Press release from Kids in Parks: Children and families are invited to come enjoy time on the trail with Kids in Parks during National ParkRx Day. Falling on the last Sunday of National Park Week, the day is a celebration of the numerous health benefits provided by a visit to a National Park or any outdoor […]
Press release from North Carolina Stage Company: Seven Devils and a French Nun is a one-woman solo comedy based on the true story of Jeanne des Anges, a rebel sex-starved nun who proclaimed that a suave local priest caused her to be possessed by seven devils, each of whom makes a “guest appearance” in the […]
Press release from I Am Home Art Project: I Am Home art project, a local non-profit organization, is hosting their second art show to showcase and sell the art being done by the homeless and at risk in Asheville on Saturday, May 5th from 4-7pm at Ginger’s Revenge Craft Brewery and Tasting Room. Art is […]
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: A selection of Asheville’s musical talents will be showcased in the heart of downtown during the Pritchard Park Songwriter Series. Organized by Asheville Downtown Association, the free series brings local, original music to Pritchard Park on Thursdays, June 7 – Aug. 9, from 5-7 p.m. On each of the […]
Press release from Asheville FM: It’s Fund Drive Time! From Saturday, April 28, through Friday, May 4, we’re hosting our annual Spring Membership & Fund Drive. We start the week with a Kick-off Party on the 28th at Catawba Brewing, from 2-6 pm with music, prizes and surprises. Please donate and help us spread the word. […]
Press release from Brevard College: The Brevard College Wind Ensemble presents its last concert of the season on Thursday evening, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. An event free and open to the public, the concert will also feature special guests the Blue Ridge Symphonic Brass (BRSB). The BRSB is a 28-piece brass ensemble with outstanding […]
Press release from Asheville Symphony: “I am thrilled to bring an eclectic program of my favorite genre-bending composers and works to Asheville,” says conductor Jacomo Bairos of his upcoming May 12 concert with the Asheville Symphony. Of the works on the evening’s program Sam Hyken’s 2017 work Four–The Vivaldi Project perhaps best epitomizes the evening’s […]
Press release from the American Lung Association: The American Lung Association’s 2018 “State of the Air” report found North Carolina has earned mixed grades for the nation’s most widespread air pollutants. Compared to the 2017 report, some North Carolina metro areas has have seen an increase in ozone pollution slightly. This is in keeping with […]
Press release from YMCA of WNC: Asheville, N.C., April 24, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recognized the YMCA of Western North Carolina’s 2017 Summer Meal Program with a Gold Turnip the Beet Award. The Turnip the Beet Award honors organizations that go the extra mile to provide nutritious meals and offer participants […]
Press release from SERFA: The SouthEast Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) will honor folk music Renaissance man Jim Rooney, veteran musicians Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz, and veteran Miami broadcaster Michael Stock on Friday, May 18 during its 11th Annual SERFA Conference in Montreat, NC. The SERFA Awards begin at 2 PM, followed by the keynote […]
Press release from Hub City Writers Project: The Hub City Writers Project in Spartanburg will host an evening with National Book Award winner Charles Frazier Wednesday, May 16, at 7:30 pm, as he takes the stage at Wofford College for a discussion of his new novel with Spartanburg author John Lane. Tickets to the event […]
Press release from North Carolina Community Action Association: ASHEVILLE, NC — It is no secret that the Opioid pandemic has hit our state like a sledge hammer. This pandemic knows no cultural, racial or socio-economic boundaries. In fact, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports a 24% increase in opioid overdose deaths in North Carolina. […]
Press release from Asheville Ceramics Gallery: Asheville Ceramics Gallery in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC, wants to welcome you into the cosmic imagination of Bridget Fox, the master of Mudvention. Bridget will have her creative ceramic art on display for one month as May’s Featured Artist. There will be an opening reception with […]
Press release from Show & Tell Pop Up Shop: SHOW & TELL POP UP SHOP PRESENTS OUR SPRING POP UP SHOP! OPEN MAY 10-20, 10AM – 9PM OPENING PARTY, MAY 10 FROM 6-9PM LOCATED AT THE ASHEVILLE SOCIAL HALL. 81 BROADWAY ST, ASHEVILLE 28801 A HANDMADE AND VINTAGE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FEATURING 75+ LOCAL & REGIONAL INDEPENDENT […]
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: On Wednesday, May 9, the Asheville Downtown Association welcomes Dennis Pieprz. The event takes place at The Center for Craft at 67 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville. Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the presentation will begin at 6pm. Dennis will share his design expertise, which focuses upon […]
Press release from the Asheville Museum of Science: Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is pleased to announce that Amanda Bryant is filling the role of interim Executive Director following the departure of former Executive Director Anna Priest. Ms. Priest helped steer the museum’s transition from the Colburn at Pack Place to AMOS in the current […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free Business Jump-Start Series in May at the Haywood County Public Library-Canton branch. On Tuesdays beginning May 15 through May 29 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m., prospective small business owners and budding entrepreneurs have the opportunity to jump-start […]
Press release from Asheville School: Each spring, the varied disciplines within the Asheville School Fine Arts Program band together to put on a production that combines dance, music, writing and visual art to create a performance that features original work by students. This year, Fine Arts presents “Looking Out, Looking In,” a performance that seeks […]
Press release from the North Carolina Oilers: The MFL, Minor Football League, has announced it will launch a minor-league football team in Western North Carolina. The North Carolina Oilers will be based out of Asheville, North Carolina. The MFL, based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 1993, serves the same function for the NFL as […]
Press release from Odyssey Creative Drama Collective: Odyssey Creative Drama Collective – O.C.D.C. presents Somebody/Nobody by Jane Martin Friday, April 27 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 28 at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday, April 29 at 2:30 pm Odyssey School 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC Synopsis of Somebody/Nobody So you think you want to be […]
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Lake Junaluska will host the Festival of Wisdom and Grace, a conference for those looking for purpose and renewal in the second half of life, from August 13-16. The conference invites all older adults to attend, from those nearing retirement to those already retired for many years. The program includes […]
