From a press release: Local children’s choir to join Carpenters tribute April 26 at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center CULLOWHEE – A Jackson County children’s choir will take to the stage of Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center to perform a special musical number during the production of “We’ve Only Just […]
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OnTrack WNC receives Homebuyer Program grant from TD Charitable Foundation
From a press release: OnTrack WNC receives Homebuyer Program grant from TD Charitable Foundation Asheville – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, has awarded a $5,000 grant to OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling (OnTrack WNC). This grant support is part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the […]
Blue Ridge Bookfest features author and war correspondent Joseph Galloway
From a press release: Blue Ridge Bookfest features author and war correspondent Joseph Galloway The Seventh Annual Blue Ridge Bookfest will be held on April 24-25, 2015, at Blue Ridge Community College Henderson County Campus. More than 45 authors and exhibitors will offer craft workshops and be available to meet and greet, discuss their work […]
The Literacy Council of Buncombe County announces continued partnership with NC LiteracyCorps
From a press release: The Literacy Council of Buncombe County announces continued partnership with NC LiteracyCorps The Literacy Council of Buncombe County announces their continued partnership with NC LiteracyCorps (an AmeriCorps Project) for the 2015-16 program year, beginning August 3, 2015. The NC LiteracyCorps places members at campus and community-based literacy organizations, providing literacy tutoring […]
NC Stage is partnering with Montford Park Players to present the 7th annual Bard-a-thon: “Bard to the Bone”
From a press release: NC Stage is partnering with Montford Park Players to present the 7th annual Bard-a-thon: “Bard to the Bone” Asheville, N.C. — North Carolina Stage Company is excited to partner with Montford Park Players to present our annual fundraiser Bard-a-thon. This fundraiser will benefit both organizations with all proceeds being equally split. […]
New radio show “Busker Broadcast” premiers tonight
From a press release: New radio show “Busker Broadcast” premiering April 14 on WPVM 103.7 In conjunction with the Friends of WPVM, the Asheville Buskers Collective is introducing the new radio show, “Busker Broadcast.” Tune into the first broadcast Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. on WPVM 103.7 FM or stream live by clicking here. […]
Conscious Party: Community construction campaign
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity wraps up National Volunteer Appreciation Week with a fundraiser for its house construction and home repair programs.
Weizenblatt Gallery to feature senior art exhibitions
From a press release: Weizenblatt Gallery to feature senior art exhibitions Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University will feature exhibitions from three senior art students: Allison Ward, Hollie Reid and Grace Diepenbrock, from April 13 through May 8. The opening reception for the Senior Exhibitions will be April 16, from 6 – 8 pm in […]
Race to the Taps inaugural 4-miler set for Highland Brewing
From a press release: Race to the Taps inaugural 4-miler set for Highland Brewing Runners and craft beer enthusiasts, don’t miss the first running race in the inaugural Race to the Taps series on Saturday, April 25, at Highland Brewing Company. The run is no pub crawl! The race is a chip-timed 4-miler starting and […]
WCU marching band drummer tapped for U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
From a press release: WCU marching band drummer tapped for U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps CULLOWHEE – Seth Estes knew that being on the drum line of the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band would mean hundreds of hours of practice, rehearsals and performances. It started with the field shows at […]
Harvey Gantt visiting WCU to keynote Friday symposium focusing on NC
From a press release: Harvey Gantt visiting WCU to keynote Friday symposium focusing on NC Harvey Gantt, former mayor of Charlotte and candidate for the U.S. Senate, will be the keynote speaker for a Friday, April 10, symposium at Western Carolina University titled “North Carolina in Dialogue: Our Past, Present and Future.” The daylong event […]
Learning to Fly is more than just a show from Asheville Aerial Arts
From a press release: Learning to Fly is more than just a show from Asheville Aerial Arts Asheville Aerial Arts will be performing a visually stunning mix of aerial and ground acts in Learning to Fly. As the show title suggests, this show isn’t just about the performers taking flight. The general public can stay […]
Franklin School of Innovation announces lottery
From a press release: Franklin School of Innovation announces lottery For Immediate Release – Buncombe County’s new charter middle and high school is preparing for its second educational lottery. It is planned for Monday, April 13th, 6:30 p.m. at the Days Inn, 201 Tunnel Road, near the Asheville Mall. The lottery is a random selection […]
Presnell to discuss human trafficking at Mars Hill University
From a press release: Presnell to discuss the issue of human trafficking at Mars Hill University Rep. Michele Presnell will be the guest speaker at an upcoming event at Mars Hill University about the topic of human trafficking. Presnell will be joined by Kate Stahlman, co-founder and outreach director for Compassion to Act, a faith-based […]
Conscious Party: Throwback swing thing
Anam Cara Theatre Company strives to provide the community with progressive, thought provoking theater, incorporating music, art and the written and spoken word into their productions. Next up on its progressive agenda — a prom “for all the people who didn’t get the prom experience they wanted in high school.
City makes Community Development Block Grant funding recommendations
For the 2015-2016 program year, the city of Asheville received $1,083,621 in CDBG funding, and on March 17, the Asheville Housing and Community Development Committee listened to presentations from area applicants.
Conscious Party: Safe festival fundraising
As Asheville’s popularity as a mecca for the arts, music and creative events and festivals soars, so too do the number of people who require medical and/or security attention during these events.
Diana Wortham Theatre raffle to benefit local children
From a press release: Diana Wortham Theatre holds annual raffle to benefit local children through its Youth Education Scholarships (YES) April 7 & 8 Diana Wortham Theatre is delighted to announce its annual raffle benefiting the Youth Education Scholarship (Y.E.S.) Fund, which enables local disadvantaged students to attend performing arts events at Diana Wortham Theatre, […]
Hempeh debuts at local tailgate markets
All three varieties of Smiling Hara Hempeh (traditional, black bean and black eyed pea) will be available for the first time for customers to take home with them from the Asheville City Market on Saturday, April 4, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and for the remainder of the tailgate market season. Spring is here, and so […]
Baudouin announces opening of new restaurant in Asheville French Quarter
From a press release: Baudouin announces opening of new restaurant in Asheville French Quarter Lafayette, a Cajun & Creole-inspired eatery set to open in early May (ASHEVILLE, NC, April 1, 2015) Michel Baudouin, Chef/Owner of Bouchon and Crêperie Bouchon, announces the addition of a new restaurant, Lafayette, on North Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. Lafayette […]
‘Growing Cities’ Earth Day film and panel discussion
From an Organic Growers School press release: Growing Cities Earth Day film and panel discussion Asheville, NC — Organic Growers School will host the film Growing Cities, a documentary about urban farming in America, on April 22, 2015 (Earth Day) at Lenoir Rhyne University of Graduates Studies, at 36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC. The film […]