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More To Love Plus-Size Consignment Shop
We take a trip to More to Love Plus-Size Consignment Shop where Aisha and owner Jazmin Whitmore talk about the store and her inspiration for opening it. To see more of More To Love Plus-Size Consignment, visit moretoloveasheville.com/. Aisha Adams is a social media influencer with a heart for community...
Wall Street climbing wall taken down
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The climbing wall that has been on the plaza at 43 Wall Street for more than 30 years is gone. The last of the wall was removed Thursday, leaving only the safety netting behind. City officials said the wall was taken down to make space...
Asheville spa is rated among top 10 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. ...
All-in-one 70s disco bar, burger joint, bodega, coffee shop open on Amboy Road
ASHEVILLE - A one-stop-shop for cocktails, burgers, coffee, snacks and good times has opened near the French Broad River and Carrier Park stretch of the greenway. On Aug. 22, DayTrip and Boy Howdy officially opened at 219 Amboy Road, the former locations of Cascade Lounge and Home Ground Coffee Bar and Deli in West Asheville. ...
BLUE RIDGE HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTING FUR BALL GALA FOR FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS
The Blue Ridge Humane Society is bringing back a gala event for the first time since 2019, and this year, doors are open to dogs!. "We had so many people who really loved this event in the past and we're so happy to bring it back this year. We're making it new and a little bit more exciting," said Andrew James,donor relations manager for Blue Ridge Humane Society.
Asheville ranked among top 10 dog-friendly cities, here's why
Asheville has been named one of the top 10 cities in the United States for dog lovers. Lawn care company LawnStarter publishes several studies ranking cities for factors like best remote work opportunities, sustainability, most playgrounds, and many, many more. Some of their rankings are unconventional: the best cities for naked gardening (a...
The Wild Truth: Saving Wildlife One Animal at a Time
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 10th Anniversary. Wildlife rehabilitator Savannah Trantham remembers the snapping turtle that was brought to her years ago. It was terribly disfigured, its shell battered and broken. Upon examining the injured animal, she noted it was a pregnant female. The turtle could not be saved, but Trantham insisted on harvesting its eggs despite warnings it was unlikely they would hatch. Her perseverance paid off. All but four of the 52 salvaged eggs hatched and dozens of babies were soon released into the wild.
Carrier Park’s new playground a place to slide, swing, explore
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — There’s a new playground at Carrier Park — Asheville Parks and Recreation’s ninth complete playground replacement since 2019. Carrier Park, often cited as one of the best playgrounds in Asheville, was originally a wooden playground that opened in 2001. It required frequent repairs to maintain its safety over the past few years, city officials said in a news release.
History Feature: Recalling James Christian Pfohl ~ Founder of the Brevard Music Center
A “visionary.” That’s how Alice Keith Pfohl Knowles, 88, describes her late father, James Christian Pfohl (1912-1997). “He was a developer, a builder and an innovator,” she shares from her home in Black Mountain. Of course, Pfohl also happened to be the founder of the Brevard Music Center (BMC), one of America’s most acclaimed summer training programs and music festivals.
Where to Find The Best Pancakes in North Carolina
Where to Find North Carolina's Most Delicious Pancakes: Tupelo Honey in Asheville. Tupelo Honey's signature dish will make your pancake dreams come true. Imagine a towering stack of moist sweet potato pancakes adorned with crispy apple cider bacon, tender buttermilk fried chicken, and spiced pecans. But that's not all! This culinary masterpiece includes two sunny-side-up eggs, pickled blueberries, and grilled seasonal fruit for a vibrant and flavorful symphony.
Janelle Monáe and Tierra Whack to Co-Headline Election Year Music Festival in North Carolina
Fall festival season is almost here. To kick off the season, Janelle Monáe and Tierra Whack will bring their eclectic blend of pop and R&B music as co-headliners for the one-time election year music festival, Carolinadaze Music & Arts Festival Series.Oprah Brings Down House at DNC, Shades J.D. Vance Over 'Childless Cat Lady' Dig Hosted by nonprofit Common Cause North Carolina, Carolinadaze will dazzle downtown Raleigh at the Red Hat Amphitheater on September 14. In addition to Monáe and Whack, the lineup of musicians includes Moses Sumney, Lute, and Helado Negro. Common Cause is a non partisan voting rights organization. In...
Hulder Adds East Coast Dates to Tour Plans
Pacific Northwestern black metal is taking a long trek across the U.S. later this year, as Hulder announced plans today to bring their sound to the east coast for a string of dates this fall. In a year where they headlined The Decibel Magazine Tour before heading out on the...
Pumpkin Patch, Opening Sept. 4
Asheville flameworker Mark DeShields’ “unexplainable reverence” for pumpkins dates back to elementary school, when every student in his grade was given one to carve. But sculpting the squash into a crooked-tooth Jack-o’-lantern didn’t sit well with DeShields. “I felt it needed more purpose than just decoration,” he remembers. “So I took mine home and made pumpkin pie with my mother that I shared with the class.” Today, he channels this reverence for the great pumpkin into decorative glass gourds. They’re not edible, but they nevertheless make quite a statement on the dinner table. To harvest your own, visit the Pumpkin Patch at the North Carolina Glass Center this autumn. DeShields will be joined by more than 30 other glass-artists-turned-pumpkin-peddlers, including Annie Jacobsen of Her Glassworks. This year, Jacobsen has propagated a field’s worth of tiny, translucent pumpkins as well as more substantial squash “with an optic twist.” Regardless of size, all pumpkins purchased during the fall exhibit support the nonprofit glass center and participating artists.
Asheville ice cream shop The Hop set to reopen following major leak
ASHEVILLE - A local ice cream shop is preparing to reopen after sustaining considerable damage due to major drain leakage. On Aug. 22, Greg Garrison, co-owner of The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream, said cleanup and renovation efforts were nearing its end with the final step of interior painting of the shop at 640...
Asheville Junior Theater’s Unique Take on “Into the Woods JR.”
Asheville – Asheville Junior Theater is about to take audiences on a whimsical journey through the woods, but this time, it’s not your typical fairy tale. With a fresh approach to Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, “Into the Woods JR.,” the theater company is set to present a captivating experience that promises to engage both young performers and adult audiences alike.
News Bites: iHeartRadio Music Festival, Lazer Media, WBTY, ‘Show Love Fest.’
News Bites for August 23... … A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, and a special appearance by Coldplay’s Chris Martin have been added to the lineup of the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival. They join the previously announced lineup which features performances by Big Sean, Camila Cabello, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Hozier, Keith Urban, New Kids on the Block, Paramore, Shaboozey, The Black Crowes, Thomas Rhett and Victoria Monét. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the festival will again include one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances. The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One takes place Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
iHeart Asheville Show Love Fest To Celebrate Healthcare Workers.
IHeartMedia’s Asheville, NC, which includes “99.9 Kiss Country” WKSF, will host a “Show Love Fest” on Sept. 14 at Carrier Park. The free public event, presented by HCA Healthcare and Mission Health will be a celebration to show gratitude and love to the healthcare workers in the Western North Carolina community.
ACMS Launches 72nd Season with Poiesis Quartet, Founded by an ACMS Rising Star
The Asheville Chamber Music Series will launch its 72nd season with a performance by the Poiesis Quartet on Sunday, September 1, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church. The Poiesis Quartet was founded at Oberlin Conservatory by Drew Dansby, a cellist who performed in the ACMS Rising Stars series in 2022. “Poiesis is a Greek word that means to create something new out of nothing, found in words like poetry or hemopoiesis,” says Dansby. “As such, our mission is not only to bring a unique synergy and sensitivity to each performance, but we are also invested in the creation of new commissioned works and artistic collaborations. We are a group of young, queer, multidisciplinary artists, and as such we are always concerned with platforming musical voices and genres that are not traditionally associated with chamber music.”
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