Press release from Mars Hill University: All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Monday, October 2 Minstrel of Appalachia Exhibit Opening Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Location: Ramsey Center for Regional Studies (Renfro Library building) This event begins the week-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lunsford Festival with […]
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The Free Clinics offers free flu shots Oct. 23
Press release from The Free Clinics: Following its well-attended September Wellness event, The Free Clinics is again hosting a collaborative health screening event as it continues its work to make Henderson and Polk Counties healthier places to live, work and play. October Wellness, which features free flu shots, is Monday, October 23 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. […]
Smart Bets: The Marcus King Band family reunion
The inaugural two-day music festival is set for Oct. 7-8 at Pisgah Brewing Co.
Screen scene: Local film news
Local filmmaker Andrew Shearer competes to have the Duplass brothers executive produce his film, Cat Fly hosts a Halloween film festival at Upcountry Brewing and more.
Conscious Party: Outdoor Adventure Demo Day
The full day of outdoor adventure activities takes place from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Evergreen Community Charter School.
Smart Bets: Red Truck Gallery pop-up show
The “Hey Asheville” pop-up show runs Oct. 2-8 at Horse + Hero with an artist reception Oct. 6.
Show review: Father John Misty at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
The warm, welcoming set could have continued for another 10 songs without complaint from the crowd.
Asheville Music School rock band Minør to perform at Asheville Barnaroo Sept. 30
Press release: Asheville Barnaroo is celebrating 5 years at Franny’s Farm in Leicester, NC Sept. 29- Oct. 1, featuring non-stop music over 33 acres for 3 days. Barnaroo was started by Andrew Scotchie and friends in 2009, when the under-agers couldn’t get into Bonnaroo Music Festival. Since then, the festival has grown up and continues […]
Clear Creek Elementary School named a National Blue Ribbon School
Press release from North Carolina Public Schools: Six North Carolina public schools today were named 2017 National Blue Ribbon Schools by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. The six schools are among 342 schools nationwide recognized for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps. North Carolina public schools receiving this prestigious recognition are: […]
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8-14
Press release from City of Asheville Fire Department: Consider this scenario: It’s 2 o’clock in the morning. You and your family are fast asleep when you awaken to the smoke alarm sounding and the smell of smoke. What do you do? If you and your family don’t have a plan in place, it could jeopardize […]
Asheville-based law firm files class action lawsuit in response to Equifax data breach
Press release: Burt Langley PC (Asheville, North Carolina) and Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC (Nashville, Tennessee) have filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Terra Weaver, David Le and similarly situated individuals affected by the Equifax data breach that was disclosed on Sept. 7, 2017. The suit was filed Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, in the […]
United Way renews commitment to MyFreeTaxes.com
Press release from United Way of Transylvania County: United Way of Transylvania County (UWTC) will once again work to increase access to MyFreeTaxes.com online free tax filing for local residents who earn less than $64,000 in 2017. MyFreeTaxes.com is a safe, free way to file federal and state taxes. The secure website, powered by H&R Block […]
Bryson City hosts two regional fly fishing events Oct. 6-7
Press release from Bryson City / Swain County Chamber of Commerce: Enjoy fall color in the mountains and the Delayed Harvest waters on the Tuckasegee River in Bryson City, NC, when two regional fly fishing events take place the weekend of October 6-7, 2017. Smoky Mountain Hook, Hackle & Rod Show Friday & Saturday, October 6-7, […]
BRCC Small Business Center announces fall classes
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center has announced its fall class offerings for entrepreneurs who want to start a new business or grow an existing one. The classes are offered at no cost due to support from the NC Small Business Center Network and the State of North […]
Smart Bets: Mdou Moctar
The North African guitarist and his band play a free show at The Mothlight on Monday, Oct. 2.
CiderFest NC highlights local industry’s new facets
The fifth annual event provides an opportunity to reflect on the local cider industry — one that’s grown to the extent that new types of business models and specialty stores have emerged alongside national and state associations, helping established and new producers better educate consumers and grow their brands.
Smart Bets: Reigning Sound
Asheville’s own Greg Cartwright and his band play The Grey Eagle on Saturday, Oct. 1.
Smart Bets: Mountain Heritage Day
The 43rd annual celebration of Southern Appalachian music, dance, arts and crafts takes place Saturday, Sept. 30 at Western Carolina University.
N.C. Science Museums Grant Program awards $2.39 Million to 54 science centers
Press release from N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources: From the Bald Head Island Conservancy to the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, 54 science centers across the state will soon be receiving grant awards as part of the second year of the $2.39 million North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. The program is one of the […]
Applications sought for 48th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly
Press release from NC General Assembly: Leaders of the North Carolina General Assembly invite North Carolina high school students to apply for the 48th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA). The Legislative Services Office, under the North Carolina General Assembly, is now accepting applications for the conference to be held April 6 – 8, 2018, in Raleigh. […]
Pardee Adult & Family Medicine opens Sept. 26
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: What: A ribbon cutting ceremony and physician reception to introduce Pardee Adult & Family Medicine to the community. The ribbon cutting ceremony is free and open to the public. A brief reception with light refreshments will follow the ceremony, and family medicine physicians S. Grey Tilden, M.D., and Tanya Chin, M.D., […]