From the Great Smoky Mountains Association: Great Smoky Mountains Association plans women’s only backpacking trip Great Smoky Mountains Association understands that for some women, the national park’s backcountry can be a mysterious, sometimes frightening place, but it doesn’t have to be. When women band together on multi-day backpacking trips, they often complete their journey with […]
From The Arts Council of Henderson County: Arts Council of Henderson County Announces Call for Artists for 14th annual Bring Us Your Best Art Exhibition Hendersonville NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County is making a call for artists to enter Bring Us Your Best XIV, an all media visual art exhibition, which will […]
From OnTrack Financial Services of WNC: July Financial Education Schedule Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call today at 255-5166. Housing Classes Homebuyer Education Series – ($50.00 participant fee) Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic resource book, and an opportunity to interact with local real estate […]
From The Fresh Market: The Fresh Market tempts the taste buds with unveiling of refreshed shopping experiences in Asheville and Hendersonville, set to debut on July 12 Specialty grocer celebrates the love of food with fresh fare, expanded offerings and a new sampling station On Wednesday, July 12, The Fresh Market will unveil an enhanced […]
From the N.C. Dept. of Natural & Cultural Resources: Study Shows N.C. Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector is a $2.12 billion industry Raleigh, N.C. – A study released today by Americans for the Arts, in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council, shows that the nonprofit arts and culture sector in North Carolina generated $2.12 […]
From the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI): Learn about “the eclipse of a lifetime” at PARI Rosman, NC (June 21, 2017) – A total solar eclipse, one that many are calling “The Eclipse of a Lifetime,” will cross over Transylvania County August 21. You can learn what it’s all about during a special presentation at […]
From Wild Mountain Bees: Beeginner Beekeeping Class this Sunday, June 25! Announcing our Beginner Beekeeping Class this Sunday, June 25th! June 25th – 10 – 5:30 p.m. (with a 1 hour lunch break) $45 per person This class will offer a whirlwind of info from hive placement to season long management. You will also receive […]
From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Brother Wolf Animal Rescue hosts single dog speed dating Asheville, North Carolina (June 21, 2017) — Find your one and only dog at Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Brother Wolf will host its first single dog speed dating event on Saturday, July 1, from 6-8 p.m. at its Adoption Center located […]
From the Brevard Music Center: BREVARD MUSIC CENTER AWARDS CHAMPION HILLS COMMUNITY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD HENDERSONVILLE, NC (June 21, 2017) –– Brevard Music Center (BMC) is awarding their Distinguished Service Award to the Champion Hills Community in recognition of more than 20 years of providing support to BMC’s Annual Scholarship Fund through the Champion Hills […]
From the Nantahala Outdoor Center: **UPDATE 10/31/23: THE NOC recently decommissioned its treetop adventure nets. Nantahala Outdoor Center’s Newest Aerial Offering: Grand Opening June 30th, 2017 NOC’s Treetop Adventure Nets are a new way to reach for the sky. Bryson City, NC (June 21st, 2017) The Nantahala Outdoor Center has made exploring the canopy more fun, easy […]
From Asheville Community Theatre: Sixth Year in a Row for this Fabulous Fashion Fundraiser Since 2012, Asheville Community Theatre has dazzled audiences with Costume Drama: A Fashion Show, an eclectic evening of inventive fashion that showcases the creativity and ingenuity of local designers. This year, designers will present garments made primarily from materials in one […]
From event organizers: Local Artist’s Work Chosen for National Exhibit entitled “Through the Needle’s Eye” Original beaded artwork by Sue Osterberg, a Hendersonville resident, will be on display at the Transylvania Arts Council in Brevard from August 16 to September 15, 2017. The 21th national exhibit, “Through the Needle’s Eye” is sponsored by The Embroiderer’s […]
From Mars Hill University: Andrew Shelton Hired as Mars Hill University Band Director Mars Hill University has hired Andrew Shelton as director of bands and instructor of music. He fills the position opened with the retirement of longtime band director Mike Robinson. Shelton is a 2007 Mars Hill graduate, and did his graduate studies at […]
From the Asheville Museum of Science: Asheville Museum of Science Opens New One-Of-A-Kind Exhibit This Saturday AMOS presents brand new exhibit – Southern Appalachian Forest Exhibit ASHEVILLE, NC – June 20th, 2017: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new installation — The Southern Appalachian Forest Exhibit. […]
The film’s world premiere is set for Thursday, June 22, at Blue Ridge Community College. Subsequent screenings will take place at the Fine Arts Theatre on Thursday, June 29, and at White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, June 30.
From Connect Buncombe: JUNE E-NEWS GROWING GREENWAYS On May 19 Connect Buncombe, in collaboration with NC State University’s Recreation Resource Service, held a public symposium at the North Carolina Arboretum focusing on generating and sustaining public and political support for greenway projects throughout Western North Carolina. Past President Ann Babcock recounts the event in our […]
From the Caldwell Arts Council: “MODERN TRADITIONS” ART EXHIBIT AT THE CALDWELL ARTS COUNCIL The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce the art exhibit “Modern Traditions” featuring furniture creations by Christina Boy and Richard Prisco; wall artwork by Julia Lawing, Jim Arendt, and Nick DeFord; and photography by Ann Ehringhaus. The exhibit will be […]
From RiverLink: Hell or High Water: Flooding Past, Present and Preparedness Salon Join us as James Fox of NEMAC discusses historical floods of the French Broad River and what climate change may mean for future flooding. We will also discuss what our regional government is doing to prepare for the next big flood and simple […]
From the Cradle of Forestry in America: Cradle of Forestry Celebrates Bug Day and National Pollinator Week PISGAH FOREST, N.C., June 16, 2017 – The Cradle of Forestry in America invites all ages to come learn about insects and their relatives on Saturday, June 24 in honor of National Pollinator Week. From 10 a.m. – […]
From the Swannanoa Valley Museum: Celebrate the 4th of July with a moderate, 1.5-mile evening hike to the peak of Sunset Mountain overlooking the town of Black Mountain. Here, relax with a picnic dinner, a cold drink and an old-fashioned watermelon cutting while historians from the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center share many tales […]
Note/Disclosure: Xpress reporter Max Hunt (i.e. “me”) serves as curator of the upcoming exhibit “The Civil War in the Southern Highlands: A Human Perspective” at the Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University. From Mars Hill University: Grant to Support Civil War Exhibition at Mars Hill University A grant from the Madison County Tourism Development […]
