Great Harvest Bread Co., brings handmade loaves, made-to-order sandwiches and sweet baked offerings to South Asheville beginning Friday, Jan. 22, when the company celebrates its grand opening.
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Smart bets: HOMME
The Few opens for HOMME at The Mothlight Sunday, Jan. 17, at 9 p.m.
Smart bets: Mediterranean Blues
Oakley United Methodist Church hosts Asheville Baroque Concerts’ recital of Renaissance and Baroque music Sunday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m.
Small bites: ASAP goes on the air
WNCW and Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project have teamed up to launch a new radio series called Growing Local; Villagers hosts a class on fermenting garden products into alcoholic beverages; Living Web Farms offers a knife skills workshop; plus Asheville Restaurant Week and Asheville Wing War approach.
Smart bets: The DuPont Brothers
The DuPont Brothers return to Asheville to play an opening slot for local roots band Tellico at The Altamont Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m.
Smart bets: Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats
For his 23rd birthday concert, Scotchie has planned a musical sampling of the South, which takes place at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Saturday, Jan. 16, at 9 p.m.
Conscious party: Blue Dragons jam for LEAF Community Arts
Before the Dragons unleash their funk- and Americana-inspired jams, fans can warm up with opening act Fritz Beer and the Crooked Beat. DJ Molly Parti closes the fundraiser with a dance party, which the Grey Eagle hosts on Friday, Jan. 15.
Simran Sethi revisits Asheville’s ‘grain-to-loaf’ wheat movement during book release events
Sethi’s book warns readers that a slow erosion of food biodiversity could affect beloved staples like coffee, chocolate, wine and bread. The author returns to Asheville, where she interviewed several members of local food-supply chains, for two tasting events during her book release tour.
UPDATE: Asheville authors Donna Cutting and Meredith Powell celebrate the release of latest books, March 4
Asheville authors Donna Cutting and Meredith Powell celebrate the release of their latest books with a celebratory event at North Carolina Stage Company on Friday, March 4, at 5:30 p.m. Cutting’s book, which deals with business relationships, is entitled 501 Ways to Roll Out the Red Carpet for Your Customers: Easy-to-Implement Ideas to Inspire Loyalty, […]
Small bites: Smiling Hara Tempeh’s multifaceted expansion
Smiling Hara Tempeh is bolstering its partnership with Whole Foods with the release of a new heat-and-eat product line in addition to opening a new factory; winter farmers markets are kicking off in Western North Carolina; MANNA FoodBank warehouse is sporting a new roof, thanks to several local businesses; and PennyCup Coffee Co. has a new downtown store.
Smart bets: Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase
Ten local comedians take the stage at the Millroom Saturday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m.
Isis adopts Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse under new name
Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse concerts were limited to about 10 per year while housed at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville. The series’ new home at Isis, however, allows for more frequent acoustic-oriented shows.
Smart bets: Darryl Maleike and Ana Blanton
Both local artists host an opening reception at Woolworth Walk Friday, Jan. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Free.
Smart bets: Beer and How To Drink It
The Magnetic Theatre performs Beer and How To Drink It at Magnetic 375 on Thursdays-Saturdays, Jan. 7-16, at 7:30 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, Jan. 15-16, at 10 p.m.
Conscious party: Asheville Foam Party’s bubble-less benefit
Asheville DJs Justin Mitchell and Marley Carroll will spin at the after-party for the 2016 Cyclocross National Championships in Asheville. Event planner Megan Archer has also arranged a bike-themed raffle to benefit Trips for Kids WNC.
Eblen Charities’ heating assistance program continues to expand
From Eblen Charities Press release Now many who seek heating assistance through these record cold winter days will be receiving additional help thanks to the expanded partnership between Buncombe County Health and Human Services the Eblen Energy Project of the Eblen Charities. Beginning January 4th, the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be expanding […]
Virtual tour depicts all of North Carolina’s state parks
From the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Press release RALEIGH, N.C. – A virtual tour of all North Carolina state parks – through the eyes of park rangers and their coworkers – will debut in a theater setting Jan. 2 as part of the launch of the state parks 2016 centennial celebration, […]
Buxton Hall to host guest bartender Katey Ryder for Velvet & Lace event series, Jan. 7
Velvet & Lace — an event series at Buxton Hall Barbecue highlighting Asheville’s female bartenders — is holding its second iteration on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 10 p.m. Featured bartender Katey Ryder of Sovereign Remedies will “embrace a white winter witch theme” for the night, according to an event release. The evening also includes food, music […]
Smart bets: Sean Patton
The New Orleans-raised comedian shares gems of wisdom at The Odditorium Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 8 p.m.
Dark Star Orchestra plays the Orange Peel, Feb. 18
From the band’s team Press release Dark Star Orchestra Play Feb 18 at The Orange Peel. For over 17 years, Dark Star Orchestra has embodied the Grateful Dead’s live experience for fans both old and too young to have ever seen their own Grateful Dead show. Recreating historic Grateful Dead set lists, and intermittently crafting […]
Small bites: Jolly Goode Yogurt brings froyo to Brevard
Pay-by-the-ounce frozen yogurt shop Jolly Goode is now open in Brevard; owners of Bonfire Barbecue and Cúrate are in the planning stages of expanding their separate eateries; and Publix is rolling out several programs to support the Special Olympics throughout January.