Press release from Open Hearts Art Center (story by Julie Carroll): Oshin’s thick, curly hair bounces in curls and frames a warm, wide smile that opens up her face, letting escape a vibrant spirit. Her dark, friendly eyes shine with wonder as she soaks in the world around her, and like many artists, she seems […]
Press release from United States Tennis Association: The USTA will hold a number of community events for tennis players and fans of all ages and abilities in Asheville surrounding the Fed Cup World Group First Round, creating a week-long celebration of tennis in the city. Fed Cup will be played at the U.S. Cellular Center in […]
Press release from Lenoir-Rhyne University: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County will celebrate Black History Month by featuring the past and future of African-American entrepreneurship in Asheville. On the evening of Saturday, Feb. 24, a group of young men known as the Altitude Accelerators will make a special presentation about the […]
Press release from Interfaith Peace Conference at Lake Junaluska: Juliane Hammer, Ph.D., is one of the keynote speakers at the Interfaith Peace Conference, which takes place March 1-4 at Lake Junaluska. Hammer serves as an associate professor and Kenan Rifai Scholar of Islamic studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. She specializes in the study of American Muslims, contemporary Muslim […]
From Children First/Communities In Schools: Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County Announces Continued Impact in New Report Released Today Asheville, NC – January 30, 2018 – Children First/Communities In Schools (CIS) of Buncombe County released an Impact Report that includes new data on how the organization continues to help remove barriers for students and […]
From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy protects 88 acres in Boyd Cove Conservation easement protects habitat, water resources in Sandy Mush Asheville, NC – The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) recently protected 88 acres in Boyd Cove, adding to thousands of protected acres in the Newfound Mountains of Sandy Mush. Landowners […]
Press release from the Pisgah Institute: The Pisgah Institute, P.A. has just started our 25th year in practice. Through all of the changes in the health field, including mental-health reorganization, the struggle for parity of medical- and mental-health insurance coverage, and the challenges of Medicaid expansion, TPI has continued to serve the mental-health needs of […]
From Henderson County Public Schools: Henderson Oil Company Awards $7,500 in Grants to Henderson County Public Schools HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 22, 2018) – Henderson Oil Company awarded a total of $7,500 in ExxonMobil Educational Alliance grants to 15 Henderson County Public Schools on Monday, Jan. 29, supplying elementary, middle and high school principals with extra […]
From the Asheville Museum of Science: Science Pub: Crude Awakening – From the Exxon Valdez to the BP Gulf Spill AMOS presents free public lecture on February 16 with Roger Helm, former lead scientist for the Department of Interior’s Damage Assessment Team. ASHEVILLE, NC – January 29, 2018: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and […]
From the N.C. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources: Comment Online Regarding Proposal to Relocate Confederate Monuments from State Capitol Grounds Raleigh, N.C. – Members of the public may use a new online portal to comment on a proposal to relocate three Confederate monuments from the State Capitol grounds in Raleigh to the Bentonville Battlefield State […]
From Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC: Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC invites new teams of pirates to register for the 28th annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake Fundraiser January 30, 2018—Asheville, NC: WHAT: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina selects and matches mentors with children facing adversity, fostering successful match relationships that […]
From Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville Regional Airport experienced the highest number of annual passengers in its history in 2017 (Asheville, N.C.) The numbers are in, and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) annual passenger numbers were at their highest ever in 2017. Specifically, 956,634 passengers used the airport in 2017, compared to 826,648 in 2016, which is […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library is now featuring two concurrent exhibitions – 14 Black Classicists: A Photo Installation, on black scholars of the post-Civil War era, and Understanding Our Past, Shaping our Future, on Cherokee language and culture. These exhibitions are free and open to everyone during regular […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: “J.B.,” a modern retelling of the Biblical story of Job, will be presented by Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen as part of the school’s Mainstage theatre season. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, through Saturday, Feb. 10, and at 3 p.m. on both […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s workforce continuing education department is offering a wide variety of courses for the month of February. There’s something for everyone, including courses that allow you to earn a credential to courses for the hobbyist. Dyeing to Quilt: Natural Dyes on Cotton will be held February 10 and […]
From the New Classical Academy: The New Classical Academy Announces Open House on Wednesday, February 21 January 25, 2018 (Asheville, NC) — The New Classical Academy invites parents and students to attend its open house event on Wednesday, February 21, between 6 and 8 p.m. The West Asheville private school offers an individualized and rigorous […]
Press release from Burial Beer Co.: Burial Beer Co.’s newest wave of expansion is taking shape in South Asheville in the form of a new craft beer bar called Forestry Camp. The two-story structure, built in the early 1900’s by members of the Conservation Civilian Corps, will soon house a small selection of Burial beers […]
Press release from Pan Harmonia: For the second half of its 18th season, Pan Harmonia offers a relaxed afternoon of music for cello, flute and guitar trio in an intimate setting with stellar acoustics, the beautiful mountain setting of Streamside Concerts, a house concert series in Arden. Experience great music of JS Bach, Dana Wilson’s […]
Press release from Haus Heidelberg: Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant first opened its doors in 1994, and has since been one of Hendersonville’s finest landmark restaurants. Well known for their authentic German comfort food, their fun European décor, and their German-born owner and chef, they have made themselves a cornerstone in Western North Carolina cuisine. On […]
Press release from the office of Rep. Brian Turner: Longtime Enka High School wrestling coach Jim Whitmer received the state’s highest award for athletic achievement, the Laurel Wreath Award on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the WMAC Tournament at Tuscola High School. “Coach Jim,” as he is known to the wrestlers he has coached, founded the wrestling […]
Press release from Mark Bettis: A new art exhibition “STORMS” will open its doors March 22nd at the Adler Gallery in Posana Restaurant. Curator Constance Vlahoulis quotes Tanner Walling when asked her inspiration for this show: “Life is like a storm. At its worst, it’s full of blinding fury and destruction. However, at its best, […]
