Christ School to host CNN senior political analyst David Gergen

From a press release: Christ School to host CNN senior political analyst David Gergen David Gergen presents Eyewitness to Power: Leadership in America David Gergen, senior political analyst for CNN, will speak at Christ School on April 1, 2015, 7:00 p.m. in Mebane Fieldhouse. A trusted advisor to four presidents and to both political parties, […]

Carolina Sketchfest 3: Asheville’s biggest night of sketch comedy

WHAT: Carolina Sketchfest 3: Asheville’s Biggest Night of Sketch Comedy WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 7:30pm WHERE: Asheville Community Theatre Mainstage, Downtown Asheville Purchase tickets here. Carolina Sketchfest 3: Asheville’s biggest night of sketch comedy The first two years of Carolina Sketchfest sold out in advance all 370+ seats of Asheville Community Theatre’s Mainstage. Sketchfest returns […]

$22.5 million construction project coming to WCU

From a  WCU press release $22.5 million construction project coming to WCU Campus dining is headed for an upgrade at Western Carolina University, with renovation toward a new and improved Brown Building due to start this fall. The $22.5 million project will add about 25,000 square feet to the 30,000-square-foot building, with amenities to include […]

UNC Asheville celebrates sustainability with annual Greenfest

From a UNCA press release: UNC Asheville celebrates sustainability with annual Greenfest UNC Asheville will celebrate its annual Greenfest with spring activities and programs focused on environmental sustainability. On Saturday, April 5, members of the UNC Asheville community will participate in the Greenfest Day of Service, landscaping and planting gardens at 525 Broadway near the […]

Jewish Secular Community of Asheville presents lecture on Secular Humanistic Judaism

From a press release: Jewish Secular Community of Asheville presents lecture on Secular Humanistic Judaism The Jewish Secular Community of Asheville cordially invites the Asheville community to join us for a weekend with Rabbi Robert Barr, Founding Rabbi of Congregation Beth Adam, Cincinnati, Ohio, a Congregation that celebrates Judaism with a Humanistic perspective. Known for […]

Community Foundation of Henderson County accepting applications for Arbuckle Scholarship

From a CFHC press release: Community Foundation of Henderson County accepting applications for Arbuckle Scholarship Hendersonville, N.C., March 13, 2015:  Community Foundation of Henderson County is pleased to announce the availability of The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited William L. Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship for the 2015-2016 Academic Year. A $1,000 award, the scholarship is offered […]

Mission Palliative Care created for new services

From a Mission Health press release: Mission Palliative Care created for new services Asheville, N.C. (March 10, 2015) – Mission Health is pleased to announce the implementation of Mission Palliative Care, located at Mission Hospital. Joining Mission Palliative Care are David Farley, MD, Kristin Forner, MD, Caroline K. Knox, MD, David Troxler, MD, Jeffrey A. […]

Katuah Market and Asheville Vegan Society to host benefit for Chicken Rescue and Sanctuary

From a press release: Katuah Market and Asheville Vegan Society to host benefit for Chicken Rescue and Sanctuary Asheville – A benefit for Chicken Rescue and Sanctuary — a Union Mills-based no-kill, no-euthanasia haven for neglected, abused and homeless chickens — will take place Sunday, March 29, from 4-6 p.m. at Katuah Market (2 Hendersonville […]

NC League of Conservation Voters announces delegation scores from LCV’s 2014 National Environmental Scorecard

From a League of Conservation Voters press release: NC League of Conservation Voters Announces Delegation Scores from LCV’s 2014 National Environmental Scorecard Raleigh, N.C. – NC League of Conservation Voters today unveiled scores for the North Carolina delegation released this morning as part of the League of Conservation Voters 2014 National Environmental Scorecard. The Scorecard […]

Governor McCrory presents Long Leaf Pine Award to George Cecil

From a McCrory Communications press release: Governor McCrory presents Long Leaf Pine Award to George Cecil Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory presented George Cecil with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine today at a celebration in Asheville. The Cecil family owns Biltmore Farms. “George Cecil has continued his family’s commitment to improving the […]

Asheville Art Museum hosts panel discussion on landscape architecture

From an Asheville Art Museum press release: Asheville Art Museum hosts panel discussion on landscape architecture Featuring the Award-Winning Work of Nelson Byrd Woltz Thursday, March 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Asheville — The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to be hosting an exciting lecture on landscape architecture on Thursday, March 5, 6:00 – 8:00 […]

A-B Tech sponsors Women’s History Month presentation

From an A-B Tech press release: A-B Tech sponsors Women’s History Month presentation: “Victorian Girl Power: The Roles of Women in Asheville in the Late 19th Century” A-B Tech is sponsoring a Women’s History Month presentation titled, “Victorian Girl Power: The Roles of Women in Asheville in the Late 19th Century,” at 3 p.m., Wednesday, […]

UNC Asheville’s Moral Challenges Speaker Series continues with lecture by Will Gunn March 5

From a UNC Asheville press release: UNC Asheville’s ‘Moral Challenges Speaker Series’ continues with lecture by Will Gunn March 5 Former military lawyer Will Gunn will present a lecture, “An Officer, a Gentleman, and American Values While Addressing Terrorism,” at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, in UNC Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall. His lecture is […]

UNC Asheville to host Regional Science Olympiad

From a UNC Asheville press release: UNC Asheville to host Regional Science Olympiad Young scientists from 33 middle and high schools in Western North Carolina will compete in the Regional Science Olympiad on Saturday, Feb. 28, at UNC Asheville. These teams will be competing in 46 events; highlights of the tournament include the elastic launch […]

Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center presents Black Mountain College exhibit

From a Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center press release: Images of Black Mountain College the Western Regional Archives: A Presentation by Heather South, Archivist The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville presents Images of Black Mountain College from the Western Regional Archives with WRA archivist Heather South on Thursday, […]