Press release from The City of Asheville: The form-based code for the River Arts District has been an ongoing City project over the past two years. City staff has worked with property and business owners, neighbors and the community to develop this set of new zoning districts that are tailored to the area. The final […]
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Brevard College professor launches a historical fiction book on April 28
Press release: Historical fiction meets environmental science in the latest book by Brevard College Professor Jennifer Frick-Ruppert. A launch party for “The Legend of Skyco: Spirit Quest” is slated for Friday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. at Highland Books in Brevard. “I see ‘The Legend of Skyco’ as an entertaining form of teaching, of turning […]
Community invited to HCPS Technology & Innovation Fair
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Community members are invited to observe and experience some of the latest technology available in Henderson County Public Schools’ classrooms at the Technology & Innovation Fair held Thursday, May 4, with a drop-in from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall. Presented in partnership with […]
The 2017 Mad Mountain Mud Run will feature more than 30 obstacles for racers
Press release from Hands On! – A Child’s Gallery: The 2017 Mad Mountain Mud Run presented by Pardee UNC Health Care is gearing up for its muddiest season yet. The event, held on June 3, promises to have more than 30 obstacles along the three-plus mile course featuring mostly new challenges. Teams and individuals interested […]
The Magnetic Theatre presents John Crutchfield’s “Malverse,” May 11-June 3
Press release: John Crutchfield, one of the founding artistic associates of The Magnetic Theatre, has returned to Asheville after a two-year sojourn in Berlin, and he returns The Magnetic as a playwright with Malverse, an urban myth in two acts, directed by Magnetic artistic director Steven Samuels. The fruitful collaboration between Crutchfield and Samuels began […]
Our VOICE awarded a 2017 Parsec Prize
Press release from Parsec Financial: Parsec Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm, announced today the third of five recipients for the annual Parsec Prize. Our VOICE, Inc., a non-profit crisis intervention and prevention agency which serves victims of sexual violence age 13 through adult, has been awarded a 2017 Parsec Prize of $25,000. This gift […]
Habitat for Humanity seeks applicants for Home Repair program
Press release Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) is seeking applicants for its Home Repair program which helps low-income Buncombe County homeowners who need home repairs but lack the resources. Services include modifications for accessibility, exterior and interior repairs, floor and roof repairs, painting/staining, and much more. By offering low monthly […]
Barn photo display at Zuma during May
Press release: Drop in at Zuma (7 North Main in downtown Marshall) to see the impressive photo display of 200 years of barn evolution. This exhibit is designed to illustrate how our barns tell the story of the agriculture as well as the materials available at that time. Photos were taken by the Appalachian Barn […]
Midsummer solstice concert with Jamie Laval, June 9
Press release: Midsummer Solstice Concert with Jamie Laval Friday, June 9, 7pm Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC Info: https://jamielaval.com/events Tickets: http://isisasheville.com/event/jamie-laval-celtic-music-stories-midsummer/ Most of us associate Celtic music with toe-tapping rhythms, bouncy jigs, galloping reels. Jamie promises both the warmly familiar and the bracingly surprising in this program themed towards Celtic […]
Asheville GreenWorks hosts Tire Amnesty Days, May 13 & 14
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: On Saturday and Sunday, May 13 and 14, local nonprofit Asheville GreenWorks will host Tire Amnesty Days—Free Tire Collection in the Sears Parking lot on Tunnel Road. At this free-to-the-public event, Buncombe County residents are invited to bring out any type of tire, on or off the rim, to be recycled […]
City of Asheville releases final draft to form-based code for the River Arts District
Press release from the city of Asheville: Schedule below outlines steps toward its adoption The form-based code for the River Arts District has been an ongoing City project over the past two years. City staff has worked with property and business owners, neighbors and the community to develop this set of new zoning districts […]
Asheville Police Department requesting public assistance to locate Joseph Avery Beaire
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate Joseph Avery Beaire (10/2/1975). Beaire currently has open warrants for First Degree Forcible Sex Offense and Larceny in connection to a rape incident that occurred on October 10, 2016. Beaire is described as a white male, 5’11” tall, 140 […]
Christ School Theater presents Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 plays in 60 minutes)
Press release from Christ School: Christ School Theater presents: Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 plays in 60 minutes) by Greg Allen May 11-14, 2017 Pingree Theater Doors open at 7:09 pm for registration, games, and snacks Seating when we feel like it—around 7:30 pm Christ School Theater’s Spring production is the experimental Too Much […]
Asheville Police Department requesting public assistance to locate Dominique Marquise Harris
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate Dominique Marquise Harris (6/26/1990). Harris is wanted for Second Degree Forcible Rape (F), Second Degree Kidnapping (F) and Assault on a Female in connection to a rape that occurred on May 29, 2016 on Avon Avenue. Harris is […]
Asheville bands to compete in May 6 Battle of the Bands
Press release from New Belgium Brewing: World-class acts, top notch beer, and philanthropic fun – get ready because New Belgium Brewing’s “Fat Tire presents the Tour de Fat” is kicking off the 2017 season and celebrating the brewery’s first year in Asheville on Saturday, May 20. This year’s tour is the biggest and boldest yet, […]
Free document shred and drug take back days across Henderson County
Press release from TRIAD of Henderson County: TRIAD Henderson County along with community partners will provide FREE residential document shredding and drug take back days across Henderson County in 2017. The TRIAD Henderson Document Shred & HOPE RX Drug Take Back event at Entegra Bank on Friday, April 21 helped the community w/ the removal […]
Guardian ad Litem Association of Buncombe County awarded 2017 Parsec Prize
Press release from Parsec Financial: Parsec Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm, announced today the second of five recipients for the annual Parsec Prize. Guardian ad Litem Association Buncombe County (GALA BC) has been awarded a 2017 Parsec Prize of $25,000 that will aid in providing basic necessities for children in foster care. GALA BC spends […]
Blue Ridge Literacy Council receives $25,000 grant
Press release: Blue Ridge Literacy Council receives $25,000 to pilot family literacy program with Smart Start of Henderson County Hendersonville, NC April 26, 2017 – Blue Ridge Literacy Council was awarded a NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation grant to launch, in partnership with Smart Start, a Family Literacy program. During the pilot year Blue Ridge Literacy Council […]
Parkway Playhouse’s 2017 season opens with ‘On Golden Pond’ May 13
Press release: PARKWAY PLAYHOUSE’S 2017 SEASON OPENS WITH ON GOLDEN POND BURNSVILLE, NC: “On Golden Pond”, Ernest Thompson’s heartwarming story of an unexpected friendship, is set to open at Parkway Playhouse on May 13. Directed by Jeff Messer, Parkway Playhouse’s production stars Michael Lilly as Norman and Alesa Bryant Laws as Ethel. Also featured are […]
Fiber Weekend at the Folk Art Center, May 13 & 14
Press release: On Saturday May 13th and Sunday May 14th, the fiber community of the Southern Highland Craft Guild will gather in sharing their knowledge and skills. An open and free event to the public, Fiber Weekend is held annually at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway. From 10-4pm on Saturday, more […]
Buncombe County Special Olympics holds Spring Games Day on May 4
Press release: Buncombe County Special Olympics to Hold Annual Spring Games on May 4, 2017 Come cheer on local Special Olympics athletes at the May 4, 2017 Spring Games at TC Roberson High School football field. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:15 am. Buncombe County Special Olympics will host the 2017 Spring Games Day event beginning […]