From a press release: Women’s heart health will be the focus of an afternoon of education and fun for guests on Sunday, Feb. 8. Park Ridge Health will present, “Straight to the Heart: A Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Future,” from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Doubletree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore. In observance of […]
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Season’s at Highland Lake plans Valentine’s weekend events
Season’s at Highland Lake in Flat Rock has planned a weekend of foodcentric events to highlight Valentine’s Day. A special menu will be offered 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, featuring appetizers of lobster bisque and baby arugula salad, entrees of seared North Carolina tilefish, winter herb-roasted North Carolina pork tenderloin and grilled bone-in Manhattan strip […]
Maggie Valley hosts WinterFest ‘Smoky Style’ Feb. 27-March. 1
Sled dogs, photography seminars and the cast of “Hillbilly Blood,” filmed in Haywood County, will join festival-goers at the inaugural WinterFest Smoky Style in Maggie Valley, Feb. 27 through March 1. Click here for a schedule of the event, and continue reading for more information from WinterFest here: An inaugural winter event highlighting sled dogs, […]
The story of Ray Russell of Ray’s Weather, via Capital at Play
Capital at Play takes a look at the man behind WNC’s very own weather service, Ray’s Weather: When Ray Russell was a little baby Settin’ on his mama’s knee, He pointed his finger at an isobar, Said “A weatherman is what I want to be, Lord, Lord, “A weatherman is what I want to be.” […]
WLOS: Budweiser Super Bowl commercial provokes microbrewers
According to WLOS, microbreweries around Asheville were a bit perturbed on Super Bowl Sunday after watching Budweiser’s “macrobeer” commercial. Green Man Brewery employees noticed when the Budweiser ad claimed its beer is brewed “the hard way.” “That’s a ridiculous statement. It’s easy for them. The bigger you are, the easier it gets. This is hard, the […]
MetroWines hosts ‘Amadeus’ movie showing to benefit Asheville Symphony Orchestra
In conjunction with Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s Asheville Amadeus Festival, MetroWines will host a movie showing of The director’s cut of 1984 film Amadeus. A portion of proceeds from the Mozart-inspired watch party, held at MetroWines on Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m., will benefit Asheville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $20 per person and include a […]
Red Cross needs donors of all blood types to help maintain diverse blood supply
From a press release: The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient and diverse blood supply by giving blood this February. Since the beginning of the year, widespread flu and inclement winter weather in some parts of the country have prevented many regular donors from making or keeping their blood […]
Buddhist nun leads discussion group Thursdays at Dobra Tea, Black Mountain
From a press release: American born Buddhist nun Drolje Kelsang of the Kadampa Tradition will lead a discussion group and guided meditation every Thursday night in Feb., 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Dobra Tea, 120 Broadway St., Black Mountain. A positive and uplifting speaker, Drolje will discuss ways to enhance happiness in everyday life based on […]
Blue Ridge Bicycle Club hosts Feb. 19 symposium on cycling infrastructure
In collaboration with area businesses and nonprofits, the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club is working to build a better bicycling infrastructure in Hendersonville and Henderson County. Interested community members are encouraged to join them on Thursday, February 19, from 6 to 9:00 p.m. at the TEDC Building at Blue Ridge Community College.
RiverLink presents ‘What is the Wilma Dykeman Riverway All About?’
Jim Stokley, son of Wilma Dykeman and chairman of the Wilma Dykeman Legacy board of directors, along with RiverLink executive director Karne Cragnolin will present: Who is Wilma Dykeman and What is the Wilma Dykeman Riverway All About? The informative community event, scheduled for Friday, March 6, from 4-6 p.m. at Riverlink’s Warehouse Studios (170 […]
Town hall meeting on divesting UNC Asheville’s endowment from fossil fuels
The UNC Asheville Divestment coalition is holding a town hall meeting on the school’s investments and endowments. Information from organizers: WHAT: A town hall meeting on the topic of divesting UNC Asheville’s endowment from fossil fuels WHEN: February 12, 2015 at 8 p.m. WHERE: UNC Asheville, Karpen 038 WHO: Four panelists are currently scheduled to […]
Chef Elliot Moss and Burial Beer team up for beer dinner at MG Road
Announcement from Burial Beer: This Wednesday, February 4 we are collaborating with Chef Elliott Moss (of Punk Wok, currently of Thunderbird and of the future Buxton Hall Barbecue) on a beer dinner at MG Road. Promo Poster is attached as well! MG Road is located at 19 Wall Street in Downtown Asheville. Here is what we […]
Luella’s Bar-B-Que closes for renovations
Luella’s Bar-B-Que has closed for 10 days for scheduled renovations. The remodeling, which takes place Monday, Feb. 2, through Wednesday, Feb. 11, will involve “improvements to kitchen production areas, in order to make our food even safer and make operations easier for our kitchen team,” says owner Jeff Miller. Miller says Luella’s will reopen for regular service on Thursday, […]
American Advertising Federation to hold Asheville awards ceremony, Feb. 17 at Millroom
American Advertising Federation to hold Asheville awards ceremony, Feb. 17 at Millroom From American Advertising Federation Asheville: Asheville winners of the annual American Advertising Awards (formerly known as the ADDYs) will be announced on Feb. 17, in what is sure to be one of the highlights of the year for many creative local marketing and […]
Buncombe County’s 3.8 percent unemployment rate among lowest in NC for November 2014
The North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division released their January 2015 report, including information about late 2014 unemployment rates. At 3.8 percent unemployment, Buncombe County was among the state’s lowest rates. Neighboring counties had unemployment rates as follows: Madison — 4.4 percent Haywood — 4.6 percent Transylvania — 5.4 percent Jackson […]
Asheville Music Hall to host Bob Marley tribute show on artist’s 70th birthday
“The Asheville Music Hall is hosting Three The Dub Way on Friday, Feb. 6, in celebration of the music, life and ideals of Bob Marley on the day of his 70th birthday,” reads a press release for the tribute event. Performing artists for the evening include Dr. Dubenstein (“reggae dub master from another world”), Desi […]
Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County announces Griffin Award nominations open through Feb. 27
Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County announces Griffin Award nominations open through Feb. 27 From The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) is excited to announce that nominations for the 2015 Griffin Awards is now open through February 27. The Griffin Award, established in […]
Asheville resident directs Jungian play, Feb. 6
From a press release: From playwright and Jungian analyst Elizabeth Clark-Stern, Out of the Shadows is a two-woman reader’s theater production directed by Asheville resident Carol Kessler and featuring Carol B. Cole & Alexandra McPherson. The play will be held Friday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at Parish Hall, Cathedral of All Souls, Biltmore Village, […]
Talent show at Toy Boat to benefit local music veteran Priya Ray
Orbit DVD owner and event organizer Marc McCloud is seeking performances from Asheville’s “seriously talented” and “sorta talented” for a variety show benefiting local musician Priya Ray. After sustaining a debilitating T-12-L1 spinal injury in 1999, Ray is raising funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible van, which would enable her continued pursuit of musical performance […]
Carolina Jews for Justice to sponsor civil rights discussion, Feb. 22
Carolina Jews for Justice (CJJ) West will sponsor a panel discussion about the civil justice film Selma on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. The event takes place at the YMI Cultural Center as part of their “Taking Issue Forum.” Attendees are encouraged to prepare for the discussion by watching the film beforehand. More from […]
Tribune Papers: City refuses to disclose documents about Pack Place takeover
The Tribune Papers say the city of Asheville is hiding behind closed-meeting law to avoid disclosing documents requested by the Tribune Papers relating to the city’s takeover of Pack Place and the December sale of naming rights to a corner of Pack Place to the State Employees Credit Union. The Tribune made its requests in […]