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Photograph Walkthrough: Spidey Con & Free Comic Book Day 2014

May 6, 2014 1

It was a busy week here in Asheville. Among the many events happening were two back to back days full of geek awesome. Friday May 2nd was Spidey Con at Carolina Cinemas on Hendersonville Road. To commemorate the second installment of The Amazing Spiderman movies, the people at Comic Envy, Multiverse Asheville, and Carolina Cinemas put together a Spiderman celebration. Attendees could partake in themed food and beer, enter the costume contest, and watch the movie on the big screen.

Free Comic Book Day May 3rd 2014

May 2, 2014 1

Free comic book day is soon upon us! Tomorrow, all Asheville comic book shops - including Pastimes in Weaverville, Hero Hunters in Candler, and Comic Envy on Tunnel Road will open their doors to adori

Mother Earth News Fair April 10-12, 2014

April 10, 2014 1

MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR shows practical and fun aspects of sustainability

International TableTop Day 2014

April 4, 2014 Comments Off on International TableTop Day 2014

How long has it been since you have played a board game? Growing up, it was a family tradition to sit down and have a board game night about once every two weeks. I remember playing the classic games - Yahtzee, Monopoly, Connect 4, Mousetrap, Trouble, Sorry! and more. As I grew older the tradition happened less and less, and eventually stopped. Recently I started getting my husband interested in board games. Having grown up only playing Monopoly, he never had the same pleasant association that I did with board games - he viewed them as a boring chore, instead of an entertaining media free form of fun.

Beer, Bites, and Bands in Historic Biltmore Village

April 3, 2014 1

Restaurants and breweries in Historic Biltmore Village have come together to create a new and unique event. Two local breweries and 8 local restaurants have joined together to promote ”Beer, Bites, and Bands” to be held April 4 & 5 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM at the two brewery locations.

Dance Your Diaper Off 3

March 15, 2014 Comments Off on Dance Your Diaper Off 3

Asheville Flyer for Kids, the fun, free, monthly paper just for kids is having another party at The Mill Room, just for the kids and parents of Asheville! On Sunday March 16th from 2pm to 5pm there will be a festive dance party happening to celebrate... nothing in particular! It is hosted & produced by Asheville Flyer for Kids.

Who’s Bad Playing at the Orange Peel 2/28/14

February 27, 2014 1

10 Years In, Who's Bad Going Stronger Than Ever, Spreading Michael Jackson's Music and Spirit Around the World

In 2014, Who’s Bad marks their 10th year performing as The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band. In that span, Who’s Bad has played more shows in more cities worldwide than any other tribute act related to the King of Pop.

Their first show was exactly ten years ago today. What began as a humble college experiment by University of North Carolina alum, Vamsi Tadepalli, has grown to be something bigger and more symbolic than he ever dreamed it could:

Schoolhouse Rock! Live in Concert

February 26, 2014 Comments Off on Schoolhouse Rock! Live in Concert

Co-Founders Abby Felder and Robbie Jaeger announce the continuation of Asheville Creative Arts’ (ACA) 13/14 season with a fundraiser concert of SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! (March 8 and 9 at the Asheville Masonic Temple) with proceeds to benefit their summer production of the musical version of EB White’s classic, CHARLOTTE’S WEB (July 17-27 at NC Stage as part of the Catalyst Series).

Building on the success of ACA’s inaugural production of A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD presented in summer of 2013, and the Mobile Unit production of SLUG AND SNAIL offered for touring this fall, both productions in 2014 continue the company’s mission to bring professional and innovative works to audiences of all ages, from the young, to the young at heart.

Nationally-Touring Comedian Julie Scoggins to Perform in Asheville Fri. Jan. 10th

January 4, 2014 Comments Off on Nationally-Touring Comedian Julie Scoggins to Perform in Asheville Fri. Jan. 10th

Julie Scoggins headlines the third installment of Funny Business at The Millroom in Downtown Asheville

Manna Foodbank Bluegrass Holiday Benefit

December 16, 2013 Comments Off on Manna Foodbank Bluegrass Holiday Benefit

Bluegrass Holiday Benefit Featuring Town Mountain and Larry Keel @ Isis Music Hall
A Portion of the Proceeds will be donated to MANNA FoodBank
Friday, December 20. 2013