Noting the general public’s distaste for forceful instruction, Miami-based environmental artist Melanie Oliva launched a different kind of campaign to benefit the world’s pollinators. She recently challenged 200 members of the Inspiration Pollination art group, including Asheville’s Leif Erik Johansen, to “post a pollinator-focused project on Facebook and pass the challenge on to four more […]
If you didn’t make it out to WNC Battle of the Burger last weekend — or if you’re just looking for a way to incorporate one more burger into your week — take note: Burger Burger Burger of Asheville Cheeseburger Club is hosting a pop-up dinner at MG Road on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30-10:30 […]
The 2015 Asheville Housing Fair, held by the City of Asheville and Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS, will take place at the Stephens Lee Center (30 George Washington Carver Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With more than 20 nonprofits attending, the free event will provide education on […]
The Village Potters’ co-founder Sarah Wells Rolland was recently named Feature Potter for the Western North Carolina Pottery Festival. Her work will be featured at the festival, which takes place in Dillsboro on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The rain-or-shine festival costs $5 per adult to attend, and children under 12 […]
Asheville French School classes — 75-minute sessions led by Allison Weems and held at MetroWines, including free pours — begin on Sept. 17, and early registration for beginner and conversational levels is available until Monday, Aug. 31. An eight-week course costs $225 per person ($180 with early registration), and drop-ins are accepted at a rate […]
The 2015 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference takes place at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center from Nov. 12-15, with an early registration deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 1. “This year’s conference, ‘Longing for Peace/Exploring the Heart of God,’ will feature three keynote speakers and focus on the spiritual roots and foundations that support the search for […]
Blue Ridge Electric Vehicle Club, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and Asheville Outlets are hosting a free electric car show at Asheville Outlets on Sunday, Sept. 13, from noon to 6 p.m. “Electric vehicle owners and dealers will be at Asheville Outlets to answer questions about electric vehicles including cost, savings, charging options, tax […]
Motivational and leadership speaker Brian Biro will present at a half-day business leadership workshop held by the Western North Carolina Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence program. The event, which is aimed at helping individuals eliminate barriers to progress at home and work, takes place at A-B Tech’s Magnolia Building on Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. until […]
Popular outdoor bar The Bywater will undergo a change in management on Monday, Aug. 31, according to a Facebook post by owners Chad and Cate Battles. In a letter to family, friends and patrons, the couple wrote: Though the Bywater will continue to be around, after these wonderful past 5 years, we will be moving […]
Food festival season is upon us, with Organicfest, BaconFest, MusicFest and CiderFest NC just around the corner. Plus, the French Broad Vignerons have named the best wines from the Asheville Wine & Food Festival.
Talley’s homecoming show will call upon the talents of bassist Bryan White and percussionist Bill Berg for a full band sound. The Grey Eagle hosts the celebration on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 9 p.m.
Aloft Asheville Downtown has a history of puppy love: The hotel periodically partners with animal shelters to raise awareness and funds through special event programming and also houses adoptable pups from Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue one at a time, year round. It’s no surprise then, that the hotel has planned a day full of festivities […]
The two groups’ collaborative album Global Symphony Project — recorded after receipt of a 2014 grant from the Chamber Music America Classical Commissioning Program — will be released during a performance at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Friday, Aug. 28, at 8:30 p.m.
The American Association of State Climatologists announced today that its headquarters will be located in Asheville, according to a media release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. From the WNC office, newly hired executive director Lieutenant-Colonel Glenn Kerr (retired) — former commander of the 14th Weather Squadron of the U.S. Air Force — will […]
The Mantras open the show at Pisgah Brewing Co.’s outdoor stage on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m.
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a fortuitous recording opportunity for local busker Chelsea Lynn La Bate and an alternative religious text by Dale Allen Hoffman.
Open Hearts Art Center’s forthcoming talent show features the visual and performance art of the nonprofit organization’s members.
The Mills River Homeowners Association Coalition, which represents more than 1,000 homeowners, is seeking impact statements from area residents who wish to voice concerns over the Duke Energy Foothills Project. Collected comments will be presented at the Mills River Town Council meeting on Aug. 27 before being sent along to the power company. Duke’s proposed […]
Asheville-based all-female sketch comedy group LYLAS — named after the acronym for ‘Love Ya Like A Sis,’ a phrase of endearment among middle school girls nationwide — has announced the troupe’s 10th anniversary performance. LYLAS: We’re Funny. Period. will show at Asheville Community Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, at 7:30 p.m. Although LYLAS […]
Ben’s Tune-Up hosts the free beach bash with a headlining set by surf rock act La Luz on Sunday, Aug. 23, from noon until 10 p.m.
Brevard resident James B. Plair will debut his new book A Study of the United States Constitution and the Federalist Papers with readings at Barnes & Noble (33 Town Square Boulevard in Asheville) on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 2-4 p.m. and at Blue Ridge Books (152 S. Main St. in Waynesville) on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 3 […]
