Jim Stokley, son of Wilma Dykeman and chairman of the Wilma Dykeman Legacy board of directors, along with RiverLink executive director Karne Cragnolin will present: Who is Wilma Dykeman and What is the Wilma Dykeman Riverway All About? The informative community event, scheduled for Friday, March 6, from 4-6 p.m. at Riverlink’s Warehouse Studios (170 […]
American Advertising Federation to hold Asheville awards ceremony, Feb. 17 at Millroom From American Advertising Federation Asheville: Asheville winners of the annual American Advertising Awards (formerly known as the ADDYs) will be announced on Feb. 17, in what is sure to be one of the highlights of the year for many creative local marketing and […]
The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division released their January 2015 report, including information about late 2014 unemployment rates. At 3.8 percent unemployment, Buncombe County was among the state’s lowest rates. Neighboring counties had unemployment rates as follows: Madison — 4.4 percent Haywood — 4.6 percent Transylvania — 5.4 percent Jackson […]
“The Asheville Music Hall is hosting Three The Dub Way on Friday, Feb. 6, in celebration of the music, life and ideals of Bob Marley on the day of his 70th birthday,” reads a press release for the tribute event. Performing artists for the evening include Dr. Dubenstein (“reggae dub master from another world”), Desi […]
Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County announces Griffin Award nominations open through Feb. 27 From The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) is excited to announce that nominations for the 2015 Griffin Awards is now open through February 27. The Griffin Award, established in […]
Orbit DVD owner and event organizer Marc McCloud is seeking performances from Asheville’s “seriously talented” and “sorta talented” for a variety show benefiting local musician Priya Ray. After sustaining a debilitating T-12-L1 spinal injury in 1999, Ray is raising funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible van, which would enable her continued pursuit of musical performance […]
Carolina Jews for Justice (CJJ) West will sponsor a panel discussion about the civil justice film Selma on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. The event takes place at the YMI Cultural Center as part of their “Taking Issue Forum.” Attendees are encouraged to prepare for the discussion by watching the film beforehand. More from […]
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features Jon Stickley Trio’s second full-length studio album and a Lenoir-Rhyne University student’s pursuit to heal peers through narrative yoga.
Bar of Soap, a popular bar and laundromat in North Asheville, is closing “with a heavy heart” following a change in the building’s ownership. Bar owner Sean McNeal’s grievances, aired via Twitter and Facebook, detailed his feeling “blindsided” by being “pushed out” of the building.
The club, bonded by a shared love of all things Harry Potter, have until Friday, Feb. 20, to reach the group’s $500 fundraising goal on popular crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
New Belgium seeks art submissions from Asheville makers In anticipation of assimilating into Asheville’s art-driven community, New Belgium is seeking submissions of ‘retail-type’ items to add to existing projects headed up by the company’s professional design team. The brewery seeks “quality, handmade and local” goods that align with New Belgium’s brand rather than vendor proposals. […]
IHOP is asking patrons to consider donating to Children’s Miracle Network in exchange for a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes on March 3, National Pancake Day. The franchise, which aims to raise $3.5 million dollars during the event, has locations at 245 Tunnel Road, 275-B Smoky Park Highway, 61-C Weaver Boulevard and 229 Airport […]
Wicked Weed Brewing has announced the upcoming release of a series of sour beers called “Angel” Sours. A red (raspberry-infused), gold (apricot-infused), white (wild grape-infused) and dark (mixed berry) version of the limited releases will debut throughout 2015, the first of which —the raspberry sour — is expected in late March. Limited pre-sales and bottle […]
Nibbles the groundhog to make winter weather predictions at WNC Nature Center, Feb. 2 From WNC Nature Center: The Western North Carolina Nature Center’s groundhog, Nibbles, will make her predictions about the remaining weeks of winter in Western North Carolina on Groundhog Day, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the WNC Nature Center. […]
1920s costume party to benefit Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre From ACDT: Who: The Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre What: “Zelda and Scott Loved Dance,” a 1920s flapper costume party and fundraiser to celebrate modern dance, Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald and to support ACDT’s future work. Where: Homewood 19 Zillicoa Street (at the end of Montford Avenue) […]
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall will celebrate Bob Marley’s 70th birthday with a full night of the ubiquitous musician’s tunes on Friday, Feb. 6, at 9 p.m. “Very few artists have impacted the world through their music as much as Bob Marley,” reads a press release from organizers. “His songs surpass genre and disregard demography. […]
A Beer Dinner at MG Road features collaboration by chef Elliot Moss and Burial Beer Company From MG Road: What: 5 courses // 5 beers; A five course meal from chef Elliott Moss, with each course paired carefully with a fine brew from Burial Beer Company. Beer & cocktail hour from 6-7 p.m., with special […]
NC unemployment rate falls to the lowest in more than six years From State of North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory: Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory released the following statement after North Carolina’s unemployment rate decreased to 5.5 percent in December, adding more than 15,000 jobs over the month and 191,800 since the governor took […]
Sundays with Brevard Music Center features percussionist Gwendolyn Dease performing Bach and Piazzola From Brevard Music Center: The Brevard Music Center in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) presents its Sundays with Brevard Music Center concert series on Feb. 1, 2015, at 3 p.m. in the Reuter Center on the campus of UNC […]
New York-based Aquila Theatre Company’s annual “two plays in two days” tradition sees the same cast performing two different productions on back-to-back nights in Asheville. The first show follows the plight of English lovers thwarted by fate in a new production of Emily Brontë’s mid-1800s classic Wuthering Heights, while the second calls on William Shakespeare […]
“Clay is the only medium that uses every element: fire, water, air and earth,” according to Tennessee artist Cindy Billingsley. “It is meant to be touched by the heart, the eyes and the hands.” Billingsley, a pioneering force behind Women Ceramics Sculptors art collective, curated 12 members’ artwork for inclusion in a collaborative Dynamic Narratives […]
