Local bluegrass group Paul’s Creek Band will celebrate the release of its new CD “Paul’s Creek” with a free performance and release party from 8 pm to 10 pm on Saturday (June 26) at the new Pack Tavern on the Green Downtown in Asheville.
For the first time, fiddler Arvil Freeman accompanies the band on the album and returns to the Hayes and Hopsons building for the first time since he was house fiddler at Bill Stanley's Barbecue and Bluegrass.
Having already played MerleFest, LEAF and the Grove Park Inn, among other venues this year, Paul’s Creek Band brings a multitude of musical sounds together to provide an original, acoustic sound to the stages it crosses.
"You can tell the members of Paul's Creek Band like each other,” said Grammy winner David Holt. “It comes through in their smooth harmonies, their solid playing and the infectious good time they bring to their shows.”
The members are all local to the Western North Carolina region. Vocalist and dancer Carol Rifkin (co-host of WNCW’s (88.7 FM) “This Old Porch”); Hot Springs native, banjoist Troy Harrison; Buncombe County native, bass player Jamie Soesbee and Freeman are the four pieces that create the Paul’s Creek Band harmonies and chemistry.
For more information about the event, contact Park’s Tavern at 225-6944 or www.packstavern.com, or contact Paul’s Creek Band at www.paulscreekband.com, paulscreek@gmail.com or call 231-9018.
Friday, June 25, 2010
New CD for bluegrass outfit
Paul's Creek Band is out with a new CD. They are an occassional performer at Well-Bred in Weaverville. Here's the release.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Fresh Market remodel
The Fresh Market marked its finished renovations with a re-opening celebration June 12 at the Merrimon Avenue location. Events included complimentary outdoor grilling of baby back ribs, a variety of in-store samples, live music and a child’s area, featuring cupcake decorating and fruit kabob-making.
The store also handed out reusable grocery bags to the first 1,000 customers and raffled off The Fresh Market Pantry, a variety of kitchen products, from which the proceeds benefited The Western North Carolina Rescue Ministries.
The reopened store now provides customers with a “more spacious location highlighting an even wider variety of products” than before. Wider shopping aisles, an increased selection of organic products, and larger floral, gift and bakery departments are listed among changes to the store.
A North Carolina-based company, The Fresh Market was founded with a goal of bringing “friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.” For more information, go to thefreshmarket.com or call the store at 828-252-9098.
The store also handed out reusable grocery bags to the first 1,000 customers and raffled off The Fresh Market Pantry, a variety of kitchen products, from which the proceeds benefited The Western North Carolina Rescue Ministries.
The reopened store now provides customers with a “more spacious location highlighting an even wider variety of products” than before. Wider shopping aisles, an increased selection of organic products, and larger floral, gift and bakery departments are listed among changes to the store.
A North Carolina-based company, The Fresh Market was founded with a goal of bringing “friends, family and neighbors high-quality perishable products in a warm and friendly atmosphere with a high level of customer service.” For more information, go to thefreshmarket.com or call the store at 828-252-9098.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Farm Tour supports local families, educates and entertains others
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) presents the 2010 Family Farm Tour, a program that opens 37 farms to the general public for tour. The tour runs from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. June 26 and 27 for all farms included as part of the sampling.
The tour is organized by ASAP as a part of its mission to “develop and advocate strategies that help family farms prosper, connect the region’s farmers with markets and supporters, and provide fair access to healthy, locally grown food.” Farms included offer a variety of specialties, ranging from livestock care and keep to growth, production and cooking of fresh food and all participants are advised to come ready to learn about and sample the fruits of local farming.
Fourteen Buncombe county farms, including Blue Ridge Bison, Flying Cloud Farm, Gladheart Farms, Good Fibrations Angora Goats, Hawk and Ivy, Hickory Nut Gap, Hominy Valley Farms, Hop’n Blueberry, Imladris Farm, Long Branch Environmental Education Center, Pearson Drive Community Garden, Round Mountain Creamery, Ten Mile Farm and Venezia Dream Farm, and nine Madison County farms, including Bee Tree Farm and Vineyard, East Fork Farm, Elk Knob Farm and Gardens, Farm House Beef, New Direction Farm, Philosophy Farm, Spinning Spider Creamery. Sunswept Farm and Wake Robin Farm are among those open to exploration.
For detailed information about each of the farms and to purchase admission, visit www.familyfarmtour.org. The website lists stores and restaurants selling buttons or they can also be ordered online. A button, at $25, admits a full car to all the participating farms or a $10 on-site fee covers admission to one farm.
The tour is organized by ASAP as a part of its mission to “develop and advocate strategies that help family farms prosper, connect the region’s farmers with markets and supporters, and provide fair access to healthy, locally grown food.” Farms included offer a variety of specialties, ranging from livestock care and keep to growth, production and cooking of fresh food and all participants are advised to come ready to learn about and sample the fruits of local farming.
Fourteen Buncombe county farms, including Blue Ridge Bison, Flying Cloud Farm, Gladheart Farms, Good Fibrations Angora Goats, Hawk and Ivy, Hickory Nut Gap, Hominy Valley Farms, Hop’n Blueberry, Imladris Farm, Long Branch Environmental Education Center, Pearson Drive Community Garden, Round Mountain Creamery, Ten Mile Farm and Venezia Dream Farm, and nine Madison County farms, including Bee Tree Farm and Vineyard, East Fork Farm, Elk Knob Farm and Gardens, Farm House Beef, New Direction Farm, Philosophy Farm, Spinning Spider Creamery. Sunswept Farm and Wake Robin Farm are among those open to exploration.
For detailed information about each of the farms and to purchase admission, visit www.familyfarmtour.org. The website lists stores and restaurants selling buttons or they can also be ordered online. A button, at $25, admits a full car to all the participating farms or a $10 on-site fee covers admission to one farm.
Green certification for Burnsville contractor
Tommy Sineath of Sineath Construction in Burnsville is now one of a select group of professional contractors to have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation. This designation identifies Sineath as a builder possessing the knowledge allowing him to maximize green building techniques in home construction.
The CGP program is administered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) University of Housing and sponsored locally by Asheville Home Builders Association.
The three-day course familiarizes contractors with techniques designed to maximize efficiency and ensure cost effective practices centered in green building. These techniques improve indoor environmental quality while increasing energy and resource efficiency.
Sineath Construction offers full-service building throughout Asheville and Western North Carolina. As a family owned business they are committed to excellence in every detail of construction and personal service. Sineath Construction is a member of the Asheville Home Builder’s Association, The Green Building Council and The National Home Builders Association, as well as being a Certified Green Professional.
The CGP program is administered by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) University of Housing and sponsored locally by Asheville Home Builders Association.
The three-day course familiarizes contractors with techniques designed to maximize efficiency and ensure cost effective practices centered in green building. These techniques improve indoor environmental quality while increasing energy and resource efficiency.
Sineath Construction offers full-service building throughout Asheville and Western North Carolina. As a family owned business they are committed to excellence in every detail of construction and personal service. Sineath Construction is a member of the Asheville Home Builder’s Association, The Green Building Council and The National Home Builders Association, as well as being a Certified Green Professional.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Land of Sky Opportunities
Opportunities for seniors at Land of Sky (www.landofsky.org)
* The Special Needs Registry provides vital information to emergency responders in the event of a 911 call and/or during a widespread disaster (hurricane, flood, blizzard, extended power outage, disease outbreak). Volunteers are needed to assist with calling those on the list and update information on a spreadsheet.
* The Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s Call-A-Ride program needs volunteers desperately to transport homebound elderly to medical appointments.
* The Black Mountain Garden needs volunteers Mondays 9am –Noon to assist with planting, weeding, harvesting and maintenance. Harvest goes to crisis services.
* The Mountain Area Red Cross is need of a driver to pick up donated food for a big blood drive on June 24th. Canteen Assistants are also needed year round.
* Help out at the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands July 15-18th, Volunteers are needed the day of the fair to assist with the information booth, Lunchtime relief for the artist, and tickets and program.
* Madison County Visitors Center in Mars Hill needs volunteers to greet visitors, give out information and keep brochures stocked up.
* Big Brothers Big Sisters for Buncombe & Henderson Counties are in need of mentors 1 hr/wk in local elementary schools and after school programs. Activities include reading, class-work, games, art, crafts, etc.
* RSVP is recruiting volunteers to assist the Henderson & Transylvania County Sheriff Departments and Brevard Police Departments.
For more information, please contact RSVP Coordinators Patti at 828-251-6622 or at 1-800-727-0557 or patti@landofsky.org or check out our Web site at www.landofsky.org
Artisan Deli's new hours
Release from Artisan Catering (www.artisancatering.net) in North Asheville
Boasting extended hours, new menu selections and more space at a new location, Artisan Catering and Deli is now open for dinner. The only upscale delicatessen in the Merrimon area to serve breakfast and offer a deli menu from noon through dinner hours, Artisan is open Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Breakfast is served until 11 a.m., with brunch hours through 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
Additional summer menu items include cold homemade soups such as the popular melon gazpacho, and a variety of entrée salads. And as one customer noted, there will always be the surprise of unique seasonal specials, which change weekly.
“We are thrilled to offer another dinner option to the North Asheville area. Gourmet sandwiches and soups, with a beer or a glass of wine, seem to fit right into the neighborhood. We are also very family friendly, and look forward to serving our community for these additional hours” says Chef Mauricio Villa.
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