Press release from HART: One of Rock ‘n Roll’s legendary events is being recreated on the HART stage in Waynesville beginning May 18. On December 4, 1956 at Sun Records in Memphis Tennessee, four of the century’s immortals, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis engaged in an impromptu jam session. Record […]
Press release from the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority: Mission Health is teaming up with the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority (TCTDA) to help promote waterfall safety heading into the busy summer months. “We’re delighted to be joining the effort to raise awareness about the ways visitors can safely enjoy Western North Carolina’s beautiful waterfalls,” […]
Press release from the Old Buncombe County Genealogy Society: The Old Buncombe County Genealogy Society will hold their Annual Spring Picnic at the Big Ivy Community Center on Dillingham Rd. on May 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meat, drinks, plates and utensils will be provided. Bring your favorite potluck dish and a lawn […]
Press release from citizen group Stop the Balfour Parkway: Hendersonville, NC, May 8, 2018– In a surprise vote Monday night in front of a capacity crowd, the Henderson County Commissioners passed a motion to ask the North Carolina DOT to “abandon the current Balfour Project as presented”. In the 4 – 1 vote, the motion […]
Press release from Alex Krug: In the spirit of the the spring season, we are stepping into a new chapter, learning, growing, and creating. A brand new batch of songs are developing, and our second album as the Combo is on its way. In order to breathe life into this project, we have officially launched […]
Press release from DuPont State Recreational Forest: DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) will be closing part of the High Falls Loop Trail near the Visitor Center to prevent further impacts to blue ghost firefly populations. The closures will take place at night from approximately mid-May through early June. Visitors are welcome to explore and enjoy […]
Press release from Lake Junaluska: All are invited to attend the Summer Worship Series at Lake Junaluska from June 10 to August 5. The Summer Worship Series includes spirited traditional worship services led by internationally known preachers on Sunday mornings. Most services begin Sundays in Stuart Auditorium at 11 a.m., with a prelude by the […]
Press release from the Better Dads Festival: On Thursday, May 10m five Asheville musicians will perform and ten local businesses will host a silent auction to support the Better Dads Festival. The family-friendly show starts at 7 p.m. at The Block Off Biltmore. Admission is $15, with all proceeds going toward the festival. The music […]
Press release from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: As travel and tourism professionals across the country celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) rolls out its largest paid media campaign to date, an investment that will generate close to $250 million in local spending and an […]
Press release from Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: Since 1989, the North Carolina Arts Council has honored folk artists of the state with the Heritage Awards, deepening awareness of the stories, music, and artistry that encompass the rich and diverse cultural traditions in communities across the state. The evening is also the culmination of […]
Tuesday, May 8, 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 Buncombe County Recreation Services: Get out your sunglasses and lather yourself up in sunscreen; summer is here, and what better way to soak up the sun than playing some volleyball. Buncombe County Recreation Services will host a Summer Sand Volleyball league open to adults of all skill levels. Competition is fun and […]
Press release from Sweet Bear Rescue Farm: Get your koozies and selfie sticks ready – the first annual Mini-Vegfest is kicking off in Flat Rock on Sunday, June 3rd. The Sunday Funday festivities will feature an array of activities and exciting stuff for all ages, from live music to craft beers by Sanctuary Brewing Company […]
Press release from AARP North Carolina: Walk-On/Ride-On, Thursday, May 17 Is your part of town walkable? Want to take the bus but not sure where to start? For the first time ever, specific activities are planned in North, South, East, and West Asheville, Walk-On/Ride-On addresses pedestrian, bicycle, and transit opportunities specific to your neighborhood and can […]
Press release from City of Asheville: The next WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Board meeting will be held Monday, May 14, 2018, at 4:00PM in the meeting room at the Buncombe County Permit Office at 30 Valley Street. Please note the location change. Please contact Betsy Brown at wncair@buncombecounty.org with questions.
Press release from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce: The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will present the second annual Hook, Line and Drinker Festival on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The event will be held from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. at the Bridge Park Pavilion in Sylva, N.C. The festival will feature fishing guides and […]
Press release from North Carolina Writers’ Network: The North Carolina Writers’ Network (NCWN) is proud to announce the creation of the Sally Buckner Emerging Writers’ Fellowship, in memory of one of North Carolina’s most beloved poets, editors, and educators. This annual $500 fellowship will support an emerging North Carolina writer, between the ages 21-35, whose […]
Press release from the 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 performing a total […]
Press release from Women AdvaNCe: Asheville’s Fine Arts Theatre is joining forces with Women AdvaNCe, a statewide nonpartisan nonprofit, to host a pre-screening of the highly anticipated documentary, “RBG.” The event, “Women AdvaNCe: RBG and the ERA,” will take place Thursday, May 17, at the Fine Arts Theatre on Biltmore Avenue at 7 pm. Attendees […]
Press release from Asheville High School: Asheville High School students took the lead over 765 other teams worldwide to earn first place in the inaugural Drawdown EcoChallenge, a global competition rooted in identifying and practicing solutions to draw down atmospheric greenhouse gases and eventually reverse global warming. The school’s team consisted of 512 students, staff, […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: From Steve Jobs to Steven Spielberg, organizational success begins with strong leadership. As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in […]
