The Collider, “a new workspace to stimulate creative collisions and strategic solutions in the climate and environmental data services industries,” is slated to open this summer at 1 Haywood Street downtown. By promoting an industry-specific coworking environment, the Collider team hopes to “accelerate climate literacy and the data-to-decision marketplace through interactive, sector-focused workshops, education sessions […]
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Smart bets: Into the Woods Jr.
When Shalene Hill notes the “talent, professionalism and dedication” of her cast, it doesn’t sound like she’s referring to a group of 9 to 14-year-old children. But she is. Eight area schools are represented by Into the Woods Jr.’s 18-member cast, which is managed by Hill and director James King in collaboration with a handful […]
Smart bets: Yonder Mountain String Band
“They may appear to be a traditional bluegrass band at first glance, but they’ve taken the customary old-timey instrumentation to new heights,” reads a press release for Colorado trio Yonder Mountain String Band. Credited with pioneering “a renegade movement to rewrite the definition of the genre,” the Yonder Mountain pickers deliver their self-made brand of […]
Smart bets: The Steppin Stones
“We can’t wait to share our new music with you!” reads the Facebook page for Hilton Head Island-based rock trio The Steppin Stones. Front woman Hannah Wicklund, bassist Andrew Ottimo and drummer Ryan Tye trekked north mid-winter to record their third full-length album at Echo Mountain Studios. Although they can’t celebrate the record’s impending completion […]
Smiling Hara Hempeh hits doorsteps across the nation
After completing a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2014, Smiling Hara Tempeh is debuting HEMPEH to financial backers nationwide this month. The Asheville-based company also has updates on upcoming cooking classes and inclusion in Whole Foods’ hot bars.
Asheville resident has helped one million movie-goers decide when to pee
Software engineer and Asheville resident Dan Florio gets paid to tell people when to pee — lots of people. Over one million smart phone users have downloaded his RunPee app, a movie-goers best friend when it comes to predicting films’ dullest moments. The idea struck Florio after a traumatizing viewing of King Kong in 2008, […]
Asheville Board of REALTORS announces 2015 president and awards 2014 Realtor of the Year
Asheville Board of REALTORS announces 2015 president and awards 2014 Realtor of the Year From Asheville Board of Realtors: The Asheville Board of REALTORS held their annual inauguration gala for the 2015 President and Directors of the Board on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at the Cliffs at Walnut Cove. The annual event named David Wall, […]
Weaverville resident launches petition aiming to reduce sexual assault in NC
Weaverville resident Bailey Townley has launched a petition at moveon.org to combat the “gray zones” in North Carolina’s interpretation of sexual consent.
Deadline for 2015 NC Arts Council grants is March 2
Deadline for 2015 NC Arts Council grants is March 2 From the North Carolina Arts Council: RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Arts Council 2015-2016 grant guidelines for organizations are now available at ncarts.org. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, March 2. The Arts Council’s grant programs are designed to sustain and advance the […]
Rose’s Garden Shop and Asheville School of Wine to host weekly Talking Dirty event
Every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m., starting on Jan. 28, Rose’s Garden Shop and Asheville School of Wine will present Talking Dirty — a one hour collaborative tasting geared toward discussing why soil matters for gardeners and vineyards alike. The “happy hour” event includes a free glass of wine and the opportunity to chat with Joe […]
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 traveling activist band’s sixth studio album recording and a community-building playground campaign in Hendersonville.
All-female A-B Tech culinary team advances to national championship
With a menu spotlighting the products of Asheville-area farmers, a team of culinary students from A-B Tech won the American Culinary Federation’s Student Team Regional Championship for the Southeast at the Southeast Regional Competition held Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 10-11, in Atlanta. The win advances the group to compete at the national level later this summer. […]
Asheville Wing War approaches its fourth year of competition
So far, confirmed warriors include Mojo Taco Lounge, Luella’s Bar-B-Que, Haywood Lounge, the Social, Foggy Mountain Brewpub, Scully’s Bar and Grill, King James Public House, Moe’s Original Bar B Que, Creekside Taphouse and the Barleycorn. A few additional competitor slots remain, and three of the listed participants — Barleycorn, Moe’s and Creekside — are in the game to defend a title.
Hi-Wire Brewing to debut Hop Circus series, Feb. 3
Hi-Wire Brewing debuts Hop Circus series From Hi-Wire Brewing: Work is progressing on our new $3.1 million production home (and for the awesome kick-off party to come). Once we make “the big switch” and our year-round and seasonals beers are being produced at the new brewery, we’ll refocus our Downtown Asheville brewery towards production of […]
High Country Small Plate Crawl features five days of food
High Country Small Plate Crawl features five days of food From High Country Small Plate Crawl: Enjoy five days of special small plate menus in Boone, Blowing Rock and Valle Crucis, NC, Wednesday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 25, during breakfast – dinner hours (times vary by restaurant), with the 2015 High Country Small Plate […]
Moose Café celebrates first anniversary by holding charitable fundraiser
Moose Café is celebrating its one year anniversary in Hendersonville by giving back to the community through Project We Care — a fundraising celebration event where 50 percent of daily sales will be donated to Hendersonville nonprofits.
Local jazz and blues artist Kat Williams joins Henderson County Boys and Girls Club
Emmy-nominated singer Kat Williams joined the Henderson County Boys and Girls Club as a member of the board of directors on Tuesday, Jan. 14, according to an article by BlueRidgeNow.com. The jazz and blues artists caught the attention of assistant executive director Julia Hockenberry after speaking about her experience with homelessness and violence last year, […]
Girls aged 9-14 invited to participate in SciGirls Earthquake Program
From a press release: Girls aged 9-14 invited to participate in SciGirls Earthquake Program Rosman, NC (Jan. 12, 2015) – Area girls ages 9-14 are invited to a SciGirls program Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Transylvania County Extension Office, 98 East Morgan Street, in Brevard. Co-hosted by PARI and the Transylvania County […]
Brevard College and community join to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brevard College and community join to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. From Brevard College: Brevard College and the Community will join on Jan. 17-19, 2015 to honor and celebrate the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is the 25th year that Transylvania County has celebrated the life of Dr. King. This […]
A-B Tech’s BioNetwork natural products laboratory to host grand opening for biofuels testing lab
A-B Tech’s BioNetwork natural products laboratory to host grand opening for biofuels testing lab A-B Tech has announced the grand opening for their first-of-its-kind biofuels testing lab, a project the school calls “the Southeast’s first laboratory service designed for quality testing and analytic needs of the biofuels industry.” In addition to lab demos and a […]
Asheville Art Museum hosts pianoforte recital with Leslie Downs
Pianist Leslie Downs will perform selections by Mozart, Mompou, Ginastera and Chopin as a member of the Asheville Art Museum’s Pianoforte Series on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.