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Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a poet’s debut book, a wide-wheeled electric bike, Weaverville residents’ opposition to a housing development and Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s flood aid efforts.
12th annual Southeast Wise Women’s Herbal Conference to be held 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 […]
The people’s market: WNC flea markets offer culture, community and commodities
Whether you’re hunting for a bargain or looking to make some extra cash, gathering with neighbors at a local flea market could be just the ticket. Flea market regulars say the connections that form between buyers and sellers are a unique aspect of the experience, and their value can equal or exceed the monetary rewards.
Jam session: Seasonal preserves support the local food movement
Whether savory or sweet, jams and other preserves have become a favorite way for local food businesses to highlight Western North Carolina’s harvests.
Small bites: Milk and fire converge at pepper-eating contest
The Heavenly Greenhouse Hot Pepper Eating Contest begins with contestants consuming a jalapeño and ends 16 rounds later with the Carolina Reaper.
Permaculture gathering nurtures relationships
Now a beloved local happening, the Southeastern Permaculture Gathering has taken place every year since 1994. Permaculture enthusiasts of many ages and experience levels gathered on the grounds of the Arthur Morgan School in Celo Aug. 5-7 to forge connections, gain insights and learn new skills.
Big Frog Asheville celebrates grand opening
PRESS RELEASE: Sept 1st, 4-6p 336 Rockwood RD, Arden Come help BIG FROG ASHEVILLE celebrate their Grand Opening! They’re giving out a free t-shirt to the first 50 guests, with other free promotional items and door prizes (including an iPad mini) . Music performance by Asheville Music School The school with the most parents, teachers and/or […]
Goombay Festival lineup announced
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Western North Carolina’s YMI Cultural Center (YMI) is proud to invite the community to the 36th Goombay Festival, to be held September 9th – 11th, with a kick off event on Thursday, September 8th. The festival will be held in Asheville’s Pack Square Park with additional activities at the YMI […]
Main Street renaissance: WNC’s small towns confront growth, change
Asheville may be a top dream destination for many folks, but for an increasing number of newcomers and old-timers alike, the No. 1 dream destination may be just down the road a ways. With the challenges of urbanization besetting Asheville, newcomers and locals alike are turning to surrounding towns and communities in search of cheaper […]
Asheville Fermentation Association hosts meetup with author and brewer Derek Dellinger
The new club is aimed at creating a forum for local fermentation enthusiasts of all skill levels to exchange ideas and materials, experiment and gain new knowledge.
A-B Tech history instructor awarded Fulbright Scholar Program grant to teach in Kyrgyz Republic
Press release: David Dry Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Kyrgyz for Teaching Assignment David Dry, History Instructor at A-B Tech Community College, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant to the Kyrgyz Republic in American History from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Dry will be […]
Organic Growers School hosts fermentation workshop with Sandor Katz Sept. 9 at Warren Wilson College
Press release: Organic Growers School hosts Sandor Katz in Western N.C. September 9 & 10 Asheville, NC — Organic Growers School continues to reinforce its reputation of offering down-to-earth education, while remaining affordable and accessible, by hosting Sandor Ellix Katz in a day-long “Art of Fermentation” workshop on Friday, September 9, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. […]
Historic Biltmore Village announces outdoor dinner event
Restaurants and breweries in Historic Biltmore Village have come together to create a new and unique event. This event will serve as a fundraiser for Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project .
Registration opens for Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference, Oct. 14-16
PRESS RELEASE FROM SOUTHEAST WISE WOMEN HERBAL CONFERENCE: A weekend of women’s wisdom and earth-based healing will take place at the Southeast Wise Women’s Herbal Conference Oct. 14-16 at Lake Eden in Black Mountain. The conference began a dozen years ago as a gathering of 200 women who came together to immerse themselves in the study […]
Asheville-area breweries and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation team up to celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service with special beers
Press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: If you live next door to the most visited park unit in the country, how do you celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service? In Asheville, there is only one answer: with beer, of course. In honor of the National Park Service’s centennial year, the […]
The death of fine dining: How Asheville’s culinary culture was reborn
Several years ago, the Great Recession marked the beginning of the decline of the era of fine dining in Asheville. Chefs responded by reinventing the local restaurant scene to embrace a more casual, accessible approach to offering excellent cuisine.
Beer Scout: Wicked Weed Funkatorium Invitational returns
Burial, Zebulon and New Belgium share their selections for the annual gathering of wild and sour ales.
ABC+P = student success: The helping hands of Children First/Communities In Schools student support specialists
“Our student support specialists give support so teachers can focus on teaching, and students can focus on schoolwork. We need to give our students every opportunity possible to reach their full potential.”
Sunburst Chef & Farmer pairs aquaponics, microgreens
Sunburst Chef & Farmer will be one of 20 local farms welcoming the public to tour their operations and take home ultra-fresh food during ASAP’s annual farm tour.
Noted landscape designer to speak on crafting pollinator-friendly landscapes
Two upcoming talks at the North Carolina Arboretum will give local home gardeners, conservationists and bee lovers alike a rare chance to hear longtime environmental educator and landscape designer Heather Holm speak on using native plants to attract and support beneficial insects and wildlife.