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Asheville Lifestyle is back and better than ever! Allow me to introduce myself and Asheville Lifestyle's new publisher, Jeromy Bullman. We are both Asheville natives and graduates of the University of North Carolina Asheville. I guess you could say that Asheville is a part of who we are–it's in the very blood that runs through our veins. As such, we are so honored to be your new Asheville Lifestyle team and we’re

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thrilled to be your source for all things local here in Asheville. This month we bring you an issue about two things very near and dear to our hearts–art and love! We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart, the part of them we don’t see on the surface. As you read this month's art and love-themed stories of passion and self-expression, we hope that you too are inspired to pursue what you love.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 14 Parisan Perfection Relishing Repasts and Romance in the City Along the Seine

18 Nothing Short of Perfection Indulge Your Tastebuds and Savor the Moment at Liberty House Coffee and CafÃ©

24 The Evolution of Craft Asheville's Center for Craft

18 30

Fosters Creative Growth on an International Scale

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Travel Destination

24 Open House 30 Culinary Creations 33 Realty Report 34 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

A Girl's Best Friend Glam Dinner On Dec. 17, 2019, Asheville Guide, Golden Fleece and Cultivated Cocktails presented A Girl's Best Friend Glam Dinner. Ladies from all around Asheville attended the dinnerÂ and food was provided by Golden Fleece. Hand-crafted cocktails were provided by Cultivated Cocktails and food and spirit connoisseur, The Urban Gastronome.Â

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2019 Asheville Oktoberfest The 11th annual Asheville Oktoberfest, presented by Allegiant.com and the Asheville Downtown Association, returned to Pack Square Park on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. It featured libations from 30 craft beverage makers as well as traditional Oktoberfest games, live entertainment, German-inspired cuisine and more. The festival was sold out with over 2,000 attendees.

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GOOD TIMES

Center for Craft Grand Reopening Celebration The Center for Craft, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of craft, held itsÂ grand reopening celebration on Nov. 16, 2019, after nearly a year of construction. The grand reopening was free to the public, and featured building tours, a firsthand look at the space's new exhibits, art installations and coworking spaces, hands-on activities, music and more.Â

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AROUND TOWN

BENNE ON EAGLE NAMED AS ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST RESTAURANTS Asheville restaurant, Benne on Eagle, was featured in Esquire's 2019 article, "22 Best New Restaurants in America, 2019." Benne on Eagle clocked in at No. 5 on Esquire's list, helmed for their African-influenced Appalachian cuisine. The mention highlights everything from Benne's "absurdly tender" chicken wings to their trout and grits. It also paid tribute to Benne's 5-time James Beard-nominated chef John Fleer (also of Rhubarb and The Rhu) and "rising star" Chef de Cuisine Ashleigh Shanti.

Western Carolina University performed in the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the second time in just five years. (The first performance took place in Nov. 2014.) Their performance made history, as they are one of the only bands that has performed twice in this timespan. The Catamount marching band dubbed their trip "Mountains to Macy's," and over 500 band members made the trip to the Big Apple.

ASHEVILLE BUNCOMBE COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY RECEIVES FUNDING FOR TRANSFORMATION VILLAGE In November 2019, the Citizen Times reported that

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Christian Ministry received $1.5 million in funding from the State Employees' Credit Union of North Carolina. This funding was awarded to the ABCCM to support the construction of their new Transformational Village, a project that has been in the works since 2016. According to the ABCCM website, the Village will be located on a 24-acre lot near the Asheville Outlets, and will include both

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transitional and long-term housing, job training for

In late 2019 the Southern Appalachian Highlands

homeless women and children, a culinary training

Conservancy purchased 51 acres of land in

center in partnership with A-B Tech, a community

the Highlands of Roan in Mitchell County. According

center to encourage social support and more.

to the Asheville Citizen Times, the SAHC purchased

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the area, Haw Orchard Ridge, "to protect the vulnerable spruce-fir forest ecosystem, the birds and other wildlife that depend on this forest in the wake of climate change, and a bonus – to protect the bucolic views visible from the Appalachian Trail." CONTINUED >

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AROUND TOWN

NEW VENUE AND OUTDOOR EVENT SPACE COMING TO DOWNTOWN In December 2019, Asheville Brewing Co. and The Orange Peel announced their partnership to transform the former Wells Fargo drive-through and parking lot beside Asheville Brewing’s location at 77 Coxe Ave., into a concert venue. According to the official announcement, the venue and outdoor event space will host outdoor concerts in the warmer months, family-friendly programming, nonprofit and community events, outdoor movie screenings and more. The venue will be located at 75 Coxe Ave., and plans to open in Spring 2020.

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lasts over one month. This year, it will take place from April 1 to May 21, bringing the natural beauty of the Biltmore gardens to life with immense floral displays featuring thousands of tulips across the estate. The winery will also offer speciality tours and the restaurants will offer special menus during this time. Admission to the Biltmore gardens is included in the cost of a day pass or annual pass. Visit Biltmore.com for more information about Biltmore Blooms and to purchase a day pass or annual pass.

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

RELISHING REPASTS AND ROMANCE IN THE CITY ALONG THE SEINE

ARTICLE AMEILA PAVLIK

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Photography by Le Meurice.

For that reason, I had no problem spending my evening enjoying a little regal R&R over a simple room service of veggie soup and wine. After all, what better way to spend my first night in Paris than watching the evening lights of the Eiffel Tower in my PJs? SATURDAY A pastry assortment fit for a princess. I’d been seated at my table in the breakfast area located in the property’s Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse and was immediately greeted with a pastry tower dappled with croissants, bread and other treats. While sipping my tea with steamed milk from a beautiful teacup, I enjoyed other bites and drinks including green juice and the hotel’s take on avocado toast. And thanks to the warm and attentive waitstaff, I started my Saturday with a full belly and a smile on my face. I didn’t have anything on the agenda until my dinner reservation, so I took advantage of the opportunity to THE LOUVRE WAS TO THE LEFT. To the right, I spied

do what I love most on solo trips: wander. When I was

the Eiffel Tower. This was the view that I took in as I

16, this is how I fell in love with Paris during my first trip

gazed out the windows of my park view executive suite

to Europe. I had a chance to explore the city on my own,

at Le Meurice. I’d just returned to Paris for the third time

wandering down any street that beckoned and wonder-

in my life — and it was time to resume my love affair

ing about the people who’d walked there in years past.

with the city that sits along the Seine.

Today’s walk took me through the Tuileries Garden

Whether you’re with a special someone or flying

across the Seine down to Notre Dame (which was sadly

solo like I was on this visit, there’s something about the

covered in post-fire scaffolding). Then, I crossed back

romantic vibe of this city that always casts a spell over

over to the Right Bank and wandered back to the hotel.

me. Here are my must-includes for a long weekend in

Hours later, I returned to Le Meurice and rewarded

the City of Love.

myself with a snack of cheese and wine in Bar 228 to hold me until dinner.

FRIDAY

The last stop of the evening was Balagan. Only a brief

Any jet lag that had settled in during the taxi ride

walk from Le Meurice, the Israeli restaurant is a Parisian

from the airport vanished as the bellman escorted

hot spot. I’d secured a reservation at the chef’s counter,

me through the elegant front doors of Le Meurice, a

and if you love food and drink, do the same.

Dorchester Collection property.

As the hostess escorted me to my seat, the tune of

Recently, the hotel unveiled 29 newly restored rooms

Abba’s “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” thumped in the back-

and suites inspired by the beauty of Versailles. And as

ground, and I saw the chefs laughing and prepping food

I walked down my own mini Hall of Mirrors leading into

in the open kitchen. I knew I’d come to the right place.

the sitting room of my suite, I was speechless.

Then, I was introduced to Sous Chef Sahar Etzion (the

Touches like the lush coral curtains and upholstery, chandelier, Italian marble in the bathroom, signature

primary person cooking for me that evening), and the journey commenced.

artwork and fresh-cut roses made me feel like a

There were beautiful takes on tuna tartare, fatoush

queen. And then there was that million-dollar view.

salad, bone marrow and scallops. Happiness is gnaw-

Every time I looked out my floor-to-ceiling windows,

ing the last bits of savory lamb off the bone while

my heart was happy.

eagerly anticipating the next artfully plated dish that CONTINUED >

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Sahar would place in front of me. And each taste was complemented with wine that Sahar knew would perfectly pair with the flavors of the food like a scoop of pistachio gelato perfectly pairs with a steamy summer day. But, after hours of indulgence, it was finally time to say “bonsoir” to Balagan. SUNDAY After indulging a decadent order of French toast at this morning’s breakfast, it was time to treat my feet to a pedicure at Spa Valmont pour Le Meurice. When I arrived, I was whisked into the peaceful relaxation area and offered a small pot of ginger tea and a delicious little seeded cookie. Right on time, I was met by the therapist and escorted to the treatment room, which, due to construction, was a hotel room separate from the spa area. I was intrigued by the idea of experiencing a pedicure lying down on a massage table — and the experience lived up to the intrigue. I left feeling relaxed and with my toes a sassy shade of burgundy. That afternoon, my wandering continued to Palais Garnier, better known as the Paris opera house. I’ve toured Palais Garnier before and was enchanted by the glamour and romance that exuded from the space. So, I was thrilled to find a matinee ticket to the Paris Opera’s version of King Lear. This opera was more modern than I’d prefer. But, the surroundings made the experience worth it. The theater is stunning, and you can imagine what a scene it must have been to sit among the Parisian elite in their tuxedos and gowns in decades past. The finale to my last evening in Paris was dinner at Restaurant Le Dalí in Le Meurice. With the sounds of live music in the background, I enjoyed tastes like beef carpaccio and brill with gnocchi and artichokes, all accompanied by beautiful wines selected by the expert waitstaff. It was the perfect end to this chapter in my love affair with the city along the Seine. THE DETAILS Le Meurice dorchestercollection.com/en/paris/le-meurice Balagan balagan-paris.com/en The Paris Opera operadeparis.fr/en

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NOTHING SHORT OF PERFECTION INDULGE YOUR TASTEBUDS AND SAVOR THE MOMENT AT LIBERTY HOUSE COFFEE AND CAFÉ

IN TODAY’S ULTRA-CAFFEINATED SOCIETY, DRINKING COFFEE IS AS NORMAL AS TAKING A SHOWER AND GETTING DRESSED IN THE MORNING. It’s a tradition that’s wiggled its way into so many individuals’ routines across the globe, that it’s become a $20 billion industry (and rising). And while drinking coffee has become second nature for most – something we gulp down on our morning commute or guzzle at 6 a.m. before the kids wake up for school – Dylan Glasgow, owner of Liberty House Coffee and Café, has founded a coffeehouse that provides us the space to slow down and savor the flavors of good old cup of joe while in the warm and inviting company of others. “I have always been intrigued by coffee shops and how they can bring people together and create a sense of community. I’ve also always loved coffee and food, and especially meeting and talking with people, so opening a café meant I could enjoy these things every day, “ says Dylan. “I grew up two blocks down the street, so opening Liberty House has been special for me because I have always wanted to create a unique spot for people in our community to come together over coffee and good food.” And special it is. Because Liberty House isn’t just

Cubanito

a coffee shop for Dylan. “The home in which Liberty House resides was owned by my family for a few years,” says Dylan. “I even lived in it for a few summers between college semesters. I always thought it would be a great 18

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coffee shop, so in 2015 when my dad said that he was going to rent it out, I left college to bring that dream to fruition.â€?Â After almost two years of meeting with investors and completing all of the necessary renovations, Dylan opened Liberty House in April 2016 at the age of 23. It opened where it remains today, in a quaint espresso-colored bungalow, complete with two patios and a garden. Unlike traditional coffee shops that CONTINUED >

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are often squeezed into industrial-style buildings and reek of sterilization, Liberty House has ample territory along the charming street and a welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax with a steamy cup of joe. Their specialty espresso drinks range from lattes and mochas to cubanitos, americanos and cortados. The flavor options change seasonally, but two of their year-round best-sellers are the honey lavender latte and the cubanito–an espresso whipped with raw sugar, steamed milk and topped with a sprinkle of pink Himalayan sea salt. If fancy espresso drinks aren’t your preferred way to caffeinate, Liberty House offers other coffee shop staples such as drip coffee, warm tea, cold brew and more. And whether you like your coffee con leche or not, they have a variety of milk choices available, from whole to the newly beloved and exceptionally creamy oat milk. “All of our items on the menu are intended to be as simple and intentional as possible, from our espresso drinks and pastries to our breakfast and lunch dishes, “ Dylan explains. “We glean only the highest quality ingredients from our garden and local farmers.” Liberty House grows as much as it can in their onsite garden. Kale, root veggies, peppers and microgreens are just a handful of vegetables that it grows. They even have their own bees, which provide fresh honey. What they can’t grow in their garden they get from local providers and farmers such as Mountain Food Products, Ten Acre Farm, Carolina Bison, Joyce Farms and more. They purchase ethically sourced, locally roasted beans from Independent Bean Roasters, a craft coffee roaster located in Hendersonville, NC, created by Underground Baking Company, which is also Liberty House’s bread supplier. Whether you enjoy an espresso at Liberty House while conducting a meeting with your colleagues or visit them with your friends and family for Sunday brunch, your taste buds are sure to be delighted. Their commitment to sourcing only the freshest, highest quality ingredients and mission to create each item on their menu with intention means every experience at Liberty is nothing short of perfection. CONTINUED >

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Things Worth Knowing About Liberty House 01

Liberty House is named after the street on which it resides. Liberty Street, a partially residential, partially commercial street, is just north of downtown and is tucked in between Merrimon Avenue and Charlotte Street. The tree-lined drive, often scattered with locals walking their dogs or people toting yoga mats on their way to take a class at Liberty House's neighbor, Asheville Yoga Center, is quite picturesque–something you'd find on the cover of Good Housekeeping or in a Hallmark movie.

Although this is Dylan's first business, he has always had the mind of an entrepreneur. "When I was a kid I saved up money and bought 36 chickens so that I could sell eggs to my neighbors," says Dylan. "I even read a book on how to build a chicken coop and built that by hand. Even before that, I was always trying to save money by cutting my neighbors' grass or doing yard work for them."

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One of Liberty House's baristas, Jade, has no formal barista training but has won multiple latte art competitions. Dylan even jokingly refers to him as "The Chosen One" when discussing his latte art. Jade's lattes are often topped with a frothy fern, heart, swan or tulip.

Liberty House's two most popular menu items are their Avo Toast and Sourdough Pancake. The Avo Toast is made with smashed avocado, chili flakes and thick piece of Underground Baking's sourdough bread. The Sourdough Pancake is a Liberty House special that is only served on weekends. Oh, and although the recipe is confidential, it’s no secret that it comes topped with the sugary-deliciousness of maple syrup.

Liberty House is located at 221 S. Liberty Street, Asheville, NC, 28801. They are open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information about their seasonal offerings, visit LibertyHouseCafé.com.

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OPEN HOUSE

THE EVOLUTION OF CRAFT ASHEVILLE'S CENTER FOR CRAFT FOSTERS CREATIVE GROWTH ON AN INTERNATIONAL SCALE

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more unique and fluid definition.

critics. They concentrate on this mission by

Craft is no longer a term restricted to use in conversations about kindergar-

focusing on three areas: craft research, new ideas and next generation.

ten art projects. In the 21st century, craft is full of innovation, diversity, opportunity,

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their mission upon.

the field of craft in academia and museums.

On their website, they define craft as, “...a

This looks like providing financial support to

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But the Center doesn’t stop there. Their innovation hub located at 67 Broadway Street, serves as a home base for students, makers, curators, scholars and entrepreneurs. The space contains classrooms and conference rooms, a collaborative coworking space, a lecture hall and public galleries. Among all the features that the Center’s hub has to offer, the coworking space is one of the most impressive. From private offices to shared desk space, the Center provides the perfect mix of public and private workspace. A bonus is that all coworkers have access to the Center’s shared kitchenette, free tea and coffee, high-speed Wi-Fi, mail and package services, a reading lounge, Mountain BizWorks programming for creative entrepreneurs and more. They also offer seven different spaces that can be rented for meetings, special events, lectures, workshops, private parties and more.

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For more information about how you can support the Center’s mission to advance the future of craft, learn about their coworking options, grants, fellowships and other initiatives, visit CenterForCraft.org. The Center for Craft is located at 67 Broadway Street, Asheville, NC, 28801.

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Ing redients + 6 ounces room temperature unsalted butter + ¾ cup brown sugar + ¼ cup granulated sugar + 1 egg (room temperature if possible) + 1 egg yolk + 2 teaspoon vanilla extract + 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour + 1 teaspoon of baking soda + 1 teaspoon salt + 1 ¼ cup mini chocolate morsels + 2 teaspoon Maldon brand sea salt or large grain sea salt

Direc tions 1. In a stand mixer or hand mixer, cream butter and sugar together on medium speed until well combined. It should look slightly pale and fluffy. 2. Add egg, egg yolk and vanilla. Mix until well combined. 3. Add all dry ingredients and mix until crumbly. 4. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over dough and mix on high just until combined. 5. Scrape the bowl and scoop cookies into even sized balls on parchment or silicone mat lined baking sheet. 6. Sprinkle cookies with sea salt. 7. Freeze overnight or for at least three hours before baking. 8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees or 325 degrees if using convection baking mode. 9. Bake for 18-20 minutes and let cool on pan for five minutes before moving to cooling rack. Add additional sea salt by preference. 10. Let cool for an additional 15 minutes

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Biltmore Forest

$1,535,000

$1,470,000

96%

120

Biltmore Forest

$1,195,000

$1,130,000

95%

221

Biltmore Forest

$990,000

$950,000

96%

212

Villages at Crest Mountain

$735,000

$715,000

97%

Biltmore Park

$725,000

$702,500

97%

Biltmore Park

$645,000

$610,000

95%

227

Biltmore Park

$640,000

100%

Biltmore Forest

$609,900

$579,500

95%

Villages at Crest Mountain

$495,000

$482,500

97%

Biltmore Park

$479,000

$470,000

98%

107

2.5

This data is a sampling of sold properties from previous months. Source: IRES MLS system.

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April 2020 | Asheville Lifestyle

APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

VITALY: AN EVENING OF WONDERS

A NIGHT AT WOODSTOCK

EARTH DAY KID'S FESTIVAL

18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville, NC 28801

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts,

The

Wortham

Center

for

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 87 Haywood St,

the

The Asheville Symphony and Jeans ‘n

Every year, RiverLink celebrates Earth

Performing Arts invites you to experi-

Classics join forces to presents an eve-

Day by organizing their Earth Day Kid's

ence Vitaly Beckman, hailed as one of the

ning devoted to the biggest rock festival

Festival. The festival is for all ages and

most unique and innovative illusionists

in history, Woodstock. The evening will

includes environmental education, crafts

in the world. Recently, Vitaly appeared

feature vocal and orchestral arrange-

and performances. The event is free and

on Penn & Teller’s hit TV show Fool

ments of material by Crosby, Stills,

open to the public.

Us and stumped the hosts with one of

Nash & Young, The Who, Janis Joplin,

his diabolically clever creations. Tickets

Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Blood, Sweat &

to experience him live can be purchased

Tears, The Band, Jefferson Airplane and

at DWTheatre.com.

more. Visit AshevilleSymphony.org to purchase tickets.

4-5 ASHEVILLE ORCHID FESTIVAL

The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806

18-19 ASHEVILLE SYMPHONY PRESENTS MASTERWORK 6: THE SEVENTH SESSIONS

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

BILTMORE EASTER EGG HUNT

Be a part of Asheville Symphony history, as they perform and record Beethoven’s

Biltmore Estate, 1 Lodge St,

The Asheville Orchid Festival is a two-

Asheville, NC 28803

day experience, featuring the dazzling

The

cial classical recording. The orchestra

colors and exotic scents produced by

Biltmore’s Front Lawn is a locally-cher-

will perform and record three takes of

the hundreds of orchids on display. The

ished event and tradition. Highlighting

the Seventh, with two performances

festival has been described as one of the

the day are the grand Easter Egg Hunts

on Saturday, April 18, and one on

largest in the southeast and is presented

at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Children nine years

Sunday, April 19. Tickets are available

annually by the Western North Carolina

old and younger may attend the hunt for

on DWTheatre.com.

Orchid Society. Admission is $5 per per-

free when accompanied by an estate

son plus the NC Arboretum parking fee

pass holder or a ticketed adult. Visit

of $15 per car.

Biltmore.com for more information.

6TH ANNUAL CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CHEESE FESTIVAL

GLASS & METAL DAY

PHILHARMONIX

Charlotte Hwy #200, Asheville, NC 28803

Central United Methodist Church, 27

The Carolina Mountain Cheese Festival

Asheville, NC 28805

Church St, Asheville, NC 28801

is back for its sixth year with an impres-

This event features artists that work

This unique all-star ensemble brings

sive list of vendors, including Blue Ridge

with glass and metal elements. There

together members of the Vienna and

Mountain Creamery, English Farmstead

will be live demonstrations as well as

Berlin Philharmonic for a musical cocktail

Cheese, Looking Glass Creamery, Round

handcrafted items for sale. The day

in an intimate concert venue. Proceeds

Mountain

of events will include blacksmithing,

from this concert benefit the Asheville

Dairy, Hickory Nut Gap, Roots and

glass blowing, knife making, bezeling,

Symphony Youth Orchestra, who will

Branches, Lucky Munk Mustard and

repoussé, copper etching, stained glass,

hold a short concert at 7 p.m. before

more. There will also be workshops, a

forging and more.

the Philharmonix begins at 7:30 p.m.

wine and cheese pairing, a brunch bites

Folk Art Center, 382 Blue Ridge Pkwy,

Visit

annual

Easter

Asheville Lifestyle | April 2020

Symphony No. 7 for their first commerEgg

Hunt

Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old

AshevilleSymphony.org

purchase tickets.

Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr,

Creamery, Three

chef competition and more.

Graces

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