Press release from U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs: July 26-27, from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Charles George VA Medical Center will host the National Women Veterans’ Art Exhibit in the Lower Atrium. The exhibit showcases art created by women Veterans, side by side with pictures of the artists in and out of uniform, […]
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The latest exhibit at Adler Gallery looks to the sky
On Thursday, July 27, Constance Vlahoulis and 18 other local and regional artists will come together for Clouds, the latest exhibit at the Adler Gallery in Posana Restaurant.
Asheville voted #2 Outdoor Adventure Sports Spot in U.S. by SportsEvents Magazine
Press release from SportsEvents Magazine: The results are in for SportsEvents Magazine’s list of the “Top 12 Outdoor Adventure Sports Spots” presented by Ohio s Lake Erie Shores and Islands. After reviewing destinations from across the country, SportsEvents Editors compiled a Facebook ballot with a list of 25 outdoor sports destinations that are known […]
Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic returns Aug. 19-20
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Amateur and professional photographers can now register for the Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic, a two-day seminar that offers presentations from outstanding photojournalists and opportunities for participants to improve their skills. The clinic, set for Aug. 19 and 20, also allows participants the rare opportunity of photographing scenic Grandfather […]
UNC Asheville staff and students take on national leadership roles in student affairs
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville student affairs professionals and student leaders have been active this summer in national leadership activities, and three staff members have been selected for national committees and fellowships. Stan Sweeney, director of UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Student Union and Student Activities, was selected to serve on the National Volunteer Development Team […]
Deadline extended for submissions to juried exhibition at Haywood County Arts Council
Press release from Haywood Community College: Deadline to participate in Haywood County Arts Council’s juried show of Haywood County alumni from Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts programs has been extended to Friday, July 28. This special exhibition celebrates the joint 40th Anniversary of the Professional Crafts program at Haywood Community College and the Haywood […]
North Carolina’s June employment figures released
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted June unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, decreasing 0.3 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 percent. North Carolina’s June 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.7 of a percentage point […]
Asheville Art Talk: Muralist Amanda Giacomini brings ‘10,000 Buddhas’ to Asheville
On Wednesday, July 26 , Amanda Giacomini will bring her mural project 10,000 Buddhas to Asheville. For two days, the artist will add to her ever-increasing count, as she works on the Walnut Street side of the Social Lounge.
YMCA partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to reduce risk of drowning
Press release from The YMCA of Western North Carolina: Asheville, N.C., July 20, 2017 – Every day two children in the United States die from drowning. The YMCA of Western North Carolina is dedicated to working with local Boys and Girls Clubs to reduce that risk for area children. More than 300 Boys and Girls […]
Western NC “Teachers That Shine” recipient awarded $1,000
Press release from Autobell Car Wash, Inc.: CHARLOTTE (July 20, 2017) – Autobell® Car Wash has announced the winners of its inaugural Teachers That ShineSM contest, launched this year during May’s National Teacher Appreciation Week. Autobell developed the contest to recognize outstanding educators in each of the car wash company’s markets in North and South […]
Asheville’s special collections excavate the city’s history
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.
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 […]