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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.

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.

90th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Staff Writer July 18, 2017 0

The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, the country’s longest running folk festival, now in its 90th year of highlighting mountain culture returns this summer for three full evenings: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 3, 4 and 5 at the Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center near downtown Asheville. Tickets are on sale now.

Hustle Souls Kickstarter Launch Party W/ The Freeway Revival

User Submission July 18, 2017 0

Hustle Souls is an Asheville based soul-jam band who, with over 100 shows last year, is one of the most promising bands in the region. After releasing a live-video series on Facebook this spring, the band was contacted by the gold and platinum award winning producer, Eric “Mixerman” Sarafin, about working together on a project. In October, Hustle Souls will join an impressive roster of bands who have worked with “mixerman” (Ben Harper, Barenaked Ladies, and The Broadcast to name a few)

Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Offers $25 Sports Physicals to Student Athletes

User Submission July 17, 2017 0

Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care is offering a special rate of $25.00 on sports physicals for all elementary and high school students residing in Buncombe and Transylvania counties from now through December 31, 2017. Individuals may drop in to one of the four urgent care locations in Buncombe County or the one in Transylvania County at their convenience.

Beer

Highlights Announced for USEA American Eventing Championships

Tryon International Equestrian Center August 15, 2017 0

What could make a week of the 2017 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena® even more exciting? Hosting an entire week of competition, entertainment and events, including Gladiator Polo™, of course! Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) will be full of activity, entertainment, and competition during Labor Day weekend as Friday night's Gladiator Polo™ match will run ahead of the highly anticipated 2017 Adequan® Gold Cup Series Advanced Show Jumping finale held in the George H. Morris Arena as the highlight of TIEC's "Saturday Night Lights" (SNL) event for the week.

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Catawba Brewing Announces New Festbier Specialty Release

Catawba Brewing July 19, 2017 0
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

Music

Warren Haynes Presents: The Annual Christmas Jam is One of Our Favorite Happenings in Asheville

Staff Writer October 18, 2017 0

Would Santa ever visit Asheville without Christmas Jam popping off? We haven’t had to test the possibility in 28 years, and hopefully, it’s a long time coming before such a tragedy would occur. Organized by Grammy Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, renowned guitarist and Asheville native Warren Haynes, The Annual Christmas Jam concert has a rich story behind it. It all began in 1988 when Haynes decided to give an opportunity for performing artists, fans and donors to come together through music and contribute to the Asheville community at large.

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Hail Cassius Neptune 9/8 at Pisgah Brewing

Staff Writer September 3, 2017 0
Michael Franti & Spearhead at Salvage Station

User Submission July 23, 2017 0
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

Food

Benevolent Spirits: Houston Hurricane Harvey

Staff Writer September 1, 2017 0

Heirloom Hospitality Group has organized an effort among the Asheville food and beverage community to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Looking Glass Creamery Welcomes Sean Stanley

Staff Writer July 11, 2017 0
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

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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

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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

Equestrian

Celebrity Bartenders at TIEC Shade The Donkeys Event

Tryon International Equestrian Center August 29, 2017 0

The second annual Brooke USA fundraiser held during the USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover and Nutrena® at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), kick off Friday, September 1, with the "Shade the Donkeys" event. Taking place under the Announcer's Tower from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. the event will feature Sinead Halpin-Maynard, Tik Maynard, Allison Springer, and JJ Tate each making appearances behind the bar.

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Tryon Resort Announces Dover Saddlery As Official Retail Partner

Tryon International Equestrian Center August 25, 2017 0
TIEC Prepares for Fall 2017 Dressage

Tryon International Equestrian Center August 24, 2017 0
Highlights Announced for USEA American Eventing Championships

Tryon International Equestrian Center August 15, 2017 0
TIEC To Host 2017 Dressage Instructors Seminar Sept 12-15

Tryon International Equestrian Center August 9, 2017 0

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

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