The candlelit evening will also feature photos, spoken word and several short video presentations depicting previous aid trips taken by Hadaya’s founders; a silent auction of gift cards to local businesses; and Habibi baklava, Roots hummus and other refreshments.
From Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville Press release Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville is premiering its latest red joy ride through Asheville. For 17 days in November and December, the Holly Jolly Christmas Trolley Tour will embark from Biltmore Village on a festive 75 minute trip through the lights and sights of the […]
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features local band Lyric’s forthcoming EP plus one cat lover’s cozy and eco-friendly invention for felines.
From Funny Business at the Millroom Press release Asheville, NC: On Saturday, December 5th, New York City based comedian Andy Sandford will perform one show at 8:00pm at The Millroom. Opening for Andy will be a trio of local comedians: Minori Hinds, Cody Hughes and host Jason Webb ANDY SANDFORD @ THE MILLROOM Saturday, December […]
From Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson Press release HICKORY, NC – Nov. 23, 2015 – Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson is teaming up with the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas to host a community blood drive on Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. As the season of giving back is upon us, Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson invites […]
From MetroWines Press release A little wine, a little cheese, a little culture and a little conversational Italian! In another Metrowines Flash Class, “Aperitivo Italiano,” lead by Mark Smith of Private Italy partnered with The Asheville School of Wine, gives you enough guidance to get by in a restaurant or on the streets! Please join […]
From event organizers Press release WHAT: Holiday Concert and Stories WHO: Jamie Laval, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, and company WHERE: Isis Music Hall, 743 Haywood Road WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 27 at 2:00pm and 8:00pm PRICE: $20-34 Adults / $18 students TIX: Matinee: http://isisasheville.com/events/jamie-lavals-christmas-in-scotland-brunch-2/ Evening: http://isisasheville.com/events/jamie-lavals-christmas-in-scotland-evening-concert-2/ Jamie Laval’s Scottish Solstice Celebration captures the beauty and […]
The musicians’ minimalist live sound — “two voices, a guitar and some beat,” according to an online bio — returns to 5 Walnut Wednesday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m.
The Golden Fleece: Slow Earth Kitchen brings Greek cuisine to Asheville this winter. Meanwhile, Rhubarb’s chef John Fleer is planning a collaborative holiday dinner;
Isis Music Restaurant and Music Hall is happy to announce a New Year’s Eve Celebration with stephaniesid and Jon Stickley Trio on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Join 7-time “Best Pop/Rock” (Mountain Xpress) band winners stephaniesĭd, and their cadre of stellar guest musicians, back for the third New Year’s Eve on the Isis main stage! Their […]
From Bountiful Cities Press release Announcing Bountiful Cities’ 2nd Annual Put Your Hoe Down fundraising event! What: Fundraising event for Bountiful Cities including dinner prepared by award winning chefs and live music, followed by a live dj dance party When: Saturday, December 5: 7:00pm for dinner, 9:00pm for dancing Where: Ole Shakey’s located at 790 […]
The Ooga Booga Shooga Giving Thanks Family Reunion Shows mini-tour stops at New Mountain Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m., with Piper Street Sound and Free Radio opening and Futexture wrapping up the night with an electronic set.
Check out Messick’s album Hammered Dulcimer Christmas for a glimpse at the multitude of holiday-themed tunes he’ll perform live at White Horse Black Mountain Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27 and 28, at 8 p.m.
From The Montford Park Players Press release The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare Festival, will open the 39th annual production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol December 10. This year’s A Christmas Carol is going to be new and exciting. Dwight Chiles has adapted a brand new script directly from the novel […]
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a mural artist’s visual ode to bees, a local kayaking group’s instructional film and the sophomore album of country duo Letters to Abigail.
Asheville Independent Restaurants presented its annual foodie kick off to the holiday season Thursday with the 2015 Taste of Asheville.
“There are many people looking for things to do that day for whom Black Friday is completely out of the question,” says RiverLink’s Dave Russell. “For them, fresh air, exhilaration and supporting causes such as RiverLink are a win-win-win.”
From Asheville Outlets Press release Asheville Outlets is pleased to announce the annual CarePartners Foundation’s “Little Trees” Project will be displayed on-mall November 19th through December 14th. For over ten years, the “Little Trees” project has been delivering miniature Christmas trees to hospice patients and their families in Buncombe County. School children across the county […]
From The Wright Club Press release The Wright Club is now in full swing. Shipping boxes to subscribers across the country helped spread growth and awareness to North Carolina based companies. Products were well-received and enjoyed by our members, and support came pouring in for the cause of expanding the economy of the Old North […]
On Target Shooting Range is celebrating the company’s 27th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., with cake, live and silent auctions, a DJ and discounted annual memberships ($27 instead of the non-promotional $75 rate), among other special deals. Festivities are at the indoor range at 4 Busbee View Road. The […]
From UNC Asheville Press release UNC Asheville students Madison Eddings and Ben Eisdorfer won the regional InnovateHER Challenge with their plans for PRO(TECH)T, a security-alert wristband designed to summon help in cases of sexual assault. The InnovateHER competitions, conducted by the federal Small Business Administration (SBA), are designed to foster innovative product ideas from entrepreneurs. […]
