Phantom of the Opera Masquerade theme anchors Asheville High and SILSA’s ‘homegrown prom’

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, […]

Jonas Gerard Fine Art celebrates 10 years in Asheville

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 […]

Outreach benefitting families with children needs volunteers

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 […]

Grandfather Mountain hosts summer lecture series

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 […]

WNC NAACP branches to sponsor Die-In at Hendersonville offices of Congressman Mark Meadows

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 […]

North Carolina’s March county and area employment figures released

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 […]

Resources for environmental action

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 […]

Examining the patterns, forms and calligraphy found in nature at The Gallery at Flat Rock

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 […]

London District Studios and Asheville Jack CoffeeHouse to host “A Community of Artists”

Press release form London District Studios: London District Studios/Asheville Jack CoffeeHouse will host “A Community of Artitsts” The ArtSpace Charter School Community Art Exhibition featuring works by ArtSpace Charter School staff and parents. The opening reception will take place in Asheville, NC – 12 May 2017, 5:00pm – 10:00pm at London District Studios located at […]

Asheville Police Department needs public assistance locating Kathryn Preston

Press release form The Asheville Police Department:  The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate a missing person, Kathryn Preston. Kathryn was last seen on April 23, 2017 at 2 Tunnel Rd. Kathryn is not local to the area and has no transportation. She likes to frequent parks and wooded areas. Kathryn is […]