The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County will hold an information session on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Auditorium (195 Hemphill Knob Road also known as Parkway Milepost 384) on Thursday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m., in anticipation of “the imminent award of National Historic Landmark status,” according […]
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5th Annual Spay-ghetti & No Balls event to benefit Brother Wolf
There’s spaghetti involved. And puppies. Local nonprofit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s fundraising event on Tuesday, June 9 — Spay-ghetti & No Balls — pairs lunch delivery with a cute local rescue, all for $10.
American Advertising Federation Asheville hosts vintage poster printing master Jim Sherraden for lunch, June 15
The Asheville chapter of the American Advertising Federation will host vintage printer and poster guru Jim Sherraden for a networking lunch at Strada Italiano on Monday, June 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The printing and design professional currently serves as the master printer and archivist at Hatch Show Print — a company specializing […]
Living Web Farms of Mills River to host roundtable on pollinator protection, June 13
Eight local pollinator, conservation and food experts comprise the panel that will be featured at a forthcoming event hosted by Living Webs Farms of Mills River. The roundtable takes place at their educational farm at 176 Kimzey Road on Saturday, June 13, from 1:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., and discussions will “examine the challenges and […]
Fairview Chiropractic to hold heath lectures on spinal problems, foot pain, neuropathy
Dr. Ed Reilly of Fairview Chiropractic Center will hold several health lectures at his office at 2 Fairview Hills Drive this June. The first, on Thursday, June 4, from 5:15 to 6 p.m., is “treating spinal disc problems with advanced technology.” On Thursday, June 11, from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Reilly covers foot pain, […]
Leicester inventor inducted into Polyurethane Foam Association’s Hall of Fame posthumously
During a ceremony in Florida on Thursday, May 21, Charles A. Yost, inventor and founder of Leicester-based memory foam manufacturing company Dynamic Systems Inc., was inducted into the Polyurethane Foam Association’s Hall of Fame. One of Yost’s most notable accomplishments was the invention of Temper material — originally developed in 1969 under a NASA contract […]
Australian roots band Mustered Courage to play the One Stop Deli & Bar, June 10
What do you get when you cross three Aussies with one Texas expat? An increasingly popular Melbourne-based roots band called Mustered Courage, of course. The musicians say they focus on “original songwriting, big harmonies, great pickin’ and rocking the crowd,” on their facebook bio, but they’ve also spent significant time building up credibility on the […]
Absolute Design and Print adds 3D prototype printing to services
Absolute Design and Print of Fletcher is now offering 3D prototype printing for designers. This “additive manufacturing” thermoplastic printing process can produce products up to eight inches by eight inches by six inches in a variety of colors. Call 684-6491 for more information. Here is the full release from Absolute Design and Print, Inc.: Absolute […]
Smart bets: Polka-dot Dot Dot
American Folk hosts an exhibit of folk-art pieces utilizing the polka dot from Thursday, June 4, at 10 a.m. through Wednesday, June 24, with an opening reception on Friday, June 5
Habitat for Humanity invites public to wall-raising event at eighth house sponsored by Thrivent Builds
The public is invited to attend a ceremonial (but literal) wall-raising on Friday, June 12 at noon, at the local Habitat for Humanity’s newest building site. The house — located on lot 20 of the Hudson Hills subdivision — is the eighth one in Buncombe County sponsored by Habitat’s building partner Thrivent Builds. Here is […]
DermaBlue skin care to open on Hendersonville Road, July 20
DermaBlue, a self-described “dermatology practice providing a highly personalized approach to medical and cosmetic skin care,” opens Monday, July 20, at 1998 Hendersonville Road, unit 53. Practitioners David LaMond, Joyce Warwick and Brooke McKinney treat a variety of medical and cosmetic issues. Here is the full release from DermaBlue: Dr. David LaMond, Founder and CEO […]
Ingles Markets and Eblen Charity seek donations for Food for Thought program to curb youth hunger
Ingles Markets and Eblen Charities are launching their inaugural Headlock on Hunger Food Drive to benefit the companies’ Food For Thought program to curb youth hunger in the community. With the help of several wrestling personalities, the companies will solicit food donations at local Ingles stores. These celebrity-hosted collections will be held at various times […]
Smart bets: The Growlers
The Growlers perform in support of its 2014 album, Chinese Fountain, at New Mountain on Wednesday, June 10 with opening acts Broncho and The Nude Party.
Smart bets: Spring Fling Rock ’n’ Roll Sock Hop
The party, with eats by Pho Ya Belly food truck, kicks off at The Bywater on Friday, June 5, with feisty rock band Red Honey starting at 9 p.m. and DJ Biig Poppa taking over at 11 p.m.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding campaigns
Crowdfunding platforms make it possible for individuals and organizations of any size to harness social networks and raise startup capital for projects that might otherwise fail due to lack of funding. Each week, Xpress highlights notable Western North Carolina crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd.
Maid Brigade to hold two information session for potential franchise owners
Maid Brigade, a leading residential home cleaning business franchisor, has “tapped Asheville as the next place to offer their affordable Maid Simple House Cleaning franchises,” according to a release from the company. Representatives from Maid Brigade will be available for further information during two sessions at Hampton Inn & Suites near Fletcher on Saturday, June […]
Teen Jack Hamilton of Asheville School earns WVU scholarship at university’s computer programming competition
High school junior Jack Hamilton from Asheville School won West Virginia University’s high school level programming competition. Along with his victory came prize money and an annual scholarship to WVU. The student, president of his high school’s computer science club, prepared for the competition using AP exam questions, Google Code Jam and prompts from past […]
Free, self-guided Toe River Studio Tour features nearly 100 artists, June 5-7
The Toe River Studio Tour, a twice-per-year celebration of the area’s local artists, takes place on Friday, June 5, from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free, self-guided tour showcases some 94 artists, 11 galleries and 55 […]
Montford Park Players open A Midsummer Night’s Dream, June 5
The Montford Park Players open the group’s second production of the 2015 season, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Thereafter, the production runs each Friday and Saturday until Saturday, July 4, at 7:30 p.m. Visit montfordparkplayers.org or call […]
Bluff Mountain Festival features crafts, live music, storytelling, food, scenery
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Bluff Mountain Festival takes place at the Hot Springs Resort and Spa on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The annual event — a fundraiser for the Madison County Arts Council — features live bluegrass and old-time music, storytelling, a silent auction with regional items, […]
Veteran support organization’s “adventure therapy” ride sees eight veterans trekking cross country with pit stop in Asheville
Veteran support organization the Road Warrior Foundation is hosting an international ride that will see eight wounded veterans trekking from Canada to Key West. The “adventure therapy” event, which takes place from June 5-12, stops in Asheville on Tuesday, June 9, with a welcome rally scheduled for 4-5 p.m., at Twin Leaf Brewery. In addition […]