Songwriter and guitarist Charlie Par performs at The Grey Eagle on Wednesday, June 24.
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Songwriter and guitarist Charlie Par performs at The Grey Eagle on Wednesday, June 24.
Faustine Wilson is the owner of Survival Pride Clothing in downtown Sylva and the daughter of the late author Victoria Casey McDonald. Wilson presents her mother’s last book, Living in the Shadow of Slavery, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville on Saturday, June 27.
The Lonesome Trio premieres Asheville-inspired song, “Asheville City Skyline”
Tips and preventative measures for mosquitoes and ticks
Council on Aging to host information sessions on Medicare starting June 16
Asheville Riverfront office to host Grilling on Greenways, June 27
The Asheville Yoga Center this week begins its third season of Yoga in the Park, a series of outdoor yoga classes held in Pack Square Park to benefit two local nonprofits.
Fitness instructor Christine Johnson says the new fitness craze Bokwa is more than just Zumba rebranded. “Bokwa is completely different from every other dance fitness brand because there is no choreography,” says Johnson.
When it comes to chai, local tea makers Katie Ames, Tommy Winant and Joel “Windfox” Boyle don’t cut any corners. Through their year-and-a-half old business, AppalaChai, the three owners are committed to their mission of honoring the tea’s ancient Indian roots.
Asheville Humane Society hosts rabies and vaccination clinic, June 28
New moped law requires same fees as motorcyclists
New York Times bestselling author Karen White reads and signs copies of her newest novel, The Sound of Glass, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe on Sunday, May 31.
North Carolina passes controversial bill in marriage discrimination, SB2
On Tuesday, May 26, Asheville nonprofit MemoryCare hosted a special screening of the award-winning film The Genius of Marian at the Asheville Community Theatre followed by an interactive discussion on the joys and challenges of caring for loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive impairments.
Author and poet Jessica Jacobs discusses her collection, Pelvis with Distance, at Malaprop’s on Thursday, May 28. She’ll also read as part the Altamont Poetry Series on Monday, June 15.
Asheville Police Department boasts its own version of Dr. Temperance Brennan
Sheriff’s Office issues safety alert for Lake Junaluska area
French Broad Chocolate Lounge opens outdoor dining area
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra announces new season
Cloud Cottage to Host Vietnamese Vegan Cooking Retreat on Saturday June 20