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BONCLARKEN hosts another Mighty Kite Flight On a day that promised nothing but inclement weather, a hundred or so kiting enthusiasts determined to fly their kites, celebrated the 13th annual Mighty Kite Flight sponsored by Narnia Studios. “I came with a ‘cancelled on account of rain’ sign but people were already unpacking their kites and apparatus,” said Barbara Hughes, organizer. “I was sure we would have to cancel,” she added. The weather did have a beneficial effect on the day, however: gusty winds were plentiful. The first twenty five children received free kites. There were experienced flyers as well as novices. Some of the unusual kites included a pirate ship, deltas, parafoils and stunt kites. Everyone had some luck with their kites. Colorful kites dotted the overcast sky. Brandon Bartlebaugh and family of Hendersonville brought a vast array of kites of all sizes including two enormous hot air balloons. At 2:30 the skies finally opened up and everyone ran for their cars promising to return next year. Narnia Studios ~ Hendersonville, NC ~ Video Feature
Winner under 14 category:Lexi Davis of Flat Rock
Winner adult category: Mary Jo McKee of Hendersonville
Winners Announced in Annual Easter Bonnet Promenade An overcast morning met the giddy Easter Bonnet revelers on Main Street Saturday morning. Joi Pack of Hendersonville led the festive group in a round of "Easter Bonnet" by Irving Berlin just as the group left the gazebo in downtown Hendersonville and sauntered southward. Young and young at heart wore both the fine and the funny, according to Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios, sponsors of the annual Tulip Extravaganza and Easter Bonnet Promenade. At 1st and Main the bonnet bearers crossed over to the Historic Courthouse for a photo opportunity. They sashayed north stopping in various shops along the way to the approval of patrons and merchants alike. The participants voted for their favorite bonnet worn by a child under 14 and their favorite worn by an adult. Lexi Davis, 3, of Flat Rock won an Easter Basket that held a bunny larger than she. Mary Jo McKee of Hendersonville won an Easter basket filled with perfume, candy, candles and a music box. The 7th Annual Tulip Extravaganza continues through April. Easter Bonnet Written by Irving Berlin April 2, 2010 Tulip Extravaganza backdrop for Easter Bonnet Promenade Nothing heralds the arrival of spring quite like an explosion of tulips. Downtown Hendersonville will be awash in color during its seventh annual Tulip Extravaganza, now through April 30. Some 8,000-10,000 tulips will be bursting with blooms during April. The bulbs were planted last fall along Main Street and should be in full glory by the second and third weeks of April. The flowers will just be getting started this weekend during the annual old-fashioned Easter Bonnet Promenade, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday. Participants dress in their Easter finery and gather at the Main Street Gazebo between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. The walking route heads north to the 600 block, crosses east and heads back to the gazebo. A winner will receive a basket of goodies from Narnia Studios, the family-friendly and community-minded shop at 315 N. Main St. (www.narniastudios.com). Some businesses will feature tulip-themed window displays and participate in an annual spring sidewalk sale April 9-10. Find a list of Easter egg hunts and other events this weekend on page 12. Link to entire article with photo here. The many joys April bringsJoin an Easter parade with your best bonnet
Get out and celebrate the glorious spring weather this weekend at a variety of Easter events, most of them free. Tulips arriving just in time for this year's extravaganzaBy Jessica Goodman Times-News Staff Writer After the rough winter comes spring, and the first signs are popping up through the ground as a prelude to the seventh Tulip Extravaganza in downtown Hendersonville. Tulip Extravaganza returns April 1-30 Published: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 3:22 p.m.Up to 10,000 tulips are about to burst into bloom in downtown Hendersonville according to master gardener Scott Johnson. “The bulbs we planted in the fall should be in full bloom the second and third week of April,” he said. "The extreme winter weather means they may start blooming a couple of days later but lots are already poking through the flower beds.” The annual floral display spurred Narnia Studios owner, Barbara Hughes, to the decision to invite the community to the seventh annual Tulip Extravaganza. Jessica Claydon, owner of Zen, Etc., said it was a great opportunity to welcome area residents to enjoy spring in downtown Hendersonville. “The planters and flower beds on Main Street are beautiful year round, but in the spring they are especially showy,” she added. The Tulip Extravaganza is scheduled for April 1-30, which includes the week of Passover and Easter this year. Many shops will hold an annual “spring cleaning” sidewalk sale April 9 and 10 during the height of the spring color. Downtown businesses hope that residents will bring their out-of-town guests for a week of shopping and dining. “Downtown Hendersonville is such a treasure to Western North Carolina. We anticipate as many visitors as tulips!” said Hughes. Businesses will each have unique ways to welcome the crowds and spring. “Many businesses will have tulip-themed displays in their windows as well as offering their spring specials,” Hughes said. Te annual Tulip Extravaganza photo contest also returns this year. All photos of tulips entered must be taken in downtown Hendersonville and the deadline to enter is April 26. Winners will be announced April 30. “Because of the temporal nature of the tulips, we are looking for a way to preserve the beauty for marketing downtown while including the public in celebrating their ephemeral nature,” Hughes said. For more information about the Tulip Extravaganza, call Hughes at 828-697-6393. Copyright © 2010 BlueRidgeNow.com — All rights reserved. Brides get fresh ideas for nuptialsBy John Harbin Brides to be, wedding planners and anyone looking for wedding fare turned out Sunday for the fourth annual Winter Bridal Fair at the Inn on Church Street. Experts from the Inn on Church, Cakes Du Jour and Narnia Studios invited prospective brides and grooms to get personalized advice and learn about the array of choices available. Businesses hosting the event provided samples and presented literature for the benefit of the brides. There were also other vendors, such as photographers, DJs, bands, videographers, etc.
Andi Maslowski, left, and Emily Cohen,
both displaying wedding dresses from the Purple Ribbon Thrift Store, try some wedding cake during the 4th annual Winter Bridal Fair at The Inn on Church. photo by: MIKE DIRKS/TIMES-NEWS
"What's special about our bridal fair is that it is intimate," Narnia Studios owner Barbara Hughes said. "When a bride comes in with her groom, they can see someone who has the cakes, flowers and other vendors. They can get that one-on-one time with those specialists."
Hughes said this has been a wonderful referral for her business and the other vendors. "One of my favorite new vendors is the trolley," she said. "Eva Richey has brought the Trolley Company here, and it's not just great for transportation, but it's also romantic." View the original article, with pictures and video here. Cookie contest announces winnersBy John Harbin Times-News Staff Writer The winners of the third annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest have been announced Gingerbread cookie contest entering its third year at Narnia
photo by MIKE DIRKS/TIMES-NEWS By John Harbin Gingerbread is a holiday staple, and one local business has turned it into a fun contest to showcase residents' baking talents. For more information on the gingerbread cookie contest or where to bring your entry, contact Hughes at 697-6393.
"Tulip Extravaganza" Photo Contest Winner Announced The fourth annual Tulip Extravaganza Photography Contest has yielded beautiful depictions of the numerous tulip displays in downtown Hendersonville. With 38 entries to choose from, judges had their work cut out for them according to Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios, sponsors of the event. “Because of the temporal nature of the tulips, we are looking for a way to preserve the beauty for marketing downtown while including the public in celebrating their ephemeral nature,” Hughes explained. "Welcome Spring At 7th “Tulip Extravaganza” Photo Contest, Easter Bonnet Promenade and Eight to ten thousand tulips are about to burst into bloom in downtown Hendersonville according to master gardener, Scott Johnson. “The bulbs we planted in the fall should be in full bloom the second and third week of April,” said Johnson recently. This annual floral display spurred Narnia Studios owner, Barbara Hughes, to the decision to invite the community to the fifth annual “Tulip Extravaganza”. Zen, Etc. owner, Jessica Claydon agreed. Claydon felt is was a great opportunity to welcome area residents to enjoy spring in downtown Hendersonville. “The planters and flower beds on Main Street are beautiful year round, but in the spring they are especially showy,” said Claydon. Times-News staff reports Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios, sets out some green carnations as she gets ready for the March of the Leprechauns festivities this weekend in downtown Hendersonville. Click on image for larger view.
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Tulips begin to bloom in front of City Hall on Tuesday. The first day of the Tulip Extravaganza will be April 1. By Leigh Kelley
Merchants report campaign success
By Jennifer Heaslip And the shoppers haven’t left, said Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios on Main Street. The days after New Year’s have been just as busy, as people don’t have to be back at work right away and family members are still visiting. Times-News staff reports The winners of the second annual Gingerbread Cookie Contest have been announced. Barbara Hughes, owner of Narnia Studios, which sponsors the contest, announced the winners Friday during her studio’s annual Christmas Open House. As you enter Hughes’ business, instead of the wonderful floral sent you normally get, the air is filled with ginger and a feeling of Christmas. Hughes said she received 63 entries this year, well over the amount she received last year. In the traditional category, Rheta Merrell of Hendersonville won with an oversized gingerbread boy decorated with fondant icing created to look like dark brown lederhosen and a quilted vest with intricate enhancements. Sam Bailes of Hendersonville won in the most unusual category with a penguin gingerbread cookie. This cookie was decorated with black and white icing — naturally — and the orange part of a single candy corn was used for the beak. Two brothers, Chris and Richard Martin of Fletcher, claimed the “bakers under 13” category. The judges, from McFarland’s Bakery and Cake’s De Jour, said they felt the boys’ entries were equally good and they shared the prize for the category. Both boys chose to make three-dimensional gingerbread cookies, one with a racing theme and the other in the theme of hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Local cookie competition creates new tradition
Carolina Home and Garden - Holiday 2008 Edition Neighborhood Watch: Friendly and Fabulous
By Joanne O'Sullivan Photos By Rimas Zailskas
It’s a bold claim, to be sure, but spend a day in downtown Hendersonville, and you find they just might have the smiles, handshakes and "How y’all doin?’s" to back it up. Walking down Main Street, you get the feeling that Hughes might just be on to something: it’s certainly pedestrian-friendly, with wide sidewalks, outdoor dining, flower-filled planters and plenty of park benches that invite you to set a spell. On any given afternoon, there may be a crowd, but there’s no bustle—more of a sense that wherever you’re going will still be there when you arrive, so you might as well enjoy yourself along the way. For many of the locals, the day-to-day social scene centers around the Black Bear Espresso Bar & Café (318 N. Main, 692-6333), a 15-year-old neighborhood hangout, where residents gather to sip their lattes at the sidewalk tables, peruse the paper while relaxing on one of the overstuffed sofas inside the shop and engage in conversation. McFarlan Bake Shop (309 N. Main, 693-4256) is another fixture, serving up cookies and pastries since 1930, using the same tried-and-true recipes all along. On the other side of the street, skate shop 4 Down and fine lingerie boutique Pink Corsets (318 N. Main St., 696-2227) have recently brought some new flavor to the block. That’s Hendersonville—old and new, small town and sophisticated, all cozied up together in a friendly embrace. The restaurant scene reflects that same mix of the fresh and the traditional. You can still get a burger, fries and a shake while sitting at the authentic soda fountain at Mike’s On Main (303 N. Main St., 698-1616). But if you’re looking for, say, black sea bass ceviche with arugula tostadas in Persian lime vinaigrette, just walk down the street to Never Blue (119 S. Main St., 693-4646), a bistro and tapas restaurant that opened earlier this year. "It’s a fantastic time to be a foodie in Hendersonville," says local blogger The Hendersonville Epicurean (who prefers to remain anonymous to keep the reviews impartial). New restaurants in town have brought a wider variety of cuisine, such as wood-fired artisan pizzas, Thai, Jamaican and Japanese food, expanded menus and a greater emphasis on local, organic ingredients. The one commonality among all these diverse dining experiences is—you guessed it—a warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly service.
Hughes, whose Narnia Studios (315 N. Main St., 697-6393) features flowers and fantastical gifts, says that out-of-towners really take notice of that close-knit atmosphere in Hendersonville. "It’s something they’re not used to where they come from, so it really stands out. " So much so that many Hendersonville visitors end up becoming residents. A slower pace of life and the small-town atmosphere continues to draw them to the area. And while Main Street isn’t exactly suffering from stroller gridlock yet, Hendersonville County Travel and Tourism spokesperson Karen Baker says more young families are moving here. The seasons may change four times a year, but one thing’s constant: There’s always a warm welcome for tourists and transplants alike in "The Friendliest City in America." Real Estate A three-bedroom, two-bath house near Downtown Hendersonville starts from around the mid-$200s, but more homes are available from the $400s. Further out in Henderson County, the recent sales have averaged from $200,000 to $250,000. Dining There’s nothing small-town about the restaurant scene in Downtown Hendersonville. It’s a grazer’s paradise, with a surprising variety of epicurean delights. The smell from the wood-fired oven tempts passersby in to Flight Wood Grill and Wine Bar (401 N. Main St, 694-1030), but the array of grilled specialties and the extensive wine list keeps them there. The award-winning cuisine at the refined Inn on Church Street (201 Third Avenue West at Church, 693-3258) focuses on organic and locally grown ingredients. Hip and easygoing, The Grove Street Café (224 S. Grove St., 693-1222) also favors sustainable, regional sources. For lighter fare, Square 1 Bistro (111 S. Main St., 698-5598) features local organic entrees and "small plates" in an upscale atmosphere. Bistro 502 (502 N. Main St, 697-5350) features inventive café cuisine. Terra Nova Café (133 4th Avenue East, 698-8584) has great sandwiches and baked goods with an Italian accent. Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe (103 3rd Ave. E, 692-0228) has been serving up soup and sandwiches for the lunchtime crowd since 1980—everybody seems to know everybody else here. More exotic choices abound. If you have a yen for eastern flavors, try Umi (633 N. Main St, 698-8048) for beautifully presented Japanese fare, Thai Spice (220 S. King St., 693-7323) for curries and lemongrass soup or Champa (437 N. Main St., 696-9800) where you can enjoy either cuisine. Sinbad Restaurant (202 S. Washington St., 696-2039) features Mediterranean specialties. If Cajun and Creole is more your style, Cypress Cellar (321-C N. Main St., 698-1005) serves it up hot and tasty with a side dish of live music on weekends. Hannah Flanagan’s (300-A N. Main St., 696-1665) is a favorite watering hole, offering more than 100 imported and domestic beers plus traditional pub grub in a chummy atmosphere. The creative wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas and sleek, urbane ambiance at West First (101-B W. First Ave., 693-1080) have folks lining up. Or stop by newbie Mezzaluna Pizza Company (226 N. Main St., 697-6575) for pizza, pasta, subs or salad. When it comes to getting caffeinated, amble over to The Black Bear (318 N. Main St., 692-6333) for gourmet java, freshly baked breads, pastry, sandwiches and a laid-back attitude. For a genteel experience, enjoy a traditional Victorian three-tier tray at the tearoom at Savannah’s on Main (117 S. Main St., 696-9052). White gloves are optional. Shopping Once you’ve fortified yourself at one of the nearby eateries, enjoy some retail therapy in the many charming specialty stores that dot downtown. The crafty shopper will enjoy My Garden of Beadin’ (433 N. Church St., 698-0715) which offers a plethora of fascinating beads along with finished jewelry and classes so that you can fashion your own. Portobello (530 N. Main St., 698-7290) offers sophisticated monogramming services, in addition to unique home decor. If you’re in the mood for a new outfit, The Sanctuary (150 1st Ave. East, 698-2646) features Eileen Fisher’s fabulously comfortable, chic and understated essentials and offers private wardrobe consultations. Savannah’s has a selection of special occasion and cruise wear. Even those on a budget can indulge in some new acquisitions at The Beehive Resale Shop (449 N. Main St., 692-8882) specializing in nearly new, upscale clothing. While you’re at it, spruce up your abode. Homestead Fine Linens (110 N. Main St, 697-8787) is stocked with the finer things for the home, be it your first or second. Purple Sage (416 N. Main St., 693-9555) has gadgets and tools for the experienced chef and classes for the novice and Rabbit & Co. (124 4th Ave. East, 692-6100) is a veritable toy store for the well-equipped cook. Delton & David Interiors (225 N. Main St., 450-0609) is filled with antiquities, jewelry, furniture, art, lighting and accessories. Check the local forecast with Hendersonville’s own weatherman Paul Speranza at Speranza’s Weather House (100 6th Ave., 698-1952) and marvel at his array of thermometers, barometers and weather vanes. Antiques Hendersonville is renowned for its antiquing, and downtown offers several excellent options within easy walking distance. The Village Green Antique Mall (424 N. Main St, 692-9057) is a collector’s paradise, packed with American antiques, mostly from the 20th century. Jane Asher’s Antiques and Fine Traditions (344 N. Main St., 698-0018) is brimming with fine appointments: linens, china, glassware, silver and fascinating ephemera. The Stock Market (340 N. Main St, 697-2005) offers fine American and Asian antiques and unique pieces of architectural salvage. Seldom Ever Antiques (144 Third Ave W, 696-3660), which bills itself as "two floors of nothing in particular," is fun to browse for this and that. Galleries Western North Carolina is a wellspring of creativity, and Hendersonville’s galleries reflect that bounty. Red Step Art Works (142 3rd Ave. West, 697-1447) represents more than 30 regional artists in many disciplines. Wickwire (329 N. Main St, 692-6222) sums up itself up in one phrase: "the place where the heart finds art." Its blend of contemporary and traditional art and crafts includes artisan furniture, sculpture, painting, jewelry, and other handcrafts. Stylish and sophisticated Silver Fox Gallery (508 N. Main St., 698-0601) offers contemporary art and crafts and revolving exhibitions. Visit their furniture gallery on the lower level. William Gordon Gallery (321-A N. Main St., 693-3456) exhibits fine art paintings, prints, sculpture, photography and ceramics. McCarter Gallery (451 N. Main St., 698-7117) celebrates the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains with evocative original works and giclée prints. To give your own works (created or purchased) the gallery touch, have them professionally mounted at Framing Arts (119 3rd Ave. West, 696-3818) or choose from the etchings, serigraphs and photography on exhibit. Culture Check out the best view in Henderson County from the newly restored Historic Henderson County Courthouse (One Historic Courthouse Square, 694-1619). The courthouse is home to the Henderson County Heritage Museum (693-4226) (free admission). Tours of the gold-domed cupola take off every Wednesday at 2pm. The Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County (400 N. Main St., 698-1977) displays a variety of minerals and gemstones from North Carolina and around the world, and features several interactive displays. Hands On! A Child’s Gallery (318 N. Main St., 697-8333) is not so much a gallery as a fun, interactive play space that introduces kids to art through a "hands on" approach. Visit historichendersonville.org to learn more about Hendersonville. Learn more about Barbara Hughes’ mission to make Hendersonville known as "The Friendliest City in America." Visit friendliestcityinamerica.com.OCTOBER 29, 2008
Hughes is the one-woman show behind an effort to proclaim Hendersonville "friendliest city in America." Says Hughes, "I was looking for a market angle. 'How could I get it started, how could I get it country wide?' You really try to bring in tourism so that people will spend their dollars here. I thought, 'Who doesn't want to come somewhere friendly?'" So, entirely on her own, Hughes developed the website friendliestcityinamerica.com. Her efforts to make the slogan official are paying off. The City of Hendersonville recently passed a proclamation declaring the city friendliest in America. Senators Burr and Dole, along with Representative Shuler, have sent in letters of support. Not bad for a web newbie and a site that's been up for a mere three months. The tireless Hughes hasn't stopped there. "I have a new campaign where I attach a card with the name of the website to a beautiful leaf like a sugar maple or oak and I mail it to personalities like Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric. If it will tweak their interest, maybe they'll say something about it on TV," she says. —Marshall Gordon Web site touts friendly spirit of Hendersonville Hendersonville was proclaimed “the friendliest city in America” on Thursday night during a city council meeting. External Links: Narnia Studio’s owner Barbara Hughes took it upon herself to start the Web site www.friendliestcityinamerica.com, and went around town taking pictures of all the smiling faces. “Hopefully, this will drive tourism to Hendersonville,” she said. “I went down to Travel and Tourism and took pictures. People have been asking me if they could link my Web site to theirs.” Hughes said it is her hope that the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will link to her Web site and her movement will go national. “As you are aware, I am enamored by Hendersonville and am one of the city’s biggest fans,” Hughes said. “What’s not to love about Hendersonville?” Hughes isn’t stopping with the Hendersonville City Council. “I have contacted both U.S. senators, Richard Burr and Elizabeth Dole,” she said. “I also plan to contact Congressman Heath Shuler.” Hughes hopes the new slogan will help the local economy. “This is a creative solution to the economy,” she said. “When I contacted Sen. Burr, that is how I approached him when I made the proposal. This is a way to bring people to Hendersonville and a positive way to enhance the city.” Mayor Greg Newman proclaimed that Hendersonville is ‘the friendliest city in America’ during the meeting Thursday night. In addition to Newman’s proclamation, Dole has expressed her feelings about Hendersonville. “I was thrilled to open my western office in Hendersonville shortly after my election to the U.S. Senate, and have enjoyed visiting as much as possible,” Dole said on Hughes’ web site. “Hendersonville continues to be a shining example of the kind of warm and caring communities that we North Carolinians are so proud of. I commend Barbara Hughes on her pride as a Hendersonville citizen as well as her efforts to publicly recognize the welcoming spirit of this great city.” Hendersonville vying for 'friendliest city'
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Hughes said it was a tag line in an e-mail she received from Hendersonville City Councilman Jeff Collis that ignited her work on dubbing Hendersonville the friendliest city in America. “The tag line said something to the effect of when life hands you lemons make lemonade, but not in those words,” she said of Collis’ e-mail tag line. “Anytime I have a complaint I look for a solution. If I run into brick walls along the way, I just do it myself.” Hughes said she took her marketing ability and decided to apply it to Hendersonville. “When the whole town is doing well, everyone is smiling,” she said. So Hughes took it upon herself to start the Web site www.friendliestcityinamerica.com and go around town and take pictures of all the smiling faces. “Hopefully this will drive tourism to Hendersonville,” she said. “I went down to Travel and Tourism and took pictures. People have been asking me if they could link my Web site to theirs.” Hughes said it is her hope that the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will link to her Web site and her movement will go national. “We have a great town,” she said. The Hendersonville City Council will hear from Hughes during their Sept. 4 meeting and have tentatively planned to issue a proclamation to follow in Hughes movement and dub Hendersonville the friendliest city in America. “Mayor Greg Newman was the first person I told,” Hughes said. “He said ‘wow’ when I told him. He agreed with what I was doing and said he liked the idea.” Hendersonville resident Jim Marshal said he thought Hughes’ idea was great. “It doesn’t surprise me,” Marshal said. “Hendersonville is a great city. I think this is a good thing for the city.” Newman said that Hughes does a good job promoting her business and the city. “I told her I would get behind her anyway I could,” he said. “I think this is a positive way to promote the city and a great idea. I appreciate her thoughts on this.” Newman said that he’s behind it because he knows how friendly Hendersonville is. “It is the people who make Hendersonville a favorable place to be,” he said. “Barbara’s efforts go a long way and I applaud her efforts.” Councilman Jeff Collis said he thought Hughes’ idea was a good one. “I haven’t seen her proposal in depth,” he said. “Looking at her Web site, it looks neat to me. It would be nice if we could be dubbed the friendliest city in America.” Hughes isn’t stopping with the Hendersonville City Council. “I have contacted both U.S. senators, Richard Burr and Elizabeth Dole,” she said. “I also plan to contact Congressman Heath Schuler.” One of her goals in getting Hendersonville the new slogan is her hope to help the local economy. “This is a creative solution to the economy,” she said. “When I contacted Sen. Burr, that is how I approached him when I made the proposal. This is a way to bring people to Hendersonville and a positive way to enhance the city.” By Mark Schulman
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"The bulbs we planted in the fall should be in full bloom the second and third week of April," said Master Gardener Scott Johnson. "The extreme winter weather means they may start blooming a couple of days later, but lots are already poking through the flower beds."
The overall winner is Edgar Ward of Hendersonville, whose photograph of a brilliant yellow and red striped dutch tulip appears with downtown restaurant, Square 1, as a back drop created an unusual and dramatic perspective. The tulip, with the sun giving it illumination, appears taller than the building. This made for an excellent composition.The photo is entitled "Let Your Light Shine". 
These days, it’s not enough for a destination to be charming, historic, or a great place to shop: it’s got to have a brand. While Hendersonville has long been known as "The City of Four Seasons," and its fall festival is legendary, local shop owner Barbara Hughes thought there might be a way to put a little more polish on her adopted hometown’s apple. What slogan would highlight the city’s best asset—its people—while emphasizing its small-town appeal? This August, Hughes rolled out a new moniker that she’s hoping the town will get behind. Ladies and gentleman, welcome to "The Friendliest City in America." 
For a taste of true Hendersonville, just head to the Curb Market on North Church Street, a beloved tradition that’s been offering "old-fashioned hospitality since 1924." Locally-grown vegetables, home-baked goods and handmade crafts draw tourists and locals alike. "Most of us have had stalls here for generations," says Nancy Ball, who has sold products from her flower farm here at the market for decades. "We’re like a family here."
