Events Archives - Page 11 of 40

Laughing Heart Literary Festival

April 26, 2017 Comments Off on Laughing Heart Literary Festival

To celebrate readers and books, The Laughing Heart Literary Project and Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café are presenting the first Laughing Heart Literary Festival, August 1-4, in Hot Springs, NC. The event will bring together nationally- and regionally-celebrated authors in onstage conversations about their books and books that have changed their lives. The festival will feature an opening night panel of authors honoring the writing life of Robert Morgan.

Mary Ellen Hannibal at Malaprops Bookstore & Cafe April 6 2017

March 20, 2017 Comments Off on Mary Ellen Hannibal at Malaprops Bookstore & Cafe April 6 2017

Malaprop’s Bookstore & Café presents Mary Ellen Hannibal, award-winning environmental journalist, author, and thought leader, on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Hannibal will discuss her new book, Citizen Scientist: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction. Joining her in conversation will be Mallory D. McDuff, Professor, Environmental Studies/Outdoor Leadership, at Warren Wilson College, Asheville, NC.

Free Monthly Climate Change Film Series Continues March 28th @ The Collider

March 19, 2017 Comments Off on Free Monthly Climate Change Film Series Continues March 28th @ The Collider

The Collider's monthly movie night, presented by Oskar Blues Brewery and featuring films related to climate change and the environment, continues on Tuesday, March 28, at the nonprofit innovation center in downtown Asheville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the program begins at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public (with a suggested donation). Popcorn and a selection of Oskar Blues beers will be provided.

Off The Beaten Path: Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations

March 16, 2017 Comments Off on Off The Beaten Path: Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations

Are you Irish? Just looking for an excuse to drink? Enjoy dressing in green? Whatever the case, Saint Patrick's day is a good excuse to break out your lucky green shirt, grab that green bowler hat, and hit up your favorite bars or breweries in Asheville to participate in drinking shenanigans. Don't have plans yet? Check our list of unique Saint Patrick's Day celebrations happening in and around Asheville. You can bet on Saint Patrick's Day 2017 in Asheville for a hopping good time!

Tea-Beer & Biscuits: Twin Leaf hosts “Elevenses” Release Party

March 7, 2017 Comments Off on Tea-Beer & Biscuits: Twin Leaf hosts “Elevenses” Release Party

Twin Leaf Brewery, in collaboration with Asheville Tea Company, is excited to announce “Elevenses,” will hit the tap Saturday, April 1, with a very British-inspired release party.

Flat Rock Playhouse Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

March 6, 2017 Comments Off on Flat Rock Playhouse Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka

The whimsical, world-famous candy man himself is back, this time in the mountains of Western North Carolina, as he takes the stage at Flat Rock Playhouse in their Studio 52 Family Series production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. Opening March 24^th through April 2^nd at the Flat Rock Playhouse Main Stage, this timeless family favorite will sport a "delicious stage full of amazing characters, singing, dancing and acting for the inner child in all of us, with perhaps a few parenting lessons along the way," says Director Dave Hart.

Melvin Seals & JGB Play New Mountain AVL Saint Patricks Day

February 27, 2017 Comments Off on Melvin Seals & JGB Play New Mountain AVL Saint Patricks Day

Melvin Seals & JGB are on tour and will be making a stop in Asheville at New Mountain AVL on St Patrick’s Day.

2nd Annual Expo Madison March 11th, Mars Hill University

February 27, 2017 Comments Off on 2nd Annual Expo Madison March 11th, Mars Hill University

The second annual Madison County Business & Community Expo (EXPO Madison) takes place on Saturday, March 11, from 11 am to 3 pm, in the Chambers Gym at Mars Hill University

Dine To Be Kind on March 7

February 21, 2017 Comments Off on Dine To Be Kind on March 7

On Tuesday, March 7, participating Asheville area restaurants are donating 15% of their food and drink sales to Asheville Humane Society during the nonprofit's 14th Annual Dine To Be Kind presented by Dr. David Crouch and Western Carolina Veterinary Surgery.

Asheville Outlets to Host March Of Dimes

February 21, 2017 Comments Off on Asheville Outlets to Host March Of Dimes

Asheville Outlets will host the March of Dimes 2017 March for Babies kick-off fundraising event, as well as, the first Miracle Models Fashion Show on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Families and businesses throughout Western North Carolina are invited to attend and start raising funds for March for Babies. During the kick-off, participants will have the opportunity to meet the event chairs and the 2017 Ambassador Family. Guests can also pick up fundraising materials, and prepare for a successful March for Babies team.