The Fresh Market will host its Cupcakes for a Cause fundraiser to benefit No Kid Hungry — an organization that “is dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America by surrounding children with healthy food where they live, learn and play,” according to a media release — at the specialty grocery store from Sept. 11-27. During […]
All Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore merchandise will be 25 percent off on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., when the nonprofit retailer holds its Fall Customer Appreciation Sale. Radio station 98.1 The River will also be on site from 9-11 a.m. to host the event, and free hotdogs and soft […]
MoveOn, a national grassroots activism organization, is holding a candlelight vigil in Asheville in anticipation of Congress’ vote on the Iran Deal. Whitehouse.gov describes the international plan as “a long-term comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran that will verifiably prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and ensure that Iran’s nuclear program will be exclusively peaceful […]
The second-to-last iteration of RiverLink’s free 2015 RiverMusic concert series — planned for Friday, Sept. 11, at 144 Riverside Drive — features Megan Jean & the KFB at 5:30 p.m., Sweet Leda at 6:45 p.m., and headliners Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, at 8:15 p.m. The outdoor festival aside the French Broad River […]
The Vanishing Wheelchair presents its magic show “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” at St. Mary’s Church on several dates — Sept. 26, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 12 — this Fall. Although the performances are all free to attend, donations at the door will benefit the nonprofit’s All Things Possible program, which teaches “skills in […]
The Millroom’s Emilie Travis will host a trivia series at the downtown venue to benefit a different nonprofit each month this Fall. The multimedia competitions begin at 6:30 p.m., each evening and cost $10 per night or $25 for all three nights to enter a team of up to six people. Dates and beneficiaries are […]
Nasheville’s Blackfoot Gypsies soak their rock ‘n’ roll in Southern tradition before serving it with a punk pace and intensity. The band’s music videos are fun, rowdy and a bit messy — just like the live shows. See for yourself when the band returns to Asheville in support of most recent album Handle It, playing […]
Asheville chef Mike Moore of The Blind Pig is participating in a Charlotte fundraiser for No Kid Hungry’s efforts in North Carolina. The event takes place at Mimosa Grill on Saturday, Sept. 12, with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $175 per person with group tables available. Visit […]
Experimental percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani will perform a solo show at Downtown Books and News Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. Library of Babel (guitarist Shane Parish, cellist Emmalee Hunnicutt and bassist Frank Meadows) share the bill. $5-10 suggested donation. Press release from event organizers: Transportive percussionist TATSUYA NAKATANI returns to Asheville for a solo performance […]
Dancing Bear Toys, a family-owned toy store with locations in Asheville and Hendersonville, will hold its third annual Fun Fest at the parking lot of 518 Kenilworth Road on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The free festival will showcase more than a dozen kid-friendly businesses with outdoor activities at each booth […]
Anne Fitten Glenn, author of Asheville Beer: An intoxicating History of Mountain Brewing, will be at the Fountainhead Bookstore in Hendersonville on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. She’ll discuss her book and the local beer industry, which she’s immersed in as a frequent beer writer and Oskar Blues’ “beer communicatrix.” Tickets to the event, […]
With its strip malls and amusement parks, Orlando is rarely credited as a mecca for new music and creative inspiration. Perhaps that’s why the members of Wet Nurse spend their time in the Sunshine State shotgunning beers, spinning in office chairs, bar hopping and exploring the parameters of punk music. At least that’s what we […]
Press release from Earth Fare: Earth Fare, the nation’s authentic specialty organic and natural food grocery chain, will launch a two-week long celebration of its 40th Anniversary beginning September 9 across all its locations. To honor and thank its customers and communities, Earth Fare will celebrate its 40 years with never-before-seen pricing events and the […]
Press Release from Project Linus: PROJECT LINUS SUPPORTS OUR MILITARY The Western North Carolina Chapter of Project Linus participated in Camp Corral, a week-long camp experience for children of wounded or fallen military parents. The camp is free for children ages 8 -15 and is sponsored by Golden Corral Restaurants. Our local chapter of Project […]
From a press release: Through a collaboration with Hope Women’s Cancer Center and Cancer Care of Western North Carolina, Rachel E. Raab, MD will be providing care for patients at Hope Women’s Cancer Center, an affiliate of Mission Health. Dr. Raab joined Cancer Care of Western North Carolina in June of this year. Previously, she […]
From a press release: The Indian Cultural Association of Western North Carolina will hold a health fair will be on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at The Holiday Inn West, Asheville. Tentative schedule is as follows: Stations at the event (2-5 p.m.) 1) Flu and pneumonia shot clinic by registered pharmacist Hiren Mahida (Be sure […]
Press release from Sundance Power Systems: Led by Asheville-based renewable energy company Sundance Power Systems, a coalition of sixteen solar energy companies from across the state has joined forces calling out for support of their industry as the current legislature decides on the final budget. Their decision on whether or not to extend the State’s […]
Meet and mingle with City Council candidates on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at the YWCA on South French Broad Street. All candidates in the primary election for Asheville City Council have been invited to set up a table and meet informally with community members. Candidates will also have an opportunity to give a […]
Announcement from Mars Hill University: Musician and folklorist Bascom Lamar Lunsford dedicated his life to traveling the hills and coves of the Appalachian Mountains to find, memorize, and record the songs and dances so intimately woven into the mountain culture. He started the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival in Asheville in 1928, and from there […]
Coffee, pastry and dessert lovers around Asheville will have a new option for their morning cravings beginning next year. A new coffee and dessert restaurant, Sugar Shack Donuts, is planning to move into 760 Biltmore Avenue just below the Kenilworth neighborhood, according to the company’s Facebook page. Voted as one of the “Top Ten Tastiest […]
Performance artist Minton Sparks has been onstage at the Grand Ole Opry and was part The American Songbook Series at Lincoln Center. She was teller-in-residence at the Jonesborough National Storytelling Festival and has been covered by USA Today, NPR show “All Things Considered,” the BBC and the Chicago Sun-Times. Sparks will lead the writing and […]
