Press release from the Office of Principal Chief Patrick Lambert, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is excited to announce the completion of the Cherokee Fire Mountain Trail system, a mixed-use trail located near the Oconaluftee Indian Village and Mountainside Theater in Cherokee, North Carolina. The new 10.5 mile Trail System will provide […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: May 12-15, 2017 **This listing will go on hiatus for the summer and will resume in August.** All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Mike Thornhill, Director of Communications, (828) 689-1298, mthornhill@mhu.edu Friday, May 12 Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony […]
Press release from Hendersonville Indivisible & local citizen activists: Constituents of U.S. Representative Mark Meadows will gather in Jackson Park on May 13 to hear what Rep. Meadows stands for. Rep. Meadows has declined to hold open town halls to meet with District 11 residents and has turned down invitations to address constituents at this and […]
Press release: “I stand as an Ambassador, Advocate and Activist for the sanctity of All life. I AM my brother’s keeper, I AM my sister’s keeper, I AM a keeper of the Earth and all sentient beings. I commit to TURN UP the volume of Love, Dignity and Respect for All. I commit to STAND […]
Press release from Asheville High School: The AHS/SILSA Prom showcases the plethora of opportunities available at Asheville High School in addition to our student talent. Prom invitation and tickets were designed by SILSA student Evan Davison and printed in our Graphics Department, our Culinary Department is catering the dance, and decorations were created by Art, […]
Press release: Bestselling author Tosca Lee will be featured at a book-signing event set for Saturday, May 20 from 2-4 p.m. at Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe. Three years after her bestselling Books of Mortals series with New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee began a fast-paced new duology: Descendants of the House of […]
Press release from League of Women Voter of Asheville-Buncombe County: It’s not too late to reserve your space for this great program! $10 for lunch and lots of information about children in poverty in our area. Heartbreaking, but we all need to be aware and take what action we […]
In May of 1917, the country was at war with Germany. Meanwhile in Asheville there were some great deals on clothing, sleeping porch shades and real estate.
The Pretzel Fest highlights the unique flavors offered by Asheville Pretzel Co. Also: Posana supports ASAP’s Growing Minds Program, Postero dinner benefits St. Gerard House and The Market Place hosts the James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner.
Press release from Adapt Public Relations: Known for abstract expressionism, artist Jonas Gerard thrives in the world of large, vibrant, acrylic paintings on canvas. After moving his art business from Miami and establishing himself in Asheville’s River Arts District (RAD), Jonas Gerard is celebrating ten years as a gallery owner in Asheville. In coordination with the […]
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: On Friday, May 12th and Saturday, May 13th United Way of Henderson County is rallying more than 200 volunteers throughout the community for their annual Days of Caring to help make a meaningful impact in the community. Here in Henderson County, volunteers will be working on 40 […]
Xpress sat down with a number of recently formed local nonprofits, as well as experts in the field, to better understand the challenges these newbies face.
Press release from LifeMinistries: In June, 2008, Abernethy United Methodist Church launched a new outreach ministry serving low income families struggling to care for their children called the Baby Equipment and Resource Closet ( B.E.A.R.). The ministry reaches out to single parents and families living at or below poverty level, expectant parents, foster parents, and grandparents […]
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: This summer, Grandfather Mountain presents “Grandfather Presents,” a lecture series focused on nature, conservation and exploration. “This series provides an excellent avenue for people who love nature to meet those who have excelled at researching, representing or exploring it,” said Amy Renfranz, education specialist for the Grandfather Mountain […]
Press release from HART Theatre: HART Theatre is presenting The Great Gatsby on its main stage opening on May 19 and, to make the event something even more special, the new Fangmeyer will host PIZAZZ on June 3rd. This will be a spectacular evening featuring 1920’s dancers and the celebrated Firecracker Jazz Band that specializes […]
Press release from Pink Dog Creative Gallery: MARK FLOWERS SOLO EXHIBITION “Signs of Life” Recent Paintings at Pink Dog Creative Gallery. Asheville, N.C., artist Mark Flowers will have a solo exhibition of his work at Pink Dog Creative Gallery in the River Arts District, Asheville, NC. The exhibit runs from June 2 through July 9 at […]
Press release from Mainspring Conservation Trust: Celebrating 20 years of conservation, Mainspring Conservation Trust is hosting 20 events in 2017, including a hike in Panthertown Valley on Thursday, May 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. that is open to the public. The moderate, three-mile hike will be led by Friends of Panthertown founding board member […]
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe County NAACP: Several Western North Carolina Branches of the NAACP will sponsor a Die-In Thursday, May 4, 2017at 3:30 p.m. at the Hendersonville offices of Congressman Mark Meadows (200 N. Grove Street). The protest is intended to underscore the dire consequences of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and the still unknown contents of the […]
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Commerce: Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in March, increased in one, and remained unchanged in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 12.3 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.7 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metro […]
Press release: The WESTERN NC ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION DIRECTORY: Resources and Action Opportunities For Achieving a Sustainable Future in Our Rural Mountain Communities was hot off the presses in time for Earth Day festivities, and is now available to one and all across the region. Noting increasing concerns about the health and preservation of our precious mountains and […]
Press release from The Gallery at Flat Rock: At The Gallery at Flat Rock, three artists examine the patterns, forms and calligraphy found in nature, building a bridge between art and the biological sciences. Connecting the dots tracing nature’s path, ceramics artist Alice Ballard’s solid forms derive inspiration from the architecture of living things; delicate paper […]
