Dear Traveler:

You don’t need a calendar to know that spring is only a few short weeks away. A warmer-than-usual February has flowered out some of our foliage and tempted weekend wanderers to shrug off their parkas and hit the trails. It’s not yet entirely clear whether March will come in like a lion, a lamb, or (more likely in these parts) a fluffy white squirrel, but there’s no doubt that fortune favors the bold. No matter the weather, adventure awaits, whether on a high mountain peak, or comfortably ensconced in an auditorium full of beautiful music. Maybe you’ll even stumble on a four-leaf clover. 

See you in the spring!
The Adventurist

Has the crown been lying especially heavy this season? Need a little pomp and circumstance to pump you in time for Monday? The Brevard Philharmonic’s got you covered with a stately afternoon of some grand favorites. Conductor Charles Jones Evans and guest soloist, and internationally acclaimed pianist, David Gross will kick things off with William Walton’s Crown Imperial, to be followed by Beethoven’s Concerto No. 5 Emperor, Johann Strauss Jr’s Emperor Waltzes and Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite.  It’s a matinee fit for a queen.

If you’re the type to have gazed wistfully at a cliff and wondered just how far up you could go, no need to delay, or belay as the case may be. Pura Vida’s two-day Rock Climbing basics course is great for novice climbers looking to not only learn the ropes, knots, climbing techniques and equipment, but to put that new knowledge to the test with actual climbing time. All equipment is provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Photo courtesy of www.capturingwncphoto.com

It doesn’t take a Picasso to see that Transylvania County is a pretty impressive place for the arts. From music to visual arts to expert craftspeople to authors to theatre, dance and just about everything else, Brevard is its own little mecca. This weekend event, hosted by the Transylvania Arts Council, kicks off Friday evening with art openings, author meet & greets, restaurant specials and live music. Saturday’s schedule features more of the same with workshops, lectures, demos, culinary classes and so much more. Check out the schedule for more information and a list of participants. 

Brevard will be celebrating its sesquicentennial throughout 2018. The fashionable folks over at Transylvania Heritage Museum want to make sure you have a century and a half’s worth of inspiration should you decide to dress up for the event. This exhibit follows the faddish trends and timeless styles that have defined the way people dress over the last fifteen decades. 

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