In conjunction with the release of his new book, Grisham has taken to the road for the first time in 25 years, making appearances at independent bookstores from Vermont to Tennessee. Xpress caught up with the prolific author during his stop at Malaprop’s.
From Downtown Books & News: Asheville’s Downtown Books & News Celebrates 29th Anniversary with Family Exhibit by Owner/Founder Emöke B’Racz Asheville, NC — Downtown Books & News, the younger-sister store to Asheville’s Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, will celebrate its 29th anniversary on Saturday, July 1. The store will mark the anniversary with a reception and the opening […]
From The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove: Summer events at The Cove to focus on popular topics of grace, prayer, and the truth of the Gospel Events for pastors, women and seniors, along with concerts featuring Travis Cottrell and Michael Card, highlight the upcoming schedule ASHEVILLE, N.C., June 15, 2017 — Summer programming […]
From Duke Energy Progress: Duke Energy Progress helps homeowners save 20 percent on utility bills through Residential New Construction Program More than 3,800 energy-efficient projects constructed in 2016 Program paid over $10.5 million in incentives to homebuilders resulting in monthly energy bill savings for customers Awards event recognizes program’s top homebuilders and energy raters who […]
From Indivisible Asheville/WNC: A Solution for our Current Healthcare Crisis? Physicians for a National Healthcare Program President to Speak at Upcoming “Healthcare for All” Symposium in Asheville Tuesday, June 27, 2017 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ASHEVILLE, NC (June 14, 2017) – The Healthcare Action Team of Indivisible Asheville/WNC is sponsoring an educational symposium on […]
From event organizers: Art & Science Collide at Posana with new CLOUDS, Group Art Show! A new art exhibition “Clouds” will open its doors July 27 at the Adler Gallery in Posana Restaurant. Curator Constance Vlahoulis has ingeniously combined Art with Science by inviting eighteen local artists to team up with The Collider. The Collider is a local […]
From the University of North Carolina Asheville: UNC Asheville Announces the 2017 Summer Buzz Breakfast Series from Leadership Asheville – “How Will Asheville Grow Thoughtfully?” UNC Asheville’s 2017 Leadership Asheville Summer Buzz Breakfast Series will bring together many leaders in Asheville’s public and private sectors for three discussions addressing the question, “How Will Asheville Grow […]
From the Arts Council of Henderson County: Arts Council of Henderson County announces 58th Art on Main Festival on September 30 & October 1, 2017 Hendersonville, NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County is announcing the 58th annual Art on Main fine art/fine craft festival on September 30 and October 1, 2017, 10 a.m. […]
From The Writers’ Workshop: Literary Fiction Contest Deadline: Postmarked by August 30, 2017. The Writers’ Workshop, a non-profit organization, is sponsoring a Fiction Contest, open to all writers regardless of residence. For more information, go to www.twwoa.org, or contact writersw@gmail.com. Awards: 1st Place: Your choice of a 2-night stay at The Mountain Muse B&B in Asheville; or […]
From the American Red Cross: 30th Annual Operation Blood Drive The American Red Cross and WLOS News 13 invite donors of all blood types to help give patients another birthday at the 30th annual Operation Blood Drive on Thursday, June 22, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, […]
From the Tracey Morgan Gallery: Artist Talk with Rob Amberg Please join us for an Artist Talk/Exhibition walk through with Photographer Rob Amberg on Wednesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Amberg will walk us through his current exhibition Staring, and discuss how this recent body of work relates to his oeuvre. There will be opportunities for […]
From the Center for Cultural Preservation: New Mountain Music Documentary’s World Premiere in June (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, May 31, 2017) – The Center for Cultural Preservation is pleased to announce the world premiere of David Weintraub’s new film on the history of Appalachian Music titled, A Great American Tapestry, The Many Strands of Mountain Music screening […]
From the Madison/Buncombe Farm Service Agency: Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period in Buncombe County Now Open (Marshall, NC), June 1, 2017 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Charles E. Zink in Buncombe County today announced that the nomination period for local FSA county committees begins on Thursday, […]
From the Friends of the Smokies: Mountain Farm Museum Grows with New Fence WAYNESVILLE, NC – Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Mountain Farm Museum at Oconaluftee Visitor Center will see new growth this summer with the construction of a garden fence to keep elk out of the crops. The historically accurate fence is made possible […]
From the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Five reasons why the Y makes “for a better us” YMCA celebrates 173 years on June 6 On Wednesday, June 6, the YMCA marks its 173rd year as more than a place. It is a movement that offers programs and services designed to foster youth development, healthy living, […]
From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: Woofstock to benefit Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and the community Fletcher, North Carolina (June 6, 2017) — Woofstock, a day of compassion and caring for animals, will benefit the life-saving programs of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Airport Self Storage and Crossroads Mobile Veterinary Clinic will present Woofstock on Saturday, June […]
From the Center For Biological Diversity: Asheville Endangered Species Mural Celebration Slated for Sunday Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel Featured in National Project ASHEVILLE, N.C.— The Center for Biological Diversity and Dogwood Alliance will host an event on Sunday to celebrate the latest installment in the Center’s national endangered species mural project and the final piece […]
From the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: Wildlife in North Carolina Magazine Photo Competition Open until Sept. 1 RALEIGH, N.C. (June 6, 2017) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting entries to its 13th annual Wildlife in North Carolina Photo Competition until 5 p.m., Sept. 1, 2017. The contest is open to amateur and professional […]
From Riverlink: RiverLink Receives $50,000 Challenge Grant Asheville, N.C. – RiverLink, the non-profit catalyst for environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River, has received a $50,000 grant from an anonymous donor. It is the largest individual gift to support their annual campaign in the 31 year-old organization’s history. Made in honor of Karen […]
From event organizers: The 14th Annual Mountain Wildlife Days Festival will be held July 14 and 15 at the Sapphire Valley Resort in Sapphire, North Carolina. This is a unique wildlife education event that is suitable for both children and adults. The website is: mountainwildlifedays.com. In addition to the MWD event, our silent auction provides […]
From event organizers: WLOS ABC 13 HOLDS YOUR VOICE/YOUR FUTURE TOWN HALL: “THE IMMIGRATION IMPACT” WHEN: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Western North Carolina Agriculture Center, The Virginia Boone Building ASHEVILLE, NC – WLOS ABC 13 is hosting a “Your Voice, Your Future” Town Hall. The topic is “The Immigration Impact.” Immigration […]
