North Carolina News Service reports that “dozens will join Congressman Mark Meadows at a listening session on the topic of increasing protection for public lands. The U-S Forest Service is in its fourth year of revising its Forest Plans for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. Less than seven-percent of land east of the Mississippi is […]
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Not Black & White: A Political Debate of Reversed Roles
PRESS RELEASE: A week before Election Day, Asheville School will welcome Sally Kohn and Tara Setmayer for a spirited and friendly political debate on November 3 in the Walker Arts Center’s Graham Theater. The event, “Not Black & White: A Political Debate of Reversed Roles” is free and open to the public, although seating may […]
Pulitzer-prize winning drama at 35below
PRESS RELEASE: How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel Produced by Attic Salt Theatre Company at 35below November 4th through the 20th Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm Sundays at 2:30pm 35below 35 East Walnut St., Asheville, NC Theater Performance Attic Salt Theatre Company, the team who produced 2016’s comedy SMASH All in the Timing […]
Trivia and costume contest at Magnetic 375
PRESS RELEASE: Next week, The SuperHappy Trivia Challenge returns for its second season in its new home at Magnetic 375 in the RAD. With the new space comes new plans, one of which is our first COSTUME CONTEST. After all, Halloween is just around the corner. Wear your hippest and/or scariest threads and maybe you’ll […]
Libertarian Party Candidates visit Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: Sean Haugh, Lon Cecil, and William Meredith, the Libertarian Party candidates for US Senate, North Carolina Governor, and North Carolina Senate 49, are holding a campaign rally at Upcountry Brewing at 5pm on Saturday October 8th. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Local Libertarian Party leaders will also […]
Haywood Street-Page Avenue survey on Open City Hall
The City of Asheville seeks residential input. In its announcement, the city writes: The Haywood Street Advisory Team, working with the Asheville Design Center and Asheville City staff, will gather input through October to help define a long-term vision for the City-owned property at the intersection of Haywood Street and Page Avenue in downtown Asheville. We […]
Urban Dharma to host an Evening of Spiritual Food
In an effort to bring together and celebrate different faiths, the event marks the completion of a sand mandala highlights food traditions from various religions.
Asheville Art Talk: The lowdown on Maxx Feist’s lowbrow collection
Maxx Feist’s latest collection, “Waiting at the Gates” will be on exhibit at The Satellite Gallery staring Friday, Oct. 7.
Grand opening: The Refinery Creator Space
Last night, the Asheville Area Arts Council presented The Refinery Creator Space grand opening. The 15,000-square-foot industrial building is home to resident artists as well as non-profits, in an effort to promote collaboration, cooperation and growth. The evening’s events included art exhibits, open studio strolls, live music by The BeaTeam, a performance by The Djembeso LEAF […]
Asheville Fire Department urges residents to check and replace old smoke alarms
PRESS RELEASE: Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure. A recent […]
Mission Health to hold career fair
PRESS RELEASE: Mission Health will host a career fair for a variety of support services roles on Oct. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be held on the first floor of the Mission Health SECU Cancer Center, 21 Hospital Drive in Asheville. Representatives from Food & Nutrition Services, Environmental Services (Housekeeping), Laundry […]
Alice in Wonderland at Asheville Community Theatre
PRESS RELEASE: Just after a residency at the National Theatre in Washington, DC, Bright Star Touring Theatre will bring Lewis Carroll’s classic, Alice in Wonderland to the Asheville Community Theatre Mainstage at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 16. Join Bright Star for the show and refreshments afterward. New Chief Operating Officer, Josh Batenhorst, will be at […]
Tuesday History: The sulphur springs of West Asheville
This week’s Tuesday History comes courtesy of Dr. David E. Whisnant. On his blog, Asheville Junction, the historian and Asheville native revisits West Asheville prior to the Civil War. He tells the little known story of Revolutionary War veteran Robert Henry, who in 1827 discovered a sulphur spring within the present-day boundary of Malvern Hills. By […]
Small bites: Iron Hen Café opens in Asheville
Downtown’s Iron Hen Café holds its grand opening, The Vegan Experience opens at The Block off Biltmore, Local Provisions hosts a French wine dinner and Folkmoot focuses on Middle Eastern cuisine.
100 Years of Farming Celebration at Hickory Nut Gap Farm
PRESS RELEASE: On Saturday, October 15th from 5-9pm, Hickory Nut Gap Farm is hosting its 100 Years of Farming Celebration in Fairview, NC. One hundred years ago, Elizabeth and Jim McClure set out on a new farming adventure in the foothills of Fairview. Shortly after, Jim founded the Farmer’s Federation, bringing together the farmers in […]
Asheville Art Talk: Josh Cote and his wild hares
In his latest exhibit, “Wild Hares and Other Phantasmagoria,” artist Josh Cote leaves no medium unexplored.
Small Bites: Feasting for FEAST
Feasting for FEAST benefits school cooking and gardening classes, a benefit for Louisiana flood victims features Cajun cuisine, Sierra Nevada takes over the bar at The Market Place and the city of Asheville rolls out a guide for aspiring restaurant owners.
Oskar Blues Brewery and NAACP to host voter registration drive
PRESS RELEASE: WHAT: Oskar Blues Brewery and Transylvania County NAACP have teamed up to host a voter registration drive at the brewery in Brevard, NC. The event will include live music from Under Great Lights and Kasey Williams, food from the Oskar Blues CHUBwagon food truck, and coffee sampling from Hotbox Roasters. Oskar Blues beer […]
Tuesday History: Asheville, the Switzerland of America
Tuberculosis has gone by many names: consumption, white plague, lunger, TB. In the 19th century it’s estimated that the disease killed seven million people per year. It wouldn’t be until 1882 that Robert Koch discovered the tubercle bacillus. This, paired with the introduction of immunotherapy, offered possible methods of treatment. There were several earlier pioneers, however, […]
Asheville ranked #19 on list of most affordable places to buy a car in NC
PRESS RELEASE: The automotive buyer intelligence firm Autolist.com today released its second quarter 2016 Most Affordable Areas Analysis and ranked Asheville the #19 most affordable place to buy a car in North Carolina. The study, which drew on over 72 million vehicles and 4.5 billion unique data points across vehicles of all makes and models nationwide, showed that used […]
Sex, Lies and Bloomer Dust: Local resident recounts Asheville’s past
Bill Hagan has worn many hats: publisher, licensed North Carolina auctioneer, pro-wrestling promoter and former peanut pusher, to name a few of the businesses he’s been involved in over the years. With all these experiences under his belt, the Asheville native – with the help of his daughter Judy Hagan Babbit – has written a […]