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Arden chef wows crowd with original dessert, wins People's Choice Award
ASHEVILLE - For the second consecutive year, an Arden chef has won diners over with her original dessert in a statewide culinary competition. The 8th annual North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association Chef Showdown, a monthslong series presented by Got To Be NC, began in March with preliminary and semifinal rounds with 84 chef and mixologist contestants from across the state competing in various categories. ...
This North Carolina spa is rated among top 10 best in the country. Here's why.
Asheville's historic Omni Grove Park Inn has made the top 10 on a list of best hotel spas in the United States. The 10Best hotel spas were chosen by USA TODAY reader votes from a number of options selected by an expert panel. Spas chosen were praised for the quality of their facilities, treatments and services. ...
Asheville: Ghosts of the Blue Ridge Walking Tour
Step into the eerie world of Asheville's haunted past with our entertaining and informative walking ghost tour. Led by experienced local tour guides and haunted history experts, you'll visit multiple haunted and historic locations in the city's historic district. Listen in awe as they recount the chilling tales of the...
Gluten not required: Asheville restaurant, cider rank on national list of bests
ASHEVILLE - Two downtown Asheville establishments have been ranked among the nation’s best when eating and drinking sans gluten. On Aug. 28, USA TODAY’s 10Best media component announced the winners of its Readers’ Choice Awards in the gluten-free category. ...
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Debut All-Synth “Swan Song” In Asheville [Photos/Videos]
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard continued their U.S. summer tour on Friday night at Asheville, NC’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena with yet another rowdy performance. Other highlights from the King Gizzard Asheville show included a thrilling, show-opening “Boogieman Sam” > “Hypertension” that hinted at the “Ice V” to come a few songs later, a seething “Gaia” featuring not one but two drum solos, and the all-hands synth section featuring the live debut of 2023’s “Swan Song” and a pulsing rendition of its fellow The Silver Cord track “Gilgamesh”.
Let's Go Apple Picking Near Hickory, NC! 🍎
As the air turns crisp and the leaves start to change, there’s nothing quite like the charm of apple picking in the fall. 🍁. Whether you’re searching for the perfect apple pie ingredient, looking to enjoy a day out with the family, or simply wanting to soak in the beauty of the season, apple picking near Hickory, NC, offers the quintessential autumn experience!
Tombstone Tales: The final resting place of a music pioneer
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — EDITOR’S NOTE: Everyone has a story — some more well-known than others. Across Western North Carolina, so much history is buried below the surface. Six feet under. With this series, we introduce you to some of the people who have left marks big and small on this special place we call home.
Carrier Park Unveils New Playground
Asheville – The newly renovated playground at Carrier Park officially has officially reopened, offering a variety of slides, climbing structures, swings, and play areas designed for discovery and encouraging healthy fun for all children. The playground is managed by Asheville Parks and Recreation (APR) and is a cornerstone of Carrier Park’s many amenities.
WNC Food Scene: How to make an apple cider donut with Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — In this week's WNC Food Scene we are going behind the scenes of one of the Apple Festival's favorite treats: apple cider donuts. Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard took us behind-the-scenes to get a step-by-step look at the donut-making process. History behind the donuts. For some context,...
Local musician now offering lessons in acoustic guitar, piano
FOOTHILLS—The area has recently welcomed a new addition to its arts community in Jimmy Byrne, an experienced performer and music teacher specializing in acoustic guitar and piano who has begun offering lessons locally. Byrne recently relocated from Carbondale, Colorado, and offers his expertise to students of all ages in the area. He can teach from […] The post Local musician now offering lessons in acoustic guitar, piano appeared first on The Tryon Daily Bulletin.
Zella’s Deli invites Owen football fans to post-game hangout
A local eatery is serving up some Friday night flavor in the Swannanoa Valley this fall, as Zella’s Deli welcomes Owen football fans, supporters and players with extended hours when the Warhorses play at home. The traditional delicatessen will offer free beverages with the purchase of meals and a...
Ribbon Cutting for Asheville Butterfly Trail
Asheville/Mills River – Human-sized butterflies have been installed at the Asheville Visitor Center and Reems Creek Nursery. Butterfly stations will be established throughout Buncombe County in 2024 and 2025. The inspiring trail will feature 15 stunning local butterflies and the plants they require as caterpillars. The official ribbon-cutting celebration, hosted by Bee City USA – Asheville and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place on August 29th at noon outside the Asheville Visitor Center.
Flat Rock Playhouse Presents “Jesus Christ Superstar”
Are you ready to experience the ultimate rock opera sensation that will have you rockin’ the night away? Get ready for Jesus Christ Superstar, in concert, at Flat Rock Playhouse!. Set to a thrilling soundtrack that will have you on the edge of your seat, this electrifying production will...
$1.08M allocated for repairs to dam at the historic Carl Sandburg Home
FLAT ROCK — The National Park Service recently approved $1,081,600 for repairs to the Front Lane dam at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, according to an Aug. 16 news release from the National Park Service. The funds will be available at the start of the new federal...
Council adopts 10-year plan for Asheville Parks & Recreation
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — From pools and pickleball to basketball and tennis to disc golf and nature walks, Asheville parks have a lot to offer the communities they serve. At its Aug. 27 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks, a 10-year vision plan built...
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