• Even if you are not particularly interested in their current landscapes exhibit, it’s worth stopping by Blue Spiral One just to see Bryant Holsenbeck’s mixed-media Animal series. Created from found objects and “stuff,” Holsenbeck’s series depicts a variety of animals, from rabbits to butterflies. In particular, keep an eye out for his crows.
• Quote of the Week: Skip Rohde says that “some people say the Asheville cultural scene is nothing compared to that in bigger cities like L.A. But then, Asheville didn’t produce Britney Spears, so I’d say we’re doing pretty well.”
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Hi, Connie, Just so you know, Bryant Holsenbeck is female.