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Valentine for the Earth March And Street Blockade Planned By Extinction Rebellion WNC

February 11, 2020 Comments Off on Valentine for the Earth March And Street Blockade Planned By Extinction Rebellion WNC

Extinction Rebellion WNC will briefly block a downtown street on Valentine’s Day during a demonstration intended to highlight extraordinary danger that catastrophic climate change poses to the people and places we love. The group says it will use the holiday to talk about the need for people motivated by fierce, protective love to overcome politicians' complacency and inaction.

Science Pub: 2017 Carolina Total Solar Eclipse

July 10, 2017 Comments Off on Science Pub: 2017 Carolina Total Solar Eclipse

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider announce their next co-hosted installment of the Science Pub, a free Friday night guest speaker series. “2017 Carolina Total Solar Eclipse” will be presented by Christi Whitworth, Director of Learning Experiences with the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI).

Free Monthly Climate Change Film Series Continues March 28th @ The Collider

March 19, 2017 Comments Off on Free Monthly Climate Change Film Series Continues March 28th @ The Collider

The Collider's monthly movie night, presented by Oskar Blues Brewery and featuring films related to climate change and the environment, continues on Tuesday, March 28, at the nonprofit innovation center in downtown Asheville. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; the program begins at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public (with a suggested donation). Popcorn and a selection of Oskar Blues beers will be provided.

Fifty Local Businesses & Organizations Ready to Play at Open Streets Asheville Event

September 12, 2016 Comments Off on Fifty Local Businesses & Organizations Ready to Play at Open Streets Asheville Event

Grab your walking shoes, bikes and Big Wheels and come play on car-free downtown streets Sunday, September 18 from 1-5 PM. Open Streets Asheville is a free, all-ages event that’s building a healthier, happier Asheville! Join us for an afternoon of free yoga, dance and gymnastics workshops; sport skill clinics; community arts; special promotions and more presented by nearly 50 locally-owned businesses and organizations. Just announced: the raffle of a new kids’ Schwinn Frontier bicycle.

Twin Leaf Brewing Partners with Asheville Museum of Science

August 16, 2016 Comments Off on Twin Leaf Brewing Partners with Asheville Museum of Science

Twin Leaf Brewing is teaming up with the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS), previously known as the Colburn Science Museum, to create two beers that will raise funds for the museum’s current spotlight campaign. The collaboration supports AMOS’s expansion into the Wells Fargo building adjacent to Pritchard Park, a move which will almost double its exhibit and classroom space and allow for expanded science education programming in Western North Carolina.

Colburn Earth Science Museum 3rd Annual Benefit

May 16, 2016 Comments Off on Colburn Earth Science Museum 3rd Annual Benefit

Asheville Gallery of Art Presents “The Nature of Things” for April Show

March 3, 2016 Comments Off on Asheville Gallery of Art Presents “The Nature of Things” for April Show

Asheville Gallery of Art’s April show, “The Nature of Things,” will feature the work of new member artists, Tebbé Davis, Mark Harmon, t.e. siewert, and Kate Thayer. This will be the second show in AGA’s new gallery space at 82 Patton Avenue. The artists will present works that highlight their diverse styles as they each interpret their view of the natural world.

10 Things To Do With Out of Town Visitors

November 12, 2013 6

Your family and/or friends are in town for the holidays - what do you do? Recently someone in my family got married, which meant that some of my relatives from Oregon flew into town. This was their first time in North Carolina, and Asheville so I had to make sure to show them the sights and entertain them while making sure they enjoy the city. While it is easy for us to appreciate Asheville, there are certain things you just must introduce out-of-towners to so that they can appreciate the city and get a feel for our zany, eclectic culture. Here is a short list of things that I consider a 'must' for any Asheville tour.

Day 6: Open your mind & be yourself at Firestorm.

September 9, 2013 Comments Off on Day 6: Open your mind & be yourself at Firestorm.

i didn't end up on the wrong side of the tracks or anything (which i usually do in my personal life anytime i explore some place new), but i did leave the comfort of the touristy, main streets of downtown asheville and ended up on a smaller, alley-ish-like street behind all the typical places. but i was so in that kind of mood today.

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