Record #:

24077

Author(s):

Heichi, Corina [Author]; Rivkin, Sam [Photographer]

Abstract:

The Waynesville Strand first opened in 1947 as the second theatre on Main Street. In 1993, a fire caused damage that was too expensive for the owner to fix and it lay vacant for twenty years until some locals bought it and began to refurbish the historical icon.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 9, September 2013, p30-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Waynesville; Waynesville--Description and travel; Theaters--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

24078

Author(s):

Shapiro, Leah

Abstract:

Bountiful Cities is an all-volunteer organization that works with communities to get their community gardens organized and productive. The organization teaches gardening basics and sustainable agriculture practices.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 9, September 2013, p60-61, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sustainable agriculture; Community gardens; Non-profit organizations

Record #:

24079

Author(s):

Abstract:

Eight piano teachers founded Asheville Area Piano Forum twenty years ago to offer more musical opportunities to students. The organization helps fill the gap left by North Carolina's diminishing funds for arts education.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 10 Issue 9, September 2013, p112-113, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Arts and Music; Non-profit organizations; Arts