Archivists at all three of Asheville’s primary special collections say there’s a need for more diversity in what’s on offer, urging community members to consider both their own legacy and how they might go about preserving it for future generations.
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Small bites: Pottery, cuisine and philanthropy
East Fork Pottery introduces the One Bowl Dinner fundraising series. Also: Edible Asheville hosts its latest FED Talk, Luella’s Bar-B-Que celebrates 10 years, Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts a butchery class and Virgola opens in Biltmore Village.
Coffee with the Asheville Area Arts Council, July 18
Press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: Coffee with the AAAC are informal networking forums, where you can catch up with AAAC staff, engage with new people, connect with other arts organizations, and drop in for morning coffee. Each forum will have a different focus, but any and all are encouraged to attend! July’s […]
Lunch and Learn Lecture Series hosts second talk
On Tuesday, July 25, Darin Waters will offer a lecture on the history of African-American education in Asheville and Western North Carolina as part of the Buncombe County Lunch and Learn Lecture Series, hosted by the county’s Department of Health and Human Services. The free event will run noon-1:30 p.m. at Stephens-Lee Recreation Center, 30 George Washington Carver Ave. in Asheville.
2017 Asheville International Wine Competition names winners
As in previous years, winners were determined through a double-blind taste test.
Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, Aug. 4-5
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: On the first weekend of August, Burnsville’s historic Town Square and quaint Main Street reflect Americana at its finest during the Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair. On Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, crafters line the street with handmade quilts, blown glass, wooden carvings, paintings, pottery and furniture. Attendees […]
United Way seeks volunteers for Day of Action
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: HENDERSONVILLE, NC, July 13, 2017 – United Way of Henderson County is seeking hundreds of volunteers throughout the community for the second annual Day of Action sponsored by Pardee/UNC Health Care to mobilize the caring power of volunteers to make a meaningful impact in the community. Here in […]
Haywood Community College hosts hunter safety courses
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s Department of Arts, Sciences, and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a hunter safety course August 14-15, 6:00-9:30 p.m. on the HCC campus in building 3300, room 3322. Participants must attend two consecutive evenings to receive their certification. More than a […]
Community donations help local children attend overnight camp
Press release from the YMCA of Western North Carolina: Asheville, N.C., July 10, 2017 – Overnight summer camp is within reach for more local children thanks to a recent community donation campaign at the Brumit Restaurant Group’s 47 Arby’s locations. The promotion raised $45,000 for YMCA Camp Watia. Arby’s customers who made a donation received a […]
The 11th annual Model Airplane Show takes off on Saturday, August 5, 2017.
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Join the Asheville-Buncombe Aero modelers Flying Club at the Buncombe County Sports Park from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for this FREE event. The Club will put on a high flying air show and display of many of their models. Pilots fly various types of aircraft ranging from […]
Potential for fox encounters increase in summer months
Press release from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: RALEIGH, N.C. (July 12, 2017) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission reminds residents that fox sightings during daylight hours are possible and normal. Foxes commonly live in suburban and urban areas and can be active both during the day and at night. People who encounter foxes do […]
Buncombe Partnership for Children welcomes new board members
Press release form Buncombe Partnership for Children: Buncombe Partnership for Children (BPFC), a non-profit leader in investing in the First 2,000 Days of life, is pleased to announce new board members. Jesse Figuera is the Youth Services Coordinator at Pack Memorial Library. She has been working for the public libraries in Buncombe County for […]
Small bites: Independent Bean Roasters opens in Hendersonville
Hendersonville’s Historic Seventh Avenue District welcomes a new coffee venture. Also, Spruce Pine BBQ & Bluegrass Festival begins Friday, July 14; Metro Wines host multiple classes and tastings and the Asheville International Wine Competition celebrates regional wineries.
Harris Regional Hospital to host American Red Cross blood drive July 20
Press release from Harris Regional Hospital: SYLVA – Harris Regional Hospital, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20. All blood types are needed. Donors will need to bring photo identification. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification […]
Music on Main Street: Gotcha Grove and Classic Car Cruise-In, Aug. 4
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: The Music on Main Street concert on Friday, August 4 will feature a wide variety of music performed by Gotcha Groove, based out of Marion, NC. They play such favorites as: Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Hurts So Good, I Heard Through the Grapevine, Johnny B. Goode, Living in America, Never […]
Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth to perform for the Songcatchers Music Series
Press release from U.S. Department of Agriculture: PISGAH FOREST, N.C., July 10, 2017 – Acclaimed musicians Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth will perform for the Cradle of Forestry in America’s annual Songcatchers Music Series Sunday, July 16. Now in its 15th year, the series is held each Sunday afternoon in July, beginning at 4:00 p.m. […]
‘Trying to Get By’ exhibit addresses low wages in N.C.
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe County NAACP President: On Tuesday July 11th at 6:30pm, Asheville-Buncombe NAACP, Just Economics, Raising Wages NC, and Working Films will host, Trying to Get By: [Not] Making Ends Meet in North Carolina. The exhibit documents workers trying to survive in NC’s low-wage economy. Curated by students at Duke University, the exhibit features several short […]
Asheville Art Talk: Photographer Elia Lehman looks to spread empathy with latest exhibit
‘Streets of Ashe,’ is a series of portraits by photographer Elia Lehman. Starting Friday, July 14, the work will be on display at Pink Dog Creative.
Hike to the highest lodge east of the Mississippi with Friends of the Smokies
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: WAYNESVILLE, NC – Bring your camera and your trekking poles for Friends of the Smokies’ day hike to LeConte Lodge. The July 11th Classic Hike of the Smokies is 10 miles, out-and-back and climbs 2,600 feet up the newly rehabilitated Alum Cave Trail. Come along and see the latest projected completed […]
Buncombe Outdoors Adventure Club offers entry level outdoor recreation
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Outdoor recreation abounds in Western North Carolina with plenty of camping, hiking, fishing, and paddling adventure to be had within the Asheville area. While the mountains and rivers call, taking the first leap into the great outdoors can often be an intimidating challenge for beginners. In an effort to […]
A champion liar comes to The Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center
Press release from Madison County Arts Council: Growing up in a family where it was always the responsibility of the listener to decide whether or not a story was true, Bil Lepp became adept at spinning tales and exaggerating circumstances at an early age. Audiences all across the country have been delighted by Bil’s hilarious tales […]