Press release from City of Asheville: What’s that sound? It’s the sound of splashy fun at Asheville City pools coming your way! Recreation Park Pool will open for the season on June 2 and 3 from noon to 6 p.m. both days. The Malvern Hills and Walton Street pools are set to open June 9. […]
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The Wine & Oyster to host a benefit for Asheville Jewish Community Center, June 5
Press release from The Wine & Oyster: ASHEVILLE, NC, MAY 2018 – The Wine and Oyster is proud to announce an upcoming fundraiser to benefit the Asheville Jewish Community Center. The event will be held June 5, from 4 – 10 pm at The Wine & Oyster in Biltmore Village, located in the same shopping […]
Medicare for All Rally to occur June 5 in Hendersonville
The event will occur at 5 p.m. June 5 at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street and 1st Avenue in Hendersonville. Press release from event organizers: Western North Carolinians will show the world their support for Expanded and Improved Medicare for All at the Hendersonville Medicare for All Rally. The rally corresponds with the Poor […]
Staged Readings for new plays-in-progress at The Magnetic Theatre Company
Press release from The Magnetic Theatre Company: Asheville’s Magnetic Theatre Company has nearly a decade under its belt of producing new plays for a growing and diverse Western North Carolina Audience. Many of the plays that have had their world premiere on the Magnetic Stage were written by Asheville area playwrights. The productions mounted at […]
Duck Donuts to offer free doughnuts on National Doughnut Day, June 1
Press release from Duck Donuts: MECHANICSBURG, PA (May 23, 2018) –Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made-to-Order!® donuts, announced today it is celebrating National Donut Day with a free donut offer for customers on Friday, June 1. Visitors will receive one bare, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar donut, no purchase necessary. In addition, […]
Parkway Playhouse presents ‘Boeing Boeing,’ June 2-16
Press release from Parkway Playhouse: The non-stop comedy, Boeing Boeing, is set to open at Parkway Playhouse on June 2. Directed by Dwight Chiles (director of last season’s Bonnie & Clyde), Parkway Playhouse’s production features Christine Caldemeyer, Allen Law, Samantha Lebrocq, Myra McCory, Morgan Miller, and Daniel Moore. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at […]
Transylvania County sponsors waterfall safety event, May 31
Press release from Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority: With vacationers arriving throughout popular outdoor destinations in western North Carolina, park, forest and emergency management leaders will gather in Pisgah National Forest at Cove Creek Group Campground on Thursday, May 31st, at 10 am to spread the word about waterfall safety. This press event is sponsored by […]
Summer workshops with the Asheville Butoh Collective
Press release from the Asheville Butoh Collective: The members of Asheville Butoh Collective are experienced Butoh dancers and teachers. Between them, they have trained with some of the best known Butoh masters alive today, including Yoshito Ohno, Natsu Nakajima, Akira Kasai, Seisaku & Yuri, Tadashi Endo, Yumiko Yoshioka, Yuko Kaseki. The workshops are a synthesis of their training and […]
UPDATED: The City of Asheville has openings on various committees
Press release from the City of Asheville: **Originally posted May 1. Updated to include the Citizen Police Advisory Committee (CPAC).** 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 […]
Environmental activist Steven Norris to speak in Asheville on May 29
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: Indivisible Asheville/WNC will host environmental activist Steve Norris, who will give a special presentation on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and its effects on the people of North Carolina, concluding with positive action steps we can take. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, May 29, as part of Indivisible Asheville/WNC’s […]
Nikki Forbes’ album release concert at Isis Music Hall, May 31
Press release: Nikki Forbes, a high school senior at The Franklin School of Innovation in Asheville, NC is releasing her first CD at Isis Music Hall on May 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Forbes, not only sings, but also accompanies herself on acoustic guitar and ukulele. The album titled “Out of the Crowd” will showcase […]
Youth OUTright’s fundraiser blitz through May 31
Press release from Youth OUTright: We have an amazing opportunity for the next 10 days: If we raise $2,000 by May 31st, one of our major donors will multiply that by 5 and award us $10,000!!! Donate Now! Youth OUTright is in an exciting phase of growth. With a paternership with Blue Ridge Pride, Tranzmission , and SONG (Southerns on New […]
City of Asheville offices closed for Memorial Day, ART buses to run on holiday schedule
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation services will run on schedule. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal on May 28. The Sanitation Division will not collect brush on Memorial Day […]
ACDT presents “Dance Salad,” June 8-10
Press release from Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre: Who: Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre What: “Dance Salad” an evening of tasty dance art Where: BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street Asheville, N.C. 28801 When: June 8 and 9 at 7:30pm and June 10 at 6:00pm How Much: $15.00 in advance $12.00 Seniors and Children, advance sales $18.00 at the […]
CIMA organizes May 23 vigil for ICE detainees in Hendersonville
Press release from CIMA: Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción, families of those detained, community members and the Sanctuary Network invite you to join us this WEDNESDAY May 23 to hear the stories of relatives of loved ones of detainees in the last round of ICE. As is already public knowledge, on April 14th, ICE […]
Mainspring Conservation Trust receives grant to conserve Simp Gap
Press release from the Mainspring Conservation Trust: Mainspring Conservation Trust recently received a $21,500 grant from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) towards the conservation of property known as Simp Gap. Simp Gap is 504 acres in Graham County, of which nearly 80 percent is visible from many points along the Appalachian Trail. The property is […]
Marquee Comedy presents Talk About Funny, June 7
Press release from Marquee Comedy: Marquee Comedy Presents Talk About Funny with Jason Scholder and Friends Part Stand Up Comedy • Part Talk Show • All Hilarious! Talk About Funny is kicking off season 2 with another round of laughter at Asheville’s best decorated comedy spot, The LaZoom Room! See one of Asheville’s funniest, most […]
APD seeks assistance in West Asheville sexual assault case
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on May 14, 2018, at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the area of the 60 block of Virginia Ave in West Asheville. There are several leads being followed, including forensic evidence. APD requests the public’s assistance to bolster […]
Music Works Asheville hosts free Sounds of Unity Concert, May 25
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Sugar Mountain Ski Resort opens remodeled bike park on June 30
Press release from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: Sugar Mountain Resort’s rebuilt and expanded bike park opens Saturday, June 30. Trails are wider; expert terrain is better than ever; beginner and intermediate line options offer choices from the summit to the base, and added features like rollers, pumps, and jumps are scattered about the park. The […]
Kimberly-Clark to invest $30 million in Hendersonville manufacturing plant
Press release from Kimberly-Clark: Kimberly-Clark Corporation has approved $30 million for expansion and improvements to its nonwovens manufacturing facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The plant produces nonwoven materials for Kimberly-Clark’s North American adult and feminine care brands including Depend, Poise and U by Kotex. The two-year project will focus on expanding the plant’s production capacity […]