In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we bring you our regularly scheduled Tuesday History post, one day early. On Aug. 21, 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed an audience of nearly 3,000 people in Montreat Conference Center’s Anderson Auditorium. King, the keynote speaker for the Presbyterian Church’s annual Christian Action Conference, […]
The figure-scapes portion of the series explores themes of decay, metamorphosis and rebirth. A female subject is present in each painting. “Throughout Western art, the female figure has been used … to represent certain ideas and philosophies — liberty, justice,” says Pearson.
Press release: Lake Lure & Chimney Rock Village Communities announce ‘Party Rock Fire’ Thank you Celebration & Fundraiser for Hickory Nut Gorge Fire Departments. Hosted by Rumbling Bald Resort on Saturday, January 21, 2017 Through a continuing sense of unity, several public and private organizations are coming together at Rumbling Bald Resort on Jan. 21st […]
Press release from NC Wildlife: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will conduct a public hearing in Clyde on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. to take comments on proposed changes to 39 agency regulations related to wildlife management, fisheries and game lands for the 2017-18 seasons. The public hearing will be held at the Haywood Community College […]
Press release from Safelight: Safelight and the Junior Welfare Club of Hendersonville announce an exciting, free event for Henderson County high school or homeschooled junior and senior ladies. The 2017 Prom Party Extravaganza will be Saturday, February 18 from 9am until noon at St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main Street in Hendersonville. This event […]
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity invites young, single professionals (age 21+) to spend a day making connections while making a difference at its Singles Build. Held Saturday, February 11th from 8:15AM-3:30PM, up to thirty participants will build on the jobsite together, […]
Press release from ASAP: ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) kicks off 2017 with their 14th Annual Business of Farming Conference and two workshops in partnership with NC Cooperative Extension and Mountain BizWorks. These initiatives are designed to offer farmers marketing, financial and production tools and resources to improve farm businesses. The first workshop of the […]
Press release from Brevard College: The Brevard College Fine Arts Department opens its first exhibition of the year, “8 Days a Week” on Friday, Jan. 20. The community is invited to an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. in Sims Art Center’s Spiers Gallery. This free exhibit of sculptural works will run through Feb. […]
From Asheville Music Professionals: AMP is partnering with MusiCares to bring in the New Year with a Musician’s Wellness event. Dr. Brent Myers will be speaking about working through pain from repetitive motion and how to stay mobile on the road, while Dr. Alan Baumgarten will be hosting “Ask a Doctor”. There will also be […]
Press release from Pisgah Brewing: Pisgah Brewing Company has long been known for its love of music, hosting artists small and large for nearly 10 years now. Music is ingrained in the Pisgah Brewing DNA, dating back to the days before the taproom was open and owners, staff and friends would jam to entertain the […]
Press Release from Earth Fare: Asheville, NC – Americans are eating their way to an early grave, plain and simple. According to the National Center for Health Statistics1, shockingly, life expectancy for Americans in 2015 declined for the first time in more than two decades. In response to the crisis, Earth Fare, America’s original healthy […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: NOTE: Clarification from earlier announcement – all candidates for the Asheville City Board of Education must be City residents; however, they do not need to live in the Asheville City School District. The Asheville City Council is seeking interested individuals to fill three seats on the Board of […]
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: On Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 9-11am, the second annual Wings for Autism® event will be held at Asheville Regional Airport, and registration is now open for this free event. Sponsored by The Arc of Buncombe, Asheville Regional Airport, Allegiant Air and the Transportation Security Administration, Wings for Autism® is a […]
Press release from Isis Restaurant & Music Hall: Brighten up your winter with a little more… darkness. Seduction Sideshow is ready to take the stage once more with an all-new show, “Seven Deadly Sins!” premiering January 27th and 28th at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall. Together we’ll explore the darkness that draws us, the dilemmas […]
Press release from United Way of Hendersonville County: Fifty children at Upward Elementary School had happier holidays because of a new women’s group at United Way of Henderson County. “Women United” is a new initiative for women who want to connect their financial giving to volunteer opportunities in the community. Members of Women United enjoy […]
Press release from RiverLink: RiverLink is excited to announce the 10th annual Voices of the River Art and Poetry Contest, celebrating a decade of colorful, creative, and inspiring art and poetry submissions from pre-K to 12th-grade students. Each year the work of these students reflects thoughtful consideration of the rivers and other environments that surround […]
Press release from The Junction: We are delighted to partner with our River Arts District neighbors, New Belgium Brewing, for the fourth consecutive year. Our teams have collaborated to create a spectacular & truly one-of-a-kind winter beer dinner. Chef David Van Tassel and his kitchen will create a five-course menu designed around five individually selected New Belgium Brews including: […]
Press release from Food Truck Festivals of America: 2016 was the biggest year yet for Boston-based event company Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA) – and 2017 promises to far surpass it. The country’s largest touring food truck & craft beer festival company, FTFA is branching out to new markets in 2017 including Palm Beach, FL, […]
Press release from Westmoreland & Scully: In 2017, many of Asheville’s independent restaurants will change their online reservation system to Reserve.com. This is due to Reserve’s amazing range of options for restaurants and guests, ease of use, and fee structure. By January 10, these Asheville restaurants will switch to Reserve: Ambrozia, Blackbird, Blue Dream Curry, Chestnut, […]
The John R. Brinkley historic marker in Jackson County, N.C. reads: “Medical maverick, radio and advertising pioneer, candidate for governor of Kansas. Boyhood home stood across the river.” While “medical maverick” touches on Brinkley’s unorthodox role within the world of medicine, it doesn’t address the duplicity of his practice — namely, a scam that involved the implantation […]
In this week’s food news, local cidermakers join a discussion and tasting at Rhubarb, the French Broad Food Co-op hosts a class on wellness teas, a fermentation class is scheduled in Hot Springs, Santé Wine Bar & Tap Room offers a Wines of Portugal pop-up Flight Night event and early-bird tickets go on sale for Root Bound weekend in Highlands.
