More than 100 businesses will exhibit at the first joint expo produced by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce at the WNC Agricultural Center from 1-6 p.m. Although the event will focus on business to business commerce, members of the public may attend to “make quality connections with […]
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Chef Elliott Moss holds last pre-Buxton barbecue downtown, July 25
“Get your ‘cue while you can, because the wait between the end of July and mid-August will be long and meatless,” reads the Facebook event page for Moss’ final culinary pop-up at Catawba Brewing.
Conscious party: Live@Aloft featuring HoveyKat
Planned for Sunday, July 26, Aloft’s next donation-based rooftop concert features jazzy duo HoveyKat and benefits Asheville Humane Society.
Duke Energy names new company state president for North Carolina
David Fountain, Duke Energy’s senior vice president of enterprise legal will become the company’s state president in North Carolina, according to a release from the energy provider. “In this capacity, Fountain will be responsible for advancing the company’s regulatory initiatives, while managing state and local regulatory and governmental relations, economic development, community affairs, water strategy, […]
No networking, no cell phones, no dubstep at Hendersonville’s Camp Grounded, Aug. 27-30
What’s the harm in checking your work email while waiting in line at Trader Joe’s? Is it really that crazy to flee to the bathroom to check texts during a date? And what — other than those conniving sidewalk cracks — should prevent one from job hunting, tweeting, and selecting the perfect photo filter during […]
United Federal Credit Union to break ground on Patton Avenue branch, July 27
United Federal Credit Union — which consists of more than 130,000 member/owners worldwide and $1.83 billion in assets, according to a press release from the financial institution — will break ground at its newest location, 1445 Patton Ave., on Monday, July 27 at noon. UFCU’s North Carolina market vice president Lee Beason and a representative […]
Smart bets: Sharkmuffin
Although Sharkmuffin’s debut full-length Chartreuse isn’t officially out until Friday, August 7, the band brings its angsty, pop-punk catalogue and a sneak peek of what’s to come to Tiger Mountain on Thursday, July 28.
Evolution of the album: WNC recording professionals discuss industry trends and what’s to come
Western North Carolina’s recording professionals speak up about the climate of their industry, from the proliferation of full-fledged, home-based studios to musicians’ piecemeal assembly of modern albums.
Smart bets: Joshua Messick with Acoustic Storm
White Horse Black Mountain hosts the new quartet’s debut on Friday, July 25, at 8 p.m.
Smart bets: Bask
Bask is celebrating the first anniversary of debut LP American Hollow with a bespoke beer created by Burial Beer Co., and a set at the Mothlight on Friday, July 25, at 9 p.m.
Asheville School hosts students from Tsinghua University High School in Beijing this summer
With 115 years of heritage, Asheville School is excited to announce a first: The school will transform into an international summer camp for three weeks this summer, hosting 27 exemplary students from Tsinghua University High School in Beijing, China. “This partnership will allow Asheville School and Tsinghua to co-develop programs that will educate the future […]
MetroWines’ Anita Riley hosts an evening with New Belgium, July 24
MetroWines’ beer specialist and Brewing Up a Storm blogger Anita Riley hosts her Drink Like a Girl event at the shop on Friday, July 24, from 5-7 p.m. This iteration of the recurring event features New Belgium Brewing beers, including the company’s fall seasonal called Long Table, and New Belgium’s Western Carolinas beer ranger Wes […]
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 new artist collective aimed at inspiring individuals to overlap their own work and play plus two recent high school graduates’ aid efforts in Nepal.
Conscious party: Selwyn Birchwood benefit concert
A forthcoming benefit concert series — which features American blues guitarist and vocalist Selwyn Birchwood in its first iteration — aims to “rebuild and restore the presence of blues music in Asheville” while raising funds for Brother Wolf Animal Rescue.
Smart bets: Crafts and Drafts
All are welcome to attend the free pop-up craft fair, which the Bywater hosts on its riverside lawn on Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Asheville Barnaroo 2015 lineup announced
Created by local musician Andrew Scotchie in 2009 — when he was just 16 years old — Asheville Barnaroo has grown steadily from its beginnings in Scotchie’s mom’s backyard. Now the Weaverville-bred festival boasts a full-grown lineup and benefits nonprofit Asheville Music School. The 2015 lineup, which was released earlier this week, includes artists like […]
aSHEville Museum celebrates one year with music, exhibits, snacks, sangria
Downtown’s womencentric cultural gallery aSHEville Museum is celebrating its first anniversary on Thursday, July 23, from 6-8 p.m. In addition to live music by local singer/songwriter Kat Williams, the event features two new exhibits: Her Nobel Words — The Women Laureates of the Nobel Peace Prize as well as Faces of Appalachia. Light snacks and […]
Folk veteran Jonathan Edwards plays the Altamont Theatre, Aug. 7
With 15 albums and more than four decades of music-making under his belt, folk singer/songwriter Jonathan Edwards is no stranger to the touring lifestyle. His most current journey brings him to Asheville’s Altamont Theatre on Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the general admission show are $25 per person. The artist is touring […]
MetroWines hosts Portugese wine and olive oil tasting, July 23
MetroWines will host a free tasting of Portugese wines and olive oils on Thursday, July 23, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Samples, provided by Harris Wine Imports, will include Maria Mora white and red wines, and the shop will also provide Cobrancosa olive oil. MetroWines is at 169 Charlotte St. Visit metrowinesasheville.com for more […]
Moogfest moves to Durham
Moogfest 2016 will be held in Durham from May 19-22, according to an article by Indyweek, which confirms rumors of the multi-venue festival’s location change today.
Local jeweler Molly Dingledine holds showcase at Mora, Aug. 1
Local jeweler Molly Dingledine will hold a showcase of her goods at Mora, on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. During the free event, patrons can shop a pop-up display of the artist’s nature-inspired work and also meet the maker during her reception from 2-5 p.m. Mora is located at 9 West […]