Category Archives: Asheville Events

MPAC 4th of July WNC Block Party

Published in Asheville Events on May 22, 2010
Fireworks on the Fourth of July
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MPAC (Multi Purpose Athletic Complex) has announced a huge lineup for their 4th of July WNC Block Party, to be held on Sunday, July 4th at the North Buncombe High School soccer practice field. The price of admission is an ultra-affordable zero dollars and the event will be taking place from noon to 10 PM. Looking at the musical lineup alone it seems like it is going to be a huge event, but they’re throwing in lots of other stuff like sports demos, a songwriter area, a storytelling area, fashion, food (reason enough to go right there) and they’re recommending you to bring your own instrument for a “pickin’ party”.

MPAC has a fabulous musical lineup with Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Afromotive, Galen Kipar, Chris O’Neill with Jay Sanders & Billy Cardine, Richard Shulmann,The Red Hot Sugar Babies, Buyaka, Dave Wendelin, the Traveling Bonfires and others tba.There will also be a plethora of performing arts including The Asheville Puppetry Alliance, Asheville Hula Dancers, The AVL Aerial Artists, the Blue Ridge Roller girls and many others.

Also, get a sneak peak fashion preview, “A Taste of PUSH Asheville Fashion Runway Show” for the Fourth of JUly in advance of the PUSH Asheville Fashion Runway Show Benefit for MPAC that will take place on Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Orange Peel.

Also keeping with the MPAC mission there will also be sports demos going on all day in the soccer field adjacent to the stage. Look out for the Weaverville Futbol Club, the Madison and Yancey Counties Youth Soccer teams, Asheville Rugby, Asheville Lacrosse, and High Flight Gymnastics amongst others.

And what Fourth of July festivities would be without Patriotic and Civic activities? MPAC has invited the NBHS ROTC Color Guard and WNC Civil Air Patrol Color Guard.

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Downtown After Five Kicks Off Tonight, May 21

Published in Asheville Events on May 21, 2010

Downtown After Five 2010

Your favorite downtown summer festival series kicks off again tonight with performers Jennie Arnau and StephaniesID, benefiting the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. Food and drinks are available on site. The party starts at 5:00pm (natch) under the I-240 bridge on South Lexington Avenue downtown. This is the 22nd year for the popular street festival.

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Dehlia Low at the Grey Eagle May 28th

Published in Asheville Events on May 21, 2010

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Break out your pencil and calendar and make a note: Dehlia Low is scheduled to play the Grey Eagle on Friday, May 28. They recently played MerleFest where they were well received. The video above is from an upcoming feature on “Jammin’ at Hippie Jack’s”, which is going out on PBS.

Emerging out of Asheville, North Carolina’s roots renaissance, Dehlia Low echoes the sounds of early country with a strong bluegrass flavor, crafting a fresh originality that feels like home.

Since August of 2007, the group has quickly developed a devoted fan base with the help of their self-titled EP, receiving national and international reviews and radio play. A fan stated, “I saw your show and just wanted to let you know that it was probably one of my favorite experiences at Merlefest. Both vocals were amazing, the mandolin playing had me in awe and the dobro playing gave me chills. On the way home my friend and I were kicking ourselves for not buying your album at the festival but I’m glad to find you guys on itunes!”

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Just in their second year, Dehlia Low performed at thirteen festivals in 2009. Some of the bigger ones were Appalachian Uprising, Durango Meltdown, Pick-A-Thon, and Bristol Rhythm & Roots.

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David Gans to Perform 2 Shows in Asheville

Published in Asheville Events on April 14, 2010

David Gans, popular performer and story teller, will be appearing in Asheville at the end of the month with 2 live shows. The first show will take place at The Rocket Club (401 Haywood Rd) on April 27th beginning at 9pm. After swinging up to Greensboro for a night, he returns to Asheville on April 29th for a show at MoDaddy’s (77-B Biltmore Ave) also beginning at 9pm. Both shows have a $7 cover charge.

Known far and wide as the light behind the widely syndicated Grateful Dead Hour radio program, several books on the Dead and a number of intriguing CDs relating to the band and its music (see discography below), David has in recent years developed a solid following nationwide for his compelling songs and music. In fact, despite the economic downturn, David says he

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HATCHfest Asheville Starts April 15

Published in Asheville Events on April 13, 2010

Lots of stuff happening in Asheville on Tax Day, but this is the one I’m most looking forward to. HATCHfest Asheville begins the 15th and runs through April 18.

HATCHfest brings together luminaries in the arts and entertainment world to serve as mentors to groundbreaking new creative talent. We host panels, workshops, keynotes, exhibits, networking parties, and mentoring sessions for four days in the heart of downtown Asheville.

The mission of HATCH is to provide mentorship, education, inspiration and recognition to the next generation of creative innovators. We focus on the creative industries and how to best leverage our creative professions to impact the community and the planet in a positive and sustainable way. HATCHfest brings together luminaries in the arts and entertainment world to serve as mentors to groundbreaking new creative talent. We host panels, workshops, keynotes, exhibits, networking parties, and mentoring sessions for four days in the heart of downtown Asheville.

Check out the schedule of events for HATCHfest here.

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Tax Day Liberty Throwdown at Emerald Lounge

Published in Asheville Events on April 13, 2010

Two things are sure in life, death and taxes. And if you’re still alive on April 15, then it’s tax day, and the Emerald Lounge is celebrating the event with a Thursday night bash featuring the Tennessee Jed Band. The party starts at 9:00pm, so grab what’s left of your cash and head out to celebrate the giving away of your hard-earned moolah!

Stick it to the man!!! Liberty may be dying in America, but it’s alive and well here in Asheville. Come on down to the Emerald Lounge on Thursday night to hear the Tennessee Jed Band play some sweet soul country pimpgrass, and meet some likeminded liberty lovers. Show starts at 9 pm. Admission is $5.

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One-Stop Early Voting Begins April 15

Published in Asheville Events on April 12, 2010
Polling booths
Image by Ben Sutherland via Flickr

Primary elections are just around the corner, May 4th to be exact. AshevilleLiveCam.com is a big proponent of the notion that everyone who can vote should vote. Even primary elections are of great importance, since they determine who will be on the final ballot on Election Day in November. For those of you who are “too busy” to vote in the primary election on May 4th, your excuses are dwindling. One-Stop Early Voting opens April 15th and runs through May 1st. If you’re not yet registered to vote, you can also take care of that at the same time, making it worthy of the name “One-Stop”. This is an easy way to avoid the lines, vote on your schedule and make sure your voice is heard.

If you need to know who and what you will be voting for, go to http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/VoterLookup.aspx?Feature=voterinfo and enter your information in the form. After submitting, click on the link that says “My Sample Ballot”. You will get a PDF file showing you what your particular ballot is going to look like. The Mountain Xpress should be publishing their candidate issue on April 21st.

Starting April 15th, you can vote at the Buncombe County Training Center at 199 College St. in Asheville. The following locations will open for One-Stop Early Voting on April 17th:

  • Black Mountain Branch Library – 105 N. Dougherty St, Black Mountain
  • South Buncombe Branch Library – 260 Overlook Rd, Asheville
  • Fairview Branch Library – 11 Taylor Rd, Fairview
  • West Asheville Branch Library – 942 Haywood Rd, Asheville
  • Leicester Branch Library – 1561 Alexander Rd, Leicester
  • Parks, Rec. & Cultural Arts Dept. Bldg. – 70 Gashes Creek Rd, Asheville
  • Jupiter Fire Department – 331 Jupiter Rd, Weaverville

For maps to these locations, check out the Buncombe County One-Stop Early Voting Locations map. For more information on One-Stop Early Voting, including what identification you need to bring with you, visit the North Carolina State Board of Elections site.

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