Renowned fiddler and Grand Ole Opry veteran Kate Lee, mandolin prodigy Forrest O’Connor and backing guitarist Jim Shirey had a productive post-holiday powwow, solidifying a handful of shiny new tunes for the contemporary folk duo’s February tour.
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Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding campaigns
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features singer and guitarist Dulci Ellenberger’s debut solo effort, the 10-can percussion troupe’s upcoming collaboration with composer Andy Smith and a kid-friendly introduction to computer programming by inventor Dan Alich.
Heating assistance available from Eblen Charities through March
Monetary assistance for heating is still available for households at or below 130 percent of poverty level through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, which is run by Eblen Charities in partnership with Buncombe County Department of Social Services. Successful applicants who use electricity, natural gas, wood or coal as their primary heat source are […]
First batch of Wicked Weed’s Red Angel series to debut online Feb. 28
Limited edition beer connoisseurs will want to prepare for the release of Wicked Weed’s Red Angel American Sour with Raspberries before noon on Feb. 28, when 150 cases of the brew will be released for pre-sale through the brewery’s website and facebook page. The raspberry concoction is the first of Wicked Weed’s annual Red Angel […]
Trio of Asheville chefs make semifinals for ‘Best Chef in the Southeast’
Founded in honor of cookbook author, educator and American cuisine enthusiast James Beard, the James Beard Foundation’s mission is “to celebrate, nurture, and honor America’s diverse culinary heritage…” And three Asheville chefs — John Fleer of Rhubarb, Meherwan Irani of Chai Pani and MG Road and Katie Button of Nightbell and Curate — also have […]
Hendersonville Bike Symposium rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26
The second annual Hendersonville Bike Symposium has been rescheduled due to weather. The all-things-cycling event, which was originally planned for Thursday, Feb. 19, will now be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6-9 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College’s TEDC building. More information from the hosts, Blue Ridge Bicycle Club: The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club […]
Warren Wilson College cites economic impact of higher education institutions’ spending on NC economy
Warren Wilson College recently released a study on the economic impact of North Carolina’s higher education institutions (NCHE institutions), exploring the effect of spending by the institutions themselves as well as auxiliary spending stemming from the educational organizations’ existence. The report, which details figures from fiscal year 2012-2013, posits that NCHE institutions’ day-to-day spending (which […]
Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast brings ‘food and fellowship’ to Black Mountain, Feb. 28
Sponsored by the Swannanoa Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Corporation, the annual Martin Luther King Prayer Breakfast aims to provide “an opportunity for the interracial community of the area to meet together for food and fellowship.” The event takes place at Camp Dorothy Walls on North Fork road in Black Mountain on Saturday, […]
Mike Merriman of Merriman Wines to host free tasting at MetroWines, Feb. 19
Mike Merriman, owner and winemaker for Merriman, will lead a wine tasting in conjunction with Asheville School of Wine today, Thursday, Feb. 19, from 4:30 until 7 p.m. at MetroWines. The native Texan’s first four barrels produced scored 90 points with Wine Spectator, and “Merriman Wines have just been getin’ better since then,” according to […]
Smart bets: The Three Davids
The accomplishments of renowned local musicians David Holt, David Wilcox and David LaMotte are impressive singularly. Collectively, the trio (performing as The Three Davids) boasts thousands of performances across the globe, endless collaborations with roots notables, dozens of lauded records and even a handful of Grammy Awards from Holt. First names aside, the three find […]
Smart bets: Jonathan Odell
Wednesday, Feb. 4, marked the 102nd birthday of Rosa Parks and the release of novelist Jonathan Odell’s Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League. It’s perfect timing for a work exploring the eventual bond of two distraught women, one black and one white, living and working together in pre-civil rights Mississippi. “Each woman spends her […]
Smart bets: Product of the ’20s Fashion Show
Can any decade beat that 1920s-era allure? “Experience the glitz and glamor of the Jazz Age as models walk the runway in 1920s-inspired fashion by Asheville designers and boutiques,” says the Product of the ’20s Fashion Show Facebook event page. Following a cocktail social hour with jazz by Simone Bernhard, more than 30 runway models […]
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 one musician’s quest to harness crystals’ healing powers in instruments and a concerned mother’s healthy chocolate company launch.
Chris Carrabba of Twin Forks, Dashboard Confessional brings folk and levity to Asheville
Prolific singer/songwriter Chris Carrabba — the poster child of the emo genre and frontman for Dashboard Confessional, Further Seems Forever and a solo project — is cozying up to a new sound with his latest roots-inspired quintet Twin Forks. In anticipation of the band’s Tuesday, Feb. 17 stop at The Orange Peel — along with Los […]
Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer visits Mars Hill University to explore interfaith dialogue
Mars Hill University has announced a series of events exploring the implications of Judaic, Islamic, Buddhist and Christian religions cooperating and interacting in a globally connected environment, including a free public speech by Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer on Tuesday, March 3, at 11 a.m. More from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University will host a program […]
AC-T: State to install traffic light at Merrimon intersection
“The state is planning to put a traffic light at the site of a fatal pedestrian accident on Merrimon Avenue, City Councilman Chris Pelly said Tuesday,” reads an article by Joel Burgess of the Asheville Citizen-Times. The recent death of pedestrian Yvonne Lewis at the intersection, in addition to ongoing support of stricter pedestrian safety […]
Goodwill to offer free classes for job-seekers this spring
Job-hunting can be a daunting task. That’s why Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the Literacy Council, has scheduled a series of free classes covering “critical employment skills and emerging job fields.” All courses take place at Goodwill’s Workforce Development Center at 1616 Patton Avenue. More from […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC announces ‘Big of the Year’ nominees
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Western North Carolina chapter has announced members Frank Wolfe, Ann Geers and Amy Hall as nominees for “Big of the Year.” The volunteers, who have been participating with the mentoring program for various lengths of time, were selected for several attributes critical to the organization’s efforts and may go on to […]
Biltmore Tanning Company now open on Sardis Road
Biltmore Tanning Company, locally owned and operated by Jenna and Joey McNeely, is holding its grand opening today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 24 Sardis Road near the Asheville Outlets. The company offers a variety of tanning services and products. Visit biltmoretanningco.com or the company’s facebook page for more information.
Narrative Yoga project seeks participants for pilot class series
The Narrative Yoga Project, a crowdfunding venture founded by Lenoir-Rhyne University student Megan de Matteo, is seeking participants for a free six-week yoga series. The pilot program is scheduled for Wednesday evenings, 6-8 p.m., from March 4 through April 15 (excluding March 25) with limited space. Classes take place at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Asheville campus at 36 […]
Highland’s ‘Beer My Valentine’ event features six specialty brews and music by Up Jumped Three
It takes two to make Valentine’s Day special, but Highland Brewing Co. is upping the ante with six limited release beers at their ‘Beer My Valentine’ event, hosted in the brewery’s tasting room on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 2-9 p.m. With live modern jazz by Up Jumped Three (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and food […]