12 Rockette alumnae will team up with Western Carolina University students for a salute to Rockette history.
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CalCast: March 29-31
Combine beer and cutting-edge science, put on your Easter bonnet and learn about birds of prey this weekend. Podcast hosted by Nathanael Roney.
Cats fantastic!
Dakota is a cat who loves chasing string, cuddling in warm laps and playing with classic toys like jingle balls. She also enjoys wailing on the drums like her paws are on fire. Dakota keeps the rhythm in an all-cat Latin groove band called the Rock Cats, along with five other felines. They play everything […]
In the garden
Biltmore blossoms Imagine yourself as a guest in George and Edith Vanderbilt's home in 1895. After a decadent meal in the dining room, you step into the The Biltmore's winter garden to experience tropical foliage, stunning orchids and fine-leafed ferns. Many of these same species are on display in the home's recently renovated winter garden, […]
Native plants for bees and butterflies
Bee City USA offers native plant suggestions to help WNC bees thrive. Photo by Nancy Adamson, courtesy of Bee City USA.
CalCast: March 22-24
Take a hike through the Florence Nature Preserve, laugh at Carolina Sketchfest and celebrate Easter with CalCast. Podcast hosted by Nathanael Roney.
Caring and Consistency
Jetta Redmond and Crystal Davis, Children First/CIS Parent Involvement Coordinators from Pisgah View and Deaverview Learning Centers, make a difference in the lives of local kids. Photos and story by Jodi Ford.
Celebrate spring with a CSA
Community Supported Agriculture lets everyone take home the garden’s bounty all season long. Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project will host a CSA fair for prospective subscribers on Thursday, March 21. Photo courtesy of ASAP.
Sarah Tucker releases first album
Singer-songwriter Sarah Tucker will release her first album, The Windowsill Girl, with an evening of rock, jazz and old-time music on Saturday, March 23.
Chocolate wishes and enchanted garden dreams
Odyssey Community School will host a silent auction fundraiser on the theme of “Dreams and Chocolate Trois” on Sunday, March 10.
Urban Agriculture Survey
Portland State University is conducting a survey of urban agriculture businesses and organizations. Western North Carolina growers and owners are encouraged to participate: Urban agriculture is growing rapidly throughout North America and we are interested to learn about the experiences of the organizations involved, as well as any obstacles they face. Municipalities have begun to […]
Bringing birds to the garden
Discover new ways to attract birds to your yard with a bird feeding class at the N.C. Arboretum on Tuesday, March 12.
CalCast: March 1-3
Learn how to raise backyard chickens, attend a cabaret and pick up some model trains this weekend. Podcast hosted by Kim Roney.
Don’t forget the nuts
The Buncombe Fruit and Nut Club will care for edible trees and play nut games and an open orchard day on Sunday, Feb. 24.
CalCast: Feb. 22-24
Learn about parrots, brush up on your GPS skills and celebrate Purim this weekend. Podcast hosted by Kim Roney.
See and support Children First/Communities in Schools
Community leaders Terry Van Duyn and Jennie Eblen launched a matching grant challenge to benefit Children First/Communities in Schools of Buncombe County. The organization released a new video to celebrate. Photo by Jodi Ford.
CalCast: Feb. 15-17
Jump into a Zumba workout for a good cause, go to a dance party to benefit Hope House and check out some rare vinyl this weekend. Asheville Free Media’s Kim Roney hosts this week’s podcast.
What does Spot want for Valentine’s Day?
Animal communicator Cindy Smith gives rescue dog Buddy a belly rub for Valentine’s Day (and every day). Kisses are fleeting, but an animal's love lasts. Whether or not you have a partner to whisk you off your feet this Valentine's Day, you may have a pet at home just waiting to steal your heart. You […]
Calling all pets
Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation’s annual pet photography contest will accept photos of dogs, cats and anything else with four legs through March 25.
CalCast: Feb. 8-10
Learn how to keep bees naturally, expand your farm and gaze at the night sky this weekend with CalCast. Podcast hosted by Kim Roney. Photo by Kristina Mercedes Urquhart.
Water, water everywhere?
Now’s the time to start thinking about conserving water in the garden. The Men’s Garden Club of Asheville will host a program on water-wise gardening in WNC at its next meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 5.