Press release From Story Medicine Asheville: Story Medicine Asheville, a community-based intervention program blending writing and deep indigenous healing techniques, is proud to announce two important events for Spring 2014. Our Members’ Showcase will be presented Friday, April 4, 2014 at Jubilee Community Church, 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC 28801 at 7:00 p.m. This offering […]
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Reading with local author J.C. Walkup
Press release From Blue Ridge Books: J.C. Walkup will read from her novel, Partners, at Blue Ridge Books on Saturday, March 29 at 3:00 pm. In the novel, Partners murder, obsession and revenge drive young Ian McPhelan to flee Scotland for 1868 Texas. His one remaining family member, uncle Gerald McPhelan, murders his father and […]
The Smoky Blue Review calls for submissions
Press release From The Smoky Blue Review: The Smoky Blue Review, a literary and arts magazine newly launched by members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville, is calling for submissions. Deadlines are June 1 for the inaugural issue, which will be published in the Fall of 2014. John Himmelheber, Editor of The […]
Physician presentation on carpal tunnel syndrome set for April 3
Press release From Park Ridge Health: About one in 10 adults develops carpal tunnel syndrome at some point in life. Park Ridge Health will present the free event, “Carpal Tunnel: Fact vs. Fiction,” on Thursday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. Presenter James Phelps, M.D., M.P.T., board-certified orthopedic surgeon and […]
Smart bet web extra: Mipso
“Renegade traditionalist” band Mipso makes a stop at Isis Music Hall on Saturday, April 5 at 8:30 p.m. Chris Eldridge also performs.
Acoustic Asheville: Even The Animals
Local indie-folk band Even The Animals played a new song, “Everybody Here Knows” at the Asheville Area Arts Council. The song will be featured on the band’s upcoming release, The Lonesome Sea. Video by Jesse Hamm.
Local cyclists bike cross-country for a cause
Press release From Bike and Build: Have you heard of Bike & Build? It’s a nationally-recognized nonprofit dedicated to organizing cross-country bicycle trips to benefit affordable housing. Two of WNC’s very own will be journeying on their bicycles this summer while stopping along the way to work with affordable housing organizations including those in our […]
Performing Arts Center in Highlands presents the Malpass Brothers Saturday, March 29
Press release From PAC: PAC presents the Malpass Brothers Saturday, March 29, 7:30pm The Malpass Brothers’ momentum is growing as fast as their sideburns. They’re as authentic as country ham & red-eye gravy — and things just don’t get much better than that. NC natives, the Malpass Brothers — Chris, 27 and Taylor, 23 — […]
Brass quintet recital at WCU to include musical salute to 125 years of the arts
Press release From Western Carolina University: The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, quintet-in-residence at Western Carolina University, will give its spring 2014 recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in a performance that will help commemorate the 125th anniversary of the founding of the institution that became WCU. The program, titled, “Hodgepodge,” will feature works by […]
Ralph Burns photography exhibition at Asheville Art Museum
Press release From Asheville Art Museum: On Saturday, March 29, the Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to be hosting an opening reception for local photographer Ralph Burns’s exhibition, Ralph Burns: A Persistence of Vision — Photographs 1972-2013. Burns has long been recognized as a documentary photographer whose images have captured the diverse and enigmatic nature […]
Parkway Playhouse Junior presents Willy Wonka, Jr. on Friday, April 11
Press release From Parkway Playhouse: Join Parkway Playhouse Junior In The Search For A Golden Ticket BURNSVILLE, NC: Parkway Playhouse Junior will present the wildly imaginative Willy Wonka, Jr. on April 11th at 7:30pm and April 12th at 3:00pm & 7:30pm at Parkway Playhouse. Tickets are available exclusively at the door and range from $5.50-$11.00. […]
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Triple P parenting program gains fans in WNC. Photo by Nathan Metcalf
‘Out of the Ordinary’ art exhibition opens at The Bascom April 5
Press release From The Bascom: Artists transform everyday objects into amazing works of art in the exhibition, Out of the Ordinary, which runs from April 5 – June 15, 2014. Organized by Independent Curator Rebecca Dimling Cochran, the show includes pieces by eight internationally recognized artists who use worn and often discarded materials as the […]
Smart bet web extra: PigPen Theatre Co.
Part band, part theatre company, part children’s-book-writing team, PigPen Theatre Co. raises the bar on multitalented. Touring as both a theatre company and a band, the seven-man ensemble will focus on their folksy musical stylings at The Millroom this Saturday.
Smart bet web extra: Melodime
The Washington D.C.-based, Southern-flavored alt rock band, Melodime, performs at Pigsah Brewing Co., in Black Mountain on Saturday, March 22.
The Underdog Crew presents Real Good Feel Good Fun-Raiser March 23
Event description From The Underdog Crew: The Underdog Crew is putting on a Fun-Raiser this Sunday at the Millroom from 12-6 pm. We are a BBoy/BGirl Crew ranging in age from 3-21 years old, led by local Bboy Asheville Joe America (Joe Adams). The crew formed out of a non-commitment based, free class held at […]
Community blood drives in Buncombe County
Press release From Red Cross: Only 3% of the Population Donates Blood Products – Will You? About 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood; however, only three percent actually do. The American Red Cross is encouraging individuals to join those who have stepped up to help save lives by donating blood or […]
Clean Energy For Us to host March 26 educational event
Press release From Clean Energy For Us: Clean Energy For Us, a local program that makes the adoption of solar power and energy efficiency upgrades cheaper and easier, will present a free educational workshop on March 26 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Mill Room, 66 Asheland Avenue. The event will give the public […]
Archaeologist featured on National Geographic to speak at UNC Asheville about Andean discoveries
Press release From UNC Asheville: Mark Aldenderfer, whose work has been featured on PBS National Geographic Specials, will discuss the use of golden objects in four cultures in a lecture, “4000 years of Andean Gold,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, Whitman Room. This event is free and open to […]
Second annual JOYride in Asheville to honor local advocate Laurey Masterton
Press release From YMCA of Western North Carolina: Laurey Masterton, long-time local activist and founder of the JOYride, passed away on February 18th, just shy of her 60th birthday. According to her sister, Heather Masterton, “a huge factor in Laurey’s treatment cycle, her emotional and personal courage and perseverance, was the great gift that she […]
Asheville entrepreneur buys AtWork franchise
Press release From Eric and Kelly Hauth: Businesses in the Asheville area have plenty of help available to meet the growing demand for professional staffing services, thanks to the transfer of an area staffing franchise. Eric and Kelly Hauth recently purchased the Asheville location of AtWork Group, an award-winning national staffing firm. Located at 103 […]