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Fundraising Goes Public for Red Panda Exhibit at Nature Center

April 27, 2018 Comments Off on Fundraising Goes Public for Red Panda Exhibit at Nature Center

The Friends of the WNC Nature Center will fund 83% of the Asheville City Council’s approved $184,820 project: construction of a red panda habitat. “We’re excited to work with the City to make this project possible. We have agreed to donate $154,200 toward the construction of this habitat,” said Kelly Shanafelt, Executive Director of the Friends. The Friends will rely on individual donors as well as grant funders to raise the $154,200 and they’re already well on their way!

Brews and Bears May 11 @ WNC Nature Center

April 5, 2018 Comments Off on Brews and Bears May 11 @ WNC Nature Center

On Friday, May 11 from 5:30-8:00PM the WNC Nature Center will host the first Brews and Bears event of their 2018 season! Due to the popularity of this after-hours event, there will be three occurrences this year: May 11, July 13, and September 14.

The Collection Releases New Song; Plays AVL 4/7/18

April 2, 2018 Comments Off on The Collection Releases New Song; Plays AVL 4/7/18

"Plaintive, intimate and imbued with a weary grace, “Beautiful Life”, the new single from North Carolina’s the Collection, soon rises, lifting expansively to a place of hope. Though we might ultimately be tilting at windmills, we all have that spirit somewhere deep inside, ready to give its small spark, which soon builds to a fire that leads us out of our darkest places and into the sunshine of our shared humanity.

Story Slammers Showcase Asheville June 2nd 2018

March 28, 2018 Comments Off on Story Slammers Showcase Asheville June 2nd 2018

A Story Slammers Showcase, featuring some of the nation's top story slammers, will be presented in downtown Asheville on Saturday June 2nd.

Mercy Urgent Care Offers $25 Sports Physicals to Student Athletes

March 28, 2018 Comments Off on Mercy Urgent Care Offers $25 Sports Physicals to Student Athletes

Mercy Urgent Care is offering a special rate of $25.00 on sports physicals for all elementary through high school students from now through May 31, 2018. Individuals may drop in to one of the four urgent care locations in Buncombe County or the one in Transylvania County at their convenience.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Releases New Track; Plays Orange Peel

March 20, 2018 Comments Off on Rainbow Kitten Surprise Releases New Track; Plays Orange Peel

Sanctuary Brewing Company to Host Third Annual Vegan Chili Cookoff

February 20, 2018 Comments Off on Sanctuary Brewing Company to Host Third Annual Vegan Chili Cookoff

Come Sunday, chili lovers from all over will be digging into bowls of deliciousness at Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave East in Hendersonville, NC. The popular brewery is hosting its Third Annual Vegan Chili Cookoff on Sunday, February 25th from 2 to 5 p.m., with music by the brotherly harmonic duo, Brother Bluebird.

$5 Fur-iends Adoption Special

February 20, 2018 Comments Off on $5 Fur-iends Adoption Special

Valentine's Day has come and gone, but Tuesday is National Love Your Pet Day, and Asheville Humane Society is celebrating all week long with a $5 "Fur-iends" adoption special! Adoption fees are $5 for all animals who are 6 months of age and older, now through Saturday, February 24.

Highland Brewing To Shutter Its Doors (Temporarily) February 19

February 19, 2018 Comments Off on Highland Brewing To Shutter Its Doors (Temporarily) February 19

Asheville’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, Highland Brewing, is closing its doors February 19 - but will reopn 4 days later to celebrate their rebranding.

Craft Your Commerce Workshop

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The Center for Craft, UNC Asheville, and Mountain BizWorks announce Entrepreneur’s Workshop: Craft Your Commerce, a new pilot program to connect, elevate, and advance emerging and established makers/designers who have craft-inspired businesses. Using research responses from over 300 area makers/designers, the series is designed to address top identified craft business topics, share insights from professional makers with strong sector experience, and foster peer-to-peer learning. Workshop pricing is accessible ($20-40) and early-bird specials are currently available.