From a press release: Asheville manufacturer to distribute Theraworx product to improve veteran health Asheville, NC (December 2, 2014) — Avadim Technologies, Inc. announced today its patented Theraworx Technology will be available to Veteran’s Administration and Department of Defense facilities through the Federal Supply Systems (FSS) contract with distribution partner, ADS, Inc. Avadim’s patented Theraworx […]
From a press release: Insurance Service of Asheville team awarded membership in BCBSNC President’s Club The Life, Health and Employee Benefits Team at local, independent insurance agency Insurance Service of Asheville (ISA) was recently awarded membership in BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina’s (BCBSNC) President’s Club. This distinguishes the agency for its outstanding contributions to BlueCross […]
The City of Asheville released more details on Tuesday, Dec. 2 regarding the move to offer transit on Sundays in 2015. Planned service changes will be implemented starting Sunday Jan. 4. Read the full story below. From City of Asheville website: Are you ready for a terrific New Year’s resolution? Beginning Jan. 4, Asheville Redefines […]
From a press release: Asheville Mardi Gras comes marching in Asheville Mardi Gras is bringing back the city’s only season long festival! This is a general announcement with information and details on the season’s events calendar thus far. Come join us for the most fun you’ll have all winter: Tuesday, Jan. 6: 12th Night, hosted […]
From a press release: Audubon Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 14 The National Audubon Society is inviting birdwatchers to participate in the longest-running citizen science survey in the world, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). Beginning Sunday, Dec. 14, hundreds of birders and nature enthusiasts across North Carolina will take part in this […]
Four- and six-part vocal harmonies and multicolored kazoos captivate audiences when Western North Carolina supergroup Sweet Claudette takes the stage. The country Motown quartet, composed of Amanda Platt (The Honeycutters), Melissa Hyman (The Moon and You), Amber Lyle Sims and Dulci Ellenberger (Now You See Them), supplements itsr intricate vocals with cello, banjo, melodica and […]
Drive-By Truckers frontman Patterson Hood was just mastering the art of walking upright when his hometown, Muscle Shoals, Ala., became a mecca for ’60s soul music, and he nearly lost his footing once again when he separated from his band and wife in the same year. “I reinvented myself artistically and experienced a sort of […]
If you ever miss grade school’s traveling book fairs, consider adding Asheville Bookfest to your calendar. “Our hope is that Asheville Bookfest brings publishing down to the grassroots level,” reads the sixth annual event’s website. Organized by Grateful Steps Bookshop owner Micki Cabaniss, the gathering aims to unite area authors and publishers with literary enthusiasts […]
From a press release: Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 members take prizes in NC district competition Two members of Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 won awards at the recent NC District 37 Competition in Greensboro. Ryan Barrington Cox won third place honors in the Humorous Speech Contest, and Lucian Stewart won third place in the Speech Evaluation […]
From a press release: Eblen Charities expands heating assistance with low income energy assistance program Now many who seek heating assistance through these cold winter months will be receiving additional help thanks to the partnership between Buncombe County Health and Human Services the Eblen Energy Project of the Eblen Charities. Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, Eblen […]
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a local independent film project and one hiker’s attempt to share his Blue Ridge experience with others through postcards.
In its inaugural year, the Asheville Anime Regional Convention drew some 700 guests. To promote an even greater reception in 2015, AARC organizers will host “an unforgettable night of music, prizes and geek action” as a teaser for next year’s convention. The event draws on four musical acts, including self-described “highly danceable, theatrical nerd-pop” by […]
From a press release: Black Friday is an American tradition, but a growing and in our minds more enjoyable shopping holiday is the emerging Small Business Saturday. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick […]
Throwing a birthday party to celebrate eight years of activism certainly fits the bill for Asheville on Bikes, whose official mission is to “cultivate the culture of urban and commuter cycling through advocacy & celebration.” Accordingly, Beer and Bites for Bikes, scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3 at The Market Place, offers an open invitation to […]
From a press release: A-B Tech Small Business Center helps promote Small Business Saturday With the Holiday Shopping Season around the corner, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, in conjunction with the North Carolina Community College Small Business Center Network (SBCN) encourages you to #ShopSmall by supporting local small businesses. Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, […]
Asheville chef William Dissen, owner and executive chef at The Market Place, is one of about two dozen chefs invited to gather at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in support of labeling food containing genetically modified organisms.
Nestled between the occasionally controlled chaos of Black Friday and the countless clicks of Cyber Monday sits a relatively new post-Thanksgiving shopping day. As the name implies, Small Business Saturday calls on holiday gift-seekers to patronize small retailers rather than, or in addition to, big-box stores. This Saturday, Nov. 29, marks the fifth incarnation of […]
Hundreds gathered for the annual turkey-dinner giveaway the day before Thanksgiving at Westgate Shopping Center. The annual event is co-sponsored each year by Ingles Markets and Eblen Charities.
From a press release: Town and Mountain Realty to hold third annual Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser Town and Mountain Realty believes everyone deserves a place to call home. The goal of this year’s 3rd Annual Home for the Holidays FUNdraiser continues to concentrate on the homeless population in Asheville. We are attempting to reach […]
“Shake off your Thanksgiving cabin fever,” invites a press release from The Stump Mutts. The local alternative rockers will hold a concert and afterparty in celebration of their upcoming EP release, We Can All Relate, and each advance ticket includes a free download of the album for studious types who like to memorize lyrics ahead […]
Despite its mountaincentric name, the Asheville Beat Tape Collective actually aims to unite far-flung electronic musicians in addition to fulfilling its local networking mission. Founded by DJ and producer Nigel One, the collaborative sphere churns out multiartist compilation CDs and hosts regular performances where local enthusiasts can “cross-pollinate” with performers from across the globe. One […]
