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Cancel those travel plans, because Santa has brought us a White Christmas! According to local weather reports, Western North Carolina is in for a bruiser of a snowstorm over the next couple days, and I believe it. I took my dogs out at 7:00 this morning and not a flake in sight. By 9:30 I was calling the family to let them know we can
Want to get into the holiday spirit and out of the cold? Visit the Grove Arcade, one of Asheville’s architectural treasures, for shopping at locally own boutique shops and general holiday cheer. In Suite 143, view handmade Gingerbread Houses- on display in conjunction with the Grove Park Inn until January 2, 2011.
Enjoy music from the upright, 1905 Packard piano this weekend Saturday, from 2-6, and Sunday, from 2-5.
The perfect sale of the not-so-perfect.
The Guild Artist Holiday Sale, where artist discount art by 10-50%, will be held at the Folk Art Center at MP 382 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville. This fun event makes art even more attainable by the masses. So bring your shopping bag and head to the Guild Artist Holiday Sale. Many people find treasures at bargain prices that hold places of esteem in their home for years to come, and get all of their Christmas shopping done in one Saturday. At these prices, you can also come home with a treat for yourself.
Artists are clearing the old, the overstocks, the slightly imperfect, and offering huge discounts in the process.
Where- Folk Art Center, Asheville
When- Saturday, December 4, and Saturday, December 11 from 10 AM to 4 PM
What- arts and crafts offered by Guild members, including jewelry, pottery, glass, fiber and more.
LaZoom Tours
LaZoom Tours presents its hillarious citywide tour of Asheville, this week with a Turkey theme. This highly rated, rollicking tour of Asheville in the iconic purple bus has tour participants laughing and seeing Asheville from a whole new perspective. LaZoom is a favorite among Asheville locals and visitors.
For Thanksgiving, they are offering special Turkey Themed Tours (wait- is that a turkey I see running up the road?) that head into North Asheville and past the Grove Park Inn. Special departures are November 23-28 at 10 AM, Noon, 2 PM, and 4 PM, leaving from the French Broad Co-op.
Muscians will be on board to entertain during the breaks on these special Thanksgiving departures.
For more information, visit www.lazoomtours.com or call 252-6932. Tuesday is already sold out.
Make a Wish Benefit Concert at the Orange Peel
The Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club is once again living up to the Social Aid part of its name by hosting the Make a Wish Benefit Concert on December 2nd. All proceeds will go to the foundation, which helps terminally ill children and their families enjoy once in a lifetime trips.
Bands include
Matt Stillwell
The Rock Academy Kids
Avyntra
Contagious
Sharkadelics
Ironside
Crocodile Smile
DJ Moto
Make a Wish Jam
December 2nd, 2010
Doors open at 6 PM
Cost: $10
Bill Clinton will be speaking today at around 12:30 PM in an effort to drum up some more voter support for Heath Shuler in the upcoming election. Asheville Live Cam is happy to bring you live streaming views of the rally, the preparations (going on now) and the aftermath. We’ve temporarily moved the East Cam to the front page, where it will remain for the rest of the day.
From the Asheville Citizen-Times:
Clinton is stumping for U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler, D-Waynesville, who faces a strong challenge from Hendersonville Republican Jeff Miller in the Nov. 2 election. Hayden Rogers, Shuler’s campaign manager, said they’ve
