We Love this Place – February 2013

Campaign to Save Mrs. Hyatt’s Music House

For more than 60 years Neila Hyatt has been hosting bluegrass music in her Asheville home, known by many as Mrs. Hyatt’s Music House. Over the years, bluegrass legends and novice players alike gathered together for weekly jams in this warm and friendly setting.

Recent events have threatened the very existence of this treasured landmark. The Music House must either be moved or demolished. $200,000 is now needed to relocate the Music House to another property in Asheville.

A fundraiser will be held February 10 at the VFW Club on Leciester Highway from 2 to 7 p.m.  The event will feature a day of music and a Chili Cornbread Cook-off.

Admission is $10 per person. Children and cook-off contestants admitted free of charge. For more details call (828) 633-1136.


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Dine to Be Kind

On Tuesday, February 26 more than fifty area restaurants will contribute a portion of their day’s proceeds to Animal Compassion Network’s highly successful spay and neuter assistance program.

The 10th annual benefit will take place on National Spay Day as part of a campaign to promote the life-saving benefits of spay and neuter programs for dogs and cats. All proceeds from Dine to be Kind will benefit ACN’s Betty Fund Spay/Neuter Program.

To-go orders also help animals in need! For more details and a list of participating restaurants visit www.animalcompassionnetwork.org

Asheville Food Fight: Wing War II

Local bars and restaurants will battle it out for the title of “Asheville’s Best Buffalo Wings.” The competition will heat up the Asheville Music Hall at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.

The wings will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges in two categories: specialty and traditional buffalo style. There will also be a people’s choice award in which attendees have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. Tickets include unlimited beer, wings (while supplies last), and great local music. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit www.ashevillefoodfights.com.