From MetroWines Press release MetroWines Asheville School of Wine hosts a Rosé Tasting on Saturday, November 7th from 10am to 7pm at MetroWines. The tasting is “on the house” and parking is free, easy and close. Thought the season for Rose was over? Join us to taste why Rose works all year and is especially […]
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Eliada Corn Maze celebrates Lights on Afterschool day, Oct. 24
From Eliada Corn Maze Press release Lights On Afterschool is a national advocacy day celebrating the importance of afterschool programs across the nation. Today, October 22nd is officially Lights on Afterschool day! This entire week, 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool programs across North Carolina will be hosting events to increase awareness of their services. […]
Asheville Outlets announces new stores
From Asheville Outlets Press release Area shoppers now have two more reasons to visit Asheville Outlets. Western North Carolina’s first vineyard vines and Lindt Chocolate Shop are scheduled to open on October 23rd and November 6th, respectively. Both stores will hold ceremonial ribbon cuttings for their grand openings. Founded in Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, vineyard […]
Smart bets: Isaiah Rice photography collection
A slideshow of select photos by Rice will be debuted at the UNCA High Smith Student Union’s Alumni Hall Friday, Oct. 23.
Small bites: Chicken Salad Chick
A Chicken Salad Chick franchise is headed to Asheville. Meanwhile, Dobra Tea is planning its Communi-Tea Festival, and MetroWines is raising money for LBGTQ empowerment.
Smart bets: Benefit for the UN Refugee Agency
New Mountain hosts the music and belly dancing performances — a benefit for the United Nations Refugee Agency — on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.
Smart bets: Weaverville Art Safari
The free, self-guided, multi-venue tour of the town runs Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plus, Weaverville Town Hall will host a kickoff fundraiser with entertainment and food to benefit the community Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.
Smart bets: The Fantastic Violinaires
The musicians typically appear in educational and holy settings, clad in matching suits, but an upcoming local show brings the singers to West Asheville bar The Double Crown Thursday, Oct. 22, at 10 p.m.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a witchy computer game plus a book-raiser to further youth literacy.
Conscious party: A staged reading of ‘Wit’ supports women’s health
Flat Rock Playhouse will host a minimalist production of the entire Pulitzer Prize-winning play to benefit Women Helping Women on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m.
Freaksheaux to Geaux and Tinderbox Circus Sideshow come to the Crow and Quill, Oct. 17
From the event organizers Press release Freaksheaux to Geaux and Tinderbox Circus Sideshow Come to the Crow and Quill October 17 for a Night of Sideshow and Burlesque New Orleans-based pioneering circus-inspired vaudeville show teams up with Lexington, KY’s only traditional 10 in 1 sideshow, Tinderbox Circus Sideshow plot their “Swampbilly Tour” across the South […]
Small bites: HardLox Jewish festival schmears on the heritage
HardLox festival sources its Jewish delicacies from across the country. Also coming up in Asheville are the RAD Farmers Market benefit dinner, Top of the Monk’s Halloween celebrations and Nutty Buddy Nursury’s fruit tree seminar.
Smart bets: Corban Addison
Addision presents his work at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Café on Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m.
MetroWines is now a collection point for gently worn professional clothing for The Locker at AB Tech
From MetroWines Press release MetroWines is now a permanent collection point for donations to The Locker at AB Tech of gently worn, professional clothing. Offering students, both men and women, clothing to wear at interviews, The Locker at AB Tech gives students an advantage because you only get one chance to make a first impression! […]
Well Bred Bakery recognized as one of ’15 Amazing Small Town Bakeries’ by Travel + Leisure magazine
From Well Bred Bakery Press release Well-Bred Bakery put Weaverville, North Carolina in the spotlight last month. The bakery was profiled by TRAVEL + LEISURE magazine as one of “15 Amazing Small Town Bakeries” in its September issue and on line newsletter. Journalist Nevin Martell wrote: “This warm and welcoming corner bakery brims with freshly baked delights, […]
Smart bets: Paul Pfau
The musician opens for all female country quartet Sweet Claudette at The Altamont Theatre on Friday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m.
Asheville artist Asya Colie to exhibit at MetroWines, Oct. 20
From MetroWines Press release Asheville Artist Asya Colie presents a small but intense PopUP Art Exhibit @MetroWines on Tuesday October 20th from 5-7 p.m. Asya Colie has been featured in WNC Magazine. The exhibit by Asya Colie, who spent a many years in Portugal, partners with the WineTasting with Julia Kemper joining us from Portugal […]
Chris Lechner to present on being first SUP rider to traverse entire French Broad River, Oct. 16
From RiverLink Newsletter Chris Lechner, the first person to thru-paddle the entire French Broad River on a standup paddle board (SUP), will give a presentation about his adventure on Friday, Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. at the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District. Starting in Rosman, near the headwaters of […]
Local resident Randi Janelle releases first novel along with similarly themed escape game business Clocks n Locks
From Randi Janelle Press release Local author Randi Janelle is releasing her first novel on Halloween with entertainment business to follow on Christmas. The book is titled The Story: Deviation and is the first in a series titled The Story. The blurb: When Dan encounters The Anger, he supplements his day job as a high […]
Newly formed NC political organization Just Us United schedules kickoff event at Westville Pub, Oct. 26
From Just Us United Press release Across the state this week and next, concerned citizens will be gathering at one of 8 events across NC to support the newly formed organization, Just Us United. The organization was formed in early September by concerned citizens and committed organizers. These individuals were inspired by the Moral Monday […]
Appeals court puts hold on federal EPA proposal to redefine Waters of the United States
From Governor Pat McCrory Press release Raleigh, N.C. – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit today put on hold the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rule redefining Waters of the United States, or WOTUS. The new definition of the rule would harm farmers and economic development by greatly expanding jurisdiction over waters […]