Press release from McKibbon Hospitality: McKibbon Hospitality today announced that its AC Hotel Asheville Downtown will feature the work of ten local and regional artists in its public spaces, guestrooms and suites. The unique program is part of McKibbon’s commitment to creating top-notch guest experiences in its hotels and will bring a local flair to […]
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Anam Cara seeks submissions for 2017-18 Season
Press release from Anam Cara Theatre Co: Anam Cara Theatre Company is currently accepting play proposals for our 2017-2018 Season. Proposals will be accepted from directors interested in directing a specific play, directors open to directing any play, and playwrights interested in having Anam Cara Theatre Company produce a play they have written. Performances will occur […]
The 2017 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize is now open for submissions
Press release from NC Writers’ Network: The 2017 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize is now open for submissions. Awarded to a short story of 3,000 words or less, the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize honors internationally celebrated North Carolina novelist Thomas Wolfe. The winner receives $1,000 and possible publication in The Thomas Wolfe Review. The postmark deadline is January 30, 2017. […]
The SuperHappy Trivia Show returns next week for an all-star holiday extravaganza
Press release: We’ve never been so lucky to have a lineup like this one. We’ve packed the night with some of our best performers to give you, the audience, a holiday experience like no other. It’s guaranteed to be a night of wild comedy, drunken elves, live music, obscure trivia, and prizes. Did I […]
An Angel Christmas: Holiday open house at the Old Kentucky Home
Press release from the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site: From 9 am to 7 pm Saturday December 10th, Thomas Wolfe Memorial friends and volunteers will host an open house in the Old Kentucky Home. Children will be admitted free, adult admission is $5.00. The event includes craft activities for children, and an exhibition of […]
Appalachian National Scenic Trail to remove fire restrictions
Press release from the National Park Service and Appalachian Trail Conservancy: The National Park Service (NPS) and Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) announce that the fire restrictions placed on 27.7 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) in Virginia, from Newport Road (Va. 624) north to Mountain Pass Road (Va. 652), will be lifted at […]
Asheville Humane Society waives adoption fees for holiday promotion
Press release from Asheville Humane Society: From Tuesday, December 6 through Friday, December 23, Asheville Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all dogs over 25 pounds and all cats and kittens for their “Love Actually is Priceless” adoption promotion sponsored by Prestige Subaru. As part of Subaru’s “Share the Love” event going on now through January 3, Prestige will […]
City of Asheville seeks community input prior to expanding equity initiative
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville City Council is committed to supporting a community that is inclusive and diverse. A diverse community was identified as 1 of 8 key focus areas in the 2036 Vision City Council crafted in January 2016. Council took the next step in supporting this focus area by setting aside […]
Fletcher YMCA now YMCA at Mission Pardee Health Campus
Press release from YMCA of Western North Carolina: The YMCA of Western North Carolina has changed the name of the Fletcher YMCA to the YMCA at Mission Pardee Health Campus to reflect the organizations’ unique partnership. The name change also celebrates the vital role Pardee Hospital and Mission Health played in the 2014 opening of […]
Grandfather Mountain to host New Year’s sunrise event
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: There are sunrises, and then there are Grandfather Mountain sunrises. And then there are Grandfather Mountain New Year’s Day sunrises. Ring in an epic New Year on Sunday, Jan. 1, for Grandfather Mountain’s first sunrise opportunity of 2017, and share a community breakfast buffet with your fellow early risers. Sunrise […]
U.S. Forest Service Wildfire and related information update
News release from U.S. Forest Service: All fires in western North Carolina are 100 percent contained, except Camp Branch and Rock Mountain Fires, which remain active at this time. Containment efforts by firefighters on Camp Branch and Rock Mountain Fires are on hold due to the rain. When it is safe to do so, fire […]
Tuesday History: The unclaimed body of Will Harris, part IV
We continue our examination of the aftermath of the killing of Will Harris, as reported on Nov. 17, 1906 in The Asheville Gazette News. This installment builds on our previous three posts depicting the events leading up to and ensuing from Harris’ actions. For last week’s post, click here. The material for this article was made available through the courtesy […]
Small bites: A Turkish twist at the Asheville Mall
The Döner offers kebabs and other Turkish foods at the Asheville Mall. Also: Buncombe Food Policy Council hosts a potluck, WNC Young Farmers Coalition holds a fundraiser at New Belgium, a holiday dinner at Rhubarb benefits The POP Project and City Bakery has launched its new production site.
The Bernstein Family welcomes a new director
A new director and a new mystery character joins The 45th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular.
Julian Award winner Melissa Wilson: Commitment and empathy in the classroom
At 19, Melissa Wilson was a single mother, working at McDonald’s and living below the poverty line. She decided to enroll in a class at A-B Tech that was part of the college’s jobs placement program. With it came free child care. Unfortunately, the class itself didn’t speak to Wilson. “I was training for an […]
Grand opening: Jonny Mac’s Lowcountry Grille and BBQ
The new Fletcher eatery offers Southern, Cajun and low-country meals and desserts.
Bark House wins 2016 Architectural Record Product of the Year
Press Release from The Bark House: The Bark House at Highland Craftsmen Inc, the only company with a Cradle to Cradle Certified™ PLATINUM product, announced today that its bark wall coverings made of Recycled Appalachian Wood Waste (RAW™) have been recognized as a 2016 Record Product by Architectural Record magazine. Architectural Record is the leading trade publication dedicated to architecture and interior […]
Michael Reno Harrell at Buffalo Nickel for “Carolina Christmas”
Press release from David Joe Miller Presents: David Joe Miller Presents, award winning storyteller, singer/songwriter and author, Michael Reno Harrell, will present his ALL NEW “Carolina Christmas” at Buffalo Nickel, 747 Haywood Road in West Asheville on Wednesday December 14th at 7pm. Michael’s natural knack for storytelling, in print, song and spoken word has earned […]
Santa climbs down the Chimney at Chimney Rock, December 3 and 10
Press release from Chimney Rock Park: It’s that time of year, and Santa and his elves are getting ready! Jolly old St. Nick will be visiting Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park to climb down one of the world’s largest natural chimneys from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 3 and 10. […]
Small bites: Blue Ridge Food Ventures 2016 Holiday Market
The Blue Ridge Food Ventures 2016 Holiday Market offers a one-stop shop for local goods. Also, Villagers holds a bone broth workshop, Buxton Hall hosts a six-course pop-up dinner, Gypsy Queen Cuisine adds a brunch menu, Le Bon Cafe offers drive-thru coffee service in Arden and NatGeo highlights Asheville’s food scene.
Appalachian Mural Trail begins
Press release from The Appalachian Mural Trail Group: “Shining a light on our rich Appalachian heritage through an outdoor historical mural trail located near the Blue Ridge Parkway is the vision for the Appalachian Mural Trail. Murals created by artists living in the towns and communities, telling the stories of mountain heritage with feeling, makes this […]