Press release From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Drama Department presents its student production of Shakespeare’s comedy, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” with performances April 4, 5, 10-12 at 7:30 p.m. and April 6 at 2:00 p.m., in Carol Belk Theatre on campus. The performances are part of UNC Asheville’s inaugural Arts Fest, a four-day festival featuring […]
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Local principals complete leadership program
Press release From North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association: Principals Bonnie Johnston and Jenny Klein recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year-long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and […]
Mayor Manheimer proclaims Thursday to be “Meatout Day” in Asheville
Mayor Manheimer proclaims Thursday to be “Meatout Day” in Asheville Mayor Manheimer has signed a proclamation stating Thursday, March 20 is Meatout Day in Asheville. This is not an invitation to pig out on barbecue. Rather, the proclamation encourages locals to “to explore a wholesome diet of vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains” as part […]
Four Seasons offers free grief support groups
Press release From Four Seasons Each individual grieves in his or her own way, says Michael Lee, counselor of bereavement services with Four Seasons Compassion for Life’s Sylva offices. “While many people will find that they do not need or want help with their grief, some people will seek individual counseling. Others want group support,” […]
Carolina Public Press: State denies political considerations in abortion clinic suspension
State health agency denies political considerations in Asheville abortion clinic’s suspension From Carolina Public Press: Carolina Public Press’ recent report on state government documents regarding last summer’s suspension of Femcare, Western North Carolina’s only abortion clinic, drew a response from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services yesterday. In it, a DHHS spokesperson again […]
AC-T: Asheville-area boy gets national attention over bullying
Asheville-area boy gets national attention over bullying From Asheville Citizen-Times: Thousands of supporters and national media outlets are rallying behind a local boy who says all he wants is to carry a small backpack featuring his favorite pony. Candler resident Noreen Bruce came forward last week with the claim that her 9-year-old son, Grayson Bruce, […]
Author, activist Robin Morgan to lecture at UNCA April 3
Event description From UNC Asheville: April 3rd, Humanities Lecture Hall 7 PM Robin Morgan will present a talk: “Sisterhood Tweets and Blogs into the 21st Century.” Robin Morgan is an American poet, author, political theorist and activist, journalist, lecturer. Since the early 1960s she has been a key feminist member of the American Women’s Movement, […]
Very young professionals
Each Sunday, Ella Triber readies herself for another shift of waiting tables at The Junction. Notepad in hand, she approaches her customers, takes orders and delivers piping hot plates of pretzel French toast and sweet potato hash. Meanwhile, miles away at Adelbert Farm, Joshua Kirstein is tending to his chickens and calculating how many trades […]
Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited hosts falconry event
Press release From Wild Birds Unlimited: The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited store in Gerber Village will be hosting Jeff Curtis with Curtis Wright Outfitters for a special program on falconry Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 5:30pm. Jeff will be bringing his red-tailed hawk Rocket Girl for the free educational program on the history and art […]
Smart bet web extra: Ben Kronberg
Indie comedian Ben Kronberg recorded his first “Comedy Central Half Hour” special to a sold-out crowd in Boston last year, was featured on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and just finished up a run of shows at South by Southwest in Austin last week. Kronberg’s next stop on his tour is the Lexington Avenue Brewery on Thursday, March 20 at 8 p.m.
Best-selling author Dr. Dean Ornish to lecture at Asheville Community Theatre, March 27
Event description From MAHEC: Forbes calls Dr. Dean Ornish “one of the seven most powerful teachers in the world,” and he was selected as one of the “TIME 100” in integrative medicine. Join the best-selling author as he explores the relationship between the food you put into your body and its influence over chronic disease […]
WCU School of Nursing to host March 29 Education Fair
Press release Western Carolina University School of Nursing: Prospective nursing students can learn about career opportunities in the field as Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing hosts its sixth annual Education Fair on Saturday, March 29, at WCU’s instructional site at Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville. The event will be held from 10 a.m. […]
Preventive cardiology services now available via MY Health-e-Schools
Press release From Mission Health: Technology helps save time and money by making follow-up visits with specialist physicians more convenient for families living in rural communities. MY Health-e-Schools, Mission Children’s Hospital and the Mission Center for Telehealth are pleased to announce that Brad Friedman, MD, board certified in pediatric cardiology and lipidology, and Bridget Hansel, PNP, of […]
Interventional cardiologists at Mission Health lead enrollment in national clinical device trial
Press release From Mission Health: Cardiologists with Asheville Cardiology Associates, an affiliate of Mission Health, are leading the way in the number of cases performed in a national clinical trial of a novel net-covered stent used in patents who have just experienced an ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), better known as a heart attack. More […]
Spring for the Mission
As the days grow longer and the sun shines a little brighter, many of us have our sights set on that first day of spring. The Mission for Temporal Art (MTA) in Marshall is also looking toward that seasonal benchmark. The newly formed arts organization will launch their Spring Equinox Extravaganza on Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22.
Diabetes educators at Park Ridge Health earn specialty certification
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Michelle DeGeeter, Pharm.D., C.D.E., and Shawn Riser Taylor, Pharm.D., C.D.E., of Park Ridge Health’s Diabetes Management Clinic, have both earned certification as Certified Diabetes Educators (C.D.E.). DeGeeter and Taylor have been providing diabetes education services at Park Ridge since Park Ridge Health and Wingate University School of Pharmacy partnered […]
Science on the Rocks at Colburn Earth Science Museum
Press release From Colburn Earth Science Museum: Join us for local craft beer, snacks and lively discussion as we CELEBRATE THE RETURN OF SPRING WITH THE WILD GARDENER, PETER LOEWER Science on the Rocks March 28, 2014 5:30-7:30 pm COLBURN MUSEUM IN PACK PLACE, DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE Ready to kick your weekend off with something different? […]
Carolina Day School screens film about dyslexia
Press release From Carolina Day School: Carolina Day School hosts a free community screening of the Sundance-award winning film, “The Big Picture,” directed by James Redford, on March 20 at 6 p.m. in Nash Athletic Center on campus. “Robert Redford” is a household name, but there is more than one filmmaker in the Redford family. […]
Brevard College presents organist Sarah Mahler Kraaz in concert March 23
Press release From Brevard College: Brevard College will host a performance by award-winning guest organist Dr. Sarah Mahler Kraaz on Sunday, March 23 in the College’s Porter Center for Performing Arts. The 3 p.m. concert, which is free and open to the public, is part of the College’s Guest Artist Series this year. Dr. Kraaz, […]
Blue Ridge Community Health Services offers lunch and tour of medical building
Press release From Blue Ridge Community Health Services: Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) is offering a Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, March 26th to those interested in hearing about the history of the organization, learning about community health centers, touring the medical facility and obtaining information about the Health Insurance Marketplace. The session is […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for March 17 to 23
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Save the Date Diabetes Made Simple Thursday, March 27 10 – 11 a.m. Duke Room at Park Ridge Health At this Brunch & Learn event, learn about diabetes and the related topics of medication management, simple lifestyle changes and easy cooking tips. Presented by Aysha Inankur, M.D., and Michelle […]