Hard 2 Recycle event Jan. 11 From Asheville Greenworks: Saturday January 11th will be the first Hard 2 Recycle collection of 2014. Hard 2 Recycle events are free, public collections geared to bring awareness to other modes of recycling to our area. Join us in West Asheville as we collect items that would normally end […]
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Smart bet web extra: Fred Eaglesmith
Self-described road dog Fred Eaglesmith is on a never-ending tour in his bio-fueled bus. His next stop? The Grey Eagle.
Healing heart: Shamanic nonprofit organization relocates to Asheville
The Heart of the Healer Alliance advocates for a return to ancient, indigenous wisdom — largely through a cross-cultural blend of shamanic ritual. Recently, the nonprofit relocated to Asheville.
Marc Bamuthi Joseph speaks at UNC Asheville Jan. 23
Martin Luther King Jr. Week Keynote: Marc Bamuthi Joseph From UNC Asheville Event Description His talents and insights have been on display on HBO, public radio and Broadway. He also created Youth Speaks, where he mentored 13- to 19-year-old writers, and he co-founded Life is Living, a series of festivals designed to activate underresourced parks […]
Brides for Barks: Donate wedding items to benefit local pets in need
Brides for Barks
The Honeycutters ring in the new year at Westville Pub
Westville Pub was overflowing with locals and dedicated fans looking to kick off 2014 with some foot-stomping Americana from The Honeycutters, one of Asheville’s most well-loved country roots bands.
Asheville Community Yoga: Clothing swap fundraiser Jan. 12
New Year’s clothing swap fundraiser From Asheville Community Yoga: New Year – New You! CLOTHING SWAP FUNDRAISER Swap Day: January 12th 11:30am – 4:00pm Ladies, do you want to trade in some old clothes for some new AND help sustain Donation Based Yoga in Asheville at the same time? Let’s Swap! Donate Swap Items BEFORE […]
Warren Wilson MFA program public readings and lectures Jan. 3-12
MFA Program for Writers readings, lectures scheduled Jan. 3-12 at Warren Wilson College The MFA Program for Writers of Warren Wilson College has announced the public schedule of readings and lectures during its winter residency Jan. 3-12. Everyone is invited to attend these free readings and lectures in fiction and poetry. The complete schedule, subject […]
Malaprop’s: Self-published and small press authors open house Jan. 12
HeartSpeak empathy practice group welcomes new members
Empathy practice group begins Jan. 9 From Cathy Holt: Cathy Holt, local writer and teacher of nonviolent communication techniques, invites members of the community to drop in any Thursday evening starting Jan. 9 for a chance to give and receive empathy, practice and hone communication skills, and spend some time in heart coherence. It will […]
The Market Place Restaurant: Vote for the James Beard Foundation awards
Vote Chef William Dissen for Best Chef Southeast From The Market Place Restaurant: Calling all opinionated diners! It’s that time of the year again…to vote for the James Beard Foundation Awards! VOTE CHEF WILLIAM DISSEN for BEST CHEF SOUTHEAST! Click HERE to vote. The Market Place Restaurant, and Asheville, appreciate your support…this is a prestigious […]
Dancing with spirit: Birth dancing fosters a connection among women
Michelle Dionne, who teaches birth dancing and belly dancing classes in Asheville and the surrounding area, says that giving birth doesn’t have to look like it does in the movies. In classes and workshops, Dionne encourages women to give birth standing up and teaches core-based movements derived from ancient belly-dancing techniques. The goal is to help ease the pain, quicken labor and “keep [women] in their bodies, keep them focused where the action is.”
Park Ridge Health: Arden Community Health Fair scheduled for Jan. 19 and 20
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (December 23, 2013) – Park Ridge Health and Arden Adventist Church will present the 10th Annual Arden Community Health Fair on Sunday, January 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday, January 20, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The fair will take place at the Arden […]
Freeing the feminine
For people who think belly dancing is simply a sexy form of entertainment, teacher Michelle Dionne is quick to clarify: “Belly dancing is sexy,” she says, but she makes an important distinction: “Sexy for someone else [or] for random strangers is one thing. Sexy as power and as life-force energy and empowerment is different.” In […]
Breaking the silence
Six years ago, John Langlois sat in a counselor’s waiting room and began to fill out a standard intake form. At the time, he was a 50-year-old, local family physician and workaholic seeking help after a job-related burnout. One of the questions on the form asked whether he had ever been a victim of physical, […]
More than just a store
Looking for a different kind of holiday shopping experience? Sifting through Elle Erickson’s vintage, handmade and generally offbeat clothing and accessories at her traveling trunk show isn’t the kind of retail therapy you can find at the mall. In fact, where the Urban Gypsy trunk show will pop up next has always been something of […]
Buncombe County: Prevent the spread of Emerald Ash Borer in firewood
Firewood caution: Prevent spread of Emerald Ash Borer From Buncombe County News: The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a metallic green beetle that bores into ash trees, ultimately killing them. This nonnative beetle, first found near Detroit in 2002, is now found in 22 states and has already killed tens of millions of ash trees. […]
ASAP releases innovative Farm to School resource nationwide
Press release From ASAP: ASHEVILLE, NC (December 16, 2013)—Dietetic interns (DIs) across the country now have a tool to help them integrate Farm to School into their studies and future work improving the health of children and adults. ASAP has just released “Addressing Dietetic Internship Competencies Through Local Food and Farm to School,” available for […]
MANNA Foodbank Bluegrass Festival holiday benefit Dec. 20
Manna Foodbank Bluegrass Holiday Benefit From Asheville Blog: Bluegrass Holiday Benefit Featuring Town Mountain and Larry Keel @ Isis Music Hall A Portion of the Proceeds will be donated to MANNA FoodBank Friday, December 20. 2013 Doors 5pm (dinner); show 9pm; $20; All Ages General Admission Standing :: Some Balcony Seating 828-575-2737 Isis Music Hall […]
NC might be out money spent to open Smokies
Park service can’t repay donated money From the Asheville Citizen-Times North Carolina doesn’t expect to get back the $15,000 it spent last fall to operate part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a day, a spokesman for the governor said. Gov. Pat McCrory teamed with Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam in October to fund the […]
Volunteers distributing gift bags to veterans today
Press release From Department of Veterans Affairs: CHARLES GEORGE VA MEDICAL CENTER, Asheville, NC – Volunteers from Western North Carolina Veterans service organizations will be distributing gift bags to hospitalized Veterans and Community Living Center residents starting at 12:30 p.m. today. The volunteers packed the bags with personal toiletry items and donated gift items.