The party, with eats by Pho Ya Belly food truck, kicks off at The Bywater on Friday, June 5, with feisty rock band Red Honey starting at 9 p.m. and DJ Biig Poppa taking over at 11 p.m.
Tag: the hop
Showing 22-35 of 35 results
Mountain Sports Festival for bench warmers: a guide to the weekend’s nonsport attractions
Organizers say Mountain Sports Festival is a come-one-come-all event and that attitude is echoed in the multitude of nonsports attractions — in addition to extensive athletic programming — for participants and spectators of all backgrounds.
Small Bites: The Hop looks to summer with Hopsicles
The Hop rolls out Hopsicles, winter tailgate markets are underway, Asheville Art Musuem readies for Toast Asheville and a local garden shop and wine store partner for a unique happy hour.
Cooking Channel show to feature Asheville’s sweet side
A few of Asheville’s sweet spots will share the national spotlight this week. Nightbell, The Hop and Fairview bakery Ruth and Ranshaw will be featured in an episode of the Cooking Channel program “Unique Sweets,” scheduled to air at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday, Dec. 14. A statement from the Cooking Channel sums up the episode, which […]
Ben Sollee and Jonathan Scales perform “Dolly Dawn”
Local steel pan player Jonathan Scales recently teamed up with singer-songwriter/cellist Ben Sollee on a cover of Harry Belafonte’s “Dolly Down.” Taylor Hellhake and Emily Newton filmed the performance at The Hop West. Jordan Ellis plays percussion. Sollee also played Isis Restuarant & Music Hall last Thursday.
All aboard S.S. Bathtub: Kids’ events headed for Asheville
Get ready to learn a friendly lesson or two when Denton the Dragon and David LaMotte come to The Hop Ice Cream Cafe on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 6-7 p.m. Then head to the Orange Peel on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a Groundhog’s Day Jamboree with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and The Moodees, a.k.a Mad Tea.
Celebrate The Hop’s 35th birthday with free scoops on Merrimon
The Hop Ice Cream Café turns 35 in August. To celebrate, current owners Ashley and Greg Garrison, who mark their 5th year with the business this month, will offer free kiddie scoops (for all ages) at on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Merrimon Avenue store.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend offers magic, community, film, music and more, all for a nominal fee. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-budget weekend events.
This weekend on a shoestring
Take a hike, learn about aquatic life or browse local crafts. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-cost weekend entertainment.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend offers the chance to take your dog out for ice cream, browse local art or enjoy a family-friendly outdoor festival. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-budget local happenings.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend offers the chance to discover local music, indulge in local sweets, browse local artists and more. As always, we highlight a host of low-cost events to keep you entertained on a budget.
The Richmond Hill workday was a success
I would like to thank the folks who came out to Richmond Hill Park on a cold December morning to hack and kill the enemy: invasive exotic weeds. With the help of the Western North Carolina Alliance, we cut back Chinese privet and multiflora rose, two very nasty nonnative plants that are damaging native forests […]
Blue Ridge Roller Girls stop at the Hop
Members of the Blue Ridge Roller Girls signed autographs at the Hop on Merrimon Ave.
Family-friendly fare
When you’ve had it up to here and there’s nary a baby sitter in sight, there are a few options to feed the kids and blow off a little steam at the same time. If nothing else, these places certainly won’t bat an eye if your rugrat seems to be in a slightly, er, exuberant […]