Asheville is alive with the sound of music

There's a lot of great entertainment to be had in Asheville. Check out some of the upcoming events that you won't want to miss.

The Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club

There are some fantastic shows coming to the Asheville area over the next couple of months. Be sure to get your tickets early to enjoy the music of Ben Folds, Ani DiFranco, G. Love & Special Sauce, 311 and many more.

The Orange Peel was voted one of Rolling Stone magazine’s Top 5 Rock Clubs in the country. It is Asheville’s premier downtown live music club and is a smoke free facility that features a state of the art sound and lighting system.

Be sure to secure your hotel rooms with one of the Orange Peel’s official hotels to receive a discounted rate. These hotels and phone numbers are listed below.

Doubletree Biltmore Hotel   828.274.1800

Quality Inn & Suites Biltmore South    828.684.6688

Residence Inn Biltmore   828.218.3361

Sleep Inn Biltmore   828.277.1800

www.biltmorefarmshotels.com

www.theorangepeel.net  

WNC Jazz Society presents the Christian Tamburr Quartet

The 2009 season of the Western North Carolina Jazz Society starts Sunday, March 8 at 7:00p. Come celebrate the new season and enjoy the sounds of Christian Tamburr, a vibrant and talented vibraphone player who recently completed a stint as a musical director for vocalist Julio Inglesias. Christian has performed as a guest artist with Dave Brubeck and opened for Harry Connick Jr. In 2009, he will begin his roll as director of a new Cirque du Soleil production. He will be accompanied by pianist Scott Giddens.

There is a special Jazz Society Package available for this show which includes a discounted hotel room, tickets to the show and a $50 gift certificate to Vincenzo's, Asheville's premier northern Italian, Continental restaurant. For more information on this package please visit http://www.biltmorefarmshotels.com/doubletree/offers-jazz_society.aspx.

For more information on the WNC Jazz Society please visit http://www.wncjazzsociety.org.

Asheville is the perfect winter getaway

There are some great events coming up in Asheville over the next month. Be sure to check these out these special events and winter packages designed with you in mind. Come see us.

Chamber’s Culinary Affair

The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce have come together to create a one-of-a-kind culinary evening in Asheville, a city that has become quite famous for its food and is considered a dining destination for many people. Now you can sample foods from a variety of local and independent restaurants in the Asheville area. Come join us at the Doubletree Biltmore Hotel for this special event. Ticket prices are $125, and the dress is black-tie optional. Proceeds benefit the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. The event is being held on Thursday, January 22, 2009. The schedule is as follows: 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Welcome cocktail hour. 8:00 – 10:00 PM – A four-course dinner is being served. 10:00 – 11:00 PM – Music and dancing. Tickets are available at any AIR restaurant or at the Chamber of Commerce.

Superbowl Sunday at the Doubletree:

Not sure where to watch the big game this year? Then you should come spend it with the Doubletree Biltmore Hotel in our Burghley Ballroom. We’ll be broadcasting Superbowl XLIII on three big screens, the largest being 220”. You’ve never see the game this big! Tailgate food and beverages will be available for purchase. Kickoff is set to begin at approximately 6:30 PM. This event is free to everyone we ask only that you RSVP to adams@biltmorefarmshotels.com.

Valentines Day special packages:

That special day is less than a month away and we have the perfect place for you to celebrate with the one you love. We are currently offering two specials for Valentine’s Day.

The Cupid Special:

• This package includes 2 nights at the Doubletree Biltmore in an Executive Suite with Jacuzzi tub.
  
• You have your choice of dinner at Vincenzo’s, Frankie Bones or Savoy.
  
• Enjoy breakfast in bed with our in-room dining experience.
  
• Red wine and chocolates waiting for you in your room.
  
• An in room couples massage by Sensibilities Spa.

The hunk of burning love special:

• This package includes two nights in a standard room at your choice of the Doubletree Biltmore, Sleep Inn Biltmore, Residence Inn Biltmore or Quality Inn & Suites Biltmore South.
  
• You have your choice of dinner at Vincenzo’s, Frankie Bones or Savoy.
  
• Red wine and chocolates waiting for you in your room.
  
• An in room couples massage by Sensibilities Spa.
  

For more information or if you are interested in booking one of these packages please contact our package concierge at dholston@biltmorefarmshotels.com.

Asheville Holiday Getaway Never Looked Better

Great news! Hotels.com just picked Asheville NC as a Top 10 Underrated City!

Asheville is especially attractive to discerning travelers this holiday season. Here are just a few remarkable reasons you should consider a holiday getaway in Asheville:

Asheville Seasonal Sizzle

Saturdays in December are filled with fun and festivities! The Asheville Seasonal Sizzle offers holiday concerts, live entertainment, free fireworks, and many fun opportunities to visit with Santa! Even local restaurants are in the holiday spirit, offering delicious seasonal appetizer specials. Check out the Seasonal Sizzle Schedule.

Christmas at Biltmore

America’s largest home becomes even more spectacular when adorned with beautiful holiday decorations such as wreaths, bows, poinsettias, evergreen garland, ornaments, tinsel and beading. Enjoy literally dozens of Christmas trees, including a magnificent 35-foot Fraser fir. Daytime and candlelight visits are available.

National Gingerbread House Display

Marvel at the imagination shown by contestants from across the country as they display their gingerbread architectural masterpieces at the Grove Park Inn. Strolling through these delightful creations is sure to lead to complete holiday enchantment. Gingerbread houses are on display through Jan. 11.

Don’t forget about the Asheville City Market Holiday Bash. And you already know that holiday shopping in downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village is second to none.

This is just a start. There’s so much more. Don’t miss your chance to visit Asheville and experience it all firsthand. It could be one of your best holidays ever!