From a press release: Goombay festival returns, Sept. 12-14 Western North Carolina’s YMI Cultural Center is proud to announce the return of the 34th annual Goombay Festival on September 12th – 14th, 2014. The free public event will be held at a new location this year - Downtown Asheville’s Roger McGuire Green on […]
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Local artists open their doors during RAD second Saturdays
From a press release: Local artists open their doors during RAD second Saturdays WHAT: During “A Closer Look,” a celebration of the diverse types of creativity in Asheville’s River Arts District, artists welcome the public to watch them work in their studios and galleries. Demonstrations include a potter throwing bowls on the wheel, basketmaking with […]
Fork and Spoon Records to release benefit compilation
From a press release: Fork and Spoon Records to release benefit compilation On Monday, March 17, Aaron Graves, bandleader of Those Lavender Whales and founder of Fork and Spoon Records, asked a doctor friend about the sudden trouble he was having with his vision. He was advised to go to the emergency room the next […]
AC-T: Asheville’s Bowen Bridge gets bypassed
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Bowen Bridge sees more traffic than any other stretch of highway in Western North Carolina. Afternoon fender-benders are the norm. And for drivers who cross the bridge every day, knowing just when to jockey for the lane they need has become as familiar as finding their own […]
Midsummer Music Soiree at Black Mountain’s Roots and Fruits Market, July 18
From a press release: Midsummer Music Soiree at Black Mountain’s Roots and Fruits Market, July 18 New York City’s Jean Rohe and Skye Steele will serenade the people of Black Mountain and the plants of the Roots and Fruits Market garden with their enchanting acoustic music on the evening of Friday, July 18. Jean and […]
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians hosts ‘Dog Days’ trout tournament
Here’s the press release from the Eastern Band of Cherokee: CHEROKEE, N.C. – Need some relief from the mid-summer heat? Come to Cherokee July 18-19 for the annual “Cherokee Dog Days Fishing Tournament” where you can compete for your share of $10,000 in cash prizes. For a modest $11 entry fee, you’ll fish some of […]
Asheville’s Troy and Sons announces flavor infused whiskeys
Here’s the press release from Asheville Distilling Company: July 1, 2014, ASHEVILLE, NC – Asheville Distilling Company announced two additions to a growing line of whiskey spirits, Troy & Sons Nectarine Whiskey and Troy & Sons Cinnamon Whiskey. The Troy & Sons Platinum flavors will be available in Florida and Colorado prior to launching to […]
Blue Ridge Pride announces 4th annual Gay 5K and Doggie FunDay
Here’s the press release from Blue Ridge Pride: Asheville, N.C. – Runners who missed out on registering for the sold-out Color Run have another chance to get a colorful 5K under their belt this summer. Blue Ridge Pride is hosting their 4th Annual Gay 5K on July 12, 2014 at Carrier Park in West Asheville. […]