Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: The Magnetic Theatre will hold General Auditions for roles to be cast in mainstage productions, workshops, and readings planned for the 2019 season. The auditions will be held, by appointment, at The Magnetic Theatre on Saturday, December 15th, from 10am-until 4pm and on Monday, December 17th from 6:30pm until […]
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Center for Craft announces public phase of comprehensive campaign ‘Building a Future for Craft’
Press release from Center for Craft: Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority $975,000 grant brings to 90 percent The Center for Craft announces the public launch of its comprehensive campaign, Building a Future for Craft, having achieved 90 percent of its $11 million goal. The campaign will fortify the Center’s core public programming, transform its historic […]
South Arts is accepting applications for Folk & Traditional Master Artist Fellowships
Eligible counties in North Carolina include Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Davie, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey. Press release from South Arts: South Arts, a nonprofit regional arts organization, is now accepting applications for the inaugural […]
Red Rocker Inn hosts “A Christmas Carol”
Press release from Red Rocker Inn: “A Christmas Carol” is a raucous and fun retelling of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. This one-man show will be appearing in December at the Red Rocker Inn for the week before Christmas. Beautifully staged at the historic Red Rocker Inn Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant in Black […]
Musicke Antiqua plays Christmas shows, Dec. 16 & 18
Press release from Musicke Antiqua: Anticipation? Excitement? Hope? Contemplation? Share some of the moods of Christmas with early music group Musicke Antiqua at one of its winter public performance venues: Sunday, December 16, 3:00 @ St. Matthias Episcopal Church (1 Dundee St., Asheville NC) Tuesday, December 18, Noon @ Transylvania Co. Library (212 S Gaston St., […]
City of Asheville offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. ART bus service ART bus service will be suspended Nov. 22, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Thanksgiving is […]
Bullington Gardens holds annual Holiday Craft and Greenery Sale, Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Press release from Bullington Gardens: Bullington Gardens, a horticultural education center and public gardens, holds its 14th annual Holiday Craft and Greenery Sale on Friday, Nov. 30, and Saturday, Dec. 1. The Holiday Sale and Open House is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. The Holiday Craft Sale features nature-themed, handcrafted items, […]
Alli Marshall gives reading at UNCA on Dec. 5
Press release from UNC Asheville: Alli Marshall, UNC Asheville’s 2018 Ramsey Library Community Author, will give a free public reading on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the library’s Whitman Room. Marshall will be accompanied by guitarist, flutist, and singer-songwriter Heather Taylor. Refreshments will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the performance beginning shortly after 6 p.m. Marshall […]
Applications available for 2019 Youth Legislative Assembly
Press release from the office of Sen. Chuck Edwards: Senator Chuck Edwards invites District 48 high school students to apply for the 49th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). The Youth Legislative Assembly is a mock legislative session where high school students voice their opinions and vote on issues concerning local, state and national government. The three-day […]
Applications available for Henderson County Education Foundation scholarships
Press release from the Henderson County Education Foundation: The Henderson County Education Foundation scholarship application portal is now open for 2019 graduating seniors with 32 scholarships available, ranging from $250 to $5,000. The Education Foundation is proud to announce three new scholarships available for the 2019 year. The Community Tennis Association will award two $1,000 awards […]
Lexington Avenue Brewery space sold to CANarchy Collective
Press release from CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective: In an exciting development for an already robust craft beer community, The CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective will launch an innovative new concept in Asheville, NC. The new restaurant and brewpub, dubbed “The CANarchy Collaboratory,” will celebrate experimentation and collaboration in beer, food and culture. The concept will land in […]
Flat Rock Playhouse presents Christmas show starting Nov. 29
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: Flat Rock Playhouse launched the premiere production of A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas in 2017 and broke box office records for a seasonal production. Featuring favorite holiday songs, spectacular dance numbers, and sublime vocals, A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas had audiences a-ring-ting-tingle-ing for more. This year’s production, A Flat […]
Former Van Winkle lawyer W. Carleton Metcalf named U.S. Magistrate Judge
Press release from The Van Winkle Law Firm: The Van Winkle Law Firm announced today that William Carleton Metcalf, a former senior principal in the firm, has been named United States Magistrate Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Metcalf was sworn in by The Honorable Max O. Cogburn, Jr., U.S. District Judge […]
Asheville City Schools announces two-hour delay for Nov. 15
Press release from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay for all students and staff members tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15. Below is a copy of the message that went out to our families moments ago. Please know we are currently watching local, state and national weather reports. Inclement weather […]
Mission Health releases 2017 annual report
Press release from Mission Health: Today, Mission Health released its 2017 Annual Report, Making Good: Together, Changing Lives and Growing Opportunities for Western North Carolina, which tells the stories of how Mission Health is continuing its more than 130-year legacy of service and caring. In 2017, Mission Health’s total community benefit in serving the needs […]
APD requests assistance to locate Kevin Logan
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile, Kevin Logan. He was last seen on November 13, 2018 in the area of West Asheville. He might possibly be trying to get to Henderson County. Kevin Logan is described as a white male, 16 years of […]
Buncombe County Schools announces two-hour delay for Nov. 15
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: All Buncombe County Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay for students tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15, due to a winter storm warning now in effect and a forecast of freezing rain and sleet in our area overnight and tomorrow morning. Also, there will be no buses on icy roads. […]
Historic Johnson Farm hosts Christmas event Dec. 8
Press release from Historic Johnson Farm: Historic Johnson Farm will be hosting its annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. For over 25 years, Historic Johnson Farm has celebrated Christmas with an old-fashioned flair. This year, the event will include tours of the decorated 1880s farmhouse, visits with Santa, children’s crafts, wagon […]
Voorhees Family Art Show scheduled for Nov. 17-18
Press release from David Voorhees: The 21st Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 89 Woodward Avenue in the Norwood Park area of North Asheville. This weekend art show and sale is free and […]
APD requests assistance to locate Dalarion Searles
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing person Dalarion Searles. He was last seen on Nov. 5, 2018, at 133 Livingston Street (Green Opportunities). Searles could possibly be staying in Hillcrest Apartments. Searles is described as a 16 year old, black male, 6’0″ tall and […]
Annual state report on N.C. charities to be released Nov. 19
Press release from the N.C. Department of the Secretary of State: North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall will release the 2017-2018 N.C. Charitable Solicitation Annual Report at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, at a press conference to be held at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in Raleigh. The […]