Back in 2005, Seattle native Travis Price traveled to North Carolina for work — he was in insurance back then, and had been tasked by his employer with taking over a large territory in the Southeast. The office was supposed to be centered in Charlotte, so Travis hung around the city for a couple days. Used to lots of mountain biking and rock [...]
As the New Year approaches, so do the resolutions: exercising more, discovering a new hobby, and doing good in the community usually top the list. Living in Asheville makes it easy to keep these resolutions; here are some of the best ways.
Volunteer opportunities at Asheville-area nonprofits and community organizations [...]
The Grove Park Inn is one of those iconic Asheville landmarks: steeped in history, expansive in its grandeur and beauty, and an inviting spot to spend a few hours enjoying dinner or drinks while taking in the breathtaking Blue Ridge views. Want to find the perfect home near this famed inn? There are a range of neighborhoods within walking [...]
There’s no doubt about it: Winter has come to the Asheville area. But a chill in the air shouldn’t put your outings on ice. Here are a few ways to enjoy the Western North Carolina region while still staying cozy.
Asheville is home to a number of expansive and inviting hotel lobbies complete with roaring fires, cozy [...]
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Mosaic Realty is proud to support Asheville’s nonprofit organizations, especially as they bring holiday happenings to the region during the winter season. Here are two community events – a standout symphonic series and a fun seasonal 5K – slated for the coming weeks that Mosaic is sponsoring.
Sock It to Me Santa 5K race – Mosaic Realty, along with broker sponsors Megan Shook and Craig Severance, is proud to bring this fun-filled event to Asheville Dec. 9. The race, to benefit Asheville High School, Asheville Middle School and Montford North Star Academy band programs, features a challenging 5K course through downtown Asheville, as well as a kids’ Snowflake Chaser fun run. Participants and spectators can enjoy music at the start and finish lines from Asheville High School’s band and drumline.
All 5K runners will receive a custom knit hat or t-shirt, and a custom race bib. In addition to top finishers awards, fun prizes will include Black Dome and French Broad Chocolate gift certificates for best-costumed runners; The Hop gift certificates for first and second finishers of the kids’ Snowflake Chaser; and a Second Gear gift certificate for the “Middle of the Pack” award. For more information about the race, visit https://kickitevents.com/sock-it-to-me-santa-5k/.
BRO Revels! 2023 – This annual production from the Blue Ridge Orchestra, taking place Dec. 9 and 10, will showcase holiday favorites, including Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a.” For the event, the Blue Ridge Orchestra will be partnering with composer Andre Madatian to perform his piece “Rigby’s Escape” for flute, clarinet and string orchestra. BRO Revels! will also feature Seth Walker and the Walker Family Band as well as harpist Tori Parrish. Dec. 9’s performance will take place at Haywood Community College in Clyde; Dec. 10’s performance will be held at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Swannanoa.
The Blue Ridge Orchestra is a volunteer ensemble dedicated to engaging Western N.C.’s music community with opportunities to perform, listen to and learn about great symphonic pieces. The orchestra celebrates the region’s rich musical talent by creating opportunities for musicians to play and perform challenging repertoire in a supportive environment, and creates equitable access to symphonic music by offering multiple performances of every concert program, an informal, welcoming atmosphere, and affordable ticket prices. The orchestra is in residence at UNCA and enrolls students in the orchestra through the university’s course offerings. For more information about BRO! Revels 2023, visit https://blueridgeorchestra.org/bro-revels-2023-dec-23.
To learn more about other ways Mosaic contributes to the Asheville community, visit https://mymosaicrealty.com/donations-volunteer-program/. For more information about real estate in Asheville and Western N.C., please contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.
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With the holiday season upon us, we at Mosaic Realty find ourselves reflecting on the many things for which we are thankful. A big part of that gratefulness centers on life in Asheville, N.C. Here are just a few of the many reasons living in Asheville fills us with gratitude.
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Want to get a kick out of helping the Asheville community? Then join Mosaic Realty broker Kathleen Cook on Dec. 7 from 5-8pm as she teams up with Devil’s Foot Beverage Company for a fun-filled evening in support of Asheville Buncombe Youth Soccer Association and the soccer outreach programs the organization brings to the region.
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