Aligning Minds and A Path Untold co-headline the album release show with Futexture and Bombassic opening at The Orange Peel Saturday, Dec. 19.
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Accelerating Appalachia announces new partnerships, seeks nature-based business applicants for next accelerator program
From Accelerating Appalachia Press release Applications are now being accepted until January 15, 2016 for Accelerating Appalachia’s spring 2016, hosted in Kentucky and North Carolina. Businesses may apply from anywhere, but preference is given to Appalachian regions of Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Ohio. Accelerating Appalachia connects nature-based businesses from the rural […]
Asheville School debuts Wide-Eyed Surprise children’s book
From Asheville School Press release Asheville School is pleased to announce the release of Wide-Eyed Surprise, a children’s book celebrating creation and community, written by humanities teacher Christopher Arbor and illustrated by Asheville School artists. This book is available in the school store and here. All proceeds go to Asheville School’s art department. Wide-Eyed Surprise […]
Publix shoppers can support the Special Olympics throughout January
From organizers Press release Raleigh, NC – Publix, Procter & Gamble, and Special Olympics have partnered together for 36 years to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their dreams. Starting in January, they’re offering shoppers three ways to save money while supporting Special Olympics: On Sunday, December 27, 2015, clip the P&G brandSAVER™ coupons featuring […]
Free Planet Radio plays the Altamont Theatre, Feb. 5
From the band’s team Press release Please join World super- group Free Planet Radio on Friday February 5, 8pm at the Altamont Theatre in Asheville for a concert titled ‘Just the Three of Us’ featuring an intimate evening of world-jazz fusion with the original members of Free Planet Radio; multi- instrumentalist Chris Rosser, Grammy Award […]
Asheville Outlets debuts Tesla Motors Supercharger station for electric vehicles, Dec. 19
From Asheville Outlets Press release Asheville Outlets is pleased to announce the installation of a Tesla Motors Supercharger station. Designed for the Model S, the Supercharger houses stations for eight vehicles and will be able to charge them in minutes versus hours. It will be located in the parking lot near the Dillard’s Clearance Center. […]
Smart bets: The Legendary Singing Stars
The Legendary Singing Stars return for the Double Crown’s third anniversary Thursday, Dec. 17.
Fundraising group Dining for Women hosts Emerge Global founder Alia Whitney-Johnson
“I thought it would be a great thing for the members of my chapter and other local chapters to actually meet somebody who started one of the organizations [funded by Dining for Women],” says Sue Fernbach, founder of downtown Asheville’s Dining for Women chapter. “It just makes it more personal.”
The Awesome Foundation launches in Asheville
Volunteers comprising the foundation’s geographically dispersed chapters donate time and money, pooling funds and awarding $1,000 grants toward hand-selected local initiatives.
Town and Mountain Realty’s holiday party benefits five local nonprofits
WHAT: Town and Mountain Realty’s fourth annual Home for the Holidays fundraiser WHEN: Sunday, Dec. 20, 5-9:30 p.m. WHERE: The Orange Peel WHY: “Home for the Holidays is a great time for the whole family, with life-size Jenga, cornhole, face painting and a photo booth.” says Joy Lovoy, owner of host organization Town and Mountain […]
UNCA’s 2016 WNC Weather Calendar includes sunrise and sunset times, average temperatures, moon phases, precipitation data
For the 31st year, UNC Asheville’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences is releasing its 2016 Western North Carolina Weather Calendar. Other than small graphics to illustrate phases of the moon, the calendar contains no photos. Instead, UNCA professor and calendar creator Alex Huang has packed each page with more functional content. Xpress corresponded with Huang to […]
Skype recognizes MetroWines’ use of the video calling platform
From MetroWines Press release Staff at Skype picked up an online post and contacted MetroWines. “I’m always on the lookout for interesting stories showcasing original ways in which people use Skype and wine tasting over Skype totally grabbed my attention,” said Natacha Brown, Skype Blog Editor. Brown put together a post that includes a discussion […]
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features Dream Big Friends’ new line of toys aimed at empowering and inspiring kids plus a dark new novel by author John Shore.
Mountain Gateway Museum debuts commemorative snowflake ornament
From N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Press release OLD FORT, N.C. – Need something new to help decorate your Christmas tree this year? Gateway Museum has a new custom-made snowflake ornament now for sale. The snowflake shaped ornament features the museum’s name and logo on a round disk inset in the center of […]
Conscious party: Town Mountain picks away at hunger in WNC
To date, Town Mountain’s annual concert has provided about 20,000 meals through a partnership with with MANNA FoodBank. The Larry Keel Experience opens the show at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Saturday, Dec. 19.
LEAF Festival among National Endowment for the Arts’ 2016 grant recipients
From North Carolina Arts Council Press release WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced that sixteen nonprofit organizations in North Carolina will receive $320,000 from two grant categories for fiscal year 2016. In total, the NEA plans to support 1,126 projects totaling $27.7 million in this funding round to promote opportunities […]
Blood donors get a Belk gift card at Asheville Mall
From The Blood Connection Press release Piedmont, SC – While blood donations often decline during the busy holiday season, the need never goes away. To make it easier for donors to give blood, The Blood Connection has partnered with Belk at the Asheville Mall for a holiday blood drive. Every blood donor will receive a […]
The Broadcast asks fans to bring art supplies and donations to benefit concert for local teens
The Broadcast has planned and arts and crafts supplies drive to coincide with the lively rock group’s upcoming performance at The Grey Eagle. Art gear and monetary donations collected at the event will benefit teens at Eliada’s residential treatment facility.
Local Girl Scouts seek volunteers
From Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Press release Hickory, NC – Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls develop courage, confidence and character. The two go hand in hand; in other words, without the adult leaders, there is no Girl Scouting. Volunteers are the […]
Mora Jewelry to host weekly customer appreciation events through Christmas
From Mora Jewelry Press release You’re Invited! Customer Appreciation Celebration at Mora Saturday, December 12 and Saturday, December 19, 5:00-8:00pm To say “thank you” for an amazing year and to celebrate the holiday season, Mora is throwing a party, and you are the guest of honor! From 5:00-8:00pm each Saturday until Christmas, join us for […]
Blue Ridge Bicycle Club commits $10,000 to Ecusta Trail
From the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club Press release The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club announced that they have reserved $10,000 for the proposed Ecusta Trail, with $5,000 representing Transylvania County and $5,000 representing Henderson County. “These funds come from a combination of sources; the Fletcher Flyer, our annual fund-raising ride, donations, and member dues and contributions,” explained […]