The Hop Ice Creamery is collaborating with Dobra Tea for a family-friendly night of tea-infused ice cream. On the menu will be 4 dairy flavors, 3 vegan flavors and 1 Hopsicle, all made with Dobra’s tea. Salted Caramel will also be available upon request. The event is Friday, Sept. 25, from 6-9 p.m. at The Hop Ice Creamery, […]
Janee Farrar from Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company joins Beer Girl, Anita Riley for Drink Like a Girl, the weekly free beer tasting at Metro Wines. The event takes place Friday, Sept. 25 from 5-7 p.m. There will be three beers to taste from Virginia’s #1 craft brewery: Gold Leaf Lager, Vienna Lager, and Eight Point IPA. […]
Due to rainy weather, Asheville Ballet’s Fall into Dance: An Artistic Harvest is moving to the Masonic Temple downstairs space, both Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 & 26, at 7:30pm. The concert will still be free. There is seating, but organizers suggest bringing cushions for up close viewing. The address of the Masonic Temple is 80 Broadway St, […]
Press release from the organizers: Sheep Dog Impact Assistance WNC Zombie 5K Run Founded in 2010, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance (SDIA) is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization that serves the needs of former and current military, law enforcement, fire & rescue and EMS professionals – society’s “Sheep Dogs.” SDIA offers assistance to fellow Sheep Dogs in need with financial/material […]
Outstanding in the Field is a traveling table-to-farm dinner series that tours North America setting up its long dining table in unusual outdoor spaces to highlight the work of local farmers. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m., Outstanding in the Field will make a stop at Anne and Aaron Grier‘s Gaining Ground Farm in Leicester. The event will be […]
Press release from Top of the Monk: Top of the Monk Wins 2015 Asheville Wine & Food Festival Elixir Cocktail Competition, Announces Fall Events, Second Anniversary Celebration ASHEVILLE, NC – 2015 has been an exciting year so far for Top of the Monk. The cocktail bar, which opened above Thirsty Monk on the top floor […]
Press release from the organizers: Organic Growers School Launches Farm Beginnings Farmer Training in WNC — Open to Applicants Asheville, NC: Organic Growers School is launching Farm Beginnings®, a yearlong farmer training course beginning on October 24th, 2015. The program is designed to offer beginning and expanding farmers the practical skills and knowledge needed to start and […]
News release 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 […]
Press Release from Ten Thousand Villages: Think Globally, Shop Locally Ten Thousand Villages to host community benefit for Dining for Women Asheville, NC– Ten Thousand Villages in Asheville is hosting a Community Shopping Benefit for Dining for Women in celebration of Women’s Friendship Day. Dining for Women is a global giving circle that funds grassroots […]
From the press release: WNC for Public Education Hosting a Forum on September 17th at 6pm at West Henderson High School It’s September 10th and everyone knows that the North Carolina General Assembly as yet to pass a budget. In the meantime, North Carolina has achieved the distinction of ranking 42nd in the U.S. in both […]
Press Release from Project Linus: PROJECT LINUS SUPPORTS OUR MILITARY The Western North Carolina Chapter of Project Linus participated in Camp Corral, a week-long camp experience for children of wounded or fallen military parents. The camp is free for children ages 8 -15 and is sponsored by Golden Corral Restaurants. Our local chapter of Project […]
Press release from Fincannon & Associates Casting: Fincannon & Associates Casting, a NC based Emmy award winning motion picture casting company, is looking for a 10-13 YEAR OLD BOY to be the lead of the upcoming film, The Legacy of the Whitetail Deer Hunter. The film will be shot in and around the Asheville, NC […]
Press release from The Arts Council of Henderson County: 56th Art on Main Festival Call For Nonprofits to Participate Hendersonville, NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County is extending an invitation for nonprofit organizations to participate in the 56th annual Art on Main fine art/fine craft arts festival, which will be held Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Although many of us still may be shaking the sand out of our bathing suits from summer’s final trip to the beach over Labor Day weekend, a few students and faculty members at Western Carolina University have turned their attention to autumn and the mountains. Students […]
Press release from organizers: HempX to Kick Off with A Taste of Hemp Chef and Co-Owner Jason Sellers of Plant Restaurant to Headline Event ASHEVILLE, NC – September 2, 2015 – HempX Asheville, a collaboration between Adapt, Highland Brewing Company and Asheville Event Co., is pleased to announce that Jason Sellers of nationally-recognized vegan restaurant […]
Two students, one from Hendersonville High and one from Hendersonville Middle, won first place in their respective divisions of the N.C. Poet Laureate Writing Contest and the N.C. Letters About Literature Contest over the summer. Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Hendersonville Students Win N.C. Poet Laureate & N.C. Letters About Literature Contests HENDERSONVILLE, […]
Bold Moves: Making an Impact Through Investments An evening conversation with Vincent Stanley of Patagonia and Leslie Samuelrich of Green Century Capital Management Warren Wilson College is hosting a conversation in Kittredge Theatre tonight, September 3 at 6 p.m. on investing for social impact with Leslie Samuelrich, President of Green Century Capital Management, and Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s […]
Press release from organizers: New Belgium Brewing’s National Clips Beer & Film Tour Coming to Asheville this Friday Event features fan-made films, New Belgium beer and benefits Asheville on Bikes Asheville, NC – August 31, 2015 – New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is coming to Asheville, N.C., on Friday, September 4, at Pack Square […]
North Carolina has released school performance data for both Buncombe County and Asheville City schools. The North Carolina General Assembly requires that all schools to be graded from an A to an F each school year. This legislation requires that school performance grades are based 80-percent on the school’s achievement score and 20-percent on the students’ academic growth. All Buncombe […]
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America have organized a rally taking place Thursday, September 10, at 4:30pm in front of the Asheville Federal Building. Press release from the organizers: On Sept. 10th, come together to do ‘Whatever It Takes’ to end gun violence. Join us in support of Alison’s dad to do ‘Whatever […]
Press release from organizers: 3rd Annual CiderFest NC Hard Cider Tasting Festival Local Food * Live Music * Great Ciders * Mead Makers Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2015 Location: WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Time: 1-5pm Tickets/Info: www.ciderfestnc.com Contact: Nina Zinn, ciderfestnc@wncgbc.org, 828-254-1995 Tickets go on sale September 1st, 2015 (Adults […]
