3rd Annual Asheville Wing War
Lush Life Productions presents an exciting event in which local bars or restaurants battle it out for the title of “Asheville’s Best Buffalo Wings.” With a ticket that includes unlimited wings, beer (while supplies last), and great local music, this event has sold out in the past and is sure to sell out again.
The competition will heat up at Asheville Music Hall beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 9. The wings will be judged by a panel of celebrity judges in two categories: specialty and traditional buffalo style. The people also get to have their say with a People’s Choice award. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite wings.
The participants for the competition include: Ben’s Tune Up, King James Public House, The Bier Garden, Mojo Kitchen and Lounge, The Barleycorn, Universal Joint, Luella’s Bar-B-Que, Moe’s Bar-B-Que, and the Creekside Taphouse.
This years judges: Stu Helm, the Facebook Food Critic; Mackensy Lunsford, Food Writer at Asheville Scene; Duane Fernandes, Executive Chef at Isa’s Bistro; and a representative from Manna Food Bank.
All of the beer will be provided by Sierra Nevada and Pisgah Brewing. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. For more details visit www.ashevillewingwar.com. Asheville Music Hall is located at 31 Patton Ave. in downtown Asheville. Call (828) 255-7777 or visit www.ashevillemusichall.com.
Indie-Folk Band Pigpen Theatre Co.
Fresh off a successful fall residency at Schubas in Chicago, PigPen Theatre Co. performs in Asheville as part of their nationwide tour.
2013 was a busy year for the award-winning seven-member indie-folk band/theater troupe. PigPen spent the fall performing the Chicago production of their critical and commercial hit Off-Broadway show The Old Man and The Old Moon at Writers Theatre.
In the midst of the three-month run, the band also released their latest EP, The Way I’m Running, as the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2012 debut album, Bremen. Their recordings have garnered praise from the likes of American Songwriter, Relix, and the Huffington Post, among others.
Pig Pen Theatre Company, Saturday, March 22. Doors open at 8 p.m. All ages, $12 at door/$10 advance, at The Mill Room, 66 Ashland Ave. in downtown Asheville. For tickets and more details visit www.ashevillemillroom.com
Help the Get Right Band Record an Album
The Get Right Band has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to record their first full-length studio album. And they need your help! They’ve got a lot of great tunes fans have asked them to record.
You can support this project by becoming a backer. Help spread the word! There are a ton of great incentives for backers at a wide range of levels. Check out the band’s Kickstarter page to see all of the awesome things you can get! Visit http://kck.st/1ozSfgp
The band will be playing an acoustic set every Sunday in March at 5 Walnut in downtown Asheville. To learn more about the band visit www.thegetrightband.com.