From a press release: Novelist Wiley Cash to Headline “Celebrating Madison County,” October 25-26 at UNC Asheville Best-selling novelist Wiley Cash will headline “Celebrating Madison County,” featuring literature, music and photography, presented on October 25-26 at UNC Asheville. Cash will offer a solo reading, and other well-known area writers, photographers and performers will share their […]
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Ashevillle Symphony Orchestra opens season with Richard Wagner ‘Firebird Suite’
From a press release: THIS SATURDAY, September 21, 2013 8:00pm Thomas Wolfe Auditorium 7:00pm Pre-Concert Lecture Wagner Tannhäuser Overture Bruch Scottish Fantasy — Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin Wagner Tannhäuser Venusberg Music Stravinsky Firebird Suite On Opening Night, we join a worldwide 200th birthday celebration of the famous and controversial German composer Richard Wagner. Wagner’s music dramas […]
Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré to give educational performance at Orange Peel
LEAF Schools & Streets presents Vieux Farka Touré at the Orange Peel On Monday, October 21, 2013, LEAF Festival and LEAF Schools & Streets invite the community to an Educational Informance by Vieux Farka Touré at The Orange Peel. The show will include a musical performance demonstrating the guitar style of Mali, and an interactive […]
Dog friendly outdoor festival Sept 22. in W. Asheville
This Sunday, September 22nd Carrier Park will be home to Asheville’s only outdoor festival created for dogs to benefit dogs. The 2nd Annual Mix 96.5 (WOXL) Dog Day Afternoon festival will take place at the East Green of Carrier Park in West Asheville to celebrate all things canine, and support local dog rescue organizations. The […]
Brevard observes banned books week
Brevard College Library Observes Banned Books Week During the last week of September each year, hundreds of libraries and bookstores around the country draw attention to the problem of censorship by mounting displays of challenged books and hosting a variety of events. A display of restricted, removed or banned books is now on exhibit at […]
Gas station company Enmark marks 50 years
(ASHEVILLE, NC) Enmark Stations, Inc., founded in 1963 as Interstate Stations by Robert Demere, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013. The Savannah-based company, which today operates 59 stations in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, has remained in the Demere family and is currently under the direction of Houstoun Demere, who serves as the […]
Lightning: Boys & Girls Club of Hendo gets Taco Bell grant
From the Hendersonville Lightning: More than 100 local teenagers from the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County will benefit from a $10,300 grant awarded by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens. The grant supports real-world programs that help club teens stay in school, graduate and reach their full potential through postsecondary education and career […]
One-man Shakespeare show at UNCA Sept. 30
What:Tim Mooney One Man Show titled, Lot o’ Shakespeare When:Monday, September 30th at 8:00pm Where: UNC-Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall; Free and open to the public Timothy Mooney has memorized one monologue from every Shakespeare play, capturing the most stirring speeches, the most wicked double-entendres, and the most delicious sonorous soliloquies ever to emerge from Shakespeare’s […]
Warren Wilson student to offer free Mandarin classes
Are you interested in learning Mandarin for business, non-profit charity work, or just traveling to China? (If not, feel free to spread the word) Warren Wilson College exchange student Yang Song will be teaching free Mandarin Chinese classes, available to the public every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 6-7pm in the Spidel Building, room 209. […]
Orange Peel screening ‘Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark’ tonight
The Orange Peel continues its summer movie series with Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark tonight (Monday, Sept. 16) at 8 p.m. Tickets are $2. Read Ken Hanke’s review here.
WCU Mainstage season opener ‘Next to Normal’
Press Release: WCU students, faculty opening Mainstage Season with ‘Next to Normal’ Sept. 25-28 The students and faculty of Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen will kick off their 2013-14 Mainstage Season as they present the Tony Award-winning rock musical “Next to Normal” Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 25-28. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. […]
Cashiers fifth annual Leaf Festival slated for Oct. 11-13
Fifth annual Leaf Festival planned Oct. 11-13: Features music, arts, crafts, food and more By Kelly Donaldson The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA) is busy planning for the 2013 fifth annual Leaf Festival, scheduled for Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 11-13, at the Village Green and Commons in Cashiers, N.C. Held each year as the […]
Guitarist/songwriter Bill Kirchen to play Weinhaus Sept. 22
From a press release: ‘TITAN OF THE TELECASTER’ BILL KIRCHEN TO PLAY RARE SOLO SHOW IN ASHEVILLE If Nick Lowe’s Party of One is an all-time favorite, and if you’re hip to Elvis Costello’s sets at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, then you won’t want to miss one of the most enduring and revered guitarists for those […]
Line-up for the 28th annual Mountains Folk Festival in Burnsville
ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE FOR MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FOLK FESTIVAL The 28th Annual Music in the Mountains Folk Festival is coming to the Burnsville Town Center on Saturday, September 28 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm, and there won’t be one untapped toe or unclapped hand in the audience. This year the festival pays tribute […]
Brevard College Music Department presents faculty showcase
Brevard College Music Department Presents Faculty Showcase Sept. 28 Members of the music faculty at Brevard College will present a recital at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 28 in the College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts. The Faculty Showcase is free and open to the public. The program will include music by Benjamin Britten, George […]
Chimney Rock photo contest now open
“Many Faces of Chimney Rock” Photo Contest Launches September 13 The grinning faces of your children, family pet or Grady the Groundhog could win you a two-day getaway with outdoor adventures in Chimney Rock and Lake Lure. Hosted by Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, the “Many Faces of Chimney Rock” photo contest launches […]
{RE}Happening 2014: Call for artists
Photo courtesy of oppenheimphoto and {RE}HAPPENING The avant-garde outdoors art exhibition at the former Black Mountain College is (re)happening again, and organizers are calling on a variety of multimedia artists to contribute. Last year’s {RE}HAPPENING attracted more than 60 artists for a night of experimental art, including multimedia video installations, dance performances and spoken-word readings. […]
Local tech duo debut encrypted ‘superphone’
Two local tech entrepreneurs are about to make waves in the realm of digital security and mobile technology with the debut of the Quasar IV, an encrypted “superphone,” which will allow users to securely exchange messages and store information away from prying eyes.
15th annual Fall Storytelling Festival in Brevard on Nov. 1
The 15th Annual Fall Storytelling Festival will be held at the Transylvania County Library in Brevard, NC. Sponsored by North Carolina Storytelling Guild and Friends of the Transylvania County Library, the festival will feature nationally ranked storytellers, Angela Lloyd & Bobby Norfolk, as well as popular NC tellers, Dorothy Kirk, Alan Hoal, and Donna Marie […]
Heritage Weekend festival happening Sept. 21-22
A Celebration of Southern Appalachian Culture… 33rd Annual Heritage Weekend The 33rd Annual Heritage Weekend will be held September 21 – 22 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free festival sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild features traditional music, dancing and heritage craft demonstrations. A highlight of the weekend is the […]
Investment firm Krull & Co. to host open house Sept. 17
From a press release: Krull & Company to host Open House Krull & Company, Asheville’s only socially and environmentally responsible investment management firm will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, September 17th from 5:30 until 7:30 pm. The event will be held at the firm’s downtown location at MOJO Coworking, 60 North Market Street […]