favorite seasonal vegetables and finish plate with the pan sauce.

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MAY 6 BUGS! MAGNETIC 375 This series of vignettes explores the tiny, teeming life of the insect world and the interconnectedness of life through large, tactile puppets.

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tunes of Free Planet Radio, with subtleties of Middle Eastern, Indian

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Parting Thoughts

MINI SEWING KIT. I can’t count

OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDS. Pain killers, headache pills and Benadryl are key. You never know when someone will have an allergic reaction, or a rehearsal dinner-induced headache.

how many things I have had to sew over the years. Ripped or torn dresses, straps, buttons— the list goes on. A sewing kit is one of the most important tools to have on hand for those unpredictable wedding mishaps.

LIGHTER. This is surprisingly

some-

thing that’s easily overlooked. I’ll pack two in case one doesn’t

spark

for

What’s in My

those important moments like lighting candles or sparklers MINTS. Wedding day jitters lead to dry mouths, but mints help loosen up tongues before speeches. And of course, everyone wants fresh breath before that big kiss! BANDAIDS. I don’t pack bandaids for cuts or scrapes, but for all the feet that uncomfortable

BAG

ELENA OF ELENA EVENTS SHARES HER TIPS FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY EMERGENCY KIT

heels have made their victims. At almost every wedding I put bandaids on the toes or heels of the bride or bridesmaids. (Sidenote: find some comfortable shoes—your feet will thank you!)

ARTICLE ELENA HUGGINS

ith 12 years of experience in the event planning industry, it’s clear that I love planning weddings.

My favorite aspect is designing and creating the wedding that my brides have dreamed of since they were little girls—but that dream can easily slip away with wedding day mishaps. My approach is very simple and down-toearth, but the execution is detailed and organized. That

BODY SPRAY. This is

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always helpful in case

hand—has saved me in a variety of day-of sticky situa-

someone forgot to wear

tions. So what’s in my emergency wedding day kit?

deodorant (although I also pack deodorant) or if the wedding is on a warm day.

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