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for "The Laurel of Asheville "
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23840
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Maria Papanastasiou opened a cafe and bakery called Filo in 2006 after attending culinary school, working in New York restaurants, interning in France, and serving as the pastry chef at The Biltmore Estate's Bistro. Global foods, specifically Greek cuisine, influence the menu at the Asheville restaurant.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 7, July 2015,
p26-27, il, por
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23841
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Astral Designs, an Asheville-based business, is a kayak gear company that develops sustainable designs and uses nontoxic materials in their life vests and footwear. Philip Curry founded the company in 2002 after selling his former business, Lotus Designs.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 7, July 2015,
p82, il, por
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23842
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Since 1982, the Gwynn Valley Camp in Brevard has served as a summer camp for children. Residential and day camps, as well as 4-H programs use the camp to teach children about the farm-to-table process by encouraging interaction with farm animals, planting seeds, and harvesting vegetables.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 7, July 2015,
p86-87, il, por
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23924
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The intersection of Patton and Lexington Avenues is home to one of Asheville's most historic corners. The northwest corner was the site of the Grand Central Hotel during the nineteenth century, the Bon Marche department store from 1910 to 1923, and the S.H. Kress & Co. 5-10-25 Cent Store through 1975.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 8, August 2015,
p96, il
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23925
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The mountains of western North Carolina offer hundreds of opportunities to rock climb for beginners and experienced climbers alike. Asheville's location provides easy access to a number of these locations.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 12 Issue 8, August 2015,
p116-117, il, por
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23985
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David Voorhees is a local artist out of Asheville, North Carolina who creates stunning ceramics, such as bowls, pitchers, and teapots, and paints them based on inspirations from the mountains.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January 2014,
p69, il, por
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23986
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The author presents things to do in downtown Asheville once the sun goes down, such as Pritchard Park. The author focuses mostly on the best areas to take photographs of late-night activities in downtown.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January 2014,
p74-75, il
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23987
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Murphy introduces readers to musician David Holt, whose tunes reveal information about music and life in the Southern Appalachians. Holt created the Appalachian Music Program at Warren Wilson College in 1975.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January 2014,
p79, por
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23988
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Kim Stimpson's Optimal Outcomes program called \"The Whole Ball of Wax\" is a 90-minute training session that incorporates team-building concepts, such as working together to create drawings and stimulate interactions between people.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January 2014,
p88-89, il, por
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23989
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As part of Asheville and Buncombe County's 10-year plan to end homelessness, a local nonprofit organization called Homeward Bound works with Asheville-Buncombe Homeless Initiative to provide housing and support to the chronically homeless.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January 2014,
p92-93, il
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23990
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Shapiro discusses things to do in Carrier Park, West Asheville, such as biking, basketball, picnicking, and hiking
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January 2014,
p100-101, il
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23991
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Artist Brian Kuehn discusses his inspirations for his artworks, which consist of paintings depicting life in the countryside.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014,
p10-11, il, por
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23992
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The law that created and protected wilderness areas in Western North Carolina, such as Linville Gorge Wilderness and Shining Rock, is close to its 50-year anniversary. The author discusses how the law came to fruition and its positive impact on the area.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014,
p26-27, il
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23993
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The annual conference and antique show held at Omni Grove Park Inn will highlight the life and accomplishments of George Masa (1881-1933), an Asheville local who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of Western North Carolina with film and photography.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014,
p29, il
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23994
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The new Sunshine Chevy location in Arden, North Carolina makes use of eco-friendly designs in its building, such as an energy-controlling roof and walls, and windows that prevent heat loss.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014,
p40-41, il
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