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Thursday, November 19, 2009 Asheville Independent Restaurant Association Presents Main Course Dining3:55 PMMain Course Dining is Back! A $50 donation saves you over $600. What a deal! Asheville Independent Restaurant Associate (AIR)'s Main Course Dining is back for 2010 with buy-one get-one free specials all over town! AIR is proud to bring you buy one get one free deals at over 18 local independent restaurants in Asheville. Main Course Dining Kickoff with A Taste of Asheville Thursday, November 19 ~ 7 – 9 p.m. We are so excited that Main Course Dining is back, we are throwing a party. Of course, this will not be any average party, it will be a culinary feast. Tickets for the evening are $50 and come with a free Main Course Dining booklet, additional tickets can be purchased for $25 each. Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the event. The evening includes food from each of the 18 restaurants participating in the Main Course Dining program and complimentary beer and wine. A cash bar for liquor drinks will also be available. Participating Restaurants The participating restaurants in the 2010 Main Course Dining Guide are:
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Moda's Grand Opening Event at Biltmore Park2:15 PM
Moda, a unique women's clothing and accessories boutique, has relocated. Their new grand opening will be held Friday, November 20, 2009, from 5pm - until. Be sure to drop by and survey their fine collection of fashion, from names like Hudson, Denim of Virtue, People Like Frank, Susanne Lang and so much more. To celebrate, light hors d'oeuvres & drinks will be served! Moda Visit Moda at modaluxe.net Labels: Biltmore Park, clothing, shopping Thursday, November 12, 2009 Blue Ridge Parkway Celebrates Birthday12:15 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Another major North Carolina landmark is readying to celebrate a birthday. Just as the 75th anniversary of the Great Smokies National Park is wrapping up, the 75th birthday for the Blue Ridge Parkway is getting started.
A symbolic passing of the torch, from the Smokies Superintendent to the Parkway Superintendent takes place on Friday. "We'll have elders from the Eastern Band of the Cherokee and youth from the Cherokee Youth Council who will also pass the torch as a way to demonstrate everyone's obligation to be stewards of this wonderful natural resource," said Elizabeth Sims spokesperson for the Blue Ridge Parkway 75. The event will also include Cherokee tribal music and dance. The parkway winds its way through North Carolina and Virginia connecting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Labels: asheville, events, parks, parkway Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Biltmore Park Welcomes Travinia Italian Kitchen10:56 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - If you made it to Biltmore Park Town Square for the Fall Fest in October, chances are you've been on the edge of your seat waiting for Travinia Italian Kitchen to open. Their crab cakes, pasta, and irresistible tiramisu samples were the perfect way to whet our appetites for what promises to be a major development in the Asheville restaurant scene. And Town Square is happy to let you know that your stomachs don't have to growl with anticipation any longer.
On November 2nd, Travinia Italian Kitchen opened its doors, and as the temperatures continue to drop, their steaming plates of pasta and seafood could not be more welcome. With a large space that can easily accommodate special events or just daily get-togethers with friends and family, Travinia is an ideal spot for taking a break from the stress of daily routines. After all, it is a European tradition to express your joy over food, so let's join in on the fun with some Italian cuisine. Menu items include pappardelle with vodka sauce, small plates of seared scallops and lobster ravioli, and, of course, everyone's favorite Italian dish--pizza. But don't forget to complement your meal with an Italian wine or one of their specialty martinis. The choices are endless, but you simply can't go wrong, so take some time out of your day, enjoy a culinary journey around the world, and experience Asheville's newest restaurant in Biltmore Park. Labels: asheville, events, food, restaurants
Hotel Indigo Opens in Asheville10:40 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - The newest Hotel Indigo opened its doors today in downtown Asheville, N.C. Nestled near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 100-room new-build boutique hotel is the second of five properties planned for the state; additional deals are signed in Charlotte, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. Located at 151 Haywood Street, Hotel Indigo Asheville is within walking distance of locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Nearby attractions include Historic Downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estates, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
"Asheville's historic and architecturally diverse downtown has been beautifully preserved and is a perfect location for Hotel Indigo," said Barbara Kulweic, general manager of the Hotel Indigo Asheville. "Through the brand’s interpret indigo design platform, we’ve been able to truly embrace the neighborhood by incorporating the work of local artists and vendors into every corner of the hotel." Working with a talented team of local artists, photographers and designers, Hotel Indigo Asheville has captured the essence of the Asheville region by using locally-inspired artwork and regionally-sourced materials throughout the hotel. For example, the lobby features a Gabion wall stacked using native stones of various shapes and sizes, and locally-inspired photographic murals of outdoor scenes taken by Asheville artist Zen Southerland are featured in the hotel lobby and guest rooms. This small, yet urban town encompassed by the Blue Ridge Mountains is reflected in the hotel design with a juxtaposition of urban concrete and steel versus the warmth of materials, texture and colors found in nature. The hotel aesthetic is light and open, featuring glass tiles, stained concrete, quartz-like countertops, decorative pendants, and large graphic wall coverings. The Hotel Indigo Asheville is owned and managed by Hospitality and Lodging Investors II, LP, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group. Meeting the desires of today’s traveler, Hotel Indigo is an upscale boutique brand that delivers a refreshing and inviting guest experience that is truly reflective of the local community. From the locally-inspired murals to the renewal program where the images, music, scent, and menu items change throughout the year, Hotel Indigo gives guests a vibrant, engaging and genuine boutique experience. "With the fall foliage season upon us and the holiday season ahead, we are thrilled to be able to offer guests a memorable and engaging experience that’s reflective of the downtown Asheville neighbourhood," said Mary Dogan, director, Brand Delivery, Hotel Indigo, the Americas, IHG. "Keeping the guest in mind at all touch-points within the hotel experience, the Hotel Indigo model strikes a great balance by providing guests the refreshing design and intimate service synonymous with a boutique along with the consistency, reliability, and accessibility of a branded hotel." The Hotel Indigo Asheville features inviting guest rooms with oversized beds, plush bedding, hard-surface flooring for a fresh residential feel, and spa-inspired showers with Aveda products. Each guest room includes a 32-inch high-definition flat screen TV with 150 channels and iHome/MP3 alarm clock radio. The hotel also offers gourmet menu items and a full service-bar at Phi Bar and Bistro, complimentary parking, complimentary wired and wireless high speed internet access, a 24-hour business center and meeting space for business functions or special events. The hotel also features a pet-friendly policy. With the addition of Hotel Indigo Asheville, there are 34 Hotel Indigo properties open worldwide and more than 60 hotels under development, either in the pipeline or in final negotiation. By the end of 2009, Hotel Indigo is forecasted to almost double its footprint in the Americas. The brand’s global roll-out is also going strong with the recent announcements of new deals in Liverpool, England, Glasgow, Scotland and Hong Kong. Labels: art, asheville, events, hotels, photography
City’s Capital Program Makes Asheville Civic Center More Sustainable10:30 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - A leaky Asheville Civic Center roof will soon be replaced by a better looking and better insulated roof, as the city’s capital improvement program will give the center energy-efficiency investments over the next five years.
The $1.5 million dollar-roof project began at the end of September and is scheduled to be completed in early January, with contractors taking breaks for heavy rains and to make way for upcoming entertainment acts, such as the Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam, an annual arena sell out. "The economic impact the center has on the city of Asheville is significant. Ninety percent of tickets for the Christmas Jam will be purchased from outside of North Carolina," said interim Civic Center Director Dan Dover. "This past year alone we had more than a quarter of a million attendees, and that figure is on the low side considering the constant exchange of people we have for events such as Bele Chere." The center is the largest facility in Western North Carolina with the 7,200-person capacity Arena, the 2,431-person capacity Thomas Wolf Auditorium, the 450-person capacity Banquet Hall and 25,000 square-feet Exhibit Hall. "The roof project is one of the largest capital investments the facility has seen since 1975 when the civic center was built and the auditorium remodeled," said Dover, who has worked for the Civic Center for nearly 11 years. Thus far, workers have removed most of the old roof and put down a temporary one so the upper concrete columns can be power washed and cracks sealed against further weather damage. After the structural repairs are made, insulation will be laid that is nearly double the previous amount, and the new roof will be installed over it. The fading brown cornish trim on the roof will also be removed and replaced. These new improvements will remove mold growth, increase the facility’s energy efficiency and allow staff to remove the tarps that have been hanging from the arena ceiling and catching drips for the past three years. In addition to the roof project, $250,000 in capital funds budgeted for the Civic Center this year will be spread out over various projects according to the most pressing facility needs. Other smaller capital projects recently completed include an upgraded fire alarm system and new smoke hatches in the stage area of the auditorium. The portable-basketball court flooring is currently being refinished and painted so it is ready for the annual Globetrotter visit and the Crossfire Ministries. The arena is also getting an upgraded electrical system to meet the changing requirements for incoming acts. The installment of three 400-amp three-phase 208 disc connects for additional electrical power will be necessary to accommodate Disney on Ice’s Thanksgiving week show, where they will need the power to run their ice plant. "The city is investing resources to address deferred maintenance and improve the facility so that the condition of the building matches the quality of the entertainment it attracts," said Asheville’s Vice Mayor Jan Davis, who serves as the City Council liaison to the Civic Center Commission. "We want to enhance the patrons’ experience at the Civic Center while managing its operations within our financial means." While the roof replacement is the facility’s largest immediate project, the Civic Center has mapped out a five-year capital plan to help sustain the quality of services it has been offering. Meeting basic codes, improving energy efficiencies, and improving sound and lighting to meet the changing needs of entertainment acts are all part of this plan. Once the roof is complete, work will begin on the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium fire exit, to improve egress from the building. The stage lighting controls and fixtures with 1970’s technology also need to be replaced with more efficient ones that will have an anticipated two to three year payback on energy savings. While the Asheville Civic Center is continually making improvements, it is still very much in high demand, turning down as many acts as it books because dates requested are already booked. It offers a special service to the Asheville area, bringing groups from the community together and groups from outside the area in, positively impacting the economy of the area. The Asheville Civic Center is a regional destination for outstanding entertainment, trade shows and events. The Civic Center offers Western North Carolina diverse entertainment from rock concerts and sporting events to family shows and performing arts. The facility is the heart of downtown Asheville’s arts and entertainment scene. For more information on facilities and events, please visit www.AshevilleCivicCenter.com Labels: asheville, bele chere, civic center, government, sustainable Wednesday, November 4, 2009 ASHEVILLE CITY ELECTION RESULTS12:11 PM ASHEVILLE, NC - Unofficial Asheville City Election results below: (Winners in bold)Asheville City Council Candidate: Votes: Percent: Esther Manheimer 6,567 19.24% Gordon Smith 6,301 18.46% Cecil Bothwell 5,899 17.28% Robin Cape (Write-In) 4,620 13.53% J. Neal Jackson 3,476 10.18% Ryan D. Croft 2,525 7.4% Asheville Mayor Candidate Votes Percent Terry M. Bellamy 9,543 78.75% Robert W. Edwards 2,431 20.06% Write-In 144 1.19% Labels: asheville, city council, election, government, mayor, politics
Repairs to City Parking Garages Begins11:57 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - City of Asheville Parking Services will conduct repairs and restorative maintenance work on the Wall Street and Rankin Avenue parking garages beginning Nov. 3 and continuing through the end of the year. Work will include concrete repairs, water sealing, replacement or repair of joints, and repainting the stripes and directional arrows in the garages. These actions are necessary to maintain the facility for years to come.
Work will start with the Wall Street Garage and then Rankin Avenue Garage. Weather permitting, work will be conducted from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily, except Sundays, and will be conducted in phases to minimize the disruption to normal activities. Parking patrons should, however, expect differing traffic patterns, some delays, and closed-off spaces during repairs. During repairs, the remaining two City garages, Civic Center, and either Rankin Avenue or Wall Street, will be open for parkers’ use. Labels: asheville, events, government Friday, October 30, 2009 Birthday Parties at The NC Arboretum Encourage Unique Experiential Adventures12:55 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Remember how fun it was to explore nature as a child? The NC Arboretum invites families to participate in its birthday party program, offering safe adventure amid 434 acres of natural beauty and a fun, guided celebration that everyone will treasure for years to come.
The Arboretum’s birthday parties for ages 5 and up feature a 75-minute guided program of your choice along with 45 minutes for cake and a gift celebration. All programs are led by an expert environmental educator and take place in the Arboretum’s interactive children’s classroom as well as outside along the trails, creeks, pond, gardens and woodlands. Party themes include: Outdoor Adventure: Children embark on a short hike along the Arboretum's trails as we learn how to build survival shelters and navigate with a compass. Party favors include a compass and bandanna for each child. Bug Hunt: Participants get up close and personal with our collection of live invertebrates in the classroom, then head out to discover the amazing insects that call our pond, fields and woodlands home. Party favors include a magnifying lense and bug box for each child. Wildlife of the Woods: Junior wildlife biologists will be thrilled by hands-on reptile and amphibian demonstrations, a wildlife match-up game, and a guided wildlife walk. Party favorsinclude a pair of binoculars and magnifying lense for each child. Custom parties are also available, just let us know what your child would love to explore! Parties are available on Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. One adult for every 10 children are required to attend the guided program. Families may arrive 30 minutes prior to the party to decorate tables, chairs and the chalkboard (for the ecological reasons, no balloons allowed). A maximum of 24 children and 15 adults may attend. Party favors are available at an additional cost of $2.50 per child. Parties must be booked three weeks prior to the celebration. Parking fees are waived for participants. For information, visit Arboretum Birthday Parties or contact Jonathan Marchal, Youth Education Coordinator, at jmarchal@ncarboretum.org or 828.665.2492, ext. 228. Labels: asheville, children, events, nature, nc arboretum
Bulldogs Live to Start on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Scully's12:41 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - The UNC Asheville men's and women's basketball radio show - Bulldogs' Live - is returning for its sixth year starting on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Scully's Signature Restaurant on 13 Walnut Street from 6-7 p.m. The show will be broadcast on WISE Radio (1310-AM). Each week the show will provide an update on both Bulldog basketball teams.
The show will move to Wednesday's this year after being on Thursday the past five seasons. The move was necessary due to the men's basketball team playing six Big South Conference games on Thursday this year. Bulldogs' Live will feature comments from head men's coach Eddie Biedenbach and women's coach Betsy Blose plus a chance for callers to ask questions of each coach. Both Bulldog teams will have players on the show from time-to-time. "We are delighted that WISE Radio and Scully's is allowing us to have Bulldogs Live yet again this year," commented Biedenbach. "This is a great opportunity for our fans to interact with both of our basketball programs." "I'm really happy that Bulldogs' Live is back for another year," stated Blose. "It's a wonderful show that gives us a chance to promote our programs and be with our great fans." Labels: asheville, basketball, Bulldogs, events, restaurants
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa Introduces 'Girlfriends Getaway'12:17 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa has the perfect way for you to reconnect with that long lost friend from high school or college with our Girlfriends Getaway package. There’s no better way to connect with good friends than with this relaxing and fun-filled package. Make a date with “the girls” and meet up at our historic mountain retreat. A visit to our celebrated world class Spa gets your Girlfriends Getaway started. Slip into luxurious robes, then swim, relax in our sauna or simply idle in our outdoor whirlpool with its incredible views. The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa offers a variety of activities such as dining, shopping, golf and a state-of-the-art sports and fitness center. At the end of a fun-filled day, girlfriends can retire to their room for a night of gossip and heart-to-hearts: Just like old times!
The Girlfriends Getaway Package includes: - Accommodations - Dinner served in your room or at award winning Blue Ridge Dining Room - Daily breakfast - Passes to The Spa at The Grove Park Inn Resort Call (800) 438-5800 for more information or to speak to a reservations specialist, or visit www.groveparkinn.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ewgrove and Facebook at www.facebook.com/groveparkinn. Labels: asheville, events, Grove Park Inn, restaurants, spa
Youth Leadership Academy Helps Local Homeless Shelter12:09 PM
ASHEVILLE, NC - The City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA) teaches high school students about civic responsibility, both through summer internships and through monthly community service projects.
The CAYLA students spent a recent Saturday at the ABCCM Women and Children’s Shelter preparing lunch for the residents. Among the many lessons learned: When making a four-course lunch for 40 people, there are never too many cooks in the kitchen. While there, CAYLA students also played basketball with the resident children and cleaned and disinfected the toy room. For more information about CAYLA or to support an upcoming service project, please contact program coordinator Erika Germer: egermer@ashevillenc.gov. Labels: asheville, government
Bon Bébé Brings New Offerings to Biltmore Park11:53 AM
ASHEVILLE, NC - Soft pastel colors, huggable gifts, and the cutest décor you could imagine. These are the newest offerings of recently-opened Bon Bébé in Biltmore Park Town Square. Whether shopping for your own children or perusing their selection of apparel and furnishing for friends and family, Town Square's newest store is not to be missed. Bon Bébé is every pampering parent's dream, and if you aren't one yet, chances are you'll want to be once you venture into the store.
Located in Suite 110 on Town Square Boulevard, the main road in Biltmore Park, their storefront display is a good representation of what they have to offer. The fashionable clothing and posh cribs, bassinets, armoires, and more will have you wishing for the days when you could spend your time snuggled deep under blankets without a care in the world. And even though you may not be able to return to that time, you can ensure that the children in your life enjoy their time with peaceful, comfortable, and, of course, fashion-forward days. Bon Bébé is one of a group of retail stores that recently moved to Biltmore Park Town Square, and they are excited about adding to the variety of offerings in the mixed-use center in South Asheville. Town Square is quickly becoming a one-stop shopping destination, and when you visit Bon Bébé, you also have an opportunity to stop by retailers REI, Barnes & Noble, Sparrow Spa, and more. In the meantime, don't forget to venture into Bon Bébé and welcome them to Town Square. Labels: asheville, children, retail Previous Posts
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