THE INTEGRATION of Black Mountain College written by Anne Chesky Smith, Special To The Black Mountain News Excerpt from the article: In the early- to mid-1900s, the Swannanoa Valley, like most places in the South, was segregated. African Americans could not attend Black Mountain’s movie theatre or eat inside restaurants. Local legend has it that […]
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Asheville Fungi receives Southern SARE research grant
Press release From Asheville Fungi Asheville Fungi, Inc., a locally owned and operated business in Asheville, NC, announced this month that they have been awarded the prestigious Southern SARE Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Grant for 2014. Their grant proposal, entitled Closed Loop Mushroom Production on 100 Percent Waste Stream Substrate, was one of only […]
CarePartners to offer series of free classes on health care planning and information
Press release From CarePartners: There are many issues we face as those we care for grow older and as we age ourselves. CarePartners is offering the community a way to plan for future needs and learn how to access resources available in our area. Join us for one class or for all of them, whatever […]
Mardi Gras Parade kicks off in downtown Asheville this afternoon, March 2
Event description From Asheville Mardi Gras: Where the Wild Things Are! Come celebrate with Queen Michella and King Tony at the glitteriest, most colorful, most fabulous and funky thing ever to hit the streets of Asheville. It is not too late to start or join a krewe if you would like to be in the […]
The Western Carolina Medical Society celebrates National Doctor’s Day
Press release From The Western Carolina Medical Society: National Doctor’s Day is March 30, 2014. The Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) honors and thanks the physicians across Western North Carolina for their commitment to exceptional medical care and for their advocacy on behalf of their patients. “Doctor’s Day is a way of saying thanks to […]
Smoky Mountain Center introduces mental health literacy program
Press release From Smoky Mountain Center: Smoky Mountain Center, in collaboration with the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC*) and Western North Carolina Health Network, is pleased to add up to thirty new instructors to the Mental Health First Aid team in a training session March 3-7, 2014 at the MAHEC Mary C. Nesbit Biltmore […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for March 3 to March 9
Press release From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 3/3/14 – 3/9/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Special Events Physician Presentation: Hip & Knee Replacement Wednesday, March 5 2 – 3 p.m. Beystone Health & Rehabilitation Beystone Health & Rehabilitation cordially invites you to an educational seminar on Hip […]
The Arc of Buncombe County to host annual ‘Run for Others’ 5K
Press release From The Arc of Buncombe County Put on your running shoes, on March 8 at 9:00am, The Arc of Buncombe County will host their annual 5K March Run Walk at Vance Monument Pack Square in Downtown Asheville. “This event emphasizes the importance of exercise while educating the public about families who are dealing […]
NC Child report shows progress on key health indicators for children in Buncombe County
Press release From NC Child: Since 2007, Buncombe County children have experienced improvement in key health indicators, including insurance coverage, dental care, teen pregnancy, child deaths and even high school graduation rates. These gains are at odds with what’s expected during economic downturns when health outcomes typically worsen. “Poverty causes increased financial and emotional strains […]
Smart bet web extra: Tanya Morgan and rapper Big Pooh
Rap group Tanya Morgan performs with rapper Big Pooh at Asheville Music Hall on Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m.
Yoga and the 12-step program combine to fight addiction
East meets West in Rosie Mulford’s new class series, Yoga and the 12 Steps, at Asheville Yoga Center. Mulford hopes to utilize the “ancient tools of yoga” and the 12-step program to address addiction in all of its forms. “For those who feel hopeless in addiction, it is important to note that we are all addicted to something,” says Mulford. “We chase desires and comfort. But it’s more important to know that there is hope, and there is a way out.”
AC-T: Meals on Wheels Polar Plunge funds food for seniors
From Asheville Citizen-Times: Except for the part where they gasped for breath and lost all feeling in their bodies, the nearly 30 brave souls in zany costumes who jumped into the Asheville Racquet Club’s outdoor pool Saturday morning had a ton of fun. Fun, for these community-minded good sports, means abandoning personal comfort for the […]
Smart bet web extra: Nataraj
The ecstatic dance band will perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Saturday, March 8.
Katherine Stanley presents book about bullying at Malaprop’s March 1
Event description From Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe: Katherine Stanley is a self-proclaimed expert on bullies. Born with Prader-Willi Syndrome, she has been the target of a great deal of bullying. A BOOK OF BULLIES is a humorous and uplifting look at bullies and the hurt an harm they can do. This book is for ANYONE […]
WLOS: Henderson Police seek information about armed robbery
From WLOS News 13: The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects after an armed robbery Friday. Deputies say the robbery occurred at 8:57 p.m. at the El Chapulin convenience store at 1726 Old Spartaburg Road in Hendersonville. Read the full story here
Final items moving off the shelves at Falderal Winery
Press release From Falderal Winery: Falderal Winery is open through February 28. A selection of the winery’s small-batch wines is still available, however, and wine-making and beer-making supplies and gift items are on sale with 20% off the regular price. An assortment of wine racks and other floor items are available for purchase. The winery […]
Smoky Mountain Center appoints new health care leaders
Press release From Smoky Mountain Center: Smoky Mountain Center (SMC), western North Carolina’s largest managed care organization for publicly funded mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability services, is pleased to announce three major new appointments that elevate its capabilities as an organization dedicated to ensuring quality community-based care for consumers. The new leaders are: […]
Glo Yoga Party in downtown Asheville March 20
Press release From Go Yoga Asheville: Go Yoga Asheville will be hosting the hottest party in town, Glow Yoga, Thursday, March 20, 2014. Thursday, March 20 join Go Yoga as they unveil a new themed party in downtown Asheville. The party, Glow Yoga, will introduce black lights, music, dancing, optional body paint and yoga. Glo […]
Katuah Market grand opening tomorrow, Feb. 22
Press release From Katuah Market: Katuah Market, Asheville’s locally owned natural grocer, is celebrating with a Grand Opening Party, Saturday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come celebrate fresh, locally grown and raised food with more than 30 regional food and drink producers, including Catawba Brewing Company, Buchi, Hickory Nut Gap Farm, Oskar […]
Smart bet web extra: Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line
Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line call themselves a “traveling carnival of Americana music.” The band will perform at Isis Music Hall on Saturday, March 1.
F stands for feminist at The F-Word Film Festival
Punk rock and comic strips become powerful vehicles for discussing sexism, racism, abuse and inequality at the F-Word Film Festival. The event takes place Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Humanities Lecture Hall at UNCA. Free to the public.