Press release from Asheville Museum of Science: Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) has completed its search for a new Executive Director and is pleased to announce Amanda Bryant has accepted the position. Ms. Bryant has been serving as Interim Executive Director since April. Her leadership has allowed daily museum operations to continue seamlessly during the […]
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Call for mural or artistic installation proposals through Aug. 10
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association Foundation: Request for Qualifications Wall Street Stairway Mural Background: The Asheville Downtown Association Foundation (ADAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission support and promote activities, projects and programs that enhance the livability, arts and culture, economy, safety and infrastructure of Downtown Asheville. The ADAF is the sister organization […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, July 26: Good/Moderate (GREEN and YELLOW)
Thursday, July 26, 2017, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. This forecast is based on ozone levels. WNC Regional […]
Award-winning Asheville filmmaker Kira Bursky launches a Patreon
Press release from All Around Artsy Productions: In response to her growing online fanbase, Asheville-filmmaker Kira Bursky of All Around Artsy Productions has launched a Patreon page. Patreon is the future for artists. Fans can directly support the artists they love by making a monthly pledge which gains them access to exclusive rewards and experiences. […]
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is accepting applications through Sept. 23
Press release from Asheville Fringe Arts Festival: The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is gearing up for its edgiest festival yet. We are seeking to feature artists who are creating bold, new work in the spirit of experimentation and taking risks. Now in its 17th year, Asheville Fringe will expand to a full week long, adding […]
SART presents: I-YA-I-YA-O
Press release from Gardner-Webb University: A comedy written by Dr. Doug Bryan, associate provost for Student Success at Gardner-Webb University, will be presented in August by the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre (SART). Directed by Jim Thomas, SART founder and former dean of the GWU School of Performing and Visual Arts, performances are in Owen Theatre […]
Marquee Comedy Presents Talk About Funny 14, Aug. 2
Press release from Marquee Comedy: Fresh off of a successful show at the Comedy Zone in Charlotte, Talk About Funny is back in Asheville on August 2nd with another fantastic line-up at The LaZoom Room! This is one of Asheville’s funniest, most unique and original comedy shows and not to be missed. Talk About Funny […]
Travers Brothership will play Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Aug. 25
Press release from Megan Kay Music: Travers Brothership will be playing at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 in Mills River, NC. Travers Brothership is a dynamic group based out of Asheville, NC featuring high-energy alternative, soul and funk. They have won multiple awards, including Home Grown Music Network’s Best Studio […]
Warren Wilson College one of the top 20 “best buy” colleges
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College was named one of the top 20 “Best Buy” colleges nationally in the Fiske Guide to Colleges 2019. Warren Wilson was one of only 10 private colleges to make the list. “Under the school’s new North Carolina Free Tuition plan, all North Carolina residents who qualify for […]
Over $25 million in funding for Asheville area active transportation and transit projects
Press release from the French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization: The French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization (FBRMPO) recently authorized more than $25 million of funding for transportation projects in the French Broad River MPO region. The MPO selected projects that included sidewalk, greenway and bus purchase projects in Buncombe County, Asheville, Black Mountain, Canton […]
Lake Junaluska to host a weekend of concerts
Press release from The Lake Junaluska Associates: The Lake Junaluska Associates will host a weekend of music, including the Lake Junaluska Singers in their final concert of the summer on Friday, August 3, and acclaimed handbell choir The Raleigh Ringers on Saturday, August 4. The weekend celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Lake Junaluska Associates, […]
Free AARP summer events for older adults in the mountain region
Press release from AARP North Carolina: Coffee and Conversation: Among Friends Ferguson Family YMCA, 31 Westridge Market Pl, Candler, NC 28715 4th Wednesday monthly from 10:30 -11:00 AM Join your YMCA & AARP friends and staff for a cool or hot beverage and discussion about topics that are important to all of us. Community experts […]
The Mills River Farmers’ Market hosts Summerfest, July 28
Press release from The Mills River Farmers’ Market: The Mills River Farmers’ Market invites you to come see us this Saturday, July 28, for our Summerfest. We are celebrating all things summer as well as our 10th year of operation. Vendors will be offering samples and other specials. Want to learn how to make Tomato […]
Community Engagement Social at Hillcrest Apartments, July 26
Press release from Asheville Community Engagement Social: The Asheville Housing Authority, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Buncombe County Health and Human Services, and valued community partners will continue their second annual Community Engagement Social series with an entertaining, family-friendly community resource fair at Hillcrest Apartments on Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is the third event […]
Haywood Community College student wins third place at national SkillUSA competition
Press release from Haywood Community College: Cory Ross, Haywood Community College electrical systems technology student, was awarded third place in the Electrical Construction Wiring event at the national SkillsUSA competition held in Louisville, Kentucky recently. SkillsUSA NC is the largest showcase of Career and Technical Education in North Carolina. This annual leadership and skills conference […]
Blossman Gas & Appliance hosts community open house and customer appreciation day
Press release from Blossman Gas & Appliance: Blossman Gas & Appliance, located at 170 Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville, invites the community to join them for the annual Customer Appreciation Day and Community Open House on Saturday, August 4th, 2018, 9am to 4pm. Guests will enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch, served noon to 3pm, and […]
Buncombe County names interim human resources director
Press release from Buncombe County: Buncombe County Government is pleased to announce Margaret Ellis has been named Interim Human Resources Director. She has assumed the post effective immediately, filling the position vacated by retiring Human Resources Director, Lisa Eby who recently announced her impending retirement and will be taking annual leave until her official retirement […]
“An Astronaut Lands in Asheville”
Press release from The Asheville Museum of Science: WHAT: An Astronaut Lands in Asheville WHO: Former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham and The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) WHERE: AMOS, 43 Patton Avenue, Asheville WHEN: Friday, July 27th, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Doors open at 1:00. Presentation begins at 1:30. INFO: AMOS is hosting “An Astronaut Lands in Asheville.” The event […]
Second Saturday in the River Arts District
Press release from the River Arts District Artists: On the Second Saturday of each month until the end of the year, the River Arts District will be holding gallery walks with live demonstrations, live music, wine tastings / spreads of food, and more! Meander the mile-long district while the artists keep their doors open late. […]
Brooks-Howell to hold fundraiser for new community medical services, July 27-28
Press release from Brooks-Howell Retirement Community: Thanks to Asheville’s Brooks-Howell, the city will have a Community Medical Clinic and Medical Loan Closet for seniors in need. Brook-Howell is also raising money to donate to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to develop a BEAR (baby equipment and resource) closet. Brooks-Howell is a non-profit, charitable retirement community offering continuing […]
The Rosebud Project showcases at the District Wine Bar
Press release from Joyce Thornburg: Twelve ROSEBUD paintings are currently showcased at the District Wine Bar in the Wedge Building. On Friday, July 27th the District Wine Bar will host a reception from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm to honor ROSEBUD and we hope you will join us. Joyce Thornburg and Ken Vallario are artists, each with […]