Local
2 years ago
Black Mountain OKs alcohol at special events

Black Mountain’s Town Council has passed an ordinance allowing event organizers to apply for special permits to serve alcohol in defined boundaries.

A rider takes a spill at a rodeo in Anton Chico, N.M., in 2014. (Photo by M.E. Sprengelmeyer/The Guadalupe County Communicator)
On The Town
2 years ago
Marshall back in the saddle for 59th rodeo and fireworks show

The longest running rodeo and fireworks show in North Carolina returns to Marshall for its annual Fourth of July celebration.

On The Town
2 years ago
Beer, drag and pride converge at bar crawl event

Pride Bar Crawl on Saturday will raise funds for Youth OUTright, an organization that supports queer and trans youths.

On The Town
2 years ago
Juneteenth event highlights cultural vibrancy on The Block

Juneteenth events Wednesday helped highlight efforts to revitalize ‘The Block,’ a historic neighborhood of Black-owned businesses in downtown Asheville.

On The Town
2 years ago
Juneteenth celebrations scheduled throughout Asheville

Events include a block party, free lunch and learning sessions, a Juneteenth gala and Juneteenth-themed music events downtown.

On The Town
2 years ago
Juneteenth series offers lessons on history and Civil Rights legacies

Lessons on the legacy of three slain Civil Rights workers helped kick off a “Lunch & Learn” series as part Juneteenth commemorations in Asheville.

Education
2 years ago
Pollinator celebration set for Warren Wilson College

The Pollinator Day Celebration is set for noon-6 p.m. Saturday on the campus of Warren Wilson College

On The Town
2 years ago
Asheville Ideas Fest brings luminaries to enlighten city this week

The annual event covers eclectic topics from spiritual development to urban improvement and political polarization.

On The Town
2 years ago
Tale of tune cities: Hendersonville, Weaverville host ‘Music on Main’

There are separate events called “Music on Main” happening Friday night in Hendersonville and Saturday night in Weaverville.

Business
2 years ago
Birthday block party planning kicks into Second Gear

Second Gear is gearing up for a 20th birthday celebration from noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 15, in Asheville’s River Arts District.