Citing the ever-growing craft beer industry, quality of life and ample support for early-stage businesses, Popular Mechanics named Asheville the second best up-and-coming city for entrepreneurship in a Jan. 13 article.
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Mars Hill University plans its first full-day observance for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday
From Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University plans its first full-day observance for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday For the first time in its history, Mars Hill University will cancel classes on Monday, January 19 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Led by the MHU Office of Diversity and Multicultural […]
Science exhibit brings human bodies and organs to Johnson City
From a press release: “Our Body: The Universe Within” brings human bodies and organs to Johnson City Johnson City, Tenn. — World-renowned exhibition, “Our Body: The Universe Within” is coming to Johnson City’s Hands On! Museum beginning Feb. 7. This limited-time, artful presentation consisting of actual human bodies and organs is appropriate for all ages. […]
Smart bets: Asheville Symphony Orchestra
ASO is extending its concert season into January for the first time ever to give Ashevilleans an opportunity to experience “a classical piece that everyone should hear live at least once.”
Smart bets: Christopher Scotton
The author hosts a free reading and signing at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Dobra Tea to hold oolong tea class on Feb. 8
Tea trends of China, Taiwan and Thailand will be presented via slideshow during Dobra Tea’s oolong class downtown. The lesson, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, at 9:30 a.m., also includes a tasting of 10 oolong variations. $20 per person. Call 575-2424 or visit dobrateanc.com for more information or to reserve a space.
Dobra Tea of Black Mountain to hold sake tasting, Jan. 14
Registration is required for a sake tasting workshop at Dobra Tea of Black Mountain, held Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 7-9 p.m. The event affords an opportunity to interact with a certified sake professional and brewer while sipping five premium sakes in the cafe. Call 357-8530 or visit dobrateanc.com for more information.
Asheville-based hotel keycard manufacturer aquires portion of Las Vegas company
From a press release: CPI Card Group sells non-secure card operations in Las Vegas, Nevada to Plasticard-Locktech International Littleton, Colo. – CPI Card Group, a global leader in financial and EMV chip card production and related services, announced today that the company has sold its non-secure card operations in Las Vegas, Nevada to [Asheville-based company] […]
Screen Artist Co-op to hold open house on Jan. 14
From the Screen Artist Co-op: Screen Artist Co-op to hold open house on Jan. 14 At Screen Artists Co-op, we open the studio to prospective actors who wish to join us in our professional learning lab. Current members and mentors of the Co-op will be here to answer any questions about S.A.C., our classes, our […]
Funky, not fancy: The Lazy Diamond stakes a claim downtown
Owners of the Double Crown, and now the Lazy Diamond, say the expansion was a move to bolster the quirky, often rough-around-the-edges essence of Asheville — despite their hometown’s evolution into something more tourist-centric.
Southern Living names Highland brew among South’s Best Winter Beers
Highland Brewing Co. describes their Oatmeal Porter as “robust … black in color, very malty with hints of chocolate-roasted flavor and a well balanced hop character.” This brew, nominated by beer blogger Nick McCormac, was highlighted in a roundup of “The South’s Best Winter Beers” by Southern Living’s Hannah Hayes on Saturday, Jan. 10. McCormac’s […]
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 band’s quest for the perfect mandolin, a new floor for Asheville Community Theatre and an erotic art fundraising event.
Crow and Quill to host art show by Hannah Weaver, Jan. 8
Ethereal surrealist illustrator Hannah Weaver will host an art showing — her debut at the Crow and Quill — on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 9 p.m. “I’m a baby to the art world, but I know my heart lies in illustration, storybook and graphic novel,” she says. “My materials mostly consist of pencil, colored pencil, […]
Home-Grown Revolution hosts author and permaculturist Peter Bane, Feb. 8
From a press release: Home-Grown Revolution hosts author and permaculturist Peter Bane, Feb. 8 How can we create the vibrant and resilient communities that we dream of? In the face of climate change and economic crisis, re-imagining suburban and urban homes offers us a realistic and promising answer. Imagine 50 million lawns transformed into gardens. […]
2015 Great Places in NC initiative invites residents to nominate favorite main streets and parks
From a press release: 2015 Great Places in NC initiative invites residents to nominate favorite main streets and parks Do you love strolling down your Main Street? Shopping, people-watching, eating, or hanging out with friends and family on a beautiful afternoon? Have you ever wanted to say “thank you” to your favorite greenway or show […]
Eblen Charities dental sealant partnership begins sixteenth year of service
From a press release: Eblen Charities dental sealant partnership begins sixteenth year of service Children in the Buncombe County and Asheville City School Systems will have a reason to smile beginning Friday, Jan. 9, as the Eblen Charities Dental Sealant Partnership begins its sixteenth year of service to students in our community. This Friday, Asheville-Buncombe […]
Smart bets: AL Coffee & Da Grind
Asheville’s AL Coffee & Da Grind, a self-described high-energy, up-tempo blues quartet, will travel to Memphis, Tenn., in late January, joining more than 200 musical groups in competition at the International Blues Challenge. The soul- and dance-inspired band has scheduled a series of hometown fundraising gigs to cover the musicians’ trip to this “blues heaven” […]
Smart bets: Taylor Martin
“There are gonna be a lot of smiles onstage and for good reason,” says Asheville guitarist Taylor Martin of his upcoming show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Local music luminaries Lyndsay Pruitt (fiddle), Drew Matulich (mandolin) and Rick Cooper (upright bass) comprise Martin’s band, and drummer Josh Mulligan will also join the musical combo […]
ScaleUp WNC program invites entrepreneurs to apply for funding until Jan. 15
From a press release: Looking to scale up your small business? Deadline is Jan. 15 to apply for new ScaleUp WNC program to help entrepreneurs take their ventures to new heights Successfully starting up a new business is one thing; scaling up that business is quite another. Now a new initiative designed specifically for growth-oriented […]
Smart bets: The Cheeksters
Twenty-five years after meeting on a London train, couple Shannon and Mark Casson are working toward their seventh full-length studio album as The Cheeksters — a glam-pop outfit whose catchy sound has been scooped up for commercial use by NFL and Coca-Cola in past years. “Typically I’ll be playing a new song around the house, […]
Richard Russell speaks on the rise and fall of Sulphur Springs
From a press release: Richard Russell speaks on the rise and fall of Sulphur Springs Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts program about Malvern Hill’s most famous resort and the man behind it The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) presents a special program by Richard Russell about the development and […]