Asheville 2009 Official Visitor Guide - (Page 12) creative climate a real inspiration a cultural mecca Rich in venues celebrating arts and culture, it’s not surprising AmericanStyle magazine ranked Asheville No. 2 among small cities on their 2008 list of Top 25 Arts Destinations. The area radiates with creativity, thanks to the more than 4,000 artists who draw inspiration from the surrounding mountains and proudly call this region “home.” Many area galleries and studios encourage people to come in and witness arts in action. You can find galleries galore, from Historic Biltmore Village to the hip and happening River Arts District to the heart of downtown Black Mountain and Weaverville. Add to that film, music and media arts, and you’ll see why the area draws those with a creative bent. Art is everywhere in this mountain town – from the stunning architecture to the spellbinding symphonic compositions performed by the Asheville Symphony Orchestra. You just can’t help but be amazed – and inspired – by this creative climate. Expect to be enthralled at any performance at the Diana Wortham Theatre. Located in the Pack Square Cultural District, this intimate, 500-seat venue presents opera, music, theater and dance. You’ll find more live productions and experimental theater at local stage companies and playhouses throughout the region. And if literature is your passion, take a peek into the area’s storied past. Thomas Wolfe, Carl Sandburg and contemporary author Charles Frazier all found their muse in the area. 12 http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/the-arts/index.aspx
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