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Beer & Chocolate Pairing at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing July 3, 2017 0

Catawba Brewing extends the Independence Day celebration with another edition of their popular Beer & Chocolate Pairing on Wednesday, July 5. This event pairs four specialty Catawba beers with chocolate in Catawba's South Slope Rickhouse bar under the crystal chandeliers. Guests will smell, sniff, chew-melt, and sip in an interactive exploration with their tablemates under the expert guidance of Crawford Rizor, Head Chocolate Producer of the South Slope's favorite chocolate factory - The French Broad Chocolate Lounge. Catawba's Certified Cicerones will collaborate with these experts of edible art to select beers that elevate the pairings beyond the sum of their parts.

Pigs available to foster, adopt from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue June 30, 2017 0

A plethora of potbellied pigs at the Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Sanctuary are seeking foster or forever homes.

Petco helps Brother Wolf Animal Rescue purchase new van

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue June 30, 2017 0

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue recently purchased a new van with funding from the Petco Foundation.

Catawba Brewing Releases Barrel-Aged Apricot Brett Farmhouse Ale

Catawba Brewing June 29, 2017 0

Catawba Brewing taps a special barrel-aged Apricot Brett Farmhouse Ale (7.5 percent ABV) on Thursday, June 29, celebrating the halfway point of their 2017 Passport Program. The beer spent six months in neutral oak barrels with Brettanomyces, then an additional two months of conditioning on fresh apricots. It has emerged with a complex flavor profile bursting with bright sour fruit, farmhouse funk, and a hint of oak.

Catawba Brewing Unveils Friki Tiki IPA Series

Catawba Brewing June 28, 2017 0

Last December, Catawba Brewing released the first in a new series of fruited IPAs brewed in their Asheville South Slope pilot brewery, when they rolled out a Pineapple IPA for their “Tropical Xmas” party. Since then, many other fruit-forward hoppy beers have made all-too-brief appearances in Catawba tasting rooms, consistently ranking among their fastest-selling Small Batch beers. Beginning this July, Catawba’s newly branded Friki Tiki IPAs are here to stay.

Beer

Catawba Brewing Announces New Festbier Specialty Release

Catawba Brewing July 19, 2017 0

Catawba’s Festbier surfaced at Gauley Fest 2016, a fall festival famous among paddlers as American Whitewater’s biggest fundraiser for river conservation nationwide. Brewed in their Asheville pilot brewery, this crowd-pleaser established an early high-water mark for the first year of Catawba’s Small Batch Program.

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Beer & Chocolate Pairing at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing July 3, 2017 0
Catawba Brewing Releases Barrel-Aged Apricot Brett Farmhouse Ale

Catawba Brewing June 29, 2017 0
Catawba Brewing Unveils Friki Tiki IPA Series

Catawba Brewing June 28, 2017 0
Burial Beer Releases First Sour Beers In Bottles

Burial Beer Company May 26, 2017 0
Hi-Wire Brewing Launches Atlanta Distribution

Hi-Wire Brewing May 25, 2017 0

Music

Michael Franti & Spearhead at Salvage Station

User Submission July 23, 2017 0

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD--led by the socially and environmentally conscious singer, songwriter and guitarist--are bringing their “Love Out Loud” world tour to North America this summer including a stop in ASHEVILLE at SALVAGE STATION on THURSDAY, AUGUST 3.

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90th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Staff Writer July 18, 2017 0
Hustle Souls Kickstarter Launch Party W/ The Freeway Revival

User Submission July 18, 2017 0
Asheville Station: Returning to the Roots

User Submission July 11, 2017 0
Melvin Seals & JGB Play New Mountain AVL Saint Patricks Day

Emily February 27, 2017 0

Food

Looking Glass Creamery Welcomes Sean Stanley

Staff Writer July 11, 2017 0

Looking Glass Creamery has hired Sean Stanley as Retail Manager for the growing, and soon to be expanded, Cheese Shop at the company’s original Fairview location. For the past seven years, Sean has been with Whole Foods Market across the Southeast, working in cheese, beer and wine. In 2014, he was designated an American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional ™, one of only 740 worldwide. Stanley brings with him an extensive knowledge of cheese varieties, origins, and styles and a passion for working with people. “Throughout my career, the overriding motivator has been building meaningful relationships with guests, and sharing the joy that comes from eating great food.” When Sean isn’t behind the counter in the cheese shop he will be helping with cheese production and streamlining processes and procedures in all areas of the business. “I’m so excited to be working with a group of people that represents what’s great about American cheese making: hard work, preservation of tradition, and enthusiasm about sharing what they do every day.”

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Beer & Chocolate Pairing at Catawba Brewing

Catawba Brewing July 3, 2017 0
Looking Glass Creamery Expanding

Staff Writer May 1, 2017 0
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

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

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Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care is offering a special rate of $25.00 on sports physicals for all elemen…

On Saturday, July 15 at 8 PM, SCENES will present a live concert at the hub of the bluegrass and “ro…

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS), Asheville City Schools, Buncombe County Schools, UNC Ashevil…

Catawba Brewing extends the Independence Day celebration with another edition of their popular Beer …

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue recently purchased a new van with funding from the Petco Foundation. …

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