Author: Edwin Arnaudin

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Screen scene: Local film news

Posted on August 27, 2017August 23, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Habitat Brewing hosts an MST3K-like screening, Pack Library celebrated Banned Book Month with a screening of the first Harry Potter film and more.

Conscious Party: Arts for Life exhibition

Posted on August 27, 2017August 28, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Grovewood Gallery hosts an exhibition of artwork by Arts For Life pediatric patients Sept. 2-17.

Montreat College named a “Best College for Your Money” by Money Magazine

Posted on August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Montreat College: Montreat College was recently named one of America’s “Best Colleges for Your Money 2017” by Money magazine. Only 23 of North Carolina’s 48 colleges and universities made Money’s list, and Montreat College was ranked 8th among those schools, which included several impressive public universities. And just 44 schools from the 117 […]

The Sundown Band closes out Concerts on the Creek on Sept. 1

Posted on August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center: The Sundown Band will close out the eighth season of Concerts on the Creek on Friday, September 1 with a blend of classic rock and country. The Sundown Band performs music from the genres of Country, Rock, R&B, Motown and 60’s and 70’s Pop. Find […]

Open Streets Asheville’s Shape Your City set for Sept. 17

Posted on August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Open Streets Asheville: Open Streets Asheville’s SHAPE YOUR CITY 2017 is Sunday, September 17th from 1-5 PM. Your participation builds car-free community downtown while you shop, walk, bike and play! Enjoy no-cost activities for all ages including free yoga, dance and gymnastics, community art projects, and a bike skills clinic especially for […]

Community Foundation of Henderson County announce 2017 Sauer Award winners

Posted on August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County: More than 200 community members gathered together on August 24, 2017, to celebrate the power of giving at Community Foundation of Henderson County’s Annual Luncheon at the Kenmure Country Club. The luncheon included highlights of the Community Foundation’s past fiscal year, an inspirational keynote address by international photographers […]

North Carolina Education Lottery issues warning about scam emails

Posted on August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from NC Education Lottery: The North Carolina Education Lottery is getting reports of scammers sending fake emails to people across the state. The emails claim a person has won a prize of over $1 million in an online drawing called the “Legacy Prize.” The email asks for a player’s personal information to be […]

Local Red Cross volunteers to assist with response to Hurricane Harvey

Posted on August 25, 2017August 25, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross is mobilizing trained Red Cross disaster relief workers to support the response as Hurricane Harvey bears down on Texas and Louisiana. At least 16 volunteers from the Western North Carolina Region are making their way to Texas to support a variety of roles. Several evacuation […]

Smart Bets: Leah Weiss

Posted on August 24, 2017August 15, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

The North Carolina native will discuss her debut novel at Malaprop’s on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Outdoor movies flourish as summer winds down

Posted on August 23, 2017August 17, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

Asheville Outdoor Cinema joins Wedge Brewing Co., Movies in the Park and other local open air film screenings.

Beer Scout: Local breweries champion independence with Brewers Association seal

Posted on August 23, 2017August 18, 2017 by Edwin Arnaudin

UpCountry and Catawba cans incorporate the Brewers Association’s “certified independent craft” seal and will soon be joined by multiple other local breweries.

N.C. Center for Health & Wellness at UNCA receives $600,000 federal grant for Falls Prevention Program

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from UNC Asheville: The North Carolina Center for Health & Wellness (NCCWH) at UNC Asheville has received a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to expand access to and utilization of evidence-based falls prevention programs across 18 counties in Western North Carolina. The grant, which will fund […]

Jennifer Pharr Davis talk at Highland Brewing Co. on Aug. 29

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Mast General Store: North Carolina native Jennifer Pharr Davis and her family are taking part in another adventure of a lifetime. With over 12,000 foot miles on six continents to her credit, Davis is adding another 1,100 to her resume over the next few months to see the length of the great state […]

Asheville Symphony announces 2017-18 season

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Asheville Symphony: The Asheville Symphony is pleased to announce its 2017-2018 season, which will include a seven-concert Masterworks Series featuring the six finalists for the symphony’s music director position; a piano recital of Bach’s “Goldberg” Variations; and Music Director Daniel Meyer’s final concert with the ASO—a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring a performance […]

Deadline to enter sixth annual ReStore ReUse Contest is Aug. 31

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: There is still time, but the clock is ticking. Submissions for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore ReUse Contest must be submitted by midnight on August 31, 2017. Garden shed, artist studio, chicken coop…tree house, dog house, playhouse…if you recently built a structure like this using predominantly reused […]

Mahmut Reyhanoglu to lead joint UNCA-NCSU engineering programs in Asheville

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from UNC Asheville: Mahmut Reyhanoglu has been named the new director of the joint UNC Asheville-NC State Engineering Programs. These include the 2+2 program with two years on each campus, and the mechatronics engineering program where students study for all four years on UNC Asheville’s campus. At the start of the fall semester, Reyhanoglu […]

Hot August Night 5K set for Aug. 26 in Montford

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from City of Asheville Parks & Recreation: Asheville’s Hot August Night 5K race will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Beginning and ending at the Montford Recreation Center, 34 Pearson Drive, the 3.1-mile course winds through the historic and beautiful Montford neighborhood. Registrations are still being accepted online at www.active.com or in person […]

Two Asheville-based companies awarded One North Carolina Small Business grants

Posted on August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 — Edwin Arnaudin

Press release from Governor Roy Cooper’s press office: A total of 32 small, technology-oriented companies across 18 North Carolina communities will get $1.9 million to help them grow and provide good jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. These are the latest round of grants from the state’s One North Carolina Small Business program, an important source […]