Press release from The Art Cellar Gallery: Press Release Two Views, New Clay Works by Pam Brewer and Lisa Stinson May 17 – June 2 Opening May 26, 4-6pm The Art Cellar Gallery is excited to kick off the season with a dynamic two woman show, “Two Views, New Works in Clay by Pam Brewer […]
Press release from the American Lung Association: The American Lung Association recently held a teleconference discussing the North Carolina Woodstove Changeout Program. The program works to improve indoor and outdoor air quality by removing old, high polluting, low efficiency wood stoves and qualified fireplaces by replacing them with cleaner burning, more efficient EPA-certified woodstoves and […]
Press release: For a laid-back, fun, family-friendly Saturday afternoon, join us in Sandy Mush for our Spring Fling with a hamburger and hot dog cookout fundraiser for the Sandy Mush 4-H club (the oldest 4-H in Buncombe County). Cost is $5-$6 for hot dogs, hamburgers or veggie burgers with chips and a drink. Desserts from […]
Press release from Brevard Philharmonic: After an extensive search process, Brevard Philharmonic has chosen James Fellenbaum as its new Artistic Director/Conductor. James, who has been a guest conductor for a Brevard Philharmonic concert in each of the last two seasons, enthusiastically accepted the position stating, “I am thrilled and honored to be joining the Brevard […]
Press release from Yousef Natsha: Community members with the local chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, the Palestine Appalachia Solidarity Collective, and Just Peace for Israel / Palestine will hold an event on Tuesday, May 15, in solidarity with the Palestinian Great March of Return and in commemoration of 70 years of Nakba (catastrophe) […]
Press release from the Haywood Regional Medical Center: Haywood Regional Medical Center and Haywood Regional Sports Medicine are proudly hosting the annual Free Sports Physicals session on Thursday, May 24, at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, located at 75 Leroy George Drive, Clyde. Students may arrive according to the following schedule: 3:30 pm Canton […]
Press release from Blue Ridge Public Radio: Blue Ridge Public Radio is continuing to expand its news coverage of Western North Carolina. After a national search, BPR has hired a full-time regional reporter that will be based in Jackson County. The station has also expanded partnership with the Smoky Mountain News. Joining BPR as its […]
Press release from Dancing Bear Toys: Dancing Bear Toys will teach kids the ways of The Force on Saturday, May 19. Kids will be placed under the tutelage of Jedi Master Summa Catom. They will build their own training lightsaber, take their Jedi oaths, and learn essential Jedi skills including a basic fight sequence. Then […]
Press release from the YMCA of WNC: The YMCA of WNC is offering summer day camp at no charge to rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in Buncombe County. YMCA Camp Quest is funded through a 21st Century federal grant, a United Way grant, and local contributions. Based at Reynolds Middle School, the day camp […]
Press release from Girls on the Run of WNC: Girls on the Run of WNC will be hosting their end of session celebration at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, at the Asheville Outlets. Expecting over 1,400 runners, this 5K will give the participants a tangible sense of achievement as well as a framework for […]
Press release from Aile Shebar: We will be Writing from the Heart of Silence, where all writing begins, Sunday May 20 from 2-5:30 PM, in downtown Asheville. Come prepared with a notebook you would write anything at all in, including your grocery list, and a fast writing pen you like. Dress comfortably; writing is a […]
Press release from Lyndi Alexander: Local author Babs Mountjoy, writing as Lyndi Alexander, announces the release of her new young adult fantasy, THE LOST CHORD, with an official book launch on May 26 at a co-sponsored event with Asheville Cat Weirdos at The Odditorium, 1045 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC, from 9 am-noon. As a poisonous […]
Tuesday, May 15, 2018, is a code green air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For the ridge tops, it is a code yellow air quality forecast day. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on ozone levels. For more information […]
Letter from Asheville Symphony: Dear Asheville Symphony Community, Thank you for enthusiastically embracing this time of transition—joining us in welcoming the music director candidates who conducted audition concerts throughout the season. As we move into the final stages of selecting our next music director, we want to hear from you. Give your final thoughts and […]
Press release from Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site hosts the 32nd annual Carl Sandburg Folk Music Festival on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2018. This free festival offers live music performances from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The folk festival honors Carl Sandburg and his preservation of traditional […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: On Saturday, May 26, 2018, Buncombe County Recreation Services, will host a Veterans Fishing Day at Charles D. Owen Park in Swannanoa (875 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa, NC 28778). Veterans (with proof of veteran status including VA Card, Military ID, NCDL with Veteran status or DD214 form) and […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will recognize Chancellor Emerita Anne Ponder with the renaming of Overlook Hall on June 15, 2018 during a ceremony for the campus community. The residence hall opened in fall 2012 during Chancellor Emerita Ponder’s nearly decade-long tenure at UNC Asheville, and it remains one of the most popular […]
Press release from Kiwanis Club of Asheville: Running enthusiasts still have time to register for one of the area’s most popular races! On May 20th, athletes from across the country and local runners will tie their laces, stretch their hamstrings, and set their sights on winning at the annual Biltmore/Kiwanis 15k/5k Classic Races. Now in its […]
Press release from Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard & Greenhouse Nursery: On Sunday, May 20th we will be offering free tasting of “Jeannie’s Muscadine Grape-hull Preserves” at the Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery, 133 South Main Street, Marshall (across the street from the US Post Office). “Jeannie’s Muscadine Grape-hull Preserves” represents the first commercial product […]
Monday, May 14, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]
Press release from Asheville Improv Collective: The Asheville Improv Collective is excited to bring to stage and screen actors Maribeth Monroe ( The Good Place, Workaholics, The Brink ) and Jaime Moyer ( Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, 2 Broke Girls ) to Asheville, May 18 and 19! The two supremely talented women will be […]
