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Unofficial 2009 City of Asheville Election Results
- On November 3, 2009, Asheville citizens came out
to vote in the local elections. See the results
here. |
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The Beauty Queen of Leenane - Read a
brief summary of NC Stage Company's most recent
play, The Beauty Queen of Leenane. |
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Flying Frog Café - Ben Norris,
Contributing Writer, was given a unique culinary
opportunity to enjoy new as well as established
offerings with Flying Frog owner Vijay Shastri at
the end of September, 2009. |
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Sparrow Spa - Sparrow Spa, attached to
the Hilton in Biltmore Park, is the newest addition
to the Sensibilities family of Spas. |
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Official 2009 City of Asheville Municipal Primary
Results - On October 6, 2009, Asheville
citizens came out to vote in the local primaries.
See the [now official] results here. |
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PARC Candidates' Forum (2009) - On
September 15, 2009, most of the candidates for the
upcoming City Council election gathered at Randolph
Learning Center for a question-and-answer session
from People Advocating Real Conservancy. |
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Chai-Pani Restaurant - A new Indian
restaurant in Asheville, Chai-Pani serves up
numerous dishes from the country of India, from
North to South. Owners Molly & Meherwan Irani will
be opening their Battery Park restaurant very soon.
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Hiking In & Near Asheville - With
hundreds of trails within a short drive of downtown,
the Asheville area offers seemingly endless
opportunities to discover the beauty of Western
North Carolina for hikers of all skill levels...
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NC Stage Presents "Nerve" - Writing
about his experience at this play about a first
date, contributing writer Ben Norris examines NC
Stage's most recent play. |
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Local & Organic Food in Asheville - A
series of topics on and relating to local food from
farm to table. |
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Goombay! Festival 2009 - A unique
perspective on the Goombay! Festival, held August
22-24, 2009, in Asheville, North Carolina. The
Festival has been a culture staple in Asheville
since 1982. |
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Bele Chere Festival 2009 - The
Southeast's largest free street festival is a
must-see event for the whole family. "Something for
everyone" is the motto at Bele Chere, and the
Festival delivers. |
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A History of Asheville - While
taking a short stroll through modern downtown
Asheville, NC, it is impossible not to get a sense
of the city's rich cultural history. Buildings in
Neoclassical, Romanesque Revival, Art Deco... |
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The Biltmore Estate - George
Washington Vanderbilt's bold and enduring vision to
create an estate both sustainable and beneficial to
its surrounding community. As America's largest
private home, the Estate now encompasses... |
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Pack Square Park - For more
than a century, Pack Square Park has been a dream of
citizens and city planning agencies. Finally, in
1999, the Pack Square Park Renaissance task force
was formed. Bringing in a new era of lush green
space... |
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Asheville Shopping - With countless
shops and galleries, downtown Asheville is a
shopper's paradise. Whether looking for collectibles
& antiques, the latest in fashion, or just the
perfect gift, you're sure to find... |
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park -
Easily the biggest natural attraction in the
Southeast, the Great Smoky Mountains are known to
all of us. Because of the park's sheer size,
incredible terrain variety, beauty... |
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The Blue Ridge Parkway - The enduring
dream of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a tribute both to
the immeasurable beauty of nature and the great
perseverance of the people of the US. Over 52 years
in the making, the Parkway... |
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Hendersonville, NC - Cradled in the
Blue Ridge mountains, Hendersonville is home to some
of the most delightful views of the Southeast;
vistas so stunning in fact that they inspired the
likes of author Thomas Wolfe and poet... |
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Golf in Asheville - Offering everything
the golfer could hope for, Asheville has four lovely
seasons of golf amidst some of the most beautiful
scenery in the world. Once home to the "Land of Sky
Open" from 1933 to 1951, Asheville continues... |
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The French Broad River - In modern
times, this river is fondly known as a premiere
recreation spot with thriving wildlife and
unforgettable scenery. The free-flowing river has
delighted many outdoors lovers, providing the
perfect... |
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The Buncombe County Name - The most
emphasized county in Western North Carolina,
Buncombe has a lot to be proud of. Surrounded by
stunning mountains, and home to the cultural
epicenter Asheville, Buncombe has a long
history... |
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Bicycling in Asheville - In recent
years, Asheville, North Carolina has become known as
a premiere destination for cycling enthusiasts of
all stripes. After all, the Asheville area offers
everything a cyclist could hope for... |
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Pack Place - The Asheville Art Museum,
Colburn Earth Science Museum, Diana Wortham Theatre,
The Health Adventure, and the YMI Cultural Center
all call Pack Place their home. Only in Asheville
can one find such a diverse... |
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Asheville Tourists Baseball - From the
close of the 19th Century to the digital
age, professional baseball has been a part of
Asheville, North Carolina. When the city fell on
hard times during the depression, the games were all
but ended... |
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Lake Lure - Mountain lakes are among
the most idyllic of settings. Lake Lure's
crystal-clear waters rest almost 1000 ft. above sea
level, is always under stunning blue skies, and lies
in-between the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains... |
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Mountain Sports Festival - Few events
so fully embody Asheville's sense of adventure, its
need for excitement, or its legacy of culture so
fully as the Mountain Sports Festival. The
annual, three-day festival offers a stunning... |
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Asheville Skateboarding - Asheville,
North Carolina offers some of the most exciting
skateboarding action in the Southeast. Although the
sport has long enjoyed popularity among the
countless skaters in this adventurous mountain
town... |
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Asheville Pet Info - Whether you have a
pampered Poodle or a beloved brown Tabby, you'll
find an incredible variety of activities, services,
and organizations for you and your furry companions
in Asheville, as well as a great many
pet-friendly... |
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WNC Swimming Holes - Western North
Carolina's landscape is dotted with a multitude of
beautiful swimming holes at which to beat the summer
heat. There are so many to choose from, this guide
details major swimming areas around Asheville...
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WNC Waterfalls - Western North
Carolina's abundant waterfalls are part of what
makes this one of the most beautiful regions in the
world. From the subtle beauty of a 20 foot waterfall
and its quiet pool to the majesty... |
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Shindig on the Green - One of
Asheville's finest traditions, this music festival
celebrates the musical heritage and mountain culture
of Western North Carolina throughout the summer.
This year promises to be especially exciting... |
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Asheville Tailgate Markets - Tailgate
food markets have become very popular in Asheville,
and it is easy to see why. These local markets offer
ripe, locally-grown food at competitive prices, and
are increasingly... |
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Discover Cherokee, NC - Few places in
this world demonstrate the richness of culture,
depth of history, and natural beauty of Cherokee,
NC. Part of the Qualla Reservation, Cherokee is home
of the Eastern Band... |
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Mountain Fishing in WNC - The ancient
mountains of Western North Carolina have long held a
reputation the world over for their many streams and
creeks. Whether searching for Rainbow, Brown, or
Brook Trout, fishing around Asheville... |
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Skiing in the Asheville Area - Whether
learning or a seasoned professional, skiers find
that the Asheville area offers a number of exciting
skiing and snowboarding destinations. The Blue Ridge
mountains provide... |
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The Botanical Gardens at Asheville - In
its mission to study and preserve local ecology, the
Botanical Gardens at Asheville have, after many
years of patience and hard work, cultivated a
lasting testament to the beauty and diversity...
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The North Carolina Arboretum -
Conservation of the botanically diverse Southern
Appalachian Mountains was given a great boost in
1986 with the establishment of the North Carolina
Arboretum. A long time in the making, this... |
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The Cradle of Forestry - Nestled in the
beautiful Pisgah National Forest, the 6,500 acre
Cradle of Forestry is a National Historic Site
charged with preserving the history of forest
management. |
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Art in Asheville - Between the
inviting, open-minded culture and the inspiring
scenery of Asheville, it is of little wonder that
this beautiful mountain town has become an epicenter
of artistry in the Southeast. Asheville's long-held
passion... |
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Horseback Riding in WNC - Western North
Carolina offers a great many ways for horse lovers
to explore its lush, natural beauty. Due to the
popularity of horseback riding in the area, there
are number of horse-friendly... |
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Asheville Area Activities - It's safe
to say that there are few places in this world that
boast as many exciting things to do per-capita as
Asheville, North Carolina. |
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Bele Chere Festival 2008 - The
Southeast's largest free street festival is a
must-see event for the whole family. "Something for
everyone" is the motto at Bele Chere, and the
Festival delivers. |
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Bele Chere Festival 2007 - The
Southeast's largest free street festival is a
must-see event for the whole family. "Something for
everyone" is the motto at Bele Chere, and the
Festival delivers. For the food-lover, there are...
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