Artist Micah Mullen showing his work at Victor R. Small House

A love for nature and art has led the current artist showing at the Victor R. Small House to produce a vast number of pieces depicting his loves. Micah Mullen’s art began its showing on Thursday...

Artsy abode: Residence puts homely spin on art school

Chris Beattie/Staff Photo - Regan Hamann puts the finishing touches on her water-color painting Thursday evening at the McKinney Art House, located in McKinney's historic district. Since 2005, the Kentucky Street residence has been a 24/7 art school and studio for area artists.

Art by the part: Painting fundraiser for youth show

In a studio at the Escondido Municipal Gallery, more than a dozen local artists are giving their time and talent in an effort that will support and encourage the next generation of artists. “Artful Inches” is a 30-foot artwork that will be sold in pieces, for $1 per square inch, as a fundraiser for the gallery’s annual “Emerging Student Artists Exhibition” in May.

Open & Shut: Restaurants at Elon center, Graham gets garden supplies, Burke's Outlet to close

Elon students visiting the Elon Town Center can now get pizza and ice cream, two college staples, in one place.Pandora's Pies and Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream have both opened their doors in the center at 130 N. Williamson Ave.The Elon Town Center, which opened in August, is also home...

First Person: I Was Underwater, But I'm Still Glad I Bought My House

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