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Overview > Local Scoop > Archive > 2007/09/30/index Thursday, October 4, 2007 Vintage B-17 Bomber Visits the Asheville AirportThe Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) restored B-17 bomber The Aluminum Overcast will visit the Asheville Regional Airport on Oct. 2nd and 3rd. The EAA's Aluminum Overcast was built in 1945, but was delivered to the Army Air Corps too late to see active service in World War II. Purchased as war surplus for $750 by a private individual, it served in many countries' mapping and spraying operations until a preservation group purchased it in 1978. The public can take flights on the bomber for $385 to $425. For more information, visit b17.org or contact The EAA's B-17 Tour Office at (800) 359-6217. Labels: airport, asheville, events
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Ashevillenc.com Launches New Movie SectionEveryone has an opinion about the movies they've seen. Have you ever wondered why only professional reviewers get to give their opinion? It turns out that ashevilleNC.com is trying to change that, and gives users a chance to review and rate every movie no matter what the critics say. The web-site has also launched its revolutionary new Movie Previews section, and it's fast. All you have to do is select the movie's preview link, causing the preview to load and start playing instantly. No more waiting for the video to download! Even if you just want to know what films are playing or would like local theater show times, ashevilleNC.com has listings for all of the Asheville area theaters. Interested? AshevilleNC.com's Movies Section awaits. Labels: asheville, movies, theaters
Happy Birthday, Thomas Wolfe!Thomas Wolfe was born on this day (October 3rd) in 1900. He was most famous for his book "Look Homeward Angel", the novel influencing an entire generation of writers; including the father of the beat movement, Jack Kerouac. Asheville native Thomas Wolfe is considered by many to be one of the most influential novelists of the 20th century. He penned four novels as well as many short stories, poems and other works. Downtown Asheville's Thomas Wolfe Memorial starts its 2007 festival today, October 3 and the festival runs through October 7th. For more information and a schedule of events, go the Thomas Wolfe Memorial web-site. Labels: asheville, events, famous
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 AshevilleNC.com Unveils New Photo GalleryAshevilleNC.com has rolled out its new photo gallery and the site would like to invite its users to show off their photography skills by sharing their pictures of Asheville with the entire community. Asheville has always had a reputation for its picturesque views of the Blue Ridge and its stunning Art Deco Architecture; now everyone has a chance to show off Asheville’s beauty to the world. All you need is a free user account with ashevilleNC.com to join in the fun. Even if you don’t own a camera, camera phone or scanner, you can still participate in rating and commenting on photos. All users have to do is upload the photo and add a description; the site does all the work. The Photo Gallery will take care of all the quality and sizing issues. Start uploading photos here.
Alice in Chains hit Asheville's Thomas Wolfe Auditorium October 16thIf you missed seeing Alice in Chains back when flannel was in fashion, you've got another chance. Tickets for the newly reunited Grunge Rockers concert at Asheville's Thomas Wolfe Auditorium go on sale at 10 a.m on Friday, October 5th. The band endured the loss of lead singer Lane Staley in 2002. For the reunion, William Duvall has been enlisted to replace the former front-man. Tickets cost $39.50 and will be available at the Civic Center box office and through Ticketmaster. Labels: asheville, concerts, music
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