PRESS RELEASE FROM RIVERLINK: Registration is open for RiverLink’s Anything That Floats Parade to be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 on the French Broad River in Asheville. Join RiverLink for the wildest, wackiest event of the summer. Creating and building a raft, float or flotilla with fun-loving friends, family or co-workers is not only […]
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Songcatchers Music Series hosts Laura Boosinger and the Midnight Plowboys
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: The Cradle of Forestry in America’s Annual Songcatchers Music Series continues Sunday, July 24, with Laura Boosinger and the Midnight Plowboys. This year’s series is sponsored by Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. The Midnight Plowboys are a traditional roots music string band comprised of talented, fun-loving musicians and stage entertainers, […]
Asheville seeks applicants from the public for three boards and committees
Announcement from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a […]
Teatro del Gusto — Burlesque and Circus Cabaret at The Orange Peel, July 24
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ORANGE PEEL: At 8pm on Thursday, July 24th and Sunday August 25th, the series the Orange Peel and Absfest introduced in 2014, called Teatro del Gusto, debuts a brand new season of Burlesque and Circus Cabaret, local restaurant partners and live music. These events are a collaboration between the always zesty […]
Comedian Jarrod Harris will perform at The Millroom July 23
PRESS RELEASE FROM FUNNY BUSINESS AT THE MILLROOM: On Saturday, July 23rd, Funny Business at the Millroom presents Jarrod Harris with special guest Lace Larrabee for one show at 8:00pm. Jarrod Harris‘ act is an oddly comfortable mix of trailer-park filth, comic angst and hipster irony. While his style may fit into several categories along […]
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation brings Listening and Learning Tour to Asheville
Press release from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: Community leaders gathered Thursday at the Chancellor’s Residence (Brumit Pisgah House) at UNC Asheville to welcome the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and its new Executive Director Maurice “Mo” Green, to the city. This event was the latest stop on the Foundation’s Mo Wants to Know tour. Launched in May […]
Jami Daniels becomes third generation leader of Asheville business
The Daniels Group, an Asheville-based commercial printing company and call center service, announced today that Jami Daniels has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Daniels is the third generation to lead the family business. She previously served as vice president of marketing and took the helm when her father, former CEO Jim Daniels, announced his retirement this summer.
A-B Tech to host open house event for new Advanced Manufacturing Center
PRESS RELEASE: A-B Tech Community College will host an Open House event for its new Advanced Manufacturing Center from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday, August 12 in the Maple Building to showcase new short-term training geared toward finding employment in WNC’s booming Advanced Manufacturing sector. The event is open to the public and will feature […]
APD searching for Titus Armon Mole in relation to Pisgah View shooting
The Asheville Police Department has identified Titus Armon Mole as a suspect in the July 13, 2016 Pisgah View shooting incident.
Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic returns Aug. 13-14
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Amateur and professional photographers can now register for the Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic, a two-day seminar that offers presentations from outstanding photojournalists and opportunities for participants to improve their skills. The clinic, set for Aug. 13 and 14, also allows participants the rare prospect of photographing scenic Grandfather Mountain […]
Studio A summer pysanky workshop schedule announced
PRESS RELEASE: Pysanky workshops Pysanky are a lot like Asheville- unique, fun and colorful! In this workshop we will be making beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs – pysanky. You will learn the method of batik – also called wax-resist – dying. You will also be familiarized with the wide range of Ukrainian folk art traditional patterns, […]
North Carolinians with TN roots sought for First Families of Tennessee reunion
Press release from East Tennessee Historical Society: Descendants of pioneer Tennessee settlers are invited to return to the land of their ancestors for a First Families of Tennessee Reunion and Jubilee, August 19-21, 2016. Tennesseans in large numbers were among North Carolina’s early settlers. The East Tennessee Historical Society will commemorate the state’s 220th […]
UNC Asheville will host U.S. premiere of Costume at the Turn of the Century
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNC ASHEVILLE: UNC Asheville will host the U.S. premiere of the international exhibition, Costume at the Turn of the Century: 1990-2015, from August 15 – September 28, in various galleries and spaces on campus. The exhibition will include more than 1,500 costume designs by more than 300 designers from 31 countries, and […]
Blossman all-propane tiny house coming to Asheville
Press release from Blossman Gas: July 13, 2016, Swannanoa, NC — Saturday, August 6 from 11am to 3pm, the Blossman All-Propane Tiny House will be showcased at the Blossman Gas, Appliance and Hearth store’s annual Neighborhood Customer & Community Appreciation Event located at 170 Sweeten Creek Rd. in Asheville. Free lunch items will be served by Dickey’s Barbeque […]
Sculpture class at Harvest House
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: The seemly forever, highly successful, “sold-out” Sculpture Class at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road in Asheville is doubling its’ capacity by adding a second session. This new 8 week section will begin on Thursday, August 4 running from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The cost is $90 to non-residents and […]
The Literacy Council of Buncombe County launches a new website and video
PRESS RELEASE FROM JB MEDIA: In celebration of its 30th anniversary year, the Literacy Council of Buncombe County launches a new, dynamic website to transform the way the community interacts with literacy programming, at litcouncil.com. With a new, mobile-responsive website, visitors can now sign up for volunteer orientations, donate, and learn about local literacy issues. […]
Friends of the Smokies receives $14,000 from REI for trail rehab
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Waynesville, NC– Friends of the Smokies has received a grant of $14,000 from REI in support of the Trails Forever program. The funds were made possible through REI’s Asheville and Knoxville locations as part of the 2016 REI Local Grant program, and will be used to continue to fund […]
UNC Asheville to host U.S. premiere of costume exhibit
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville to Host U.S. Premiere of International Exhibit: Costume at the Turn of the Century UNC Asheville will host the U.S. premiere of the international exhibition, Costume at the Turn of the Century: 1990-2015, from August 15 – September 28, in various galleries and spaces on campus. The exhibition will include more […]
MHO, other organizations, receive grants from Community Foundation of WNC
Press release from Mountain Housing Opportunities: Six nonprofits serving Western North Carolina will receive $900,000 over three years from CFWNC’s Melvin R. Lane Fund. The grant program helps human service organizations improve operations, become more collaborative and secure their future in order to better the lives of Western North Carolina’s disadvantaged citizens. The following 2016-2018 grant […]
APD warns of scam targeting senior citizens
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (July 14, 2016): The Asheville Police Department has received reports of a scam targeting senior citizens. Individuals posing as federal agents are contacting community members on their home phones and requesting that a large sum of money be paid in the form of a wire transfer in order […]
NC WARN files petition against backroom deals with Utilities Commission
Press release from NC WARN: Group Seeks Ban of Backroom Deals by Duke Energy, Regulators NC WARN petitions for new rules requiring fair, open process in cases involving power plants, rate hikes, mergers Statement by Executive Director Jim Warren: Durham, NC – Today NC WARN filed a petition with the NC Utilities Commission that seeks to end […]