Local restaurants, breweries and organizations have developed creative ways to celebrate the holiday without the meat.
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Asheville food and farm tours can brighten fall and winter days
Even though the weather is getting chilly, many local tour companies continue to schedule trips to Western North Carolina farms and restaurants throughout the holiday season.
Small bites: WNC Regional Cookbook & Food Writing Festival
Chefs, restauranteurs and authors will come together for Barnes & Noble’s WNC Regional Cookbook & Food Writing Festival. In addition: Fifth Season Gardening Co. offers weekend workshops, Farm Heritage Trail’s holds a holiday event and tailgates markets announce winter and holidays dates.
Brothers in arms: Local nonprofits give back to WNC veterans
With Veterans Day fast approaching, the customary forms of American celebration will be prominently on display: parades through city streets, moments of silence briefly interrupting broadcast media, solemn ceremonies at landmarks across the country, special discounts at restaurants and shops. Beyond those symbolic gestures, however, stands a large and growing need to support the many […]
Multifaith peace conference explores connection between conflict and climate change
Attendees from many faiths will gather at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center on Nov. 10-13 to consider the possible effects global climate change could have on humanity’s ability to maintain a peaceful world.
Local nature school to travel to Standing Rock Sioux reservation
From the newsletter of Forest Floor, a local nature school: We are organizing a caravan of vehicles to drive to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in ND to deliver much needed winter supplies to the water protectors there. We will additionally stay on site for approx. one week to assist in any way we can. […]
Election cakes: OWL Bakery adds some sweetness to Asheville’s democratic process
It was once cake that fed the election cycle rather than campaign ads. OWL Bakery is trying to bring the former back.
Letter writer: The continuing holocaust of animals
“The imprisonment for life of animals killed for food is a holocaust that makes all the combined crimes of humanity against other humans pale in number.”
Weekend Picks: Friday, Oct. 21 – Sunday, Oct. 23
Whether you are raring to go to the Women & Money Conference, a scary open mic, a benefit in a castle, or a low country boil, Asheville has you covered this weekend! Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY ‘SCARY […]
Earthtone Design Studio wins 2016 “Innovative Home Design” award of Asheville Parade of Homes
Press release from Earthtone Design Studio: A dramatic new, highly environmental home certified to consume less than a tenth of the energy of a typical new American home, has won the 2016 Innovative Home Design award of the Asheville Home Builders Association. The custom three-bedroom two-bath 1,500 square foot home, located at 92 Fenner Street […]
Weekend Picks: Friday, Oct. 14 – Sunday, Oct. 16
Whether you are gearing up for Halloween with a walking tour of Riverside Cemetery or just wanting to enjoy some autumn cider at CiderFest, this weekend will not disappoint! There are plenty of shows, gallery exhibition openings and family events to choose from. Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress […]
WNC locals support protesters at Standing Rock
The Dakotas may be far from Asheville, but many WNC locals have traveled to the Standing Rock Sioux reservation since protests began there in late August over a disputed oil pipeline that crosses tribal lands. Others in Asheville have donated money or supplies to support the tribe’s efforts to block construction of the Dakota Access pipeline.
Southeast Wise Women’s Herbal Conference will draw more than 1,000 to Black Mountain
Southeast Wise Women, a woman-owned and -operated business, will sponsor its twelfth annual herbal conference at Lake Eden in Black Mountain Oct. 14-16.
Asheville Museum of Science and the Collider announce Beer City Science Pub series Fall line-up
From the Asheville Museum of Science: Asheville Museum of Science and The Collider team up for Beer City Science Pub Fall Line-Up Local science & local beer collide as AMOS & The Collider provide Friday night science programming to the community. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – October 28, November 18, & December 16– The Asheville Museum of […]
Hospitals request blood donations to prepare for advancing hurricane
PRESS RELEASE: With the advancing hurricane and evacuations expected, The Blood Connection needs blood donors to make a blood donation today to ensure supply is available to meet the anticipated need. “We are asking donors to help us get ahead of the anticipated weather,” said TBC President and CEO Delisa English. “Hospitals are already […]
Pop stars: Asheville’s temporary restaurant concepts nurture permanent businesses
Pop-up events allow restaurants and other venues to make creative and profitable use of their spaces during off hours. But Asheville business owners also use the concept to help budding entrepreneurs gain a foothold and hone their skills.
At Organic Growers School, Sandor Katz shares his passion
Fermented foods have a variety of health benefits, including improved digestion and a stronger immune system . At a recent fermentation workshop at the Organic Growers Conference, Sandor Katz taught particpants how to make sauerkraut, his signature food for which he was nicknamed “Sandorkraut.”
Weekend of Women’s Wisdom at Southeast Wise Women’s Herbal Conference, Oct. 14-16
PRESS RELEASE: The Southeast Wise Women’s Herbal Conference began a dozen years ago as a gathering of 200 women who came together to immerse themselves in the study of herbal medicine and the Wise Woman tradition of Earth-based healing. This year, organizers expect over a thousand women, of all ages and ethnicities, to attend the weekend […]
Road to redevelopment: Big infrastructure upgrades on RAD’s horizon
Asheville’s rustic, arts-and-industry-dominated River Arts District is on the brink of a major transformation. From road realignment, sidewalk construction and expanded bike lanes to an ambitious network of greenways with the RAD as its central hub, substantial changes will be taking place over the next few years that will improve the way residents and visitors to the city access, explore and inhabit the area.
Small bites: Soumu showcases the tastes and sounds of Africa
Soumu festival returns with traditional African fare, a new wine shop comes to North Asheville, Hendersonville chef Jesse Roque wins Chef of the Year title and more news from Asheville’s food scene.
ASAP to receive donation from inaugural Historic Biltmore Village fundraising dinner
PRESS RELEASE from Historic Biltmore Village: Historic Biltmore Village and Asap Inaugural Event was a resounding success! Historic Biltmore Village businesses and Asap, partnered for a perfect evening under the stars. This inaugural event which is sure to be repeated served as a fundraiser for the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. As the evening progressed, the […]