Larry Keel and Natural Bridge will be performing at the Catawba Valley Brewing Company [map ] in Morganton, NC. Make your plans for Saturday, October 10 2009 from 7:00 - 11:00PM. The price is $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Connecting traditional songs of yesterday with their own original and inventive sounds of today, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge create astonishingly powerful acoustic music rich in heritage, heart and hot licks! With a style that evokes both atomic rock energy and dynamic tonal purity, Keel and his ensemble are intent upon taking their instruments and their voices to their fullest potential for emotion and amazement. While paying respect to the legacy left by the forefathers of bluegrass, Keel bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary American Mountain Music.
Posted by: Asheville Live in West Asheville, Twitter, South Asheville, Outdoor Fun, North Asheville, Local News, Local Music, Local Food, Holiday Fun, Family Fun, East Asheville, Downtown, Dinner, Date Night, Bele Chere on
May 22, 2009
July 24th will mark the start of Asheville's 31st annual
'Bele Chere' Music and Art Festival and the influx of 350,000 estimated festival-goers. According to their website, "The festival features four stages of free- live music and an impressive array of arts and crafts; as well as entertainment and activities for children. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains of Western North Carolina- come join us for one of the Southeast's largest free outdoor street festivals."
Though still a couple of months away, here at
AshevilleLive we are keeping this festival on our radar and plan on bringing you a series of reports ranging from exciting events to see and participate in, to some of the changes being made for 2009. One of the additions to this year's festival will be a "battle of the bands-style contest" conducted in conjunction with WNC Magazine and the Asheville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department called "
Last Band Standing: Road to Bele Chere 2009".
Other events we'll be keeping an eye on include the
30th Annual Bele Chere 5k, the Lexington Avenue Drumming Tent, and Rashad McCant's "
Shoot for the Cure", in which one lucky festival-goer will have a chance to win $10,000 with proceeds benefiting breast cancer research.
So stay tuned to AshevilleLive for upcoming reports with more information on how to maximize your fun at the largest street festival in the southeastern United States.
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Apr 30, 2009
Dining Out for Life in Asheville NC is a fabulous fundraiser. Take a moment to plan your meals out and you’ll see this is an “easy way to make a meaningful contribution without spending more than you normally would each meal. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner at participating restaurants today, April 30th and help in the fight against HIV and AIDS.”
Dining Out For Life:
Dining Out For Life® is an annual fund raising event involving the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors and restaurants. In exchange for their financial support, restaurants are listed in a city wide marketing campaign in an effort to increase customer traffic.
More than 3,500 restaurants donate a portion of their proceeds from this one special night of dining to the licensed agency in their city. Nearly $4 million dollars a year is raised to support the missions of agencies throughout North America. With the exception of the annual licensing fee of $600, all money raised in these cities stays there.
Please help us continue our Education and Prevention services throughout WNC and insure that no one faces HIV alone by dining out for breakfast, lunch or dinner at over 85 fine restaurants. It is the most satisfying meal you will ever eat!
Check their site for a full
List of Participating Asheville Restaurants
The Blue Ridge RollerGirls bring tough to a whole new level. Asheville’s first all female flat track roller derby league is always a rolling good time. Empowering women to bring out their inner strength, the RollerGirls’ mission is to:
“to actively create, promote, and sustain an environment that fosters strength, courage, vitality, and the empowerment of women in the roller derby sport. Each member of the league shall be challenged and supported in her pursuit of personal growth in and through the sport.”
The league started in 2006 and organized as a nonprofit raising money for local charities. Some of which include Reach for the Skye,
RAINN, and Interlace. Don’t miss a chance to get into the spirit and get them started.
The first game is April 4th against the
Savannah Derby Devils. Check out the
RollerGirls website for more info. The
season lasts until September and once you go to your first game you’ll be hooked. The RollerGirls are always looking for volunteers, and of course new recruits. So get your tough girl hat on and come on out, one and all for some good rough fun.
What better time to live in the Land of The Sky than when comets passes through?
Check out this link from
www.skyandtelescope.com ….
“Comet Lulin this week is at its brightest and closest to Earth — right when the sky is conveniently moonless. Use binoculars or a telescope to look for it once it's well up in late evening. The comet is glowing at about magnitude 5.6 as it moves rapidly westward across Virgo.
In recent days the comet's dust-spike antitail has grown longer and stronger, completely outclassing its "true" tail, which points properly away from the Sun like a comet's tail should.
On Monday night, February 23rd, the comet passes 2° south-southwest of Saturn.
Lulin’s closest approach to Earth, 0.41 a.u. (61 million km), occurs on February 24th.
On the night of February 25th the comet goes through opposition, nearly 180° from the Sun in our sky. Will there be an "opposition effect" brightening of its dusty coma and dust tail? “
Drive up to a scenic overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway and see for yourself. Asheville vistas make the best spots to watch the night sky. So get your honey in the car and go check out the comet together. Don't forget your telescope or a set of binoculars; you’ll have a much easier time finding Comet Lulin!
If raw fish is your flavor you are in luck! Asheville is host to many incredible sushi establishments. Each with is own unique atmosphere and artistic chef these sushi restaurants are highly recommended.
Green Tea in Regent Park off Patton Avenue offers a wonderful atmosphere, professional friendly wait-staff, and exceptional service. Try one of my favorites; the Kimono Roll & the Green Tea roll. Check out their menu:
www.greenteasushi.com
Today we welcome back Sherida Buchanan from Explore Asheville, who offers us some great last minute affordable Valentine's Day solutions. Thanks Sherida, perfect timing!
Looking for romantic ways to show your love today without spending a lot of cash? Try our crash-course in romancing your sweetie in Asheville.
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Take advantage of local free offerings: Take an art tour through downtown galleries, go hiking on local trails or take in the view from a scenic overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Indulge your taste buds: Drop by one of the city’s many
microbreweries and
wine shops. Most offer complimentary samples or tastings for a couple of bucks.
Today Sherida Buchanan from Explore Asheville shares 10 tips for affordable Romance in Asheville. Enjoy these suggestions, grab your sweetie and get out there and enjoy yourselves! Remember, Valentine's Day is right around the corner.
You can’t buy love, but shouldn’t romance be affordable? Lucky for us, we live in one of the world’s top must-see cities. So play tourist at home and treat your Valentine to a romantic day around town with our top 10 tips for a sweet date that’s easy on the wallet:
1. Try a Hot Chocolate Tasting Tour: From organic sippable truffles to a winter warm-up on a bright red double-decker bus, cozy up at a cocoa and coffee houses for primo people watching and a delicious treat that only tastes expensive.
2. Find a Scenic Make Out Spot: Gaze into starry eyes and starry skies while soaking in the famous and free vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a drive up Town Mountain or watch the sunset from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
3. Request a Mountain Serenade: Most of the downtown restaurants and pubs transition to live music venues at night. Score free romance points by having a local musician dedicate a song to your sweetheart.
