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CalCast: July 27-29
Bele Chere isn’t for everyone and there are plenty of other things to do this weekend. Get out of town for everything from a classic car show to a comedy showcase.
Asheville Free Media meeting cancelled
Asheville Free Media has cancelled its monthly meeting on Saturday, July 28, due to Bele Chere. The next scheduled meeting is Aug. 18 at DeSoto Lounge at noon. Meetings are held on the 4th Saturday of the month and include a mix tape swap.
Juicy Lucy’s first week
Asheville’s newest burger joint, Juicy Lucy’s Burger Bar and Grill, boasts a creative menu of burgers, shakes and fried food. Photos by Rich Orris.
Joke-telling to horse-riding
Friday, July 27 As tempting as it is to laugh at the many shirtless men at Bele Chere, there are other, less mean-spirited outlets for humor. Disclaimer Comedy’s local showcase, for one, yuks it up at Elaine's Piano Bar in the Grove Park Inn starting at 8 p.m. To find out more go to http://www.disclaimercomedy.com. […]
Help the songbirds with SAHC
Join the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for a day of volunteering, habitat preservation and outstanding views.
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue “Bark Knight” adoption event
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue hosts a “Bark Knight” adoption event for black and dark colored animals at Carolina Cinema on July 20. Volunteers needed. Info: 505-3440
CalCast: July 20-22
Celebrate Woody Guthrie’s birthday with a one-man show, learn how to hike the AT and some meet some wild birds of prey this weekend.
From Cuba with love
Up until three years ago, artist Juan Carlos Muñoz had never left his native Cuba. In 2009, he rolled 15 original paintings in a tube, tucked them under his arm and flew to Melbourne, Fla., where his surrealist art graced U.S. gallery walls for the first time. Some of these paintings, as well as works […]
Shake it like a belly dancer
Learn how to belly dance at a low-pressure, outdoor group class at Western Carolina University.
CalCast: July 13-15
Learn how to identify local dragonflies, tour a private green home and parade through downtown Marshall this weekend.
CalCast: July 6-8
See a slideshow of Maine’s most beautiful birds, enjoy recycled art and celebrate the first Friday of the month.
The Grove Park Inn turns 99
The Grove Park Inn is turning 99 this year. Festivities include fireworks, cake, music and beer, all on July 7.
CalCast: June 28-July 1
Learn about owls, listen to music under the stars and make your Independence Day plans this weekend.
The Big Green Bus rolls into town
Dartmouth students are on a quest to bring environmental consciousness to cities across the country. The Big Green Bus, powered by waste vegetable oil, is on its way to Asheville.
CalCast: June 22-24
Take a garden tour, volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and celebrate the summer solstice this weekend.
Thrive in the wild
The Firefly Gathering teaches novices and experienced outdoors people alike how make bows, track animals, construct shelters and more.
CalCast: June 15-17
See 40 Fingers and a Missing Tooth’s first full-length show, sing along to the Sound of Music or tour ten private gardens in honor of Father’s Day this weekend.
Pan Harmonia celebrates La Belle Epoque
The music of Europe’s “beautiful era” will take center stage at Pan Harmonia’s upcoming concert.
CalCast: June 8-10
Enjoy a three-acre fern forest, see letterpress in action and score some one-of-a-kind antiques this weekend.
Critter Camp
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue announces a new summer camp for kids who love animals.