Press Release from Mars Hill University: Annual Clothesline Project at Mars Hill University on October 30 Mars Hill University’s Annual Clothesline Project will be held October 30, 2014, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in front of Pittman Dining Hall. The Clothesline project began in 1990 in Massachusetts when a small group of women wanted […]
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Benefit dinner to raise funds for Kurdish Red Crescent
Press Release from Firestorm Co-op: Benefit dinner to raise funds for Kurdish Red Crescent Community responds to international appeal for humanitarian aid in Kobanê Asheville, NC – On Wednesday, November 5th, community members will host a benefit dinner at The Weinhaus. The fundraising event will feature a catered vegetarian meal with door prizes donated by […]
Asheville’s food pioneers: A-B Tech trains tomorrow’s chefs
A-B Tech’s culinary and hospitality curricula, started in 1968 and accredited by the American Culinary Federation, were the first such programs in North Carolina. Of course, there were far fewer lodging options and high-end food destinations in Asheville back then. But some folks saw the area’s potential and felt that culinary education and tourism were […]
Asheville Art Museum presents a Cherokee storytelling event with Freeman Owle
From a Press Release: Asheville Art Museum presents a Cherokee storytelling event with Freeman Owle Thursday, November 6, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ASHEVILLE—The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present a Cherokee Storytelling event on Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. with storyteller Freeman Owle, who will give a traditional storytelling presentation on Cherokee culture […]
Tourism Authority awards nearly $5 million to community projects
Press Release from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: Tourism awards nearly $5 million to community projects ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 22, 2014) — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) provided a record amount of dollars from its Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) to five community projects today. The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) voted […]
Chimney Rock to host nature photography workshop during peak fall color November 1-2
From a Press Release: Chimney Rock to host nature photography workshop during peak fall color November 1-2 CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (October 10, 2014)—Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will host its biannual Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop led by award-winning WNC photographer Jeff Miller on Saturday and Sunday, November 1-2, 2014, from 8:30am-4:00pm on both […]
Dalai Lama film series comes to Asheville
From a Press Release: Dalai Lama film series comes to Asheville • North Carolina Premier of Dalai Lama Awakening on Friday, November 14 in Asheville • Screening Followed by Special “Question and Answer” Discussion with Director • Premium Tickets Available, Includes Preferred Seating, Dinner with Director, and DVD Friday, November 14, 2014 Masonic Temple 80 […]
Asheville’s food pioneers: An interview with three of the founders of Asheville Independent Restaurants
One of the most notable aspects of Asheville’s culinary community is its focus on camaraderie rather than competition. Tangible proof of this phenomenon is the success of Asheville Independent Restaurants, an organization formed in 2002 by a group of local chefs and restaurant owners who joined forces to create a united front for the betterment of Asheville’s […]
NCEDA 2014 Fall Conference
From a Press Release: NCEDA 2014 Fall Conference What: The North Carolina Economic Developers Association (NCEDA) will host speakers and panels to discuss efforts to keep North Carolina competitive. In addition to presentations from the N.C Economic Development Partnership and the N.C Department of Commerce, a highlight of the conference will be a panel of […]
CPP: Public records on nonprofits: Review of groups funded by Buncombe County highlights disclosure laws
From the Carolina Public Press: Public records on nonprofits: Review of groups funded by Buncombe County highlights disclosure laws By Jon Elliston How much is the public allowed to know about the inner workings and finances of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, especially those that are publicly funded? The question looms large over local governments that outsource key […]
WCU names director of International Programs and Services
From a Press Release: WCU names director of International Programs and Services CULLOWHEE – Ling Gao LeBeau, an award-winning educator experienced with leading programs that support study abroad and international scholarship, joined Western Carolina University as director of the Office of International Programs and Services on Oct. 15. At WCU, LeBeau will work to help […]
Oskar Blues Brewery Osktoberfest returns on 10/25
From a Press Release: Oskar Blues Brewery Osktoberfest returns on 10/25 Brevard, NC–Oskar Blues Osktoberfest returns to downtown Brevard on Saturday, October 25, with live music, German food, and local craft beer, including Oskar Blues’ rare specialty Osktoberfest Marzen. The party gets started around 6 p.m., after Heart of Brevard’s Halloweenfest celebration, with a rad […]
BMN: Montreat board approves new town hall location
From the Black Mountain News: Montreat board approves new town hall location Town to move forward with Florida Terrace by Fred McCormick By a vote of 4 – 1, the Town of Montreat Board of Commissioners approved three lots on Florida Terrace as the site for the construction of the new town hall. Following months […]
Brevard College cohosts former North Carolina poet laureate
From a Press Release: Brevard College cohosts former North Carolina poet laureate The Brevard College English Department and the Grace Creech West Lectureship are pleased to welcome former North Carolina Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti to Brevard on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Bathanti will give a public reading of his selected works in the […]
Oct. 25 symposium draws community into transportation planning
From a Press Release: Oct. 25 symposium draws community into transportation planning Everyone needs to get around. That’s the simple idea behind Asheville In Motion, an evolving and exciting community-based initiative designed to increase access to all forms of transportation. On October 25, the public is encouraged to participate in a symposium on Asheville’s transportation […]
AC-T: Huge sinkhole emerges on county-owned site
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: AC-T: Huge sinkhole emerges on county-owned site by John Boyle and Julie Ball ASHEVILLE – A sinkhole the size of a pickup truck opened up overnight Wednesday on a county-owned parking lot behind the former TK Tripps restaurant at College and South Charlotte streets. Heavy rains Tuesday apparently opened up the […]
Dedication ceremony for the Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center
From a Press Release: Dedication ceremony for the Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center Saturday, November 1st, 2014 12pm – 1pm 133 Livingston Street Asheville, North Carolina 28801 The Housing Authority is finishing renovations to the historical W.C. Reid Center. We are renaming the building after Mr. Edington, former principal of Livingston Street School […]
Bagged leaf collection information
From a Press Release: Bagged leaf collection information ASHEVILLE – The City of Asheville provides bagged leaf collection service on an alternating schedule and provides reusable leaf bags at City of Asheville fire stations on a first come – first served basis. Bagged leaves are collected twice per month and should be placed to the […]
Western regional head archivist co-authors book on Black Mountain
From a Press Release: Western regional head archivist co-authors book on Black Mountain ASHEVILLE, N.C. — From 1933 to 1957, Black Mountain College was on the leading edge of the avant garde and a pioneering influence in the worlds of art and literature. A new book about the college will be released Oct. 20. It […]
Conscious Party: A focus on fundraising
The Asheville Darkroom is hosting a night of revelry and nerdy photo fun to support art education and public darkroom access — and supporting its efforts to “expose” photography as public art form.
Asheville Art Museum presents a discussion of two hundred years of the Cherokee language
From a Press Release: Asheville Art Museum presents a discussion of two hundred years of the Cherokee language Thursday, October 23, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ASHEVILLE—The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present an Up for Discussion event: Two Hundred Years of the Cherokee Language with Dr. Hartwell Francis on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 […]