Asheville, North Carolina
FRANK HEUER–LAIF / REDUX
On any given Friday night in Asheville, you might stumble upon a street-corner bluegrass band, an art gallery opening, a festival (if you're lucky, the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival), and maybe even a mime. "You can do things for free, for a nominal fee, or a donation, and see all kinds of plays, shows, and music should you desire," says Sheila Murphy, who retired to Asheville in 2003.
