Artwork and craft items from more than 30 WNC creatives will be auctioned off at the March 1 fundraising gala.

Artwork and craft items from more than 30 WNC creatives will be auctioned off at the March 1 fundraising gala.
Local resident Dr. Sarah Warren Asbill reflects on her volunteer work with OpenDoors.
Dozens of collaborators — from restaurants to artists and stylists — make Open Doors’ Art Affair into a “spectacle” of creativity, according to event chair Dosty Quarrier. The fundraiser’s eighth annual iteration takes place at the Foundation on Saturday, March 11.
Members of Asheville’s culinary community are collaborating to provide a Greek-themed feast to benefit OpenDoors of Asheville, a nonprofit focused on helping at-risk, underserved youths.
After advancing by popular vote and facing a panel of judges, Donnie Pratt of Cucina 24 has been crowned the victor of Bar Wars AVL 2015 — a friendly competition aimed at raising glasses and funds for local charities.
The second annual live and silent auction for OpenDoors, a not-for-profit dedicated to helping at-risk youth, promises to be a celebratory occasion featuring original art, food, wine, beer and “explosive hot jazz” performed by the Firecracker Jazz Band. Get your tickets by Monday, Feb. 7.