From Aloft Asheville Downtown Press release Enjoy clear September views of the mountains from the best rooftop venue in town at the Aloft Asheville Downtown and do good at the same time. The hotel’s Sundays Live@Aloft music series continues with a live performance by Jamar Woods Acoustic Band from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on […]
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New Belgium grant aids study of busy Enka intersection as potential location for biking and walking lane
From Connect Enka Press release Candler, NC—Connect Enka in collaboration with Friends of Connect Buncombe are proud to announce that New Belgium Brewing Company has awarded a $3,000 dollar grant to fund a feasibility study at the intersection of Jacob Holm Way and Sand Hill Road that will identify opportunities to safely accommodate people walking, […]
Smart bets: Douglas Gibson
Find out more about the imaginative adventure, recommended for students in grades four through seven, when Gibson discusses his debut book Tales of a Fifth-Grade Knight at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m.
City of Asheville’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee to hold meeting among South Asheville stakeholders
From the City of Asheville: Press release The Neighborhood Advisory Committee of the City of Asheville invites residents and businesses of South Asheville to a neighborhood meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Skyland/South Asheville Library, 260 Overlook Road. Please join us for this opportunity to hear updates on city services, express your ideas […]
New U-Haul locations in Canton, Brevard, Hendersonville
Moving equipment rental company U-Haul has launched several new dealerships in the Asheville area, each run from an existing retail or service shop. Everything Automotive and Tire, LLC of Brevard (69 W. French Broad St.) is now offering trucks, trailers, towing equipment and more, as is Fireman’s Dream Ice Cream of Hendersonville (3771 Brevard Road). […]
Metro Wines to host weekly public talks with Asheville City Council candidates
From Metro Wines Press release MetroWines hosts Thursday Think Tank Meetup every Thursday starting October 8 through the general election on November 4th for candidates for Asheville City Council seats. The Meetup will be held from 5:30 to 7pm. “Planned as a Meetup, these events will provide a forum for candidates to interact with each […]
Singer/songwriter Katy Moffatt to perform at Weinhaus, Oct. 3
Singer/songwriter Katy Moffatt will perform at Cork & Keg Winebar & Taproom at the Weinhaaus on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are $7 or two for $10 at the door. Weinhaus is at 86 Patton Ave., downtown. Visit weinhaus.com for more information. Here’s more information on the artist from event […]
Chef Alyssa Mikus hosts Miami Nights pop-up at MG Road every Tuesday and Wednesday
From MG Road Press release MG Road’s latest culinary conquest, “Miami Nights,” kicked off on August 18th, and has been a delicious success. Chef Papaya Valdez, (aka Alyssa Ashley Mikus, formerly of Seven Sows and Cucina 24), started cooking Cuban fare from her native Miami every Tuesday, including platefuls of vaca frita, picadillo, ham croquettes, […]
Carolina coders encouraged to participate in nationwide, charitable Hack-Back event
From The Technology Association of Georgia Press release The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, in partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, announced the three non-profits that will be participating in the 2nd Annual, Mobility Live Hack-Back Invitational which will be […]
Top of the Monk announces Fall special events, including giveaways, second anniversary and free bourbon class
From Top of the Monk: Press release 2015 has been an exciting year so far for Top of the Monk. The cocktail bar, which opened above Thirsty Monk on the top floor of 92 Patton Ave. less than two years ago, was named the #1 Cocktail Spot in North Carolina this spring by Scoutology.com. Then […]
Presentation at Historic Biltmore Village celebrates local history relating to landscape architect Frederick Olmstead, Sept. 26
From Biltmore Property Group Press release A public lecture and collection of presentations on defining the Olmsted legacy and how it relates to today will be held September 26, from 10 a.m. until noon at Village Creek. The presentations will describe collaborations with the City of Asheville’s Historic Resources Commission, the NC Arboretum and the […]
Smart bets: Ariel String Quartet
The ambitious four, who recently won the prestigious Cleveland Quartet Award, bring their international travels to Asheville’s Unitarian Universalist Congregation on Friday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m.
Deltec Homes debuts DIY Collection of pre-designed, build-it-yourself homes
Since 1968, Asheville’s Deltec Homes has been a purveyor of prefabricated homes, typically custom designed around a distinctive octagonal floorplan. Now the eco-conscious company, which has seen many of its customers assemble their own abodes over the years, is mitigating an additional cost driver with its pre-designed, build-it-yourself series. “What’s new about the DIY Collection […]
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 the recording projects of two local music acts — fiddler Andrew Finn Magill and roots trio Redleg Husky.
Conscious party: getting Zen with Poetry and Pie
Poetry and Pie pairs sweets for the mind and body in support of Great Tree Zen Temple. The fundraiser takes place at Urban Dharma, 29 Page Ave., on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 6-7:30 p.m.
Conscious party: Beers for Gears
“Asheville on Bikes has always been about people,” says director Mike Sule, calling the organization’s events friendly and festive. Upcoming fundraiser Beers for Gears will fund more advocacy efforts at city and state levels.
Visual artist Douglas Lail’s exhibit explores life after addiction
“It is my hope that through the Hello My Name is… project, that those that choose to will find the strength and courage to step outside the rooms and break free from the lingering social stigma of addiction,” says local artist Douglas Lail, whose work will be on display at Parish Hall Saturday, Sept. 26.
RiverLink hosts session on contracting with City of Asheville to create public art, Sept. 22
From RiverLink Press release Join RiverLink and Brenda Mills next Tuesday, — Sept. 22 — to find out how artists can become contractors for the City of Asheville. RiverLink is pleased to offer these special two-hour interactive free information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, 170 Lyman Street from 10 a.m. to 12. Brenda Mills is […]
Warren Wilson College hosts Q&A by activists who took Confederate flag down from South Carolina State House
From Warren Wilson College Press release The pair who brought down the Confederate battle flag in front of the South Carolina State House spoke to a near-capacity crowd at Warren Wilson College Wednesday. With the impact of their June 27, 2015, action in Columbia, South Carolina, as a framework, Bree Newsome, who climbed the flagpole, […]
Trauma Intervention Program seeking volunteers for new WNC branch
Trauma Intervention Program, a national organization with more than a dozen locations serving hundreds of cities, is launching a presence in Western North Carolina. The nonprofit is now recruiting a pool of volunteers in anticipation of extensive training (50 hours over 10 days), which begins on Thursday, Oct. 22. Volunteer duties include responding to the […]
Metro Wines hosts free tasting and discussion on brewing with local industry leaders, Sept. 18
From Metro Wines Press release Brewing Up A Storm hosts “Brewconomy,” a discussion panel and beer tasting event focusing on the economic impact of the brewing industry in the Asheville area at Metro Wines on Friday, Sept. 18. The free tasting begins at 5 p.m. The conversation will follow from 6-8 p.m. Panelists include Mike […]