Jason Sandford
Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.
Fun! Press release here:
Support local businesses and artisans by shopping local this holiday season. On Saturday, December 12th businesses in the Haywood Road area of West Asheville host a fun filled local shopping day, from noon to 8 pm.
Over 50 businesses and artisans are participating in this Shop West Asheville day, organized by the West Asheville Business Association. Day-of-sales and holiday specials make this an excellent day to get your shopping done. Live music at four locations and a visit from Santa at Pastabilities will provide activities for all ages. Be sure to keep an eye out for decorated windows and vote online for your
favorite at www.shopwestasheville.com.
Enter the raffle drawing for gift baskets containing valuable goods and services at each participating business. Prizes include, gift certificates to Burgermeisters, Reciprocity, Harvest Records, Crazy
Green Studios, Freaks and Geeks Tattoo, Digable Pizza , Lucky Otter, West End Bakery and Beauty Parade. Also included; a free massage at West Asheville Massage, free oil change at Organic Mechanic, a gift
six pack and bottle of wine from Hops & Vines, 1 month subscription from Orbit DVD, assorted merchandise from Ship to Shore, Asheville Music and Art, The Littlest Birds, Hot Stuff Tattoo, Custom Boutique and artwork from Mimi Strang Designs and 307 Flash Studio.
Artists’ Markets will be setup in several West Asheville locations featuring local art and crafts for one-of-a-kind gifts. Markets are located at: ShaoLin Kung Fu of Asheville, 619-A Haywood Road; West Asheville Yoga, 602 Haywood Road; and the 2nd Saturday Artist Market in Domino Lane, behind Harvest Records, 415 Haywood Road.
Four venues provide a variety of music throughout the day. At the Westville Pub from 12-2 pm enjoy the music of Daniel Barber, 2-4 pm Frenchie & George, 4-6 pm Custard Pie, 6-8 pm Peace Jones; at The Rocket Club from 3-5 pm Aaron LaFalce, 5-7 pm The Vince Junior Band, Swamp and Roll; Tollivers Crossing from 2-4 pm Dave Desmelik, 4-6 pm Jennifer Worthen, 6-8 pm Michael Gemme; and Asheville Music and Art hosts music teachers performing Christmas and other music.
Enjoy classic holiday carols sung by carolers from West Asheville churches at various locations and visit with Santa throughout the day at Pastabilities.
For up to date information and additional details including a list of specials offered that day, visit www.shopwestasheville.com.
For anyone interested, I will be at the ShaoLin Kung Fu of Asheville, 619-A Haywood Road selling my Thimble Kiss hair flowers from noon until 6 or so. I’ll be packing up earlier than the other sellers to head off to Xmas jam, but if you were interested in the feature Jason so kindly did on Thimble Kiss yesterday, I invite you to come down and try on a clip or two! I’ll have a lot more inventory than what is in my shop now, including a lot more smaller pieces for those of you who maybe aren’t daring enough to try one of the HUGE ones! My prices are also discounted when I do craft shows, so come down and say hi!