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april 2010

Arts & Culture

Fragile Canvas

Beautiful etchings emerge as artist Rebekah Joy Brown transforms eggshells into art in her Franklin studio.

by Molly Harrison
April 2010

The Mystery of Blue Honey

Some North Carolina beekeepers have strong opinions on what makes nature’s nectar turn such a startling shade.

by Allison Perkins
April 2010

Welding Wildflowers

Metal artist Grace Cathey of Waynesville crafts delicate petals out of steel.

by Angie Newsome
April 2010

Live Oak

Beautiful and powerful, these monsters of the maritime stand as iconic symbols of the South.

by Kevin Adams
April 2010

Growing Dreams: Architectural Trees in Bahama

John Monroe rediscovers a childhood passion for trees at his unique specialty nursery in Bahama.

by L.A. Jackson
April 2010

Thanks to the Trees: Tim Womick’s Story

Asheboro’s Tim Womick wandered for years, trying this and quitting that. Then one day, in the middle of a hardwood forest, he found his true calling growing all around him.

by Chip Womick
April 2010

Everyday Inventor: Jerry Neal

Jerry Neal of RF Micro Devices helped build a company on the microchips in cell phones, but it’s the little daily projects that keep him going, whether he’s fixing up an antique radio or replacing lightbulbs.

by Chip Womick
April 2010

Simple Pleasures

The town of Clayton, known for its rich, black soil perfect for growing cotton, watermelon, and tobacco, continues to bond over good food — and a new community center.

by John V. Wood
April 2010

The Evening Muse

For nine years, this North Davidson neighborhood club has offered performers and fans a venue dedicated to the music.

by Jeff Hahne

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