Goombay Festival Friday, September 7 & 8
This free festival in downtown Asheville is a celebration of African-Caribbean culture with music, craft and food vendors, dance performances and competitions, a special area with activities for kids and much more! Friday evening and Saturday. Held at Pack Square Park, Goombay brings a variety of entertainment including dancing and the beating of West African drums ringing with the harmonic live music featuring gospel, reggae, funk and soul. #Fall #Festival #asheville #Caribb
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the NC Apple Festival in Hendersonville
Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 3
Downtown Hendersonville features more than 150 vendors lining eight blocks of the main event area. There is continuous entertainment from 10 AM-10 PM each day. The King Apple Parade, always held on Labor Day, culminates the Main Street activities. #apple #Hendersinville #LaborDay
Happy 25th Anniversary to the North Carolina Mountain State Fair
Friday, September 7 to Sunday, September 16
The official “state fair” of the western part of NC. Enjoy lots of rides, exhibits, animals, food and much more. Fun for all ages. Impressive exhibits in various buildings. Discounted ticket prices for Seniors. See the many competitions from quilting, photography, extreme garden vegetables, flowers, crafts and more. Watch craftspeople at work. More than 180,000 people will attend the 10-day event that celebrates our people, agricul
Love at first step
Dance. The very word makes me happy. Imagine a world filled with color, music, and movement. There is place just like that. It’s the world of dancing. For me, dancing isn’t just a hobby or something to do on the weekend, it’s an integral part of who I am and an essential element of my happiness. I began ballet dancing as a young child, but as an adult, my life became more about raising children and taking care of our home. When I returned to the world of dance by joining a ba
What to ask your doctor about Parkinson’s
Talking to your doctor about any health concern can be tough, particularly when symptoms catch you by surprise or cause concern. And when it comes to Parkinson’s disease (PD), experts say there are many symptoms that often go unreported at doctor’s appointments, making them difficult to diagnose and treat. For example, many people are aware of visible symptoms associated with PD, like resting tremors and loss of balance. However, more than half of people living with Parkinson
