Asheville Blog

Thanksgiving Meal Boxes for Families In Need

Staff Writer November 13, 2016 0

North Carolina has one the highest percentages in the United States of children under 18 years of age who are food insecure on a regular basis: 26.1%, or 1 in 4 people. In fact, NC is home to cities that have the highest levels of food insecurities in the nation, Asheville being one of them. To help battle this issue, many organizations like Manna Food Bank and Food Connection exist to prevent food waste, and keep those in need equipped with basic food essentials. However, there are always families and individuals who slip through the cracks, or are in a temporary, but difficult situation who are in need of help especially with the upcoming holiday season.

Catawba Brewing Announces Statewide Distribution in Tennessee

Catawba Brewing November 10, 2016 0

This November, middle and western Tennessee craft beer enthusiasts will no longer have to travel to Chattanooga and Knoxville to find a Catawba beer. Catawba Brewing of Asheville, Morganton, and Charlotte, NC is partnering with DET Distributing of Nashville and Jackson, TN to launch Catawba beers in middle Tennessee.

Rhubarb, Catawba Brewing, Gaining Ground Farm Host Dinner For POP Project

Staff Writer November 10, 2016 0

On Monday, December 12th, Chef John Fleer (Rhubarb) and Catawba Brewing will host a Holiday Dinner benefitting The POP Project at Rhubarb’s Event Space in Asheville, NC.

Sierra Nevada Wins Gold And Silver at European Beer Star 2016

Sierra Nevada November 9, 2016 0

"This year it has been more difficult than ever to win a medal in the European Beer Star," says Oliver Dawid, CEO of Private Brauereien Bayern, which has been organizing this competition since 2003. With 2,103 beers from 44 countries, the competition for one of the most sought-after prizes in the international brewing world received a record number of entries.

Highland To Release Black Watch Double Chocolate Milk Stout

Highland Brewing Company November 8, 2016 0

Highland Brewing Company to Release Crowd Favorite, Black Watch Double Chocolate Milk Stout

Beer

AB InBev Acquires Wicked Weed Brewing

Ben Dofflemyer May 3, 2017 2

It’s finally happened... A local Asheville brewery has sold out to the multinational beverage company, AB Inbev. The whole town went up in arms last year over rumors that New Belgium might be getting sold out to AB Inbev. That never was a part of the plan for New Belgium though.

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May At New Belgium – Tour de Fat and More!

New Belgium Brewing May 2, 2017 0
Tasty Beverage Company’s 2nd Anniversary

Ben Dofflemyer April 22, 2017 0
Ted Light Lime Headlines Three New Catawba Beer Releases This Week

Catawba Brewing April 6, 2017 0
Catawba Brewing Releases Small Batch Peach Grisette

Catawba Brewing March 28, 2017 0
Bruisin’ Ales celebrates 10th Anniversary with Golden Gloves 2017 Series

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Music

Food

Looking Glass Creamery Expanding

Staff Writer May 1, 2017 0

Looking Glass Creamery, owned by Jennifer & Andy Perkins, is expanding production and building a new facility with underground cheese aging caves in the agricultural heart of Polk County, NC. Their existing facility located in Fairview, NC will also be renovated to offer more retail and food service options and improved parking. The new cheesemaking operation will add to the burgeoning agricultural economy in Polk County and fit well alongside the numerous vineyards, five wineries, diversified vegetable operations, and livestock farms already thriving in the area. The new facility will be located on the historic Harmon Dairy, a second generation cow dairy run by brothers, Doug and Alan Harmon.

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

User Submission March 7, 2017 0
Frostbite Ice Cream To Open Second Location

Staff Writer March 2, 2017 0
3rd Annual Vegan Chili Cook-off at Sanctuary Brewing Company

User Submission February 23, 2017 0
6th Annual Asheville Wing War Returns to Crowne Plaza Expo Center March 5

User Submission February 20, 2017 0

Art

5 Places to Experience Local Art and Music in Marshall, NC

Beverly Hanks April 10, 2017 0

Asheville is arguably the largest hub for local arts in WNC, but by far it is not the only one. Just a short drive north, the small Madison County town of Marshall has made the most of riverside living. There are dozens of local galleries and studios, forming an enclave of artists in the midst of a renaissance.

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Franklin School of Innovation Students Place Mural in Asheville Outlets Food Court

Asheville Outlet April 4, 2017 0
Building Miracles for Ecuador: The Undergrowth hosts benefit, art auction

User Submission October 24, 2016 0
River Arts District Fall Studio Stroll and Food Drive

Staff Writer October 3, 2016 0
Artists, RiverLink and Zealandia Holding Company Celebrate the French Broad River

River Link September 20, 2016 0

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