WNC magazine

WNC magazine WNC magazine is a celebration of everything you love about Western North Carolina—from outdoor adventure to culture, history, and food & drink.

Dining local 🤝 Western North CarolinaAsheville Independent Restaurant Association recently launched their 2025 passport,...
04/29/2025

Dining local 🤝 Western North Carolina

Asheville Independent Restaurant Association recently launched their 2025 passport, which gets you deals and discounts at over 45 restaurants in the city, including The Lobster Trap and Sunny Point Café. Read more about it in “AIR Support” by Angela Robertson (https://wncmagazine.com/feature/air_support).

📸 courtesy of Asheville Independent Restaurant Association

Today is the LAST DAY to cast your Reader's Choice vote for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Hea...
04/28/2025

Today is the LAST DAY to cast your Reader's Choice vote for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Head to: https://wncmagazine.com/photocontest/

Featured here are a few of the stunning images eligible for voting.
🩷 Jacob Black (JBeesFilm on IG)
🌥Dylan Messer (dmesser92 on IG)
🌆 Richard Brian (photoavl on IG)
💛Jack Benhayon
🖤 Judith Marquand
⛷Brian Tunstill (brian.tunstill.photo on IG)

April 26th is the 2nd Annual Grove Arcade In Bloom event, happening from 12-5pm!The Grove Arcade will quite literally be...
04/26/2025

April 26th is the 2nd Annual Grove Arcade In Bloom event, happening from 12-5pm!

The Grove Arcade will quite literally be in bloom, featuring gorgeous botanical installations, live music and dance performances, and a curated selection of local growers and makers alongside the beloved Arcade merchants. Be sure to stop by!🌷🪻🌷

4 DAYS left to cast your Reader's Choice vote for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest now through 4/...
04/25/2025

4 DAYS left to cast your Reader's Choice vote for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest now through 4/28/25 at https://wncmagazine.com/photocontest/

Featured here are a few of the stunning images eligible for voting.
🐾 Alan Taylor (alantaylorphotography on IG)
🪻 David Mckenzie (_davidcmckenzie_ on IG)
💚Jack Finkbeiner
🌌 Jason Blalock (jasonblalockphotography on IG)
🌄 Jay Michaud (j.michaud.photography on IG)
⛰Patrick Tilghman (tomorrow.bloom on IG)
🫎 Phillip Grubb

Mixed media artist Robert Burch melds glass with metal, rock, and other materials to forge unexpected masterpieces. Burc...
04/24/2025

Mixed media artist Robert Burch melds glass with metal, rock, and other materials to forge unexpected masterpieces. Burch’s latest works are on display in his exhibit “Memento of this Moment” at the NC Glass Center until May 3. Get to know Burch in “Daring to Create” by our senior editor Allison Sherman (https://wncmagazine.com/feature/daring_create).

📸🧑‍🏭 by David Leyes
📸🏺 courtesy of Robert Burch

VOTE NOW! Cast your Reader's Choice vote for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest now through 4/28/25...
04/23/2025

VOTE NOW! Cast your Reader's Choice vote for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest now through 4/28/25 at https://wncmagazine.com/photocontest/

Featured here are a few of the stunning images eligible for voting.

⛰Steve Owen
💙 Paul Penny (blueridgezen on IG)
🐾 Liam Waller (liamnikophoto on IG)
❄️ Eifel Kreutz (eifelkreutz on IG)
🌿 Mandy Quinzi (mqr.photography on IG)

Love our national parks? Then be sure to visit during National Parks Week from April 19-27. There are six national parks...
04/23/2025

Love our national parks? Then be sure to visit during National Parks Week from April 19-27.

There are six national parks that reside in Western North Carolina: the Appalachian Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, and Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. Each has their own unique history and charm. Read more about our national parks in “Charted Wilderness” by Randy Johnson (https://wncmagazine.com/feature/charted_wilderness).

📸🌅 by Trevor McGoldrich
📸🌄 by Ethan Quinn
📸🛣 by Zach Frank
📸🏡 courtesy of National Parks Service
📸🪧 by Randy Johnson
📸🌳 courtesy of National Parks Service

The majesty of Blue Ridge Mountains remind us why we celebrate Earth Day. From the High Country to the Foothills, there'...
04/22/2025

The majesty of Blue Ridge Mountains remind us why we celebrate Earth Day. From the High Country to the Foothills, there's beauty around every corner of Western North Carolina. Looking for ways to join in the fun week? Here are three events that won't disappoint.

April 22: Trash cleanup with Appalachian Voices. Boone Creek, 6 p.m. Wear clothes that can get dirty, bring a hat & trash pickups.

April 24-26: Plant sale at Bullington Gardens. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, veggies, and more.

April 26: Green Fest hosted by City of Hickory, NC - Government. Downtown Hickory, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free plant and garden giveaways, information booths on hand.

🥂 Following a challenging winter, we had a blast celebrating our Spring 2025 Issue earlier this month! Hosted at Momentu...
04/17/2025

🥂 Following a challenging winter, we had a blast celebrating our Spring 2025 Issue earlier this month! Hosted at Momentum Gallery in downtown Asheville, the event allowed us to thank some of our amazing contributors, advertisers, and community partners that help make our spring edition great with beautiful art displays, delicious food & drinks from Strada Italiano, and, of course, great company.

💛 If you love WNC Magazine and would like to attend similar events, consider joining the Club! The WNC Magazine Club offers members access to four yearly events hosted by yours truly at some of Asheville’s most impressive venues, exclusive ticket giveaways, & more. For more info, head to our website wncmagazine.com/club.

👩‍🎨Among the amazing art displays seen in these photos are:
Enlighten (face sculpture) by Gil Bruvel
Warren (rabbit sculpture) by Sylvie Rosenthal
The Temple of Three Graces (in the front entrance) by Lisa Clague, who has a solo show opening at Momentum Gallery on Thursday, May 8th.
For more information on artwork, check out Momentum Gallery's webpage!

📸And of course, a big thanks to Camilla Calnan Photography for these photos!

VOTE NOW! Reader's Choice voting is open for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Head to our websit...
04/17/2025

VOTE NOW! Reader's Choice voting is open for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Head to our website to cast your vote now through 4/28/25. https://wncmagazine.com/photocontest/

Featured here are a few of the stunning images eligible for voting.
⛰ Cody Owen (horseinabar on IG)
🐡 Chris Jameson (wnc_tenkara_guide on IG)
🍁 Jennifer Johnston (jenniferjohnstonphotography on IG)
🍂 Josh Lowe (josh_lowe_photo on IG)
🧡 Kathy Kmonicek (kkmonicek on IG)
💧 Robert Wagner (robertwagnerphotography on IG)
🏕 Tanya Triber (momento.mori.photography on IG)
🐶 Thomas Mabry (honeybadgerimages on IG)
🌿 Michael Drake (michael_drake_photography on IG)

Chestnut Smith and Will Hagna appreciate life on the edge. This surf-loving Banner Elk couple celebrated their nuptials ...
04/17/2025

Chestnut Smith and Will Hagna appreciate life on the edge. This surf-loving Banner Elk couple celebrated their nuptials with a summertime coastal-themed wedding at Overlook Barn on Beech Mountain. Learn more about Chestnut and Will’s story, plus some amazing details from their big day, on our website:
https://wncmagazine.com/feature/wnc_weddings_spring_2025

Photographs by Brett and Jessica

The Battle of Asheville was a brief but significant milestone in the city’s Civil War saga. Only a few were wounded, and...
04/15/2025

The Battle of Asheville was a brief but significant milestone in the city’s Civil War saga. Only a few were wounded, and no deaths were reported, but just a few weeks after this skirmish, the Confederate army surrendered without another shot. Read more about Western North Carolina’s role in the Civil War in “Last Stand” by Jon Elliston on our website: https://wncmagazine.com/feature/last_stand

Photo credits to: Buncombe County Special Collections,
Pack Memorial Public Library, Asheville, North Carolina

Jade Mountain Builders, an Asheville-based company known for its sustainable work, alongside Chad Harding of Harding Hue...
04/14/2025

Jade Mountain Builders, an Asheville-based company known for its sustainable work, alongside Chad Harding of Harding Huebner, and interior designer Brooke Kern, constructed this beautiful mountain sanctuary. Our spring issue features a photo gallery on this home, which is truly an elegant showcase of artistry and craft, by Ryan Theede, as well as an inside look at the crafting process. Check it out on our webpage: https://wncmagazine.com/feature/elevated_living

Reader's Choice voting is now open for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Head to our website to c...
04/14/2025

Reader's Choice voting is now open for our 2025 Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest! Head to our website to cast your vote now through 4/28/25. https://wncmagazine.com/photocontest/

Featured here are a few of the stunning images eligible for voting.

🌸 Susan Stamey
🐻 Ryan Karcher Photography
💜 Leah Swann (yellowwood_school on IG)
🌷 Thomas Moors Photography
🌄 Mallory Fountain (fairfortunephoto on IG)
🧡 Travis Benjamin (trbtbone on IG)
🌌 Moments By Stephanie
❄ Anthony Crowley (anthonycrowleyphoto on IG)
💙 Leslie Restivo Photography

Address

Asheville, NC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18282105030

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when WNC magazine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to WNC magazine:

Shortcuts

Share

Category