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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Truffles and Herbal Aphrodisiacs!

Farm Girl Valentines Day

To celebrate Valentine's Day this year, Farm Girl has made chocolate truffles and aphrodisiac bath products for sale along with their usual products. Check them out!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Downtown Merchant Shuffle

Businesses on and off Main Street are taking advantage of this slower time of year to better position themselves.

Nana's Antiques (website needs revision) has moved from 122 W Allen St to 255 N Main Street, the previous location of Delton & David Interiors.

Nana's Antiques

Kurtz Studios and You Teez Me, both sharing the space at 202 N Main Street, have moved to a new location at 420 Kanuga Rd (Hendersonville).

Kurtz You Teez Me


Kurtz You Teez Me

Jongo Java, Once Upon a Sign (moved from 622 N Main Street) and Mountain Lore Books (moved from 408 N Main Street/using a new name?) have opened at 117 S Main St, in the space previously occupied by Savannah's Tea Room and Cafe.

Red Step Artworks has moved from 142 3rd Ave to 242 N Main Street, the previous location of Picasso's.

And lastly, Wag - A Unique Dog Boutique, is opening at 231 N Main Street.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Hendersonville's Rudi Haug Honored by NC Main Street Champions!

On Thursday, January 28, Rudi Haug was recognized as a 2009 Main Street Champion at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards Dinner in New Bern, N.C. He was selected for this special honor by Downtown Hendersonville, Inc. in appreciation of his exceptional contributions to the downtown revitalization process. Haug, who was unable to be present for the ceremony, received a certificate commemorating his designation, along with Champions from 33 other communities.

Each of the state’s active Main Street programs is given the opportunity annually to recognize a local Main Street Champion. The dedication and hard work of countless volunteers is required to make a local Main Street program successful, and the Main Street Champion designation acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of those persons who have played pivotal roles in the revitalization of their downtowns.

“N.C. Main Street Champions are valued leaders, and we honor them for their commitment to downtown and to their community,” said Parham. “They are Main Street board members and volunteers, elected officials and city staff, downtown developers and small business owners. They are those individuals that give 110% to their community and then ask, ‘What’s next?’”

“We celebrate their individual contributions: to assess the needs of their communities and to develop innovative solutions, to identify opportunities and to implement positive change, and to enhance community capacity through the creation of public and private partnerships. Main Street Champions are downtown defenders, protectors and pioneers, and we thank them for their commitment to community,” she said.

In recommending Haug for this honor, Downtown Hendersonville, Inc. offered the following:

Downtown Hendersonville, Inc is enthusiastic in designating Rudi Haug as our 2009 Main Street Champion. Rudi served many years on the DHI board, beginning with its inception in 1985, and he has been actively involved in implementing and supporting all four elements of Main Street.

Rudi has continually worked to develop marketing plans and promotional activities to benefit all of downtown. He led the effort to light the rooflines of downtown’s buildings during the holiday season, using much of his own money to complete the job. This project, which has now been taken over by the city, has become the envy of other downtowns.

Rudi was also instrumental in initiating a wreath program for downtown’s colonial light fixtures, with his customers at The Goldsmith by Rudi providing initial financial support. The wreaths continue to be an important part of downtown Hendersonville’s holiday decorations.

Through the years, Rudi has supported efforts for special events including “Blooming City Celebration,” the forerunner of “Garden Jubilee.” He also donated plaques for the benches that line downtown’s sidewalks.

Without question, Rudi Haug has been a Main Street Champion and a true friend of downtown throughout the history of the Hendersonville Main Street program.
Main Street is a downtown revitalization program for smaller towns based on economic development within the context of historic preservation. The North Carolina Main Street Program, which provides technical assistance to its communities, is part of the Office of Urban Development in the Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Assistance.

In 1980, North Carolina was one of six original states, selected from 38 that applied, to launch the work of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Main Street Center. The North Carolina Main Street Program began working with its five original cities – New Bern, Salisbury, Shelby, Tarboro, and Washington – in September 1980 and has since grown to include 61 communities across the state.

Flat Rock Playhouse Gardening Club Meeting

For those of us who like to get our hands dirty, this not only looks like a lot of fun, but also a chance to meet others who have similar interests!

The Gardening Club of Flat Rock Playhouse will host an informal coffee meeting on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:30 am, at the Playhouse. The meeting is for Henderson County Master Gardeners; new and returning volunteers; and any one who interested in helping to implement landscaping and gardening plans on the Playhouse grounds for the current year.

Some of the plans to be discussed include:
  • Re-introduction of the American Chestnut Tree
  • Treatment of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
  • Converting a volleyball court into a lawn
  • The creation of a Camellia garden
All interested in attending, please contact Tamsin Allpress at (828) 697-0588

Friday, February 5, 2010

Hendersonville Boys & Girls Club Kids Raise Over $600 for Haiti!

The children of the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County have donated $628 to the Park Ridge Hospital Foundation in support of ongoing relief for the survivors of the January earthquake in Haiti. These dollars were raised by club members through a week of collective fundraising efforts including a Club bake sale, yard sale and proceeds from the Keystone Club snack shop.

Boys and Girls Club Henderson Co

Boys and Girls Club Henderson Co

Boys and Girls Club Henderson Co

On February 3rd, Christina Varble of Park Ridge Hospital accepted a check for $628 from children of the Boys & Girls Club to go toward the Hospital's efforts to send sleeping mats to earthquake survivors and fund other needed recovery items and medical supplies for the people of Haiti.

Boys and Girls Club Henderson Co

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Red Step Opening & 2 Year Anniversary Party Postponed

Due to inclement weather, Red Step Artworks is postponing their opening on Main Street and 2 year Anniversary Party originally scheduled for Saturday, February 6th.

The party is rescheduled for next Saturday Feb. 13 starting at 6 pm.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Red Step Reminder!

This Saturday Red Step Artworks will be celebrating it's 2 year anniversary in it's new location at 240 N. Main street (next to Tempo Music). Party starts at 6 pm, music at 7pm.

Ellen Trnka, Galen Kipar, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond, Joel Corns and friends, and Paul Johnson and Keith Minguez of "Johnson's Crossroad" will be performing throughout the evening.

There will also be wine, and light refreshments.

Red Step Artworks
240 N. Main St
Hendersonville NC

Josh Sneed @ Funny Business Comedy Club

Funny Business - Josh Sneed

The Purple Onion - February Lineup

The Purple Onion
16 Main St
Saluda, NC
828-749-1179

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Theater


Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville Highway
Flat Rock, NC
(828) 693-0731
Toll Free (866) 732-8008

HART - Haywood Arts Regional Theatre
The Performing Arts Center
at the Shelton House
250 Pigeon St
Waynesville, NC 28786
828-456-6322

Hendersonville Little Theater
1025 State St
Hendersonville, NC
(828) 692-1082

Porter Center for Performing Arts at Brevard College
One Brevard College Drive
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
828-884-8353

Tryon Little Theater
34 Melrose Ave
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-8322

Music


Hendersonville, Fletcher, Arden, Horse Shoe, Flat Rock, Brevard, Black Mountain, Saluda, Tryon

Back Room, Flat Rock Wine Shoppe
(check website for schedule, $5 cover for some performers)
2702 Greenville Hwy
Suite C/Singleton Centre
Flat Rock, NC
(828) 697-6828

Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center
538 N Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 693-0087

Chaser's Nitelife
5 Andrew Way
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-3780

Cypress Cellar
321 N Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 698-1005

Music Calendar

Elanor's Sports Tavern
(call Elanor's for schedule)
430 N Main St
Hendersonville, NC
(828) 692-3100

Feed & Seed
3715 Hendersonville Rd
Fletcher, NC
(828) 216-3492

Flight Wood Grill and Wine Bar
401 N Main
Hendersonville, NC
(828) 694-1030

Music on Mondays 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Guitarist Mark Yaxley (sometimes accompanied by a base player)

Hangar (at Holiday Inn Airport)
550 Airport Rd
Fletcher, NC
828-684-1213

Hannah Flanagan's Pub & Eatery
(check website for schedule)
300 N Main St
Hendersonville, NC
(828) 696-1665

Lilac Wine and Piano Bar
120 N Trade St
Tryon, NC 28782
(828) 859-5205

Mezzaluna
226 N Main St
Hendersonville, NC
(828) 697-6575

Pisgah Brewing Company
150 Eastside Business Park
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-2491

Music Calendar

The Music Barn
at The Old Home Place
North Mills River Rd
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
Bob Presley
(828) 891-7704

7:00PM - 10:30PM, Fridays and Saturdays, family atmosphere with no alcohol or smoking, small dance floor, bring your own folding chair, Fridays-country and rockabilly, Saturdays-bluegrass. The Music Barn directions here.

The Purple Onion
16 E Main St
Saluda, NC 28773
(828) 749-1179

Friday Nights - Fred Whiskin on Piano
Thursdays and Saturdays - Music Calendar

The Saluda Mountain Jamboree
Friendship Church Road
Saluda, NC
(828) 749-3676

Event/Music Calendar

Town Pump Tavern
135 Cherry St
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-4808

White Horse Black Mountain
105C Montreat Rd.
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-669-0816/2502

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