It would come as no surprise that crowds would fill local venues to peak capacity simply by a band’s name alone—especially if that band happens to be Michael Burgin’s cleverly monikered The Drinker’s Union. While the name brings to mind the Oscar Wilde quip, “Work is the curse of the drinking class,” there’s much more … Read more
Asheville Independent Restaurants: Just in time for the recession, the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association is again selling its annual assemblage of coupons good for discounted meals at its member eateries. Now billed as the AIR Dining Club, the $30 package includes 35 coupons that spokesperson Roya June estimates are worth more than $500 in local … Read more
Children in the Asheville area need your help during the holidays and throughout the year. Founded in 1903, Eliada Homes Inc. is a nonprofit agency serving the children and families of Western North Carolina. Originally a refuge for women and children, and later maintained as an orphanage, Eliada’s services now include residential and day treatment … Read more
