Press release from Christ School: Christ School Theater presents: Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind (30 plays in 60 minutes) by Greg Allen May 11-14, 2017 Pingree Theater Doors open at 7:09 pm for registration, games, and snacks Seating when we feel like it—around 7:30 pm Christ School Theater’s Spring production is the experimental Too Much […]
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate Dominique Marquise Harris (6/26/1990). Harris is wanted for Second Degree Forcible Rape (F), Second Degree Kidnapping (F) and Assault on a Female in connection to a rape that occurred on May 29, 2016 on Avon Avenue. Harris is […]
Press release from New Belgium Brewing: World-class acts, top notch beer, and philanthropic fun – get ready because New Belgium Brewing’s “Fat Tire presents the Tour de Fat” is kicking off the 2017 season and celebrating the brewery’s first year in Asheville on Saturday, May 20. This year’s tour is the biggest and boldest yet, […]
Press release from TRIAD of Henderson County: TRIAD Henderson County along with community partners will provide FREE residential document shredding and drug take back days across Henderson County in 2017. The TRIAD Henderson Document Shred & HOPE RX Drug Take Back event at Entegra Bank on Friday, April 21 helped the community w/ the removal […]
Press release from Parsec Financial: Parsec Financial, a fee-only wealth management firm, announced today the second of five recipients for the annual Parsec Prize. Guardian ad Litem Association Buncombe County (GALA BC) has been awarded a 2017 Parsec Prize of $25,000 that will aid in providing basic necessities for children in foster care. GALA BC spends […]
For a limited time, Ole Shakey’s offers the chance to play nine holes of miniature golf on its side patio. Also, Cucina 24 hosts a Polynesian rum dinner, Noble Cider offers A Taste of France and more in this week’s food news.
On Wednesday, April 26, Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Colton will discuss her great-great uncle’s 1859 book, ‘Mountain Scenery: The Scenery of the Mountains of Western North Carolina and Northwestern South Carolina,’ at the Pack Memorial Library’s Lord Auditorium.
Press release from Vaya Health: Residents of McDowell and nearby counties plan to come together Saturday in Marion to spread the message that people can and do recover from addiction, mental health concerns and other life challenges. The first-ever Blue Ridge Recovery Rally will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. April 29 on the […]
Press release from The North Carolina Society of Historians, Inc. The North Carolina Society of Historians is conducting its 76th annual competition for state, regional and local historians and genealogists who excel in the collection and preservation of Tar Heel history. Awards will be presented during the society’s annual meeting in November to winning authors, publishers or creators of […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: A typical college student relies on different sources to finance his or her college education. Many students rely on the Pell Grant to get through school, however, the grant does have a major setback. It does not cover summer courses. At Haywood Community College, students have another financial source […]
Press release from The Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Tiffany Anna Birdie Oscarsson, a 29 year old female from the Flat Rock area. Ms. Oscarsson was last seen on Monday, April 17 in the Biltmore Village area in South Asheville. Ms. Oscarsson may be experiencing some cognitive […]
Press release from Appalachian Wildlife Refuge: In the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, a small all-volunteer nonprofit has a very special and surprising option for recycling a common makeup tool. Appalachian Wildlife Refuge accepts old mascara wands to help save wild lives. These small brushes are used by the wildlife rehabilitators to remove fly eggs […]
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Asheville Small Business Week celebrates the impact of small businesses May 1-5, 2017 with daily events designed to enhance small business success. About 96 percent of Asheville metro area establishments have 50 employees or less. From unique shops and restaurants to personal and professional services, small businesses […]
Press release from Pisgah Brewing Company: Pisgah Brewing Company has announced a free live stream through local streaming partners IamAVL (IamAVL.com) for their upcoming 12th Anniversary Party featuring jam stalwarts moe,. Kyle Hollingsworth Band and The Nth Power on Saturday, April 22nd on the one-of-a-kind Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. The stream can be found on the home […]
Press release from Asheville School Fine Arts: This May, Asheville School’s Fine Arts Program will present “Fragments of Frankenstein,” an original multimedia adaptation of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein” imagined through dance, original music and poetry, film, and large-scale art installation. Docents will guide audience members through a series of settings, or “fragments,” which seek to capture […]
Press release from the North Carolina State Board of Elections: The N.C. State Board of Elections on Friday released a report detailing findings of post-election audits and investigations into irregularities following the 2016 elections. The Post-Election Audit Report: General Election 2016 was prepared in response to inquiries from members of Congress, state lawmakers, media organizations […]
Press release from American Craft Week: For the past month, craft lovers have been logging on to the American Craft Week website to choose their favorite place to enjoy a vibrant craft scene. With more than 17,000 votes tallied, the contest closed Sunday, April 16 at midnight. The top vote getter in the nationwide poll turned […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: This symposium, first broadcast live in October 2016 from the Bardo Arts Center performance hall, features a variety of makers who use clay as a part of their artistic practice. Curated by Heather Mae Erickson, Assistant Professor of Art at Western Carolina University, the exhibition and symposium explore evolving ideas […]
Press release from Buncombe County Schools: Buncombe County Schools will present Celebrate STEM on Saturday, April 22, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at Nesbitt Discovery Academy. Celebrate STEM is an official event of the 2017 North Carolina Science Festival presented by the Biogen Foundation. Celebrate STEM will have over twenty STEM activities for Buncombe […]
Press release from Asheville Area Piano Forum: Always a highlight of the spring music season, the Asheville Area Piano Forum will be presenting its annual spring benefit concert on Sunday, April 30th at 3:00 PM at the Blue Ridge Auditorium of Deerfield Estates, 1 Wakefield Dr, Asheville, NC 28803. The event will showcase the talents of […]
Press release from Mars Hill University: Walter Ziffer, noted theological scholar and retired religion professor at Mars Hill University, will deliver the keynote address at the university’s spring commencement. The ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017, in Moore Auditorium, and will be streamed live on the internet through the university website. […]
