Fantastic fun for this last weekend of February in Asheville
Feb. 25th, 2010 The National Truffle Fest (NTF) is a unique experience dedicated to celebrate and promote the growing truffle industry in the United States. Our focus is on the black, French “Perigord” truffle that is now produced domestically; however, we do try to incorporate other truffle varieties as well. The Frankie Lemmon Foundation provides much needed assistance – ensuring the availability of therapeutic, specialized education for children, ages 3 to 6, who have developmental delays, language impairments, learning disabilities or mental retardation. All proceeds generated from the 2010 National Truffle Fest be given to the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. This decadent weekend takes place in the rustic beauty of the Grand Bohemian Hotel and pairs some of Asheville’s most highly-acclaimed restaurants with outstanding winemakers for a weekend of unforgettable dining. Guests will indulge in samplings of the French Perigord truffle, rub shoulders with award-winning chefs, enjoy exquisite wines, cooking demonstrations and even a truffle-dog hunting course.
Feb. 26th, 2010 At the vanguard of a new progressive style, the New Deal has become a live touring phenomenon. They have appeared at Bonnaroo, Langerado, Jazz Fest New Orleans, the Coachella Festival, Street Scene in San Diego, Berkfest, Gathering of the Vibes, Camp Bisco, and the Detroit Electronic Music Festival to name just a few. They have headlined over 400 shows in the past 4 years. the New Deal inspires audiences of all kinds, from packed dance clubs across North America, to spellbound receptions during opening tours with Herbie Hancock and Page McConnell from Phish. The Orange Peel
Feb. 27th, 2010 For a stalwart young artist who creates different means to an end, Ben Sollee has enjoyed a whirlwind year replete with remarkable success and warm, exciting music to match. Sollee hails from Kentucky, yet sounds nothing like the colloquial music one traditionally associates with the state (or anywhere else for that matter). He eschews traditional singer-songwriter and folk boundaries, choosing a cello rather than a guitar as his divining rod, and utilizing unique plucking and percussive bow techniques juxtaposed against his blue-eyed soul meets Antony Hegarty vocal leanings. Ben enjoys collaborating with musicians as disparate as Otis Taylor and Bela Fleck, touring with indie rock royalty, and covering Sam Cooke as an homage to blues. When he ventures out of Louisville, sometimes he’ll just strap this cello to his back and ride his bike rather than enjoy the comforts of a van or bus, as he did on his southern trek in the summer of 2009 — playing intimate shows in every town he hits between his larger headlining performances. Yes, Ben’s always done things a bit differently. The Orange Peel
Feb. 28th, 2010 The Southside Café will present a multi-course dinner with wines provided by the Weinhaus. This is always one of our most popular dinners so get your reservations soon!
