tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106922112024-03-12T22:07:08.237-04:00Around Asheville | Since 2005<center>mining the progressive events and happenings Around Asheville</center>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-79189464797607993162014-09-19T20:32:00.000-04:002014-09-19T20:32:16.071-04:00Asheville Zombie Tubers Poised To Take World Record<span style="float: left; padding: 10px;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u8M11iYkE5Y/VBzI7JseeaI/AAAAAAAAG3w/Hmdt3-hDwsE/h120/1411141668000-tubers.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #666; padding: 4px;" /></span>
More than 900 people -- err, zombies -- have signed up to break the world record number of linked tubers on the French Broad River Saturday morning.
If all of the undead rally, that will mean that Asheville will be the new home of the world record.<br />
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The previous record is for about 630.
"There is nothing Asheville likes more than competing with another city for some kind of title or bragging rights.<br />
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The zombie part we just threw in there for fun," he added. "The only thing better than trying to break a world record is trying to break a world record while dressed like zombies!"<br />
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<a href="http://www.citizen-times.com/story/carol-motsinger/2014/09/19/asheville-zombie-tubers-world-record/15885173/" target="_blank">Link</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-88982946004741001172013-08-27T20:28:00.000-04:002013-08-27T20:28:05.618-04:00Vampire Diaries Star Speaks At Coal Rally<span style="float: left; padding: 10px;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xOTijas4Xb8/Uh1DTbhsakI/AAAAAAAAGfc/46pDG7VqhGQ/s200/ian-somerhalder-coal-rally.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #666; padding: 4px;" /></span>"We’re all here to address the biggest challenge of our time — climate destruction," Somerhalder said. "We don’t need to keep pursuing these toxic fossil fuels. We have options, and you know we do."<br />
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Somerhalder also touted the use of solar energy and encouraged the audience to be more energy-efficient.
"Lets weatherize our homes," he added, "We can build a better, healthier economy based on good-paying, clean-energy jobs."<br />
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The initiative of the really was mainly to convince Duke Energy to retire its coal-fired power plant in Asheville; something that may or may not happen. But, it accomplished plenty by featuring a hot star like Somerhalder to influence the younger generation to be more aware of energy and environmental causes.
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On May 11, 2013 (Mother’s Day Weekend) it’s expected that over 1,000 runners and walkers will once again participate in this exciting race. The 3rd annual “Ramble Run at Biltmore Park” will offer both 12K and 5K races organized by the Asheville Track Club and presented by Mission Health.<br />
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Starting and finishing at Biltmore Park® Town Square and running through The Ramble® Biltmore Forest, both races are scenic and enjoyable, yet challenging. They follow a course that one runner compared to “running on the Blue Ridge Parkway without the cars.”<br />
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Runners will follow Schenck Parkway in Biltmore Park through The Ramble’s south gate to the 5K turnaround at Overlook Park. The 12K course continues through The Ramble past Longmeadow Park, along the paved Dingle Creek trail, over Bow Bridge and back to Biltmore Park Town Square. See <a href="http://ramblerun.com/race-information/course/">the course map</a>.<br />
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A fitness expo, healthy food from Earth Fare, music and other post race festivities await participants and their families at the finish. Whether you’ve been racing in the Asheville area for years or are brand new to running, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
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<b>New for 2013:</b> In addition to Mother/Child teams, cash prizes, free childcare, kids fun run, and fabulous pre/post race festivities, the Ramble Run is adding a school fundraising component. All public and private schools in Buncombe County may participate in Zip’s School Challenge. The schools with the most participants (teachers, students, aunts, uncles, grandparents) per school enrollment are eligible to win cash prizes! [<a href="http://ramblerun.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/rrzipsschoolchallenge1-18-13-v2.pdf">Click Here for Complete Details</a>]. [<a href="http://ramblerun.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/zips_flyer_ramble.pdf">Click Here to Download a Poster for Your School</a>].<br />
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What: Ramble Run at Biltmore Park presented by Mission Health. </div>
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When: Saturday May 11, 2013. 5K starts at 8:00 a.m.; 12K starts at 8:15 a.m. </div>
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Where: Biltmore Park Town Square at I-26, exit 37 near Long Shoals Road in south Asheville. </div>
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Registration: Online registration ends at midnight on Thursday, May 9.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=15267" target="_blank">HERE</a> to go to the registration page. On site registration will be held on Friday, May 10 from 4-7 pm and on race morning from 6:00-7:30. All on site registration will be held at Town Square Park at Biltmore Park.<br />
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Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-77372208674665077912012-06-13T15:11:00.000-04:002012-06-13T15:11:04.765-04:00The Festival of Gnarnia<center><img height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6NtC8wqnjwc/T9jhvPYJr8I/AAAAAAAAGRY/GRzMSP4vKqo/s400/gnarnia2.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #666; padding: 4px;" width="182" />
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As we journey around the sun, a brief window in time draws near. A unique moment for creative human expression comes to light. Far beyond the dirty sneakers forgotten in the depths of your closet, amongst the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, exists the festival of Gnarnia. For four days this refuge satisfies a special yet sophisticated taste with a legendary mélange of musical acts, performance arts, and artistic craftsmanship.
You are cordially invited to the festival of Gnarnia, August 9-11th 2012.
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WOW! I'm in! This is the most unique "ski resort" you'll ever visit. Come for the music and spend a week here visiting Beech Mtn's Land of Oz extravaganze, Festival of Gnarnia. When it's over, head to Valle Crucis for a visit to the Mast General Store. Stop at one of the local spots in Blowing Rock for lunch that seats you outside to enjoy the view.Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-15282996522041655592012-02-13T14:40:00.002-05:002012-02-13T17:58:43.168-05:00Greenpeace in Asheville Today<div style="margin: 0 0 10px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 0.8em; line-height: 1.6em;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenpeaceusa09/6870761357/" title="North Carolina Coal Ash Ponds"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6870761357_2f37659a13.jpg" alt="North Carolina Coal Ash Ponds by Greenpeace USA 2012" /></a><br/><span style="margin: 0;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenpeaceusa09/6870761357/">North Carolina Coal Ash Ponds</a>, a photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/greenpeaceusa09/">Greenpeace USA 2012</a> on Flickr.</span></div><p>Greenpeace on Long Shoals Rd in Asheville right now.<br /><br />Activists have secured themselves to the coal loader and conveyers, which will prevent coal from entering the facility.</p><br /><br />h/t to Michael Jordan, aka DudeinAvlSudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-26606520914296076782012-02-05T12:09:00.004-05:002012-02-05T12:24:08.858-05:00Asheville Mardi Gras Parade<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_RixFM5NyE/Ty66pYQlsoI/AAAAAAAAF08/AZkywLmmJiE/s1600/2011QnKs.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i_RixFM5NyE/Ty66pYQlsoI/AAAAAAAAF08/AZkywLmmJiE/s400/2011QnKs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705702997974430338" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7U7M5Ew6g4/Ty66pdoQGCI/AAAAAAAAF1I/WGGhpsfmaUo/s1600/mardigras.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f7U7M5Ew6g4/Ty66pdoQGCI/AAAAAAAAF1I/WGGhpsfmaUo/s400/mardigras.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705702999415855138" /></a><br />(Photos taken from http://www.ashevillemardigras.org)<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-style:italic;font-size:130%;" >Sunday, February 19, 2012 | 2:00pm until 10:00pm</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Come one and all to the most fabulous funky glittery parade to hit the streets of Asheville!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Asheville Mardi Gras is an all volunteer community based organization made up of New Orleans ex-pats, aficionados of that culture, and — okay, some folks who just LOVE a good party!</span></span><br /><br />Feel free to put together your own Krewe if you would like to participate.<br /><br />See the <a href="http://www.ashevillemardigras.org/?page_id=16">Krewes Page</a> for details!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ashevillemardigras.org/">Link</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-7118446508050986522012-01-30T12:17:00.004-05:002012-01-30T12:22:35.937-05:00Valentine "Let Your Love Roll" Ride<center><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O5z-vdajbp8/TybQ1n7PGvI/AAAAAAAAFz4/YmRA2-HDDc8/s400/lazoomValentine.jpg" style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #666;"><br />Your total body Gigglegasm for Valentines Day!</center><br /><br />LaZoom's "<a href="http://www.lazoomtours.com/schedule/39/2012-02.html">Let Your Love Roll</a>" Ride is the absolute finest way to tell your sweety that he/she/he-she/she-he is "worth it." A Valentines ride for couples with games, performance, special guests, and LaZoom's special brand of heart warming mayhem, breaking at a super special secret location with a romantic live band just for YOU and your LOVE!<br /><br />Do it right this year and "Get on the Bus" with Augusta Wind, Sister Bad Habit, and... she's beautiful, she's bodacious and SHE'S BACK! It's BABS! <br /><br />The LaZoom "Let Your Love Roll" Ride pulls out Friday Feb 10 through Tues Feb 14 departing from The Thirsty Monk at 92 Patton Ave, downtown Asheville.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lazoomtours.com/">Link</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-1588948989368175382011-12-27T21:32:00.000-05:002011-12-27T21:32:34.931-05:00<a href="http://www.firestormcafe.com/">Firestorm Cafe and Books</a>
Coffee shops have often been associated with poets, activists, college students and any artistic type looking for a caffeinated connection. And, given that the patron saint of Firestorm is writer and feminist Voltairine de Cleyre, this stereotype fits perfectly with this café in Asheville, NC, and not in a bad way. The cafe opened in 2005 with the goal to be worker-owned, and for the past six years, they have achieved that goal while also using Counter Culture Coffee to make a mean cup of joe.
<a href="http://www.zagat.com/buzz/the-10-coolest-independent-coffee-shops-across-the-us">Link</a> | <a href="http://www.mountainx.com/article/38780/Now-thats-cool-Firestorm-makes-Zagats-top-10-list-of-coolest-coffee-shops">via</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-17408482122771258462011-11-04T10:25:00.003-04:002011-11-04T10:32:43.813-04:00The 1st Annual - Asheville Tattoo Fest<span style="float:right;padding:10px;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lccuXm4-hng/TrP2ygxaPBI/AAAAAAAAFt8/qKSumA_Kdus/s400/ashtattoofest.jpg" style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #666;"></span>March 15 - March 18 , 2012<br /> <br />The A.T.F. is coming ! St. Patricks Day weekend<br /><br />Asheville's 1st ever tattoo convention! This event will be held in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC. @ The Renaissance Hotel <br /><br />*Over 50 of the worlds greatest Tattoo Artists/Tattoo Shops<br />*Local and National Sponsors / Vendors<br />*Burlesque Performances<br />*Live LOCAL Music & LOCAL Art Openings<br />*Seminars by some of the top tattoo shop owners,artists,machine builders & tattoo magazines.<br />*An Outdoor Ratrod Car Show <br />*Art Fusion and Silent Auction (Proceeds going to a local charity)<br />*Childrens Area (This Event Is all Ages!)<br />*Appearances by TV,Movie and Sports personalities <br />& lots more to be announced!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AshevilleTattooFest">Link</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-57176646518063278032011-11-03T22:13:00.005-04:002011-11-03T22:32:21.305-04:00Hip, Hip, Hoo-ray for HooligansA city like Asheville naturally has a very hip and understanding city "guv'ment". <br /><br />"Patience, understanding, dialogue"..., says <a href="http://scrutinyhooligans.us/2011/11/03/what-was-said/">Gordon Smith</a> regarding the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/occupyasheville/">Occupy Asheville</a> group to which I will add "open-minded" to describe Gordon or anything he's involved in. <br /><br />Asheville has always attracted the brightest minds. Whether you are here busking on the corner or teaching in our schools, we are fortunate to have 99% of you.Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-21801325874936511532011-10-06T06:23:00.005-04:002011-10-07T09:35:03.607-04:00Occupy Wall Street Asheville<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8CdtPOcGL4I/To7_eWA37MI/AAAAAAAAFtU/HkKG5pdC0W0/s1600/occupyasheville.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8CdtPOcGL4I/To7_eWA37MI/AAAAAAAAFtU/HkKG5pdC0W0/s400/occupyasheville.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660742678421695682" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="float:left;padding:10px;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--esL6t6Pos8/To2B2cRUn0I/AAAAAAAAFtI/VbDpjgM4k9U/s400/occupypeace2.png" style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #666;"></span>Lots of action around town. I've been busy and out of town and checking out a few events so here's a rushed version of what I've found so far. Feel free to add to the list in the comments, dear friends.<br /><br />Here's a list of links to check out a few of the nationally links and in Asheville:<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/occupyashevillemediagroup<br />http://www.imageasheville.com/2011/10/occupy-wall-street-asheville-day-one<br />http://www.mountainx.com/article/35903/Occupy-Wall-Street-moves-to-camp-out-in-Pack-Square-Park<br />http://occupyasheville.org<br /><br />Why I'm in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street - http://www.commondreams.org/view/2011/10/05<br /><br /><a href="http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution/video?clipId=pla_e9e304dc-6a40-4072-ad6d-24a7ef4afb13&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb&time=510">Bloody Hell, Jeff Mangrum at Occupy Wall Street yesterday!</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution">Global Revolution's Live Stream</a> is covering the New York Wall Street peaceful event around the clock. Go take a look. <a href="http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution">http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-27122015929844666762011-10-02T13:46:00.003-04:002011-10-02T14:06:28.328-04:00Moogfest 2011<center><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2Qillpro2kw/Toin9nxfUaI/AAAAAAAAFs8/_Mk85AimDw8/s400/aboutmoogfest.jpg" style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #666;"></center><br /><br />MoogFest is a <span style="font-style:italic;">three-day festival</span> celebrating the innovative vision of sonic pioneer, Robert Moog, to be held Halloween weekend, October 28-30, in Asheville, NC. <br /><br />In addition to the festival’s extraordinary musical offerings, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops, engage with artists in panel discussions, enjoy visual art exhibitions, installations and film screenings, and explore their own musical creativity with a variety of Moog instruments.<br /><br />IMPORTANT LINKS<br /><a href="http://moogfest.com/">Official Website</a><br /><a href="http://moogfest.com/artists/schedule/">Day-by-Day Schedule</a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Featuring very special guest, Brian Eno. Also Beats Antique, Flaming Lips, Moby, St. Vincent, and many more.</span>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-32326835131907117032011-10-01T10:43:00.002-04:002011-10-01T10:47:11.959-04:00BLUE RIDGE PRIDE Today!Blue Ridge Pride festival is happening with lots of entertainment noon-6 p.m. at Pack Square Park. Performers include children’s entertainer 23 Skidoo, Stephanies id, Cantaria, Natalie Smalls Productions and and the Idgies. After the festival, singer CeCe Peniston performs at the Grove House, 11 Grove St. <br /><br /><blockquote>We'll be taking over Pack Square Park from 12-6 pm on Saturday Oct 1 to celebrate and raise awareness of the diversity of our community. We've got great entertainment, vendors, and community groups all coming in to make this a day you can't miss! Don't forget to check the events page for pre and post festival parties! </blockquote><br /><br />On the Net: <a href="http://www.blueridgepride.com">www.blueridgepride.com</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-7303355793417528972011-08-24T17:45:00.000-04:002011-08-24T17:45:23.305-04:00The TURQUOISE Ball<a href="http://ashevillearts.com/the-turquoise-ball/">link</a><br />
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Asheville is a richly spiritual and metaphysical place, maybe because it's surrounded by mountains enjoying heavenly views, and angelic cloud forms, or it could be the huge amount of non-coherent quartz crystal in the ground (trillions of tons!)<br />
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It is claimed that this area has more geological vortexes than anywhere in America...or maybe, as legend says, it's the energy that the Atlantian and Lemurian scientists implanted here after their civilization fell into the sea! There are even rumors that the Cherokee (with their blue eyes) were Atlantians. Asheville's mountains (oldest in the world!) tower some 6,800 ft above sea level, the highest point on North America closest to the Atlantic ocean<br />
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<i>Lots of famous people visit with us. From what I've gathered through the years, they can keep their privacy quite well here. <br />
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Asheville, NC, is one of the world's best kept secret spots where visitors exclaim soon after they come here that they're moving here permanently as soon as they can make it happen. <br />
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We are a big blue dot surrounded by a red state and we have almost a communal vibe with all the friendly musicians, street performers, concerts, protests and other fun gatherings. We're also very gay-friendly.<br />
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Drive towards downtown, park your car, get out and mingle to the sights, scents, and sounds of Asheville, Johnny. I'll be looking out for ya!</i><br />
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<b><i>UPDATE: </i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">they're scouting locations for the impending Dark Shadows movie,a Gothic soap opera, where Johnny Depp plays Vampire Barnabus Collins. Tim has to be in LA today, May 28th, so don't know if he'll come back or if they're through.</span></b>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-47604897386714544902011-05-03T15:12:00.000-04:002011-05-03T15:12:15.280-04:00Gay Games 2011<span style="float: left; padding: 10px;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L5J2tc4dYeY/TcBSgK1C5UI/AAAAAAAAFls/GXLGE45ZPho/s320/gaygames.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); padding: 4px;" /></span><a href="http://www.blueridgepride.com/Events.php">GAY GAMES</a> - In The Park<br />
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Plus - The Gay 5K<br />
A fundraiser for Blue Ridge Pride<br />
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June 18, 2011<br />
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Carrier Park - West Asheville<br />
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Volunteers needed and sponsorships welcome. For more information or to learn more about the event and how you can get involved contact: gaygames2011@gmail.com / Amy Sawyer 823.490.1864<br />
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<a href="http://www.blueridgepride.com/Events.php">LINK</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-64348004800826964012011-04-30T13:20:00.000-04:002011-04-30T13:20:14.053-04:00Walk A Mile in Her Shoes<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I5wTBPH6Bko" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<i>This event already happened Saturday morning. Sorry to be late but definitely wanted to document this worthy cause.</i><br />
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Join the hundreds of Asheville and Buncombe County men who are dedicated to ending sexual violence in the second annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" on Saturday April 30th at 9:00 am at City County Plaza. Register yourself or a team online today at www.walkamileasheville.org<br />
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This is part of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes ® - The International Men's March Against Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence and is a benefit for Our VOICE, the Buncombe County Rape Crisis and Prevention Center.<br />
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<a href="http://walkamileasheville.org/news/walk-a-mile-in-her-shoes-asheville/">Link</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-49405866237998692702011-04-28T19:23:00.000-04:002011-04-28T19:23:27.529-04:00World Peace is coming to Asheville!<span style="float: left; padding: 10px;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xxvp5c3mk_M/Tbn2AUn4FZI/AAAAAAAAFlg/4ecdJCM6DZQ/s320/worldpeace.png" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); padding: 4px;" /></span>On Wednesday May 4th, World Peace and Other Fourth Grade Achievements will be screened at the Diana Wortham Theater. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the film’s star, John Hunter, followed by a regional education leadership dialogue.<br />
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<blockquote>WHEN: May 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM<br />
WHERE: Diana Wortham Theatre<br />
TICKETS: K-12 Educators: Free, Non-Educators: $16</blockquote><br />
To learn more about the film, as well as the screening, please visit <a href="http://worldpeaceavl.com/">WorldPeaceAvl.com</a>.<br />
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TED talk: <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hunter_on_the_world_peace_game.html">http://www.ted.com/talks/john_hunter_on_the_world_peace_game.html</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-45990616903735996482011-04-23T16:02:00.000-04:002011-04-23T16:02:19.176-04:00Asheville BlissAsheville is not just ONE kind of bliss... it's layer upon layer of bliss... bliss which is often subtle, often hidden, with many aspects taking time and networking to discover.<br />
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The goal of AshevilleBliss.com is to reveal to visitor, newcomer, and long time resident alike, what makes Asheville so blissful, including aspects of Asheville's BLISS which aren't so readily apparent... to make these many wonderful islands and rivers of little-known bliss accessible ... in a way which has never before been done.<br />
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<i>Whether you're into whitewater rafting or sitting sangha, Asheville Bliss will have the links for you. And plenty more.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.ashevillebliss.com/">Link</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-89876200063221413552011-03-18T08:07:00.001-04:002011-03-18T08:33:31.846-04:00Waking Up Mama - Spring Equinox<span style="float: left; padding: 10px;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T2kjurM3Wl8/TYNJ-LLZSbI/AAAAAAAAFk0/5aZmnqqk-SQ/s400/231_ostara.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(102, 102, 102); padding: 4px;" /></span><br />
CELEBRATION OF THE VERNAL EQUINOX<br />
Saturday, March 19, 2011 <br />
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7:00pm to 9:00pm <br />
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Waking up Mama - celebration of the Vernal Equinox (Public Ritual)<br />
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Family-friendly pubic ritual to celebrate the vernal equinox.<br />
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Location: Parish Hall of All Soul's Episcopal Church, Asheville, NC<br />
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This family-friendly and light-hearted spring welcoming ritual is open to the respectful public. A love offering will be accepted for Temple outreach projects and Mother Grove continues to gather non-perishable food items for the Mother's Cornucopia food pantry.<br />
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For more information, contact the Temple at info@mothergroveavl.org or<br />
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828-230-5069 | <a href="http://www.mothergroveavl.org/templeevents.html">Link</a><br />
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<i>If you are looking for a unique place to worship, visit this website for more information on their Sunday gatherings.</i>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-9572485812638973122011-03-03T17:41:00.003-05:002011-03-03T18:11:51.307-05:00Asheville Mardi Gras Parade and Ball<span style="float:left;padding:10px;"><img src="http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/187935_168877603160221_5153890_n.jpg" style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #666;"></span><br />This year's theme-"Homegrown, Fancy, and Free"<br />Sunday, March 6 · 3:00pm - 10:00pm<br />Downtown Asheville, and Pack's Tavern's Century Room<br /><br />Everyone is invited to participate in, or simply spectate this family friendly spectacle. Asheville's Mardi Gras celebration is rapidly growing as more and more sparkles, feathers, and beads show up each year to march in our annual parade. The parade, led by this year's King and Queen, will be full of dancers, roller skaters, drummers and krewe's of colorful characters. The parade will line up in Pack's Square, NOT Walnut Street at 2:00 pm and will step off at 3:00 pm sharp, RAIN OR SHINE. We will then dance and march our way towards Walnut St, then to Lexington Ave, making a left on to Lexington, and then a right on to College St. Next, the parade will loop around Pritchard Park and up Patton Avenue to Pack Square. This is where the parade ends and the Mardi Gras Ball begins.<br /><br />Interested in being a part of the parade? Gather your krewe of friends, family, classmates or co-workers or just yourself and come be a part of this great event. Feel free to get creative! Art cars and homemade floats are always welcome. Please register them on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168877603160221#!/group.php?gid=54757104281">Asheville Mardi Gras Facebook</a> groups page. Remember that Asheville's Mardi Gras is a family friendly event and is “Homegrown, Fancy and Free”. Another great way to enjoy this event is to gather your friends and family, pull up a chair, sit back and watch the show! Bring a camera and be ready to catch beads.<br /><br />After the parade is over around 4:00 pm, continue the fun and revelry at the Mardi Gras Ball in Pack's Tavern's elegant Century Room. Costumes are not required to enter the ball. This is a free event for the entire community to enjoy. There will be festive libations and extraordinary live music performed by Sirius B to keep us dancing all night long. For more information on the Parade or Ball, and for Mardi Gras events leading up to the parade day, check in with the groups page on Facebook under Asheville Mardi Gras.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168877603160221#!/group.php?gid=54757104281">Link</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=263339266826&ref=mf#!/group.php?gid=263339266826&v=wall">Grand Krewe at the Parade</a><br />Sunday at 12:00pm<br />Pack Square, Vance Monument/fountain areaSudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-89522914101108182842011-02-10T17:31:00.001-05:002011-02-10T17:48:07.488-05:00Bike Love Party<span style="float:left;padding:10px;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vdCI88l1f2A/TVRqwdHEWSI/AAAAAAAAFj4/rn2gMmbfb7E/s400/avlonbikes_heart-bike_LOGO_RED2-180x180.jpg" style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #666;"></span>Asheville on Bikes is proud to announce the 5th Annual Bike Love Party and Fundraiser, happening Saturday February 26th at the new downtown Arcade Asheville. It will be another memorable night of bike lovin’ featuring three bands: headliner Uncle Mountain, AoB’s own Red Dirt Floor, and the world premier performance from C Scott with The Multimodalers.<br /><br /><a href="http://ashevilleonbikes.com/bike-love-is-on-february-26th">link</a>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10692211.post-81088392087770700702011-01-15T12:45:00.001-05:002011-01-15T12:47:35.587-05:00Nataraj<center><object width="420" height="261"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ba-GXIFJ690?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ba-GXIFJ690?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="420" height="261"></embed></object></center><br />Nataraj, translated from Sanskrit, means "king of dance", and we do our best to live up to that name. <br /><br />Combining dynamic drumming with soaring otherworldly melodies, Our music weaves flowing improvisation together with the dancer's energy to create an interactive and high energy atmosphere. They are from Asheville, NC.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=391439342160">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.natarajmusic.com/">Website</a><br /><br /><i>(cross-posted to <a href="http://www.easybakecoven.net">Easy Bake Coven</a>)</i>Sudeaux Luxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083310421645018042noreply@blogger.com1