Pollinate Asheville

From Local Farms to Your Front Door

February 9, 2012

Mother Earth Produce is making it easier to eat local veggies and fruits.  Mother Earth Produce works with a network of regional farms, delivering produce from farms in Western North Carolina to your door—starting in April 2012.  Register (it’s free to register) between now and March 15, you will be entered to win one month ($100) of [...]

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Greenways Connecting Buncombe County

January 16, 2012

Yes, please!  Think: Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, SC. Think: traveling to Black Mountain from Asheville without having to start your car!  Think: brewery tour by bike! Buncombe County has made greenways a priority.  Connect Buncombe needs to show the commissioners that there is community support for county-wide greenways–there definitely is!  Here’s an easy and fun [...]

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5K Run (timed) + Walk (fun) for Tails + Trails–Family and Dog friendly

November 4, 2011

Buncombe County Tails and Trails race on November 19 supports our community with the Fifth Annual Tails and Trails 5K.  Proceeds will benefit the Asheville Humane Society and the Buncombe County Sports Park. Two options to participate, or participate in both: TIMED RUN at 8:30 a.m. (no dogs) and/or FUN RUN/WALK at 10 a.m., Leashed/vaccinated DOGS WELCOME!! Tails and [...]

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Brian Eno’s Exhibit Sheds Poignant Light on Moogfest 2011

October 28, 2011

“I like art that is magic.  I don’t like art that is just clever.” -Brian Eno Brian Eno’s multi-media installation 77 Million Paintings in the YMI Cultural Center on Eagle St in Downtown Asheville is an atmospheric  experience, combining a visual collage of digital imagery and light with a layered  “ambient” soundtrack. Eno has long been known as a [...]

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Two Great Events to Choose from This Friday, Sept. 9

September 7, 2011

The 8th annual Doors of Asheville Art Auction is Friday, September 9, 2011, and is presented by HomeTrust Bank and Mountain Housing Opportunities at The Venue at 21 N. Market Street in downtown Asheville.  Guests will enjoy: live bidding on works from regional artists, delicious hors d’oeuvres, fine wines and local beer as well as live swing music. [...]

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Fall Discount from LaZoom Bus Tours

August 15, 2011

Discounted Asheville Art Tour tickets!  $25 Tickets for a 2.5 Hour Tour! See artist studios, talk with artists about their process, get an up close look at the Asheville Art Scene.  This is a great tour for locals and visitors alike. Asheville Art Tour is a first-of-its-kind art tour of Asheville artist studios, running Saturdays [...]

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Asheville Art Retreats: Make Art with Artists

July 14, 2011

  Asheville Art Retreats are great for anyone looking to make art or use art-making as an opportunity to connect with oneself or others, or have an engaging experience with the arts in Asheville.  Pre-Wedding Events, Staff Retreats, Family Nights, Visiting Asheville, Corporate Retreats, Classroom Projects, Mother/Daughter Time, Father/Son Time, Girls Weekends, A Unique Gift, [...]

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Awesome Hip Hop Party Thursday Night

June 20, 2011

 Green Opportunities (GO) is hosting their third annual fundraising celebration on June 23 at the YMI Cultural Center in the historic Block neighborhood in downtown Asheville.   Proceeds support GO’s efforts to build a just and inclusive Green Economy in Western North Carolina. New to this year’s event is a dynamic, “Spit ‘N Spin” format that [...]

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Reigning Sound Headlines Mission MANNA Benefit at Grey Eagle

June 17, 2011

Mark your calendars and stop by the Grey Eagle for tickets, Asheville vintage garage rock band Reigning Sound and indie punk rockers Wooden Toothe play the Grey Eagle on Friday, June 24 at 8:00 p.m. to support Mission MANNA’s on-going, decade-long education and relief efforts in Haiti. $10 minimum donation and raffle with prizes from: Harvest Records, LaZoom Bus [...]

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