Celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week with Flat Rock Playhouse on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast.

In this special episode, we spotlight the history and future of Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina. Located just minutes frm Hendersonville and just 30 miles south of Asheville, the area is also home to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, plus boutique shops, art galleries, breweries, and local eateries.

Our featured guests Lisa Bryant and Christy Souther share the inspiring story and scenic setting of the Playhouse, its beloved summer camps and youth education programs, and an exciting lineup of 2025 shows, including: - Cats - Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - The Play That Goes Wrong - Murder on the Orient Express - Autumn at The Opry - Yellow Brick Joel: The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John - John Lloyd Young: Broadway’s Jersey Boy - A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas

Plan your visit and learn more at https://www.flatrockplayhouse.org/

As always, this episode features Steve & Karen Wilson, aka “Mr & Mrs Wild,” innkeepers of the Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a beautifully restored pink Victorian in Asheville’s Montford Historic District. Discover their spring and summer getaway specials at https://www.lion-rose.com/

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Happy National Fun Day! Asheville, North Carolina is rebuilding after Hurricane Helene and is welcoming visitors back with open arms. Airing live from The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, this episode focuses on some of the unique experiences you can enjoy in Asheville such as the WNC Nature Center, Axeville Throwing Club, Asheville Pinball Museum, and more. Traveling to Asheville directly helps support the local businesses and regional community, and there is so much to do from brewery hopping and rooftop cocktails to public art viewing and shopping, chasing waterfalls and hiking, and visiting some of the area’s iconic attractions like the Biltmore Estate, Pisgah National Forest, and the North Carolina Arboretum. ON THIS EPISODE OF BIG BLEND RADIO'S "ADVENTURES IN ASHEVILLE" SHOW: * STEVE & KAREN WILSON – Owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This charming lodging destination is back open and welcoming visitors. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ * CINDY SMITH - Director of Development of the Friends of the WNC Nature Center. The WNC Nature Center connects people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region’s rich biodiversity. More: https://wildwnc.org/ * GLEN MERCHANT – Owner and founder of Axeville, the first axe throwing club in Asheville. Opened in 2019, the club is designed to allow guests to safely throw axes at targets while enjoying local beer, cider and wine selections in a modern and cozy space. More: https://throwaxeville.com/

From the Biltmore Blooms and the Asheville Orchid Festival to Art Shows and Music Events, Hiking and Chasing Waterfalls, and the Southern Conference Basketball and Wrestling Championships, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Podcast covers Spring Adventures in Asheville, North Carolina.

As always the show features Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild, who own and run The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/

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