Asheville Blog

ISIS Music Hall Welcomes Americana Legend David Bromberg

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Although you wouldn’t guess it, there is a common thread that links The Beastie Boys, George Harrison, The Eagles, Willie Nelson, Carly Simon, Jerry Garcia, and Bob Dylan. A link other than fame, of course.

Sure Sure Debuts New Single; Plays Orange Peel

Staff Writer January 25, 2019 0

Indie pop band from LA, Sure Sure just released their sharp and charismatic new single “Idiot” today via Ghettoblaster Magazine. As the band explains with their trademark humor, “‘Idiot’ is about judging a person from afar and then realizing you are that person. It's also about embracing your dysfunctionality and ripping a guitar solo.”

Critter Check Up at the WNC Nature Center, February 16th

WNC Nature Center January 24, 2019 0

Show your child’s favorite stuffed animal some love! Critter Check Up is a chance for your child to get a clean bill of health for their stuffed animal friend from a veterinarian at the WNC Nature Center. Visitors are invited to bring one plush, stuffed animal in for a vet check up between 10a.m. and 1p.m. on Saturday, February 16 th though tickets must be purchased in advance.

MARCH 2019 SECOND SATURDAY in the RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

Staff Writer January 24, 2019 0

On the Second Saturday of each month, the River Arts District will be holding gallery walks with live demonstrations, live music, wine tastings / spreads of food, and more! Meander the mile-long district and discover all there is that the “RAD” has to offer. There are more than 200 artists in the 23 buildings throughout the district. Most of them will be on hand to describe or show you their techniques as well as share with you what inspires them.

The Collider: Scientists and Experts Discuss the Reality of Climate Change

The Collider January 18, 2019 0

The Collider is hosting a two-part panel series with local climate scientists and experts, many of whom worked directly with the fourth National Climate Assessment — also known as the NCA4. The first in this series of panel discussions will take place on Thursday, January 24, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at The Collider. Admission is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 per person.

Beer

Eurisko Beer Co. Celebrates Twin Peaks Day

Staff Writer February 6, 2019 0

Eurisko Beer Co. commemorates the day Agent Dale Cooper first crossed the border into the wonderful and strange town of Twin Peaks, on Sunday, February 24 beginning at 11:30 a.m. The brewery plays host to a full day of special events celebrating David Lynch’s surrealist take on the dark underbelly of small town Americana, featuring small-batch Eurisko beers inspired by the seminal T.V. series, including a one-off coffee variant of Kollabörator, a doppelbock conceived by Eurisko and The Whale.

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Sufferfest Beer Co. joins Sierra Nevada

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Hi-Wire Brewing Announces Plans for Knoxville, TN Taproom

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Hi-Wire Brewing Announces February 2019 Beer Releases

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Hi-Wire Brewing Announces January 2019 Beer Releases

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Butte Strong Fund: a Roadmap for Recovery

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Music

Asheville Symphony Announces 10-Day Lineup for 2019 Asheville Amadeus

Asheville Symphony February 13, 2019 0

The Asheville Symphony is pleased to announce the event lineup for the 2019 Asheville Amadeus festival, a 10-day multi-genre Mozart-inspired event fit for all tastes and ages. Kicking off on Friday, March 15 and ending with a bang on Sunday, March 24, the festival spans multiple Asheville venues, features collaborations with local favorites like Burial Beer Co. and joins forces with all-star musicians such as Gov’t Mule front man and GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, producer and revered guitarist Warren Haynes.

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Asheville Symphony welcomes Orion Weiss, Shai Wosner for dazzling Piano Recital

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Asheville Symphony presents Beethoven’s timeless Pastoral Symphony

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STIG and Chachuba Pair Up for 6-Night Southeast Run in February

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ISIS Music Hall Welcomes Americana Legend David Bromberg

Isis January 25, 2019 0

Food

Love Roux to the Moon & Back

Staff Writer February 7, 2019 0

Show your sweetheart that you love them to the moon & back! Join Roux in Biltmore Park for “Love Roux to the Moon,” a special Valentine’s Day dinner Feb. 14-16, prepared by South Asheville’s famed chef Randy Dunn.

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Farm to Village Dinner awarded “Fancy Meal of the Year” in Asheville

Melissa Dean February 5, 2019 0
Menu Announced for Nature’s Craft Beer Dinner at Catawba Brewing

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Abby the Spoon Lady to Headline 2018 Taste of Asheville

Melissa Dean October 12, 2018 0
Sweet Dreams, Full Plates Raises Record Funds for MANNA FoodBank

Melissa Dean October 11, 2018 0

Art

LOCAL FILMMAKERS BRING NEW TWIST TO STEPHEN KING CLASSIC

User Submission February 14, 2019 0

Filmmakers Jennifer Trudrung and Polly Schattel breathe new life into the classic short story “Here There Be Tygers” by shooting their own female-driven variation locally in Asheville, N.C. as part of horror writer Stephen King’s Dollar Baby program.

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MARCH 2019 SECOND SATURDAY in the RIVER ARTS DISTRICT

Staff Writer January 24, 2019 0
Jonas Gerard Art Destroyed At Asheville Airport

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Asheville River Arts District February Second Saturday February 12th, 2019

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Adler Gallery Hosts Eyes – A Group Art Show

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Equestrian

Ticket Sales Announced for 73rd Tryon Block House Races Returning April 13, 2019

Tryon International Equestrian Center January 9, 2019 0

The 73rd Annual Tryon Block House Races are set for Saturday, April 13, 2019. For decades, founding organization Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TR&HC) produced this action-packed, equestrian competition, drawing thousands of spectators to the largest tailgate party in Polk County, NC. Beginning in 2017, TR&HC entrusted the races and their management to the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) and they are now being held for the third year at its recently-renovated, A-rated course in Columbus, NC, just minutes from Tryon Resort. Tailgating spots and VIP hospitality tickets for the 2019 Tryon Block House Races will go on sale to the public January 15 at www.Tryon.com/tickets.

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Conor Swail and Rubens LS La Silla Triumph in the $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5* at Tryon

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Brooke Becomes Official Charity for FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

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Day and Weekend Passes for FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 on Sale December 20

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NBC Sports Group to Televise FEI World Equestrian Games™ in September 2018

Tryon International Equestrian Center December 11, 2017 1

In January 2019, construction began at the current Diana Wortham Theatre — transforming the single-s…

Asheville Humane Society announces that their executive director, Tracy Elliott, has resigned from h…

Sufferfest Beer Company of San Francisco, CA will join Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. of Chico, CA and Mi…

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The Gardener’s Cottage, an independently owned floral and garden shop located in the Historic Biltmo…

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