The Balsam Mountain Roller Girls want you to be a roller derby star. Kick up your skates at recruitment drives for women and girls on Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10.
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CalCast: Feb.1-3
Hear classical guitar, chase away the blues and participate in Go Red Day this weekend. Podcast hosted by Vance Pollock.
WNC Agricultural Options grants boost farm profits
Press release from WNC Agricultural Options Grants boost farm profits, sustain businesses for future generations. Projects include innovative hydroponic fodder system, microprogation lab and no-till equipment. MILLS RIVER, N.C. —Western North Carolina farmers received $148,500 in WNC Agricultural Options grants to diversify their farm businesses in the 2013 growing season. The 28 grant recipients celebrated […]
ASAP’s Business of Farming hits 10 years
Growers large and small will gather together to improve business skills and make contacts at Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Business of Farming conference, which will celebrate 10 years this spring.
BBQ fundraiser to benefit agricultural students
North Buncombe FFA Chapter to host a BBQ fundraiser to benefit students in its agriculture program WEAVERVILLE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2013 – The North Buncombe FFA chapter announces its second annual BBQ fundraiser to be held on Friday, February 1 in the North Buncombe High School cafeteria from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is […]
Light the Night with Claxton
Claxton Elementary hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year with food, drink and a slew of silent auction items.
CalCast: Jan. 25-27
Learn the best ways to prune trees, race through the mountains where The Hunger Games were filmed and celebrate beer and cheese with CalCast this weekend. Podcast hosted by Asheville Free Media’s Kim Roney.
Xpress Valentine’s Day contest
Send us your handmade valentines for Xpress’ first Valentine Contest. The loveliest cards will be published in our Valentine’s Day issue. Deadline: Feb. 1.
Macbeth meets surrealism
John Crutchfield’s latest play, Come Thick Night, will premiere at the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival next weekend. Get ready for some “wild, funny and disturbing” theater.
CalCast: Jan. 18-20
Watch dogs jump through hoops, get ready for Mardi Gras and bring your kids to The Crafty Historian. Podcast hosted by Nathanael Roney. Photo by Colby Rabon.
From Italy to Asheville
WNC-based artist Annamaria Bernardini brings her background in Italian art to the West Asheville Library.
Think spring with the Beaverdam Community Garden
Summer’s bounty may seem far away, but Beaverdam Community Garden is gearing up for the spring season. Team up with students, volunteers and YMCA staff at a community meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Photos by Abby Smith.
Happy birthday Django Reinhardt
Local gypsy jazz enthusiasts will come together to celebrate the life and music of Django Reinhardt and everyone’s invited.
CalCast: Jan.11-13
Swap some seeds with your neighbors, recycle that pesky styrofoam and stop by a tailgate market this weekend. Podcast hosted by Asheville Free Media’s Kim Roney.
Give blood, save a life
The American Red Cross encourages healthy citizens to do their part at its many blood drives this month. Xpress gathered together a list of local drives and some tips for first time donors.
A day in the life of Children First/CIS
Local kids are back at school and the Children First/CIS learning center is in action. The nonprofit documented a day in the life of the children, teachers and volunteers that make the learning center shine. Photos by Jodi Ford.
Art all year ‘round
The Asheville Art Museum opens for the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 2, which also happens to be free admission day from 3-5 p.m.
New year, new clubs
Xpress added scores of new groups and clubs to its community calendar. Meet new people this year while catching some anime or honing your Scrabble, chess and amateur radio skills.
Take the plunge
WNC is in the midst of an unusually warm winter, so if you’ve been meaning to dunk yourself into a freezing cold lake, 2013 is the year to take the Polar Plunge. Photo by Bill Rhodes.
Gingerbread galore
Asheville is a hub of gingerbread houses this time of year. There are two opportunities for the public to view National Gingerbread House Competition entries through Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Ring in 2013 with Asheville Free Media
It’s not too early to make plans for New Year’s Eve. After all, it’s just one week away. Asheville Free Media will continue it’s New Year’s tradition with a dance party at DeSoto Lounge. Poster image by Nathanael Roney.