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AIR Brings Back the Main Course Dining Program for 2010
The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) is pleased to announce the return of the Main Course Dining program with buy one get one free values all over Asheville. The Main Course Dining coupon book provides diners with more than 35 buy one get one free entree deals at 18 independent restaurants in the Asheville community. Read more...
Acoustic Syndicate plays post-Thanksgiving show
Acoustic Syndicate, one of North Carolina's best kept secrets is returning this holiday season for their very special traditional after Thanksgiving show at the Orange Peel on Saturday November 28th. Read more...
Asheville Still Easily Accessible After I-40 Rockslide
The Asheville area and the mountains of Western North Carolina remain accessible from the east, south and north after a rock slide along Interstate 40 at the North Carolina/Tennessee border. The choice of two convenient detours make getting to Asheville a breeze. Read more...
New Page Corporation Presents Neil Gurney's - The Sustainability Revolution
American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) will host The Sustainability Revolution, an educational luncheon program sponsored by New Page Corporation, a leading manufacturer of coated paper. Read more...
New Media: It Changes the Game - Are Your Ready to Play?
On Monday, October 19, the American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) will host The Power of New Media and Social Networking, an educational seminar that explores the world of new media. The program will be led by Dave Saunders, President and Chief Idea Officer. Read more...
Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale - October 8th, 9th and 10th at 8 pm, and the 11th at 7 pm
We began with ten cast members and the script of Shakespeare's wonderous and heartfelt story. Through improvisation and discussion, the Warren Wilson Theatre ensemble has created a unique production of this tale, which is best for winter. It's not quite winter yet, but there is a chill in the air that recalls days gone by and stories lost to Time. Read more...
Free One Hour Seminar: Understanding Adult ADHD
In recognition of National ADHD Awareness month, the ADHD Center for Success will be hosting a free one hour seminar: Understanding Adult ADHD. Aimed at increasing awareness of ADHD and ADD, the community event will be held at AB Tech, in the Small Business Center, Room #215 on September 23 at 7 pm. Read more...
It's another funky party up in BootyBandLand! Sept 24-27th
In a chill spot called Booty Band Land, musicians and artists will flourish through an epic celebration not to be missed... or forgotten. This festival was created to provide an affordable and interactive, yet top-quality event that will showcase the excellent emerging artists in the region, as well as some world-class greats. Read more...
Urban Harvest Dinner to Highlight Top Chefs, Local Food, Urban Agriculture
On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 6pm, The Bountiful Cities Project, Asheville's Urban Agriculture and Food Security organization, will host the first of a series of "BCP's Urban Harvest Dinners," at the Pearson Drive Community Garden in Montford. The dinners are elegant, on-garden evenings to raise funds for BCP's ongoing outreach and education programs in many community gardens and urban farms throughout the city of Asheville. Read more...
The Grownup Noise - North American Summer Tour
On Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 8pm The Grownup Noise, an indie pop/rock/folk band from Boston, Ma. will play a show in Asheville at the Bobo Gallery (22 Lexington Ave.) with a stellar lineup which included locals Shod my Feet and Ensemble Pamplemousse, also on tour from NYC. Read more...
TEDxAsheville - Locally Organized Version of 'Ultimate Brain Spa' at the Orange Peel August 30
Local fans of the TED conference will present TEDxAsheville, an independently organized TED event, Sunday, August 30, 7 - 11 PM, at The Orange Peel. Mix your favorite mind-blowing lecture in college with a hot night out at a club, add a few beers, and you've got TEDxAsheville, where smart is sexy and great ideas are the name of the game. Four Asheville visionaries and a sprinkling of breathtaking local performance talent offer a night of fun for your head that promises inspiration, excitement and ideas worth spreading. Read more...
Update on the Asheville Mural Project Summer 09
The Asheville Mural Project is poised to complete last summer's work on the concrete support piers of the I-240 Bridge downtown. The Lexington Avenue side of the Gateway Mural is estimated to be completed by the end of July, where artists Kurt Thaesler, Steve Lister, and Harper Leich have been working to finish the portion dedicated to the arts in Asheville. Painting is currently well underway, as well as a plan to address the water run-off issue occurring due to the break in the roadway overhead. Read more...
Next assignment for dynamic duo of Mumpower and Boyle: Diving into Asheville's escort services
Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower calls attention to Asheville sex escort services. Read more...
Media Arts Project Launches New Online Directory
The Media Arts Project (MAP) announces an event to celebrate the launch of its new website and online member directory, Thursday, July 23, at 5:30pm at the Flood Gallery in Asheville. Funded by the Asheville HUB, the new directory will foster the development of Western North Carolina's creative economy by promoting the region's diverse and accomplished talent base and providing a resource for WNC media arts professionals to collaborate and connect, both with one another and with opportunities for work. Read more...
2nd Saturday Artist Market Announces New Hours and Community Booth Guest
The 2nd Saturday Artist Market announces new hours for the remainder of its season, running from 12-4pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The Market takes place on Domino Lane and in Christopher's Garden on the East site of West Asheville, just off Haywood Road and behind Harvest Records. Read more...
'Beer City Bash' to be held at The Orange Peel on June 26
Bruisin' Ales, The Orange Peel, and The Mountain XPress are sponsoring the 'Beer City Bash' on Friday, June 26. The bash is a celebration of all things beer in Asheville. The event is a victory party for the local beer community, who rallied to win an Examiner.com poll by Charlie Papazian, founder of the Brewers Association, author, and one of the most recognized names in the world of beer and brewing. Read more...
Faces of Asheville - A Portrait Documentary Project
After two solid years of dedication the local photographer Jen G. Bowen is proud to open the final exhibit of the 'Faces of Asheville' portrait documentary project. Initially started in July 2007, the project & the artist's studio were burglarized & destroyed in Aug 2007. Read more...
MPAC's 4th of July Block Party in Weaverville
MPAC presents the 4th of July Block Party as a continuance of Weaverville's 15 year old celebration with average attendance of 31,000. This is going to be a fabulous event that also doubles as a fund / awareness raiser for a few organizations including the North Buncombe High School Band Boosters. Highlights are headlining music act - Jen and the Juice, a Firecracker 5K race, Asheville Aerial Arts, The Blue Ridge Roller Girls, Asheville Puppetry Alliance, and a variety of performers and of course... fireworks! Read more...
'Beer City Bash' @ The Orange Peel
We're having a party, Asheville! Come one, come all (over 21 only) to the 'Beer City Bash' at The Orange Peel on Friday, June 26. Doors @ 7:30pm; Starts at 8pm. Yours truly will be the MC! We're celebrating Asheville's tie with Portland, OR in the 'Beer City USA' poll. $10/pp includes two beer vouchers, giveaways, and live music. Don't miss it! Read more...
Mountain Green Conference
Warren Wilson, is hosting the third annual 'Mountain Green Conference' on June 24, 2009. This year's theme centers on Green Tourism. Read more...
23 Skidoo DVD Release Event
Local kid-hop act, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo has shown again and again that he knows how to throw a party. Last Saturday's DVD release party at the Grey Eagle was no exception. 23 has an energy and stage presence that keeps your feet movin' weather you have diapers or dentures. Read more...
RiverLink Volunteer Info Session May 13
Come learn how you can make a difference in making the French Broad River watershed a healthier place to live, work and play at our next Volunteer Information Session on Wednesday May 13th at 10am and 5pm at our offices. Take this opportunity to learn what we do at RiverLink and how you can help us. Read more...
Parkside: Appeals Court To Hear Case May 19
Here's a great chance for the multiple civic organizations who opposed the Parkside boondoggle to come together one more time. According to the Asheville Citizen-Times, 'The state Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments May 19 in a lawsuit over Buncombe County's 2006 sale of property just west of City Hall to developer Stewart Coleman...' Read more...
French Broad River Fins & Gills Classic Fishing Tournament - Get out your Fishing Poles!
Get out your fishing poles and start practicing your casting for the French Broad River Fins & Gills Classic Fishing Tournament on May 9th! Sponsored by Clear Channel Radio of Asheville and Asheville Outdoor Center, this event will benefit RiverLink to further its mission to protect and restore the French Broad River and its watershed as a place to live, work and play! Read more...
Director's Notes for 'A Number' at North Carolina Stage Company, April 15 to May 3, 2009
Were you jazzed to see Tyler Hansbrough work his magic for the Tar Heels in the recent NCAA National Championship? Did you take in the game on a big flat-screen TV? What would you have given to have really been there, court-side? Read more...
Asheville Greenworks Invites You To The Orange Peel
Earth Day Asheville, a concert event presented by Clear Channel Radio and Greenlife Grocery, will be a music and dance party for everyone to celebrate our clean and green future in support of Asheville GreenWorks, the local Keep America Beautiful affiliate. The concert, which will raise funds for earth-friendly projects, is scheduled for April 22 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm at the Orange Peel. Read more...
LaZoom Kicks Off 3rd Season with Local Discounts
LaZoom is offering $10 tickets for locals April 15th through the 30th! Join us in celebrating our 3rd season with a new comedy show and live music. Grab a friend and a six pack and hop on the bus! Bus departs at 6pm from the French Broad food Co-op at 90 Biltmore Ave Tuesday-Saturday. Read more...
Meet the Brewer: Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head
On Friday, May 15, Bruisin' Ales will hold TWO private tasting sessions with Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head: 5 - 7pm and 7 - 9pm. Only 30 tickets will be sold for each session. Read more...
I'm at the Artecture panel
Just sitting in the architecture panel. Read more...
April 16: Beer Wars LIVE!
Bruisin' Ales is pleased to host an Asheville screening of Beer Wars LIVE! This is a simulcast event held nationwide on April 16 at 8pm. $15/pp The showing will take place at Carolina Cinemas 14 on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville. Read more...
Riverside Studios Gallery Show
Riverside Studios, an artist's property and gallery located in Asheville's historic river district, recently opened to the public November 7, 2008 for the city's annual River Arts District Studio Stroll. Owned by sculptor James Richbourg, the gallery is open until December 7, 2008 and features a variety of eclectic mediums created by some of Asheville's most exciting and enthusiastic local talent. Read more...
Grand Opening of A Boy and His Dog Fine Art
On Friday, November 14, 2008 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm A Boy and His Dog Fine Art in downtown Asheville celebrates its grand opening with an art show by nationally acclaimed artist Steve Tracy. The gallery is located at 89 Patton Avenue, next to the popular Jack of the Wood pub, and features nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. Owned by David Todd, A Boy and His Dog Fine Art was previously located in Key West, Florida. Todd has owned the gallery for over twelve years and opened multiple galleries in Florida. Read more...
