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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.

Frostbite Ice Cream To Open Second Location

March 2, 2017 Comments Off on Frostbite Ice Cream To Open Second Location

Frostbite Ice Cream is an up and coming soft service ice cream shop that opened in November of 2015. Located in the parking lot of the newly remodeled Sky Lanes bowling alley on Patton Avenue, Frostbite serves freshly made ice cream made with local ingredients. In addition their soft serve offerings, the unique shop offers beignets, coffee, shaved ice, cotton candy and brownies.

Workers Launch Campaign Petitioning To Keep Tips At US Cellular Center

March 1, 2017 Comments Off on Workers Launch Campaign Petitioning To Keep Tips At US Cellular Center

Workers at the US Cellular Center and the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium -- the largest multi-purpose event spaces in Asheville, NC -- are calling on the management to let concession patrons leave tips and allow concession workers to keep them. Check out the campaign here!

Local Mentors Win Statewide Acclaim as “Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year”

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina is proud to announce local mentors William Dickerson and Lynne Keating as North Carolina’s Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year.

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

Sustainable Development Training Takes a Village

February 26, 2017 Comments Off on Sustainable Development Training Takes a Village

School of Integrated Living (SOIL) has been certified by Gaia Education to provide the Ecovillage Design Education credential through its Permaculture and Ecovillage Immersion at Earthaven Ecovillage, June 10–August 11. SOIL is now one of only two organizations in the US to offer this internationally recognized certificate, part of the UNESCO Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development.

3rd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off at Sanctuary Brewing Company

February 23, 2017 Comments Off on 3rd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off at Sanctuary Brewing Company

On Sunday, March 19^th, from 2-5 pm, Full Circle Farm Sanctuary and Sanctuary Brewing Company team up again for their third annual vegan chili cook-off. This fun event occurs annually on or around the First Day of Spring and helps commemorate the Great American Meatout, an annual event started in 1985, which seeks to educate thepublic about the myriad health, environmental, and ethical benefits of living a cruelty-free, plant-based lifestyle.

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.

ACI Supports Area Professionals; Giving in Asheville

February 18, 2017 Comments Off on ACI Supports Area Professionals; Giving in Asheville

With some of the greatest capabilities of any full service print company in the region, Asheville Color and Imaging believes in supporting its community. Whether through sponsorship, signage, or otherwise, Owner Jeffrey Jones has provided premier services to other area organizations in many creative ways.