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IT analyst Chris Dixon announces bid for 48th district seat in State Senate

Blogwire: via The Hendersonville Times-News Chris Dixon, an IT industry analyst, announced today that he will seek the North Carolina State Senate ...

New Minor League Basketball Team Holding Try Outs in Asheville

Blogwire: (Johnson City, Tenn.) – Johnson County, Tennessee native Patrick Grayson has done what many aspiring basketball players in the mountain empire ...

Yonder Mountain String Band does "40 Miles From Denver"

Videographer Jesse Hamm captures the band and the crowd on night two of YMSB's Orange Peel run.

No more unmarked police cars, Old Fort board decides

Blogwire: From the McDowell News: At a recent meeting, the Old Fort Board of Aldermen voted 4-1 to no longer have unmarked ...
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Edgy Mama: Feed kids, boost local businesses, help Haiti

I’m going to offer you a deal. I’ll tell you about a bunch of inexpensive and kids-eat-free restaurant options locally, so you can save money while feeding your children. But you have to promise me that you’ll send any cash you save to Haitian relief programs.
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Help Haiti Heal: 2-day benefit concert this weekend in Black Mtn (Watch live video stream here)Video

Help Haiti Heal Benefit, a two-day concert in Black Mountain, starts Saturday, Feb. 6 and continues on Sunday and will showcase a wide range of local talent. Xpress hopes to carry a live video feed of the concert for those who can't attend.

Now online: 1920 "Yackety Yack" yearbook edited by Thomas Wolfe

Blogwire: Thanks to the UNC Library system, we can all access and read the 1920 yearbook "Yackety Yack, edited by then-senior Thomas ...

Weird weather causes cancellations

Know of an event that's on or off, or got a question? Post it below.
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Love (and cake, and music, and burlesque) will keep us together

It's almost Valentine's Weekend, wondering where to spend time with your sweetie? Xpress rounded up some romantic, quirky and downright unusual romantic events. Need more ideas? Check out Calendar and Clubland.

Music abounds around Asheville this weekend

Blogwire: From the Hendersonville Times-News: Welcome to another weekend filled with great music. You can swing the night away with a big ...

Wanna do the Brazilian martial-arts dance?

Blogwire: The city of Asheville has announced capoeira dance classes. Here's a release with details: Date: February 3, 2010 City of Asheville ...
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Willie Nelson show cancelled, refunds to be issued

The Willie Nelson concert scheduled for Jan. 30 was initially postponed due to snow, but has now been cancelled altogether.

YWCA Child Care Center gets 5-star rating from state

Blogwire: The YWCA Child Care Center has achieved a five-star rating from the North Carolina Division of Child Development. This rating is ...

Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference Feb. 27 at WWC

Blogwire: Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s seventh annual Marketing Opportunities for Farmers Conference will be held on February 27, 2010 at Warren Wilson ...

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bit.ly/DEhT - Now accepting entertainer applications. #avlent
fobes quoting: gordondsmith
Added a V-Day show w/Ken Evans 8pm, Sun for looking to do something different this year! #avl #avlent #avlcomedy
GreyEagle Tuesday, Feb 23! RT @floatingaction: upcoming feb. southeast tour with Hacienda and Generationals! bit.ly/19BuoR #avlent
GreayEagle Tuesday, Feb 23! RT @floatingaction: upcoming feb. southeast tour with Hacienda and Generationals! bit.ly/19BuoR #avlent
RT @tim: March 26, 2010 @ Stella Blue (Asheville NC) bit.ly/b1Enkd #avlent
Join us tonight at 6:30 PM @AshevillePizza on Coxe Ave. for Twestival Global event planning bit.ly/reXjQ #avlent
Meet the dueling duo from @ElainesPiano ow.ly/159Lj New page just added to the blog! #avlent
Songwriter & artist Joseph Arthur 2 donate all proceeds from live stage paintings 2/12 @ Grey Eagle 2 Haiti relief #avlcal #avlhaiti #avlent
Moulin Rouge set-up week. The stage will arrive at 1PM & phase 1 of the set design will start. bit.ly/4Xc2Xp #avlent
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Win Dinner and a show for 2 on Valentine's Day weekend. Click below for details. bit.ly/bXhqyA #avlent
An Evening With Furthur at AVL Civic Center - Sold Out: bit.ly/ckLYV3 #avlent
mxnews quoting: gordondsmith
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra at MoDaddy's in AVL on Fri, Feb 12th. Turbo Pro Project opens. ow.ly/155H7 #AVLent
Congrats to AVL's @integritiveJM (John) & @sensiblecity (Ian), who're attending #TEDActive in PalmSprings in a few days #avlent
fobes quoting: TEDxAVL
Flat Rock Playhouse announces 2010 season bit.ly/9b9Gos #avlent
fobes quoting: BlueRidgeNow
Go Blue Ridge Card Free Admission to Asheville Art Museum and 29 Attractions #Travel #WorldTravel bit.ly/9Ua2UY #avlent
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Asheville NC performance this Friday @ Mo Daddy's downtown, 10pm. Turbo Pro Project opens. bit.ly/afRQEP #avlent
This Fri. at DB&N at 7pm Juniper Bends Reading Series. Check out bit.ly/439lp5 for more info! #avlent
Where the God of Love Hangs Out: Amy Bloom at Malaprop's in Asheville, NC tonight! ow.ly/152vh #avlevents #avlent
What to do for Valentine's Day around Asheville: bit.ly/dlpq07 #avlent #avlmusic
FANATICON website is filling... Only 5 or so tables left for May15 Convntn at Avl Art Museum! bit.ly/4qOXtH #avlent
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Our VOICE Promotes a Plethora of Community Events Begining Feb. 2nd bit.ly/do8pOX #avlent
fobes quoting: AshevilleNow
Brandi Carlile @ThePeel tonight. Interview in Mtn Xpress bit.ly/dD5oCu #avlent
ACT photo gallery of #helphaitiheal, Sat-Sun benefit in Black Mtn bit.ly/aIobCc #avlent #avlhaiti $6500 for quake relief
Great barnight at Straps for the WNCLeathermen Sat - thanks men! Next month: NUTS & BOLTS u won't want to miss it. #avlent

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