Planning is underway to renovate the landmark BB&T Building at 1 West Pack Square in downtown Asheville into an upscale hotel and condominium complex by 2017, according to a report by Mike Cronin of the Asheville Citizen-Times and an announcement on the McKibbon Hotel Group’s official website. The project will be headed up by the […]
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Blue Ridge Books hold kids event during National Children’s Book Week
Children’s author and illustrator Tony Antonino Jr. will present Fritz Fombie Have No Fear at Blue Ridge Books on Saturday, May 9. Press release from the book store: Local children’s author and illustrator Tony Antonino Jr. has written a children’s book entitled Fritz Fombie Have No Fear. Tony Antonino Jr. will be appearing at Blue […]
The Fun Conspiracy holds Dance Walk Asheville, May 29
You’ve heard of prancercise? This is way better. The Fun Conspiracy brings back Dance Walk Asheville for the second year on Friday, May 29. The fitness party, themed “Shake Yo’ Booty on Biltmore,” starts at Pritchard Park at 5:30 p.m. Press release from organizers: On Friday, May 29, Asheville will host its Second Annual Dance Walk Asheville, […]
Farmworkers and consumers announce protest at new South Asheville Publix on April 29
A coalition of consumers and farmworkers from around western North Carolina have announced plans to stage a protest tomorrow at the new Publix Grocery store location on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville. The protest, sponsored by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, will coincide with the store’s grand opening tomorrow, Wednesday April 29, in an ongoing […]
Asheville’s JB Media takes its Internet marketing program online
Two years ago, Asheville-based JB Media launched its comprehensive Internet marketing program for entrepreneurs, students, nonprofit leaders, media professionals and others seeking to learn more about social media, search engine optimization, online public relations, and online advertising. Soon, they’ll have a chance to do it online — day, night or weekend, at their own pace and at half the […]
Green Sage switches to clean energy to power its restaurants
Press release: Green Sage Cafe has announced that 20 percent of their power at all three restaurant locations will be sourced from pollution-free electricity through a partnership with national Clean Energy provider, Arcadia Power.
Chai Pani to donate percentage of sales to Nepal earthquake relief, April 28
In response to the April 25 earthquake in Nepal, downtown restaurant Chai Pani will donate 10 percent of lunch and dinner sales on Tuesday, April 28, to benefit ongoing rescue and aid operations in the affected area. The restaurant invites other service-industry businesses to join the effort. Following is a press release from Chai Pain: TUESDAY, […]
Montreat LandCare Committe to hold native plant sale May 2
Event announcement: The Montreat LandCare Committee is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Native Plant Sale and First Annual Arbor Day Celebration this Saturday, May 2
Psychedelic dream-pop trio Spirits and the Melchizedek Children to play the Odditorium, May 2
Paste magazine calls Spirits and the Melchizedek Children’s music “haunted shoegaze art-rock,” while the A.V. Club dubs the band “the southern Sigur Ros.” Ashevilleans, however, can make their own assertions about the Atlanta group’s psychedelic sounds this Saturday, May 2, when they play the Odditorium. Teach Me Equals opens the show at 9 p.m. The […]
New York-based roots quintet Esquela to play free show at Straightaway Café in Black Mountain, April 30
New York-based roots rock outfit Esquela will play a free show at Straightaway Café of Black Mountain on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. “War, politics, relationships and the banalities of everyday life, provide fodder for the band’s original songwriting,” reads Esquela’s website, “while a talented and passionate group of musicians wrap those lyrics in […]
Independent Bookstore Day at Downtown Books and News, May 2
Downtown Books and News pulls out all the stops for Independent Bookstore Day a display of unique and collectible books, a limited edition hoodie sweatshirt and in-store performances from Dame Darcy of Meatcake Comics, Greg Cartwright (The Oblivions and Reigning Sound) and Angel Olsen. It’s look Record Store Day, but for books! Poster from organizers:
Friday Staffing holds a career fair on May 9
Friday Staffing will hold a career fair with more than 70 positions available. The event takes place at 1944 Hendersonville Road, Suite A on Saturday, May 9. Press release from organizers: Friday Staffing is holding a Career Fair on Saturday, May 9th, from 9 to 3 pm, with over 70 open positions for jobs in […]
A celebration of Mexico
If you’re looking for an opportunity to break out the fiesta attire, then Ocho de Mayo: A Celebration of Mexico might be just your ticket. The event will be held on Friday, May 8, from 7-9:30 p.m at the Asheville Sister Cities headquarters (33 Page Ave.) and will feature Mexican guitar music by Michael Luchtan, a Mexican folk dance demo, […]
Talking to children about race and racism
‘What’s the right age?’ ‘How do I even begin?’ If you’re a parent and you have these and other questions on how to talk to your child about race and racism, you might want to check out ‘The Role of Building Bridges in Racial Dialogue,’ an event presented by Building Bridges of Asheville on Tuesday, April 28, from […]
Magnetic Theatre debuts its new location with Brief Encounters 2015
Magnetic Theatre’s website proclaims that the production company ‘has a new lease on life—a 10-year lease!’ The theatre, which focuses on producing original works, will once again have a year-round home of its own: Magnetic 375, at 375 Depot Street, directly across from its former River Arts District digs, which it had to vacate in early […]
Country’s first year-round dedicated downhill bike park to open in WNC
While Bailey Mountain Bike Park is aiming for a soft opening in June with five trails including a jump line, its long-term plans are much more ambitious. Located near Mars Hill, the park hopes to eventually incorporate more than 30 trails (including a lighted dual-slalom track for night riding); a chairlift; a full service retail bike shop offering repairs, rentals and sales; concession […]
Folkmoot celebrates May Day with 32-year house-cleaning sale, music, dance
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Calling all WNC Collectors & Pickers Folkmoot organizers say, “After 32 years of collecting trinkets, old desks, unique chairs, foam mattresses, bed frames and used kitchen equipment, Folkmoot USA invites WNC collectors to the old Hazelwood School to cash in on our spring-cleaning fundraiser, Saturday, May 2nd, from 8a.m. […]
Handmade leather-maker In Blue Handmade wins $25,000 small business prize
After starting her business with one sewing machine in 2008, Mary Lynn Schroeder grew her enterprise, In Blue Handmade, to employ 10 “leather working magicians” today, she says. In Blue Handmade now ships a half-million dollars in goods annually. On April 21, FedEx awarded her the $25,000 grand prize in its Small Business Grant Contest. […]
Work of wood engravers from around the world on show, starting May 1
A traveling Smithsonian exhibit of will be on display in Asheville from May 1 through July 3 at Asheville BookWorks. The Wood Engravers’ Network Triennial Exhibition is the second juried exhibition sponsored by the Wood Engravers’ Network. Juror Joan Boudreau, curator of the Graphic Arts Collection at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of American History, […]
Wicked Weed to sell second bottled sour beer; presale begins online May 2
Wicked Weed will pre-sell its second bottled sour beer, Golden Angel, starting at noon on May 2. Sales will be online. The beer was aged 10 months in the barrel with apricots, and will sell for $18.95 per bottle. If experience is any guide, the the brewery’s first sour offering sold out online in one […]
PARI hosts annual Space Day open house
From a press release: PARI hosts annual Space Day open house Rosman, NC (April 14, 2015) – The Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) is hosting its annual Space Day open house Saturday, May 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 200-acre campus will be open to the public with activities and events that are […]