To reconcile high animal intake and a slow adoption pace, Asheville Humane Society is dropping its adoption fees to $5 per feline of all ages until Saturday, Oct. 3. “All adoptions include spaying/neutering, all up-to-date vaccines, medical and behavioral screening, microchipping, a free starter bag of food, one month of complimentary pet health insurance and […]
West Asheville’s Freaks & Geeks Tattoo Sideshow is donating 100% of proceeds from annual event Paws for a Cause to Asheville Humane Society. The day-long fundraiser — which will be held at the shop on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. — calls on animal lovers to choose one of four paw-themed […]
Alberta Cross, a Brooklyn-by-way-of-London-based rock band, will open for Heartless Bastards at the Orange Peel on Friday, Sept. 11. The British act is touring in support of its forthcoming, self-titled LP, which opens with a sweet, slow track “You’ll be Fine” — building a vulnerable mood with simple lyrics and acoustic guitar. That lasts for […]
The Fresh Market will host its Cupcakes for a Cause fundraiser to benefit No Kid Hungry — an organization that “is dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America by surrounding children with healthy food where they live, learn and play,” according to a media release — at the specialty grocery store from Sept. 11-27. During […]
All Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore merchandise will be 25 percent off on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., when the nonprofit retailer holds its Fall Customer Appreciation Sale. Radio station 98.1 The River will also be on site from 9-11 a.m. to host the event, and free hotdogs and soft […]
MoveOn, a national grassroots activism organization, is holding a candlelight vigil in Asheville in anticipation of Congress’ vote on the Iran Deal. Whitehouse.gov describes the international plan as “a long-term comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran that will verifiably prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and ensure that Iran’s nuclear program will be exclusively peaceful […]
The second-to-last iteration of RiverLink’s free 2015 RiverMusic concert series — planned for Friday, Sept. 11, at 144 Riverside Drive — features Megan Jean & the KFB at 5:30 p.m., Sweet Leda at 6:45 p.m., and headliners Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, at 8:15 p.m. The outdoor festival aside the French Broad River […]
The Vanishing Wheelchair presents its magic show “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” at St. Mary’s Church on several dates — Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 — this Fall. Although the performances are all free to attend, donations at the door will benefit the nonprofit’s All Things Possible program, which teaches “skills in […]
The Millroom’s Emilie Travis will host a trivia series at the downtown venue to benefit a different nonprofit each month this Fall. The multimedia competitions begin at 6:30 p.m., each evening and cost $10 per night or $25 for all three nights to enter a team of up to six people. Dates and beneficiaries are […]
Nasheville’s Blackfoot Gypsies soak their rock ‘n’ roll in Southern tradition before serving it with a punk pace and intensity. The band’s music videos are fun, rowdy and a bit messy — just like the live shows. See for yourself when the band returns to Asheville in support of most recent album Handle It, playing […]
Asheville chef Mike Moore of The Blind Pig is participating in a Charlotte fundraiser for No Kid Hungry’s efforts in North Carolina. The event takes place at Mimosa Grill on Saturday, Sept. 12, with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person with group tables available. Visit […]
Dancing Bear Toys, a family-owned toy store with locations in Asheville and Hendersonville, will hold its third annual Fun Fest at the parking lot of 518 Kenilworth Road on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The free festival will showcase more than a dozen kid-friendly businesses with outdoor activities at each booth […]
Anne Fitten Glenn, author of Asheville Beer: An intoxicating History of Mountain Brewing, will be at the Fountainhead Bookstore in Hendersonville on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. She’ll discuss her book and the local beer industry, which she’s immersed in as a frequent beer writer and Oskar Blues’ “beer communicatrix.” Tickets to the event, […]
With its strip malls and amusement parks, Orlando is rarely credited as a mecca for new music and creative inspiration. Perhaps that’s why the members of Wet Nurse spend their time in the Sunshine State shotgunning beers, spinning in office chairs, bar hopping and exploring the parameters of punk music. At least that’s what we […]
The duo opens Mountain Spirit Coffehouse’s eleventh season at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.
Dave’s 209 is serving up burgers and hand-dipped shakes to locals and visitors in Hot Springs. Meanwhile, Asheville will soon host a soil-building class, Noble Cider’ grand-opening party and a brain-food trivia game.
Back South’s danceable, Appalachian-crafted and blues-inspired rock set takes place at the Bywater on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m.
Altamont’s business model, owner Gordon Kear explains, has evolved based on observations of customer needs. The latest iteration, a full-service restaurant directly beside the brewery, should prevent customers from leaving early for food.
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall hosts the soul and blues cover show on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9 p.m.
“Although the cannabis industry grows at an unprecedented rate and the ‘green rush’ is discussed in major media outlets on a daily basis, the law lags behind,” reads a release from attorney Rod Kight’s team. “Joining the industry without a strong understanding of the law is risky at best.”
Tickets to the Bids and Blues fundraiser for Thrive include a catered picnic by local chef Lark Lindsey, complimentary drinks from Sierra Nevada and MetroWines, and participation in a live auction.
