The U.S. Forest Service has closed the Graveyard Fields to overnight camping after “a bear entered a tent and removed a hiker’s backpack,” according to today’s March 20 release (see below). Bear sightings are common in the area, located at milepost 418.8 about an hour from Asheville: “In springtime bears are opportunistically looking for food […]
News Bulletins
Bent Creek property once again in the spotlight with sale to Buncombe County
On March 17, before diving into a review of the 2015 budget, Buncombe commissioners went into an emergency closed session to discuss an unnamed economic-development issue. Two days later, John Boyle with the Asheville Citizen-Times reported what it was about: At a cost of nearly $7 million, the county plans to buy a 137-acre plot on the French […]
The Market Place to host ramps dinner benefiting Appalachian Food Summit
William Dissen, chef and owner of The Market Place restaurant on Wall Street, will collaborate with Travis Milton, chef of the Richmond, Va., Southern eatery Comfort to present a dinner benefiting the Appalachian Food Summit on Wednesday, April 15. The five-course, Appalachian-themed dinner will feature a menu highlighting both fermented and preserved foods as well […]
Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters hosts ‘Leaders Panel’ March 26
Please join the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters on March 26 for its Women Leaders Panel. The event will take place Skyland/South Buncombe Library at 260 Overlook Road. The event will begin at 6pm. The Women Leaders panel is to learn from the challenges and experiences of local women community leaders. The Panel will include: […]
Delta Dental Foundation to deliver grant to improve oral health of underserved Asheville children
Press release from Eblen Charities: Delta Dental Foundation to Deliver Grant to Improve Oral Health of Underserved Children in Asheville, NC On behalf of the Delta Dental Foundation, Delta Dental of North Carolina CEO Curt Ladig will hand deliver a $4,000 check to Eblen Charities. This grant will help the organization provide dental sealants to […]
Waynesville, Morganton, Hendersonville win N.C. Main Street awards
Several Western North Carolina cities earned North Carolina Main Street awards: Tryon for an economic restructuring project at St. Luke’s Plaza; Morganton for Best Public Relations Effort, Best Image-Building Campaign and Best Business Retention, Expansion or Recruitment Effort; Waynesville for Best Business Retention, Expansion or Recruitment Effort; and Hendersonville for Best Outdoor Space Improvement. Details are in […]
Gear repair workshop and local band showcase at The Orange Peel, April 3
Asheville Music Professionals hosts a gear repair workshop and gear swap on Friday, April 3. The free event, held at The Orange Peel, is followed by a local showcase featuring Mangas Colorado, Sidecar Honey and The Sun Cans. The showcase starts at 8 p.m., tickets are $5. Press release from organizers: The Orange Peel is […]
Comedians Vince Morris, Tom Green and Sara Schaefer perform at The Millroom in April
The Millroom announces three comedy shows for the month of April: Vince Morris performs on Friday, April 10; followed by Tom Green on Tuesday, April 14; and Sara Schaefer on Thursday, April 30. Press release from event organizers: April is the month for comedy in Asheville with three fantastic comedians coming through to play the […]
Dynasty Electric recorded an album in Brevard, release show March 27
Brooklyn-based electro-rock duo Dynasty Electric just competed work on the album A Million Words of Love. It was written and recorded while living in a mountain cabin in Brevard. The band plays an album release show at The Phoenix on Friday, March 27. Press release from promoters: Dynasty Electric, an electronic rock duo hailing from […]
Ann B. Ross releases her latest Miss Julia book
Hendersonville-based author Ann B. Ross recently published Miss Julia Lays Down the Law, the latest in her Miss Julia series, and will appear at two local author events. She’ll be at The Fountainhead Bookstore on Tuesday, April 7, and at Malaprop’s on Saturday, April 18. Press release from Penguin Random House: 2014 was a milestone […]
‘Starry Night’ event raises nearly $145,000 for OpenDoors of Asheville
The nonprofit OpenDoors of Asheville announced in its newsletter that its annual fundraiser, Art Affair 2015: A Starry Night, set attendance records and raised nearly $145,000. The nonprofit “connects local children living in multi-generational poverty with an active, individualized network of support, enrichment and education opportunities.” More than 450 attended the event, which featured an […]
Plant to offer vegan cooking classes
Asheville vegan restaurant Plant recently made The Culture Trip’s list of the 10 Best Vegan Restaurants in the USA, joining famed meat-free eateries such as New York City’s Candle 79 and San Francisco’s legendary Millennium. “Far from the big cities of its trendy cousins, Plant in Asheville, NC is rewriting all of the rules. From this small town, big ideas […]
Headwaters Outfitters to hold bamboo fly rod presentation, April 4
Event announcement: Headwaters Outfitters will host a special presentation by bamboo fly rod maker Lou Dondero from On The Rise Bamboo Rods. Saturday, April 4th at 2:00 p.m.
Get ready for Get in Gear Fest, Saturday, March 21, at RiverLink Park
A host of local companies and organizations have banded together to sponsor the March 21 Get In Gear Fest, which spotlights local outdoor-gear manufacturers and businesses. Here are details from one of the sponsors, RiverLink.
Local Applebee’s hosts Youth OUTright WNC pancake breakfasts Saturday, April 4
Two local Applebee’s in Asheville and Hendersonville are hosting a Saturday, April 4, pancake breakfast that will benefit Youth OUTrightWNC, a not-for-profit organization, offers discussion groups and social activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth, ages 14 through 23.
FEMA awards Buncombe County federal funding for emergency food and shelter programs
The department of Homeland Security and FEMA have awarded $93,250 to Buncombe County under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, according to Buncombe Co.’s Health & Human Services Department. The federal funds will go to supplementing the county’s food and shelter programs in high-need areas, and will be distributed to local non-profit organizations […]
Tickets on sale for Music Video Asheville
Music Video Asheville holds its annual showcase of local musicians and filmmakers on Wednesday, April 29. The event, held at Diana Wortham Auditorium, will include a panel discussion about music video production, distribution and resources. Tickets are $12 advance/$15 at the door. Press release from organizers: Music Video Asheville 2015 Tickets Available Today Music Video […]
Vortex Doughnuts & Smash Box Mobile Kitchen host “Spring Equinox Celebration” this Friday
Vortex Doughnuts and Smash Box Mobile Kitchen have teamed up to celebrate the Spring Equinox this Friday, March 20th at Vortex’s store at 32 Banks Avenue. The event will feature donuts and coffee served by Vortex, as well as Smash Box’s culinary offerings.
Katuah Market will close its doors Tuesday, March 31
Katuah Market has announced on its Facebook page that it will be closing shop at the end of March. The locally owned, natural-food grocery store cites a long struggle with “our location, difficult ingress-egress, and relentless corporate competition” as major reasons for its decision.
Lineup announced for 2015 Downtown After 5 concert series
At a St. Patrick’s Day party/volunteer organization/Downtown After 5 kickoff party, the Asheville Downtown Association announced the lineup for this year’s concert series.
River Arts District spring studio stroll, May 9 and 10
The River Arts District holds its spring studio stroll over Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Studios and galleries will be open to the public with live demonstrations. Press release from event organizers: River Arts District Celebrates Mothers’ Day with Two-Day Studio Stroll and Art Sale *NOTE THIS STROLL REPLACES THE […]