Anyone who lives remotely close to the South knows that last weekend was the Bele Chere music and arts festival. This 34th edition of the largest free arts and music street festival in the South east is a site worth beholding. It includes the best of everything – music, food, beer, art, entertainment and more. The festival first began in… (more…)
Now this was truly an experience to behold. While we were still in Charleston, we had the chance to enjoy a lot of museums, antiques and other art. We spent one day at the Gibbes Museum of Art which is located in Charleston’s Historic District at 135 Meeting Street. We got a tip from a friend who used to live… (more…)
To enjoy the start of summer, we decided to take a quick trip to one of my favorite places – Charleston, South Carolina. There are few places as rich in history or as adorably quaint as the city of Charleston. And, while we are there, we always get away for a bit of time at the beach, some window shopping… (more…)
For Memorial Day Weekend, we had the pleasure of taking a trip north to Pennsylvania. For a number of years now, I’ve wanted to get to the Brandywine River Museum for the Antiques Show, but it hasn’t worked out for one reason or another. Now, however, I finally had my opportunity. The Brandywine River Museum is, in itself, a site… (more…)
We were so excited recently to take a quick trip out to Seattle simply to soak in the scene and to enjoy the good life. Retirement may be the best thing ever. While we were there, we spent an entire day at the Seattle Art Museum. While the museum was an incredible treat for the eyes (more on that later),… (more…)
I wait all year for the Art Walks sponsored by the Asheville Downtown Gallery Association, and the day finally arrived. On March 6th, the 23 downtown galleries in Asheville opened their doors from 5-8 pm for an evening of food, fun, festivities and creativity. This yearly event truly exemplifies the best that is Asheville, and it’s sheer pleasure to be… (more…)
As I’ve mentioned before, while I live in what many regard as a small town, it’s amazing to see the wealth of talent that I continually encounter. I recently had the privilege of visiting the most recent exhibition at the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center. If you haven’t ever been to this center, you simply must come and… (more…)
Sometimes the loveliest experiences are found at home. While sitting tight for a bit, and with no plans to travel just yet, I’ve been exploring the amazing choices offered here in Asheville. And although I’ve lived here for quite a while, I’m always amazed by the breath of choices here in this small town. First, I recently had the pleasure… (more…)
With a free day recently with nothing to do (isn’t retirement simply the best?), I decided to head over to our own Asheville Art Museum. And I must say, as one who has traveled the world and enjoyed many art museums, that I still find so many treasures in my own backyard. This past summer, American Style Magazine actually named… (more…)