Press release from Food Truck Festivals of America: 2016 was the biggest year yet for Boston-based event company Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA) – and 2017 promises to far surpass it. The country’s largest touring food truck & craft beer festival company, FTFA is branching out to new markets in 2017 including Palm Beach, FL, […]
Press release from Westmoreland & Scully: In 2017, many of Asheville’s independent restaurants will change their online reservation system to Reserve.com. This is due to Reserve’s amazing range of options for restaurants and guests, ease of use, and fee structure. By January 10, these Asheville restaurants will switch to Reserve: Ambrozia, Blackbird, Blue Dream Curry, Chestnut, […]
The John R. Brinkley historic marker in Jackson County, N.C. reads: “Medical maverick, radio and advertising pioneer, candidate for governor of Kansas. Boyhood home stood across the river.” While “medical maverick” touches on Brinkley’s unorthodox role within the world of medicine, it doesn’t address the duplicity of his practice — namely, a scam that involved the implantation […]
In this week’s food news, local cidermakers join a discussion and tasting at Rhubarb, the French Broad Food Co-op hosts a class on wellness teas, a fermentation class is scheduled in Hot Springs, Santé Wine Bar & Tap Room offers a Wines of Portugal pop-up Flight Night event and early-bird tickets go on sale for Root Bound weekend in Highlands.
Press release from Fletcher Parks and Recreation: The Town of Fletcher will host its popular Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 11th at Calvary Episcopal Church. This is a special opportunity for dads to spend time with their daughters enjoying music, dancing and refreshments. Each daughter will receive a flower, photo by a professional photographer and […]
“We’re suffering greatly,” says Kim Cason, who owns and operates The Esmeralda Inn & Restaurant in Chimney Rock with her husband, Don Cason. During Veterans Day weekend last year, the inn was fully booked when the Casons and their guests were among those ordered to evacuate as the Party Rock Fire threatened the area. And […]
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: WHAT: Hard 2 Recycle Collection Event WHO: Asheville GreenWorks WHERE: West Asheville, Parking Lot of Aaron’s Rent to Own, 1298 Patton Ave. Asheville, NC 28806 WHEN: Saturday, January 14, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Asheville GreenWorks Hosts Hard 2 Recycle Event January 14 in West Asheville On Saturday, January […]
We continue with the letters of Frank Wolfe, older brother of Thomas Wolfe. This particular batch, written in 1947, examines Frank’s unique relationship with Black Mountain College. It also touches on the challenges Frank faced in preserving his younger brother’s literary legacy. He would play a major role in the creation of The Thomas Wolfe Memorial Association, […]
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Effective immediately, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) will begin “limited visitation” at the hospital due to the increased number of positive flu cases in our area and increased number of admissions. The rates of influenza-like illness have risen above the two percent mark in our region and the […]
Gluttony reigns supreme at Champlain, Buxton Hall’s latest pop-up event. Also, Mike Ferrari leads cooking classes at The Farm, Fletcher hosts its 16th annual chili cook-off, Ask Hendersonville offers a foodie prize giveaway and the Organic Growers School opens early registration for its Spring Conference.
From the Buncombe County Public Libraries: Free yoga classes will be offered at Pack Library starting this Saturday – the class is free but you do need to register. Registration and more info here: avl.mx/3a5
Press release from the Hendersonville Community Co-op: Saturday, January 7 ~11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free and open to the public! Intro to Beekeeping at the Hendersonville Community Co-op Community Room 60 South Charleston Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792 At the corner of S Grove St and Spartanburg Hwy. Learn about the Bee School: Equipment and […]
Artist Elizabeth Porritt Carrington speaks of the powerful influence of grief on her journey as an artist.
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: While under construction, the Asheville Art Museum will continue to offer youth art programs by partnering with community organizations. These programs are designed to engage and inspire kids to learn in new ways. After School Art Adventures, which feature an afternoon of art-making for kids and their caregivers, will […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: APD Officers are on the scene of a Bank Robbery at the Asheville Savings Bank, located at 1012 Patton Ave., in West Asheville. The suspect had fled the premises prior to officer’s arrival in an unknown direction on foot. The suspect entered the bank just prior to 11:13 am, made […]
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins Curated by Connie Bostic and Alice Sebrell Opening reception: Friday, January 13, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., FREE 56 Broadway, Asheville, NC 28801 Gallery talk with Julie Feinsilver at 6:45 p.m. Zola Marcus (1915 – 1998), a long-time resident of New York and […]
Press release from The Omni Grove Park Inn: The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. invites everyone to shimmy and shake off winter blues with the return of the popular Winter Concert Series. The Blue Ridge Mountain retreat is serving up live entertainment with the Big Band and Swing Dance Weekend, the Classic Rock-n-Roll Weekend and the Comedy Classic […]
Press release from THE BLOCK off biltmore: Start your new year with swing dancing lessons for beginners and intermediates! …with Swing Asheville instructors Trevor Wolfgang Lohrbeer and Lindsey Kari. Classes will be held every Tuesday in January from 7-9 p.m. (intermediate dancers at 7 pm and beginners at 8 pm). Each class costs $10, or […]
Press release from Pack Memorial Library: “Sex, Lies & Snake Oil:The strange career of Jackson County’s “Doctor” John Brinkley” Free multimedia presentation by local historian Jon Elliston Lord Auditorium at Pack Library (lower level) Wednesday January 25, 2017 12:00-1:00 Sponsored by the Friends of the North Carolina Room Local historian Jon Elliston will explore the […]
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial recently acquired a series of letters written by Frank Wolfe, older brother of Thomas Wolfe. Frank is portrayed as Steve Gant in Look Homeward, Angel. He was the last member of the Wolfe family to live in the Old Kentucky Home, at 48 Spruce St. Frank played a crucial role in keeping […]
Whether you’re in Asheville, Hendersonville, Marshall or Saluda, Western North Carolina is planning a host of tasty New Year’s Eve options.
