The Hop Ice Cream & The Hop West

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

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721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

The Hop's Ice Cream Yule Logs!!!

2011-12-08T11:47:00.000-08:00

Homemade chocolate cake rolled with your choice of Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Butter Pecan or Peppermint Stick Ice Cream then covered with Dark Chocolate Ice Cream and custom decorated.

$22.95 + tax. Give us a call at 254 2224 or 252 5155 by December 22nd if you'd like to order :D

I'm not sure how long The Hop Ice Cream has been making Yule Logs for the holidays, but from what we've gathered during our time as owners is that it's been a good many years...

We are happy to continue The Hop's biggest annual tradition!!!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Food, Toy and Blanket/Clothes Drive!

2011-12-06T13:12:00.000-08:00

This is a time of year, considering a combination of Winter weather and the Holidays, when our thoughts turn to those in need. As an effort to hopefully increase and spread warmth, comfort and joy, we now have MANNA Food Bank, Toys For Tots and Blanket/Clothes drop boxes at The Hop on Merrimon as well as The Hop West on Haywood Rd. Thank you for joining us and many others in this worthwhile and inspiring effort!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Thursday November 17th 6-7pm on Merrimon (Event Page):

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Kids Bboy and Bgirl Performance Tonight!!!

2011-11-17T09:25:00.000-08:00

Asheville BBoy legend, Joe Adams (shown above), and his students will be throwing down the cardboard and showing off their exceptional breakdancing skills! Plus there will be a tutorial and additional chances for audience participation. This is going to be an all out Bboy and Bgirl dance party!!!

Here's a hilarious and wonderful video from a previous Kids Bboy Performance :)

Free family fun :)

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

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Tuesday November 15th from 6:30-7:30pm on Merrimon (Event Page):

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Curtain Call Collective Presents, Kids Open Mic Night at The Hop!

2011-11-14T08:28:00.001-08:00

Asheville Children's Director, Chris Martin, will take the role of Emcee for another installment of Kids Open Mic Night! This is an opportunity for your child to get up in front of an audience of friends and family to display their skills and talents!

In addition, all participants will receive a Free Scoop of Homemade Ice Cream and Kids eat Free at Urban Burrito on Tuesdays :)

Here's a video from a previous Kids Open Mic (video by UNC Asheville Mass Comm Major, Stephanie Schon)!

UNC Asheville Ceramics Sale at The Hop!

2011-11-09T16:28:00.000-08:00

Thursday November 10th 6-8pm on Merrimon (Event Page):

Every year the students and staff of UNC Asheville's Art Department put together a Soup and Salad Bowl Sale on campus. Buy a bowl and fill it with soup or salad for Free. Simple enough :).

This time they've asked us if The Hop would be interested in doing the same thing. Absolutely!!!

Purchase any handmade bowl from the vast selection and we will fill it with 1 Free Scoop of your choice of our homemade Ice Cream!

This is an excellent way for you to support UNC Asheville, it's students and the arts all in one event :D

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Tuesday November 8th 6-7pm on Merrimon (Event Page):

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Free Uncle Mountain Show at The Hop!

2011-11-06T10:37:00.001-08:00

http://unclemountain.com/, Great Asheville trio bringing an excellent energy and style in the form of a Free all ages show that will be fun for kids, families and music fans alike. We are very privileged to announce this show for sure! Hope you can swing by :)

An extra incentive... Kid's eat Free at Urban Burrito on Tuesday nights!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Friday November 4th 6:30-7:30pm (Event Page):

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Recent Chalk Art at The Hop West

2011-11-05T15:15:00.000-07:00

A SAD WEREWOLF or NO SHAVE NOVEMBER

SONIC DIGS THE HOP or WE LOVE HEDGEHOGS AND THEY LOVE US

Feel free to make your own chalk art contributions :)

Brooke Clover Band tonight at The Hop West!

2011-11-04T07:47:00.000-07:00

Asheville's Brooke Clover Band plays kid-friendly Americana roots rock and folk tales laced with dark comedy and poetic depth. Lyrically playful with a sense of humor in the likes of Tom Waits, Frank Zappa and John Prine, the Brooke Clover Band invents its own style of music drawing from Jazz, folk, rock and world traditions. The band’s latest CD tells tales of desperados, weirdoes and underdogs who emerge from the manholes of society with a half grin and a twinkle in their eye.

Free family fun :)

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Thursday November 3rd from 6-7pm on Merrimon (Event Page):

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Sustainable Living Roadshow at The Hop!

2011-11-02T10:55:00.001-07:00

Sustainable Living Roadshow (SLR) is a caravan of educators and entertainers who tour the country in a fleet of renewable fuel vehicles setting up off-the-grid eco-carnivals with interactive learning villages at K-12 schools, universities, festivals and community events. These villages are designed to empower communities to utilize sustainable living strategies for a healthier planet.

Check out their website for more information -

http://www.sustainablelivingroadshow.org.

Musical performances, for kids and adults alike, focused on sustainability from the Hip-Hop Ballywho Carni Crew and the San Francisco- based Big Tadoo Puppet Crew.

The Roadshow will be at The Hop with environmental info, performances, and a report-back from a 3 month cross-country education and activism tour.

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

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Tuesday November 1st ALL DAY at Both Locations(Event Page):

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

WNCAP Day at The Hop(s)!

2011-10-29T14:30:00.001-07:00

The Hop(s) are hosting a fundraiser for Western North Carolina AIDS Project, http://wncap.org/, and we'll be donating 20% of sales from both The Hop on Merrimon Ave and The Hop West on Haywood Rd! We hope to raise awareness and moneys for the upcoming HIV/AIDS Awareness Walk, which will be held in downtown Asheville on Saturday November 5th from 11am-12pm.

Eating Ice Cream to Fight AIDS!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Friday October 21st 6:30-7:30pm at The Hop West:

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

King Arthur Sunshine + ZOMBIES!!!

2011-10-21T10:24:00.000-07:00

Local Kid-Friendly guitar/ukulele duo, Dylan (one of our employees!) and Luke, AKA King Arthur Sunshine, will be debuting their new Iliad, The Robotic Wings of Icarus! Story time and music combined!!!

THEN

Saturday October 22nd 6-11pm at Biltmore Square Mall:

Ashley and I will be there scooping all kinds of Ice Cream intended to nourish the Living Dead! However, you may not recognize us ;)

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo will be performing too!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo at The Hop Sunday 10/16 1:30pm!!!

2011-10-14T10:35:00.000-07:00

Sunday October 16th 1:30-2:30pm at The Hop on Merrimon:

YOU cast your vote, honoring Secret Agent 23 Skidoo with the titles of #1 Children's Entertainer and Hip Hop Artist in Asheville. Likewise you voted The Hop #1 Ice Cream Shop and #2 Family Restaurant in Asheville! This is our Thank You for taking the time to think of us! Seriously, Thank You!!! :D

Below is a promo video (yes, that's me beatboxing) of what we have planned for you, plus a list of door prizes that we'll be giving away!

Click The Above Image For The Promo Video :)

$5 gets you in and enters you into a drawing for the awesome door prizes below! All proceeds go toward Secret Agent 23 Skidoo's Kickstarter Campaign for his new album, "Make Believers" (he's nearly 50% there)!!!

Door Prize List:

*23 Skidoo CD 3 pack

*23 Skidoo DVD and Hoodie Combo

*Out of print 23 Skidoo Kids Book, "What it's Like in the Stars"

*23 Skidoo 3 CD, 1 DVD, 1 Hoodie, 1 T Shirt Super Prize Pack!

*$25 Gift Certificate

*$50 Gift Certificate

*1 8" Ice Cream Cake

*Free Birthday Party (includes Facepainting and Sundae Bar)!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Saturday October 15th 1-11pm at The Hop West (721 Haywood Rd):

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

The Hop West Turns 1 Saturday AKA Free Kiddie Scoops For All!!!

2011-10-14T10:21:00.001-07:00

It's no secret that Ashley and I have a million of things for which to be thankful. Of those things, YOU are the most awesome and inspiring and important! Let's face it, without YOU our lives wouldn't know the same level of happiness and this business wouldn't even exist...

This is why we would like to invite you to help us celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of The Hop West. In return, we'll gladly scoop you some well-deserved, and free, Ice Cream!!!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Tuesday October 11th 6-7pm on Merrimon:

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Two All-Ages Rock Shows This Week at The Hop!

2011-10-10T16:19:00.001-07:00

Awesome Asheville band, Grammer School, will be bringing their super fun energetic Fragglerock Indie Pop to The Hop! As always the show is appropriate for all ages AND kids eat Free at Urban Burrito! Hope to see you there... :)

If you and the family cannot make the Tuesday Grammer School Show...

Thursday October 13th 6-7pm on Merrimon:

One of Asheville's premier Youth Rock Bands, Double Take, will be making another appearance for your listening pleasure. These middleschoolers absolutely rock out!!!

To prove it, here's a video from one of their previous shows at The Hop...

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Friday October 7th from 6:30-7:30pm at The Hop West:

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Free Professor WhizzPop! Magic Show at The Hop West!

2011-10-06T09:58:00.000-07:00

2 Events this Friday!!!

The amazing, delightful, brilliant, mad, hysterical, mesmerizing, British, talented, energetic and magical Professor WhizzPop! will be pulling out his trunk of tricks for the enjoyment of Ice Cream eaters in Asheville and beyond!

If interested in a preview of what this is going to be like, check out this video...

Can't make it to West Asheville, but still looking for a Free family-friendly show?

Friday October 7th from 6:30-7:30pm on Merrimon:

Appalachian State University Flute Ensemble will be making a trip to Asheville on a tour and have always stopped at The Hop for Ice Cream. This time we've invited them back not only to enjoy a scoop or two, but to play a show for you!!!

A few words from the Ensemble's director :)

"The ASU Flute Ensemble, directed by ASU flute professor Nancy Schneeloch-Bingham, features music majors and minors in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. Ensemble members play all of the standard members of the flute family, including the high pitched tiny piccolo, standard concert flute and the "color flutes" -- the mellow alto and bass flutes. The performance at the Hop will be a fun, eclectic mix of pieces. *The Hop is the official Ice Cream Shop of the ASU Flute Ensemble!!!*"

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Open Hearts Art Center Opening at The Hop!

2011-10-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

The very first Art Show The Hop Ice Cream hosted was over a year ago. We had all this blank wall space and we were looking for something great to fill it. When Open Hearts Art Center approached us about a show, it created a whole new dynamic for us. Instead of just hosting a fundraiser, this was a chance to invite Asheville non-profits in to display their craft as well as generate some extra buzz/moneys for the organization. A total win-win for everyone!

To see the recap of that first Open Hearts Art Center show, click here.

Tuesday, October 4th, from 5-8pm, we again have the opportunity to hang OHAC paintings on our walls. The original paintings will be for sale not only during the event but also for the following month or two. Each painting sold benefits both the artist and Open Hearts Art Center equally!

In addition, we will be donating 50% of sales to OHAC during the event. In addition to that addition, the Open Hearts students will be performing a special choreographed dance to Thriller!!!

Hope you can make it out to support these amazing artists and people!

Much Love, Asheville!

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Sunday, September 25th from 2 pm to 5 pm at The Jewish Community Center:

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

The Hop and steveNyou Present The Aerial Space Cadet Circus!

2011-09-24T05:31:00.000-07:00

Asheville's premiere fundraising circus show returns, featuring Western North Carolina’s best aerial arts, juggling, comedy, aerobatics, acrobatics and more!

Tickets at the door: $10 (suggested) for adults, $5 (sugg'd.) for kids. No one will be turned away.

The Aerial Space Cadets team up with Asheville’s own Forty Fingers And A Missing Tooth juggling troupe for an unforgettable afternoon of comedy and skill.

The show is family-friendly and includes performers such as the

extraordinary *** Sophie The Wonderdog *** alongside members of Asheville Vaudeville and the Runaway Circus. Ice Cream from The Hop Ice Cream Café.

Emcee: Baron Von Sneeden of Asheville Vaudeville.

Classes and demonstrations in the circus arts will take place during and after the performance, giving kids of all ages the opportunity to learn juggling and aerial arts.

Proceeds from the show will benefit the Aerial Space Student Scholarship

Fund, helping low-income families bring aerial arts to their communities, and the Smoky Mountain Juggling Festival.

The Aerial Space Cadet Circus is produced by http://steveNyouPresents.com, a grassroots organization that has raised tens of thousands of dollars for local charities since 2008, including Loving Food Resources, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Our Voice.

Team Hop Ice Cream Run/Walk for Autism

2011-09-05T14:08:00.000-07:00

Being part of the lives of people on the Autism Spectrum, even if it's just scooping them Ice Cream, is a very moving experience. If you've ever known someone with Autism, chances are you know what I mean. If you haven't, here is just a glimpse. That is why we continue to support this community of people.

The Hop's relationship with the Autistic community began in 2007 by the request of Jessica Olivencia, one of our employees. Her brother is on the Spectrum and she hoped The Hop would become a sponsor for the Autism Society's annual Run/Walk for Autism. We did and have done so every year since.

The 2011 Run/Walk for Autism is now just around the corner (Saturday September 24th), and Jessica has expressed interest in submitting Team Hop Ice Cream to help raise more awareness and funds for the Autism Society! And we are reaching out to all of you for help.

GOAL: To get 50 people to join Team Hop Ice Cream and to raise $1250+ for the Autism Society!!!

*Deadline for registration is Monday September 19th*

Here's how to contribute:

1) Go to http://www.wncrunwalkforautism.org/

2) Click "Register Here"

3) Click "I agree" if you agree

4) Click "Join a team" then select The Hop Ice Cream

5) Fill out your information and pay the registration fee ($25 minimum)

*Note: If you cannot attend, but still want to contribute, please feel free*

6) Once you've completed the registration and made your donation, you're good to go!

7) On the day of the Run/Walk (Saturday September 24th) see Jessica at The Hop's booth for some Free Ice Cream AND your very own Hop T-shirt, with Scoops the 5K Hedgehog (pictured below).

Design by Jane Ware of JB Graphics!

Thanks for your help!!!

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Tuesday September 13th from 6:30-7:30pm:

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Ten Cent Poetry at The Hop!

2011-09-05T13:16:00.001-07:00

Chelsea LeBate, one of Asheville's best songwriters, will be joined by friends that make up the wonderful band, Ten Cent Poetry, for a Free Acoustic String Show at The Hop Ice Cream!

As always, this show is appropriate for all ages and kids eat free upstairs at Urban Burrito :)

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

AND

Thursday September 8th from 6-8pm:

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Buchi Kombucha Float Night at The Hop!

2011-09-05T13:11:00.000-07:00

Asheville's Buchi Kombucha (http://drinkbuchi.com/) and The Hop Ice Cream have teamed up to create 3 varieties of Kombucha Sorbet (Vegan!). Now we're bringing the drink and frozen treat together for a Buchi Float Night!!!

This delicious combo has already been a hit at several local and regional festivals (including LAAFF and Floyd Fest). Here's your chance to see what we're on about :)

Kombucha Floats approved by Woody Harrelson :)

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave

828 254 2224

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Tuesday September 6th from 6:30-7:30pm:

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Goldstein Family Band at The Hop!

2011-09-05T12:59:00.000-07:00

This family of five from Asheville, NC, has been entertaining local and regional audiences since April of 2009. Jonas, Meryl, and their three boys, Avi, Samuel, and Lev, play an eclectic mix of songs garnered from their favorite rock, pop, modern Israeli and liturgical Hebrew tunes. Now they will be bringing their jams to The Hop Ice Cream!!!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave828

254 2224

AND

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Sly Sisters Jazz Show at The Hop West!

2011-09-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

Friday September 2nd from 6:30-7:30pm at The Hop West:

Wendi and Lin, local Jazz stars and members of The Red Hot Sugar Babies, are bringing their classy tunes to Haywood Road. What could be better than starting the weekend off with a free Jazz show and Ice Cream? :D

In addition, Shindig on the Green is wrapping up Saturday evening plus Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival is going on both Saturday and Sunday. We'll be set up at each event with scoopers at the ready!

Here's to a great Asheville weekend!

Much Love,

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave828

254 2224

AND

721 Haywood Rd

828 252 5155

Full September-October Event Schedule at The Hop(s)!!!

2011-08-30T11:58:00.001-07:00

*Click For Larger Image*

September:

Sly Sisters Jazz Duo(West), Goldstein Family Band, Kombucha Floats, 10 Cent Poetry Show, ABYSA Fundraiser, Krekel and Ami(West), Kids Open Mic Night, Autism Society Fundraiser, Alligator Indian Show, Big Hungry Show!!!

October:

Open Hearts Art Center Art Show/Fundraiser, Professor WhizzPop! Magic Show(West), Grammer School Show, Seussical the Musical, King Arthur Sunshine Show(West), Little Pearls/Asheville International Childrens Film Festival Fundraiser and Movie Screening!

Much Love, Asheville!!!

Owners

hopicecreamcafe@yahoo.com

640 Merrimon Ave828

254 2224

AND