Sometimes the synthesis of music and technology means making a piano out of bananas. And that’s just one of many projects that have resulted from JoyLabz founder Jay Silver’s invention kit called MaKey MaKey.
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Sometimes the synthesis of music and technology means making a piano out of bananas. And that’s just one of many projects that have resulted from JoyLabz founder Jay Silver’s invention kit called MaKey MaKey.
Day one down. Four more to go. Festival-goers have been tweeting and instagramming everything from the early morning yoga class at Go Yoga Asheville to the Flying Lotus show at the Orange Peel. Scroll through to see a social media account of Moogfest’s first day.
Pisgah Brewing Co. is turning 9, and for its big anniversary party, the beer lovers responsible for some of the region’s favorite craft brews have also demonstrated their fantastic (and funky) taste in music. The in-your-face, can’t-help-but-dance, Brooklyn-based soul band Pimps of Joytime will headline the outdoor celebration. With an infectious single titled “Booty Text” […]
Get to know Asheville’s artistic neighbors to the north at the Weaverville Art Safari, a self-guided tour through 40 local and nationally known artists’ studios and galleries. “Weaverville is so fortunate to have so much talent,” says Cindy Ireland, Weaverville Art Safari chairperson. “Our hardworking artists not only thrive on the creative process, but we […]
If you wander into the lobby at Pack Place during Moogfest, you’re likely to see people with headphones on, deep in concentration, with their hands hovering purposefully in the air. They aren’t wizards, and they aren’t crazy. They’re playing the theremin as part of the Odd Harmonics sounds installation. Join them.
From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 4/21/14 – 4/27/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Support Groups Survivorship Workshop Class Wednesday, April 23 4 – 5:30 p.m. OB/Burchard Conference Room, Park Ridge Health, Hendersonville This new workshop will provide survivorship education and psychosocial support to cancer survivors […]
Press release from BRCHS: (Hendersonville, NC) Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) is offering a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, April 30th to those interested in hearing about the history of the organization, learning about community health centers, and touring the medical facility. The session is open to the public and will run from Noon – […]
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 17, 2014) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce that Lauren Woodard, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., of Park Ridge Health Cancer Services has earned certification as an oncology social worker (O.S.W.-C.). Certification in Oncology Social Work demonstrates that the certified professional complies with the highest standards that promote provision […]
Press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 15, 2014 – Spring has arrived, and with more people visiting the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, the U.S. Forest Service reminds visitors to practice simple steps to avoid black bear encounters. Never keep food or scented items (such as shampoo) in a tent. Keep a clean camp […]
This story originally appeared here and was published by Carolina Public Press through a content-sharing agreement with The Charlotte Observer. Carolina Public Press: McCrory’s coal-ash proposal calls for closing Asheville pond By Bruce Henderson Gov. Pat McCrory will ask legislators for broader authority over coal ash disposal, but his plan does not envision eliminating all 33 […]
Earth Week events around Western North Carolina Save the shrews, celebrate the trees, take in a film and clean up a stream or two. For more ideas, visit Calendar and mountainx.com. Climate change talk at Warren Wilson College — Everyone knows what planktonic foraminifera is, right? Still, a little refresher from a Smithsonian scientist never […]
Press release From WNC School of Massage: Hope DeVall Morgan, Executive Director of The Western North Carolina School of Massage (WNCSOM), is proud to announce an upscale massage therapy education program located in beautiful downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The WNCSOM provides the highest quality education in a professional and spacious location in one of the […]
Press release From Veterans Helping Veterans of WNC: On April 19-20 and April 26-27, Veterans Helping Veterans of WNC will be having their first of several Community Volunteer Days at 52 Huffman Road, Asheville, NC. Shifts will be 6 AM-10 AM, 10 AM-2 PM, 2 PM-6 PM and 4 PM-8 PM. Having a strong showing […]
Press release From National Forests in North Carolina: Cradle of Forestry Presents “Make Way for Monarchs” PISGAH FOREST, N.C., April 14, 2014 – The Cradle of Forestry in America invites the public to attend “Make Way for Monarchs,” Saturday April 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Brevard naturalist Ina Warren will present this multi-media program […]
Press release From the Organic Growers School: GMO OMG Film Screening & Panel Discussion Brings Together Local & National Health and Food Experts for Q&A Date: Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day Time: Doors opten at 6:30, Film begins 7:15 Location: Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E Walnut St, Asheville NC, 28801 Cost: $11 in advance, $13 the day […]
Statement from Executive Director Jim Warren: Each year Duke Energy must file a 15-year plan for meeting electricity demand in North Carolina – where it has monopoly control. In reviewing these integrated resource plans or IRPs, the NC Utilities Commission is required to ensure that utilities adopt the “least cost mix” of generation and energy-saving […]
From ArtSpace Charter School: On Saturday, April 5th, ArtSpace (ACS) sent a team of 7th and 8th graders to Wingate University to participate in the North Carolina state Odyssey of the Mind (OM) competition. The ACS OM team included 8th graders Maggie Groetsch, Dakota McKnight and Chloe Mason along with 7th graders Donner Rizzo-Banks, Raynn DeWilde, Audrey Walsh and […]
Press release From ECO: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC- April 14, 2014)- ECO, the Environmental and Conservation Organization, will host primary candidates at a forum on Thursday, April 24th at 6:30pm at the City Operations Center. Our speakers will be competing for House District 117 and county commissioner seats at the May 6th primary. Meet and greet your […]
Press release From PARI: Area girls ages 9-14 are invited to a SciGirls program Tuesday, April 29, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the PARI campus. Co-hosted with the Transylvania County 4-H, this month’s activity is “Pedal Power.” “This month the SciGirls will have a fun, healthy challenge: navigating a bicycle course around a section […]
From Mission Health: Asheville Orthopaedic Associates to Enhance Collaboration with Mission Health to Expand Care in Western North Carolina ASHEVILLE, N.C. (April 14, 2014) – Mission Health is pleased to announce its affiliation with Asheville Orthopaedic Associates (AOA), a six-physician orthopaedic practice located in Asheville, N.C. This new relationship will support and allow for the […]
From A-B Tech Community College: What: A grant presentation to A-B Tech from the Duke Energy Foundation When: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 Where: The Technology Commercialization Center at A-B Tech in Enka Who: Representatives from A-B Tech, Duke Energy Foundation and guests Why: The grant will support the expansion of the Craft Beverage Institute […]