Press release from American Advertising Federation of Asheville: The American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) presented the winners of the 2016-2017 American Advertising Awards during their Awards Gala on February 16 at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville. The American Advertising Awards, formerly known as the ADDYs, is among the most prestigious awards programs in […]
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Second annual Breakfast of Senior Champions
Press release from the Council on Aging of Buncombe County: What: The Breakfast of Senior Champions Where: The Blue Ridge Room, Deerfield Retirement Community, Asheville When: May 2, 2017; 9:00 am – 11:30 am Who: Hosted by The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, open to the public Ticket Info: To nominate a Senior Champion, […]
“Love Your #Selfie”: Lake Junaluska announces theme for Summer Youth Events
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Lake Junaluska has announced the theme for its 2017 Summer Youth Events: “Love Your #Selfie: Appreciating God’s Masterpiece in the Mirror.” The theme was created to inspire youth groups over the course of six events taking place at Lake Junaluska from June 11-July 2. Youth groups of all denominations […]
Small bites: Celebration time at Short Street Cakes
Cake, cocktails and music will be in play at Short Street Cakes’ eight-year anniversary event. Also this week: tequila tastings, a Winter Beer Dinner, New Orleans cuisine and more.
Tuesday History: Isaac Dickson and the YMI
The Triangle Park Mural on South Market Street, completed in 2013, was created by Asheville Design Center, in collaboration with community organization Just Folks. Local artist, Molly Must was recruited as the project’s lead designer. The mural captures some of the history of the African American experience in Asheville. Among its many images is one of […]
Andrew Jones of Climate Interactive to discuss climate change Feb. 23 at UNC Asheville
Press release from UNC Asheville: Andrew Jones, co-director of Climate Interactive, will discuss global climate change and the “Top 10 Reasons for Hope for Our Climate,” from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, at UNC Asheville’s Highsmith Union, in the Swannanoa River Room 104. This event is sponsored by the Student Environmental Center, a student […]
TOAST Asheville at Hi-Wire Brewing
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: Join us for TOAST, an annual event that brings together people in our community who share a love of art, beer, wine + local food! Friday, February 24, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hi-Wire Brewing Big Top in Biltmore Village $30 for members; $35 for non-members; $40 at the door […]
Calling (college) students of history for new summer internship
Put on those latex gloves, we’ve got primary source material to look into! Mountain Xpress has announced a summer internship for college students interested in local history. Summer interns will have the opportunity to research Asheville’s historic citizens, buildings, events, triumphs and tragedies. In addition, you will learn of, and develop contacts with, local historians and […]
Beyond addiction: Finding sobriety in WNC
Todd Stebbing was a 22-year-old heroin addict when he enrolled in Red Oak Recovery’s program on Sept. 14, 2014. The primary treatment facility in Leicester serves men ages 18-30 who have substance abuse and mental health issues. Stebbing shot up for the first time during his freshman year of college in Norfolk, Va. Within six […]
For sale: Cotton Mill Studios
Press release from Modern Asheville Real Estate: Artist/owners Denise Carbonell and Derek Dominey of the Cotton Mill Studios have made the decision to sell their beautiful building in order to embark on new creative and philanthropic ventures in the artistic community of Asheville and the River Arts District. As stewards of the Cotton Mill the […]
Parkway Playhouse offers improvisation class for youth ages 12-18
Press release from Parkway Playhouse: Explore the fundamentals of comedy improvisation: team-building, self confidence, trust, speed, active listening, agreement, and a respect for other performers and their creativity. This eight-week intensive course introduces the basics of improve to develop characters, environment, and relationship. This class culminates in a performance of high energy short form games […]
“Julian Price” documentary garners international accolades
The awards keep stacking up for Julian Price: Envisioning Community, Investing in People. The documentary — which premiered at the Orange Peel on May 26, 2016 and tells the story of philanthropist Julian Price and his contributions to Asheville — recently won three awards at the Bucharest ShortCut CineFest in Romania: best documentary, best editor and audience choice. […]
Jewish Family Services welcomes six new directors to the board
Press release from Jewish Family Services: Asheville, NC: Jewish Family Services of WNC (JFS) elected six new Directors to the Board for 2017. The following community leaders will participate in governance of this growing organization: Edward de Bary, PhD, of Asheville, is a retired Episcopal minister, and is on the faculty of the University of […]
JELF interest-free loan for higher education
Press release from the Jewish Family Services: Applications for interest-free loans for higher education (college, graduate school and vocational programs) are available to Jewish students in your area for the 2017-2018 school year from JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund). From March 1 – April 30 (and from September 1 – September 30), the loan application […]
Shadow A Student Challenge
Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: One of 1,520 school leaders in 48 countries to participate in the Shadow A Student Challenge this year, Henderson County Public Schools’ Superintendent Bo Caldwell announced today that he intends to extend the school immersion experience beyond the two-week period in February and expand it to include other […]
Chick-fil-A to host first fundraiser night for Haywood County Schools Foundation
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Chick-fil-A Waynesville will be hosting their first fundraiser night to raise funds for the Haywood County Schools Foundation (HCSF) on Monday, Feb. 20 from 5-8 p.m. The HCSF is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization making educational opportunities available to students and faculty members of the Haywood County Public Schools. Annually, […]
Asheville Art Museum presents Pianoforte with Les Downs
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present the next concert in its Pianoforte series on Sunday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Biltmore United Methodist Church. For this concert, we welcome Dr. Leslie Downs, who is active as both a solo and a collaborative pianist. He has performed in […]
Shipt launches grocery delivery in Asheville
Press release form Shipt: Shipt, the fastest growing online grocery marketplace, today announced that it will begin delivering fresh groceries to Asheville residents beginning on February 28, 2017. At launch, over 73,000 households in the Asheville area will have access to grocery delivery from Shipt. To celebrate the launch of Shipt in Asheville, annual members […]
Living in Color
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Guides sought for Folkmoot USA’s 34th annual festival
Press release from Folkmoot USA: Though the work is demanding, the rewards of being a Folkmoot Festival guide are meaningful and memorable. A once-in-a-lifetime personal growth and cultural exchange experience awaits for up to 20 individuals, sought by Folkmoot USA to provide support for the 34th annual festival. Guides are ambassadors to visiting international cultural […]
UNC Asheville opens two new art exhibitions on Feb. 24
Press release from UNC Asheville: Two new exhibitions – the 50th Anniversary Juried Student Exhibition, and a solo exhibition by sculptor and craftsman Aaron Gibbons – will open Friday, Feb. 24 with evening receptions at UNC Asheville’s Owen Hall. These exhibits and receptions are free and open to everyone. Gibbons, a 2013 graduate of UNC […]