Press Release From Brevage College: What would you do if bricks of cocaine smashed through your ceiling and landed on your living-room floor? Would you be morally obligated to turn in the loot, or would you, in the same vein as Walter White, decide to profit? This is the premise of a 10 minute one-act […]
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Top of the Monk presents ‘Good Whiskey Hunting’ whiskey tasting on Feb. 18
Press Release From Thirsty Monk Pub & Brewery: Asheville, NC—2/3/2014: Top of the Monk, one of Asheville’s premier spots for cocktails, located above the Downtown Thirsty Monk, is presenting Good Whiskey Hunting, an entertaining and informative evening centered around that most wondrous of spirits: whiskey. This special event will feature the brand ambassador for Macallan […]
Chimney Rock entrance road to be closed up to three weeks for repairs
Press Release From N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – The Chimney Rock Access at Chimney Rock State Park will be closed beginning Tuesday for up to three weeks as repairs are made to the main entrance road, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation. This closure affects the Chimney Rock […]
WLOS: Super Bowl excitement in WNC
From WLOS: WLOS takes a look at how local Seahawks and Broncos fans celebrated the 48th annual Super Bowl, with a local twist.
AC-T: Early morning Fairview Road accident knocks down powerlines
From Asheville Citizen-Times By Todd Runkle: ASHEVILLE — An accident this morning on Fairview Road knocked down power lines and forced a closure of the road.
RiverLink seeks volunteers, hosts information sessions next Wednesday
Press Release From RiverLink: Asheville, NC — Do you want to get more involved with your community while making the French Broad River Watershed a place for everyone to live, work, and play? RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Febuary 12, at 10:00 a.m. and […]
Chimney Rock’s Grady the groundhog predicts six more weeks of winter, Seahawks to win
Press Release From Chimney Rock State Park: CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (February 2, 2014)—Temps were in the high 50s with warm sunshine when more than 60 people gathered behind the Old Rock Café in Chimney Rock Village for Grady’s Groundhog Day shadow sighting. Emily Walker, education manager for Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park greeted […]
Amy’s new non-dairy ice cream inspired by Asheville’s Plant
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The Women in the Arts Foundation to be featured at 310 ART Gallery
Press Release From 310 ART: “River of Art 2” at 310 ART 310 ART is pleased to announce the second national members show for The Women in the Art Foundation. The exhibition features 50 original small works of 25 member artists. The show will have works in a variety of media such as oil, acrylics, […]
Cradle of Forestry offers educational frog program
Press Release From National Forests in North Carolina: PISGAH FOREST, N.C., Jan. 31, 2014 – The Cradle of Forestry in America invites the public to attend “Frog Love in the Pink Beds,” Feb. 15, 2014. The program’s indoor portion begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Forest Discovery Center and is followed by a guided walk […]
PARI: The moon and Venus to line up in orbit
Press Release From Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: (February 5, 2014) – Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Rosman, NC, report that on the morning of February 26, observers enjoying the sunrise will note that the brilliant planet Venus appears very close to the waning crescent moon. While we realize that Venus is far […]
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Fingers snapped and echoed across UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Hall on Jan. 23 as Marc Bamuthi Joseph spoke in rhythm and rhyme about hate, greed, neglect and ignorance. Capping off UNCA’s weeklong Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, keynote speaker Joseph tapped his way down the aisle of the auditorium, spinning and engaging with the audience, which […]
All aboard S.S. Bathtub: Kids’ events headed for Asheville
Get ready to learn a friendly lesson or two when Denton the Dragon and David LaMotte come to The Hop Ice Cream Cafe on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 6-7 p.m. Then head to the Orange Peel on Sunday, Feb. 2, for a Groundhog’s Day Jamboree with Secret Agent 23 Skidoo and The Moodees, a.k.a Mad Tea.
Tryon Arts Center sings the blues
Press Release From Tryon Fine Arts Center: TRYON, NC — Tryon Fine Arts Center will be filled with the Blues for the third annual Chase Away the Blues scheduled for Saturday, February 1st at 34 Melrose Avenue in Tryon. Using three venues within the building, every style of blues from New Orleans to Piedmont, SC […]
RiverLink still accepting applications to be listed on new interactive app
Press Release From RiverLink: RiverLink is developing an interactive map and app a online resource to serve residents and visitors to the French Broad River Watershed. We have designed this map as a “one stop” shop to showcase unique local businesses in Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, and Madison Counties that compliment the French Broad River Paddle […]
Hi-Wire Brewing to begin Saturday English breakfasts in tasting room
From Hi-Wire Brewing: ASHEVILLE, NC – January 21, 2014 – While Hi-Wire’s tasting room has been dedicated to showing LIVE European soccer on Saturdays and Sundays, one thing’s been missing – FOOD! Starting Saturday, February 1st, Hi-Wire will feature a full English breakfast to compliment live soccer! For only $6.95, feast upon a freshly made […]
WNC has opportunity to STEM the tide of slow economy
Press Release By Stephanie Carroll Carson: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Proponents say it’s a 21st-century approach to education. Now Buncombe County will join almost a dozen other communities in the state in creating STEM-themed high schools. (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.) Last week, the State Board of Education approved the Buncombe County high […]
Mission Health and A-B Tech to host healthy cooking classes for the public
Press Release From Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2014) – Helping people overcome challenges of a health-related restricted diet is the goal of a new collaboration between Mission Health and A-B Tech’s Culinary Arts program. Mission Health, in partnership with A-B Tech, introduces “Date Night,” an opportunity for members of the public to work […]
As told by AVL: Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated Asheville-style with march and music
To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Asheville’s 2014 Peace March and Rally began today around noon, starting at the St. James AME Church, winding through downtown to Pack Square and concluding with music and speeches.
NC Museum of History to host 13th annual African American Cultural Celebration
Press Release From North Carolina Museum of History: Begin celebrating Black History Month a week early at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Join the statewide kickoff at the 13th Annual African American Cultural Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Have fun while learning about the state’s diverse African […]
AmiciMusic and Apollo Winds present Wind Power piano and woodwind series
From AmiciMusic: AmiciMusic teams with Apollo Winds to present WIND POWER AmiciMusic presents “WIND POWER” with The Apollo Winds and pianist Daniel Weiser collaborating on great woodwind sextets and more by Poulenc, Thuille, and Dring. This program will showcase the wonderful blends and textures of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, and piano performing some […]