Christmas Jam 2019 canceled in Asheville as organizers plan for 2020
The Songwriter Jam, a two-day event set for Dec. 13-14 at Jack of the Wood, will feature Asheville musicians on the same weekend planned for Christmas Jam.
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Lady Folk at Ambrose West will spotlight three Asheville songstresses on Nov. 21
The Lady Folk showcase will feature Whitney Moore of Queen Bee and the Honeylovers; Jane Kramer; and Christy Barrett of the Christy Lynn Band.
Asheville development updates: Large downtown mixed-use proposal set for P&Z hearing
At least 10 percent of the residential units proposed for the Coxe/Asheland development will be designated as affordable units, offered at 80 percent AMI.
Woodstock legend Melanie to perform Asheville house concerts
In this 50th anniversary year of Woodstock, one of its special stars is set to play a house concert series Nov. 16 and 17.
Russell Crowe spotted at Grey Eagle music hall in Asheville
Actor Adam Goldberg, who starred with Crowe in the Hollywood hit “A Beautiful Mind,” was also at The Grey Eagle.
At Winter Lights, 500,000 lights will festoon North Carolina Arboretum
The light show kicks off with a lighting ceremony in downtown Asheville on Nov. 22.
Buncombe TDA awards Asheville festivals and events total of $86,500
Here are two from the list of about 20 awardees: Winter Lights at The N.C. Arboretum received $10,000, the Sourwood Festival in Black Mountain received $9,000.
Asheville food makers Roots Hummus, Munki Foods, more spotlighted in Nov. 7 taste, talk
Founders of Looking Glass Creamery, Firewalker Hot Sauce and Postre Caramels are the other featured guests.
At Taste of Asheville, sample bites and beverages from 50 AVL indy restaurants
The Taste of Asheville is set for Nov. 21 at The Venue in Asheville.
Hot Sheet: Original Papa Nick’s now open at French Broad River Brewing
Also, a new baker’s collaborative in Asheville is planning its first pop-up even on Wednesday at Fleetwood’s in West Asheville, and more.
Asheville development roundup: New Haywood Street condos planned, more
Also, plans for the major redevelopment of the Sears property at the Asheville Mall have once again been continued, and more.
The Nude Party kicks off concerts at amphitheater in Asheville’s Montford neighborhood
Kitty Tsunami and Self-Help will join The Nude Party on stage for the Wednesday evening show.
New mixed-use project, the Bier Haus, planned for downtown Asheville
The Bier Haus project calls for the renovation of the building at 34 S. Lexington Ave., which is adjacent to Button & Co. bagel shop.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: The Asheville hangover nanny, and more
Also, Down Dog Bar & Yoga Studio is a new business in the works that would combine a yoga studio with a dog bar, and much more.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Popeyes open on Airport Road in South Asheville
Also, Chef Steven Goff of AUX Bar in Asheville was recently named the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s “chef of the year” following a cook-off competition.
Chow Chow food festival in Asheville, reviewed
Chow Chow crowned a new culinary star on the Asheville food scene: Benne on Eagle restaurant.
CURVE Studios to celebrate 30th anniversary in Asheville River Arts District
There will also be a dedication of a special “chair arch” in the CURVE Studios garden to help mark the occasion.
Sovereign Remedies’ recipe for success: host a James Beard House dinner
How an Asheville restaurant crew went to New York City to serve up a prestigious dinner at the James Beard House.
It’s wheels up on major Asheville Regional Airport expansion
Airport officials recently agreed to contract with the architectural and engineering firm Gresham Smith for the design and engineering of a multi-million dollar airport terminal renovation and expansion project.
New downtown Asheville police district coming online soon
The downtown police district proposal faced criticism when it was first proposed about two years ago.
List: Asheville benefits for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas
Packs Tavern will host a “dining day out” to benefit the Bahamas Red Cross Society on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
Asheville police chief set to resign after two months on the job
The city of Asheville plans to contract with Robert C. White, a retired former police chief, to serve in the interim.
Asheville Oktoberfest set for Oct. 5 at Pack Square Park
Tickets are on sale now for Asheville Oktoberfest.
Asheville craft beer attorney Derek Allen to open own firm
The new firm, Allen, Stahl & Kilbourne, is set to be up and running full bore in October.
Asheville branding company GIGANTIC! to join forces with Allegra, Image360
The new, expanded shop will be located at 2 Westgate Parkway (previously Autostar in Westgate plaza).
Asheville P&Z votes down proposed riverfront restaurant
The Jettie Rae’s Fish n’ Such restaurant proposal heads to Asheville City Council next for a final decision.
Asheville short-term rental skirmishes continue
Also, the Asheville Homestay Network is getting better organized.
Duke Energy tests turbines as new Asheville gas plant nears completion
The existing coal-fired units will retire no later than January 2020 after the new plant starts serving customers at the end of this year.
One step closer to hotel development moratorium in Asheville
Asheville City Council is scheduled to set a public hearing on a hotel development moratorium at its Sept. 10 meeting.
Proposed Asheville riverfront restaurant set to move forward
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission is the next stop for Jettie Rae’s Fish n’ Such, proposed to built along Riverside Drive.
Want a say in how Asheville hotel tax is spent? Here’s your chance
There are two public meetings today (Thursday) and a third Friday, as well as an online survey.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Grayson Morris produces new immersive performance art installation
Also, Pansy Fest music festival and Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair will be held on the same August weekend, and more.
Asheville City Council to consider spending $290,000 on ‘pit of despair’ consultant
The finance committee of Asheville City Council decided last year not to spend $340,000 on a consultant.
The future of Asheville’s daily newspaper in flux with proposed merger
GateHouse Media, which owns more than 150 newspapers in the U.S. and is backed by an investment company, plans to buy Gannett Co., the second largest newspaper company in the U.S.
New downtown Asheville hotel and condo development passes P&Z
The Asheville Planning & Zoning Commission approved a slightly revised plan that calls for a 138-room hotel, 37 condos and about 1,100 square feet of commercial space.
6 more Asheville development projects to track
Also, an update on planned Thomas Wolfe Auditorium renovations, and more.
Asheville real estate market still sizzles in second quarter 2019
In Buncombe County, the median home sale price hit $319,500, an all-time high, in the second quarter of 2019.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Evans to lead Asheville Humane Society
Also, the True Confections bake shop at Grove Arcade has closed, and more.
Downtown Asheville mixed-use project that includes 150-room hotel heads to P&Z review
The Create 72 Broadway project was approved by the Asheville Downtown Commission at its July meeting.
Mayfield: Asheville City Council majority favors charter change to reset elections
As things stand right now, Asheville City Council will have district elections in 2020.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Interstate 26 widening from Brevard Road to Airport Road set
Also, New Belgium has teamed up with Push Skateshop and Brainstorm Skateboards to make a limited number of boards featuring local artists, and more.
Plans submitted for Craven Street condo building and downtown Asheville building renovation
The projects are scheduled to be heard at the Aug. 19 meeting of the Asheville Technical Review Committee.
In Asheville, Karen’s Spice Kitchen wins curry fans one spice packet at a time
The blended spice packets can be found all over Asheville, from The Chop Shop Butchery to Earth Fare and beyond.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Buncombe County farmland increases
Also, Nantahala Brewing has a new chief operating officer, and much more.
Inaugural Earl Scruggs Festival set for 2020 at Tryon Equestrian Center
The first lineup announcement will come at International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass festivities in Raleigh in late September.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Ingles buys 17-acre Patton Avenue property
Also, Axeville Throwing Club is planning to open a second location in south Asheville, and much more.
Asheville hotel moratorium? City Council wants to talk about it
An Asheville City Council committee will meet on Aug. 29 to discuss whether to move forward with a moratorium on new hotel construction.
Ashvegas Hot Sheet: Asheville Music School appoints new program director
Also, Asheville has organized a chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, and more.
Zillicoah Beer Company’s Session Fest 2019 set for Aug. 24
Zillicoah Beer has invited about 30 breweries to participate, and is partnering with Buxton Hall BBQ on food.