Local Celtic band Carolina Ceili takes the stage at White Horse Black Mountain on Sunday, June 21 for “The Longest Day/The Shortest Night.” The concert celebrates the summer solstice and includes art by Sundara Fawn bagpiping by Connell Sanderson and lighted hoop dancing by Cristina “Rainflower Hoops” Holt. Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: […]
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Asheville Sister Cities inc. seeking student housing, collecting school supplies, celebrating Bastille Day
Asheville Sister Cities inc. is seeking housing for two high school students, collecting donations of school supplies for their upcoming delegation to Valladolid, Mexico, and is celebrating Bastille Day at Metro Wines.
Writers on the Rock, June 28
Ten authors who write about Appalachia will all present work, sign books and meet fans at Writers on the Rock. The event takes place at at Chimney Rock State Park on Sunday, June 28, 1-4 p.m. Learn more about participating writers Ken Butcher, Sheri Castle, Julia Nunnally Duncan, Tommy Hays, Carol Heilman, Cindy McMahon, Ann […]
Brian Butler is once again UNCA’s distinguished professor of humanities
For a second term, philosophy professor Brian Butler has been selected as UNC Asheville’s Thomas Howerton Distinguished Professor of Humanities. Butler has organized and sponsored lectures by a number of scholars, including leading public intellectual and political commentator Cornel West, architect Vladimir Belogolovsky and philosopher Sheralee Brindell. Butler also organized a symposium on democratic experimentalism, […]
Asheville to ‘kick off’ form-based code for River Arts District
Form-based codes are becoming popular tool processes in many cities, and the City of Asheville’s community meeting Wednesday, June 17, will “kick off” one for the River Arts District. This is the second form-based code project in the City; the Haywood Road Corridor form-based code was adopted by City Council in September 2014. Form- based […]
A gift to those battling cancer
From a press release: During the month of June, Sandra Denise Molina is reaching out to individuals battling cancer in observance of Father’s Day and in memory of her father who battled cancer several years ago. She is offering 40 one-hour angel touch healing sessions to individuals battling cancer (one session/person). The healing session can be done in person […]
Retired Asheville Habitat ReStore manager presented with Lifetime Achievement Award from the nonprofit parent organization
Retired Asheville Habitat ReStore general manager Jay Sloan was one of three individuals in the nation to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Habitat for Humanity parent organization during a recent company conference in Atalanta. Sales increased more than 800 percent during his tenure from 1999 to 2012. Here is the full release from […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, June 10: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call our office if you have any […]
Garage rockers Blackfoot Gypsies to play Tiger Mountain, June 13
Nashville’s Blackfoot Gypsies apply the same loose and funky aesthetic to their songwriting as they do to their wardrobe choices. For proof, check out the quartet’s recently released music video (below) for “Don’t Know About You” — a pure rock ‘n’ roll song delivered with a slight southern twang and Dylan-style rasp by a frontman […]
Cherokee Voices Festival, June 13
The 18th annual Cherokee Voices Festival, sponsored by The North Carolina Arts Council and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, is held on Saturday, June 13. Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Date: June 13, 2015 Location: Museum of the Cherokee Indian, 589 Tsali Blvd. Cherokee NC 28719 Cost: FREE and open to […]
RiverMusic continues June 12 with The Ben Miller Band
The next installment of RiverLink’s RiverMusic concert series takes place Friday, June 12. The Ben Miller Band headlines; The Toothe and The Red Dirt Revelators also perform. The concert takes place at The RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza in the River Arts District; music starts at 5:30 p.m. Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink’s RiverMusic continues […]
Movies in the Park continues this Friday with ‘The Goonies’
The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department continues its Movies in the Park Series this Friday, June 12, with the 1985 family adventure The Goonies. The free, outdoor event is held in Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Goonies never say die!
RiverMusic to host The Toothe, The Red Dirt Revelators and The Ben Miller Band, June 12
RiverLink’s outdoor summer concert series RiverMusic continues this Friday, June 12, with sets by The Toothe (psychedelic folk) at 5:30 p.m., The Red Dirt Revelators (blues, Americana) at 6:45 p.m., and The Ben Miller Band (Americana) at 8:15 p.m. The free event takes place aside the French Broad River — paddle up, if you will […]
HempX comes to Highland Brewing Company, Sept. 18-19
WHAT: HempX family-friendly hemp expo WHEN: Sept. 18-19 WHERE: Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Ste. 200 HOW MUCH?: Free, though chef-event ‘A Taste of Hemp’ is ticketed MORE: hempxasheville.com “Hemp X is a three-day interactive gathering in Asheville highlighting the multiple uses and future economic opportunities of industrial hemp,” reads the group’s Facebook event […]
MTN Merch to open in Biltmore Village, June 12
Mountain Merch (also known as MTN Merch), a new clothing company focusing on “locally-printed apparel at modest prices including community-inspired [garments],” will open its doors to the public in Biltmore Village (22 Lodge Street) this Friday, June 12, at 10:30 a.m. Owned and managed by husband-and-wife team Greg and Danielle Vaeth, the store will also […]
Update: MetroWines to host partial screening of ‘Beer Wars’ documentary with industry insider discussion
MetroWines and Brewing Up a Storm will host a partial screening of the documentary Beer Wars: Brewed in America at the shop on Friday, June 26, at 6 p.m. Following the documentary excerpts will be a panel discussion featuring “industry insiders” from the local beer industry. (MetroWines had originally planned to screen the entire documentary […]
The Bywater to host Summer Solstice Water Balloon Fight with food, music, entertainment on June 21
Although the Bywater’s outdoor atmosphere usually meanders along at approximately the same pace as the bar’s closest neighbor the French Broad River, patrons’ adrenaline will be pumping on Sunday, June 21. At 3 p.m., the Battle of Bywater: Summer Solstice Water Balloon Fight commences, and organizers say this year’s event will beat the previous record […]
Newly launched business Greenest Grass Lawn and Landscape offers emissions-free lawn services in Asheville area
Launched by West Asheville resident and mechanical engineer Jay Chekansky, Greenest Grass Lawn and Landscape applies the technology behind hybrid and electric vehicles to lawn care, offering all-electric, emissions-free services across the greater Asheville area. In addition to its eco-friendly benefits, the service claims to provide a quieter alternative to traditional lawn maintenance. For more […]
Joshua Messick with new band Acoustic Storm to perform at White Horse
National Hammered Dulcimer Champion and Asheville resident Joshua Messick will be performing on Saturday, July 25, at 8pm at White Horse (105 Montreat Road) in Black Mountain. Doors will open at 7:30pm. This will be the first concert that Messick will perform with his new acoustic instrumental band Acoustic Storm. Musicians include local icons River Guerguerian on world […]
Pack’s Tavern celebrates 5th anniversary with a specialty beer and expanded menu
Pack’s Tavern is turning 5 and is celebrating the occasion by launching a specialty beer and expanding its menu thanks to a new wood-fired oven. The beer, Pack’s Tavern ESB, has been crafted by Pisgah Brewing Company. An English version of pale ale, this ESB (Extra Special Bitter) is brewed with toasted malt for a deep copper color […]
Marc Hunt to hold campaign launch event
Asheville City Council candidate Marc Hunt will hold a Campaign Launch Celebration event on Thursday, June 18th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Boathouse at the Smoky Park Supper Club on 318 Riverside Drive. Click here to register for the event and find out more. For more about Hunt’s campaign, click here. Full release: Good Morning, Election season is arriving early […]