PRESS RELEASE: While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is available throughout the rest of the summer […]
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Small bites: Thursday Night Throwdown
In 2008, Atlanta’s Octane Coffee introduced the Thursday Night Throwdown (often referred to as TNT). The latte art competition pits barista against barista in a series of elimination rounds where judges evaluate the clarity, milk texture, level of difficulty and contrast of each beverage made until a champion is crowned. On Thursday, July 28, Vortex Doughtnuts will […]
Tuesday History: Thomas Wolfe and his “queer talk,” 1938
We were never taught, for example, to question the life around us, which was the little world of Asheville, which in its turn is the whole world of America.
Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair celebrates 60 Years, Aug. 5-6
PRESS RELEASE: The Mt. Mitchell Crafts Fair, Yancey County’s signature event, fills downtown Burnsville with arts, crafts, food and music, Friday, Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6. This year marks the event’s 60th anniversary. More than 200 artists and crafters will set up around the historic Town Square. The fair evolved out of a local tradition […]
John Cowart receives National Social Worker of the Year Award
PRESS RELEASE: The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has announced North Carolina social worker John Cowart is recipient of its National Social Worker of the Year Award for his outstanding and compassionate work improving the well-being of our nation’s veterans. “John Cowart has provided direct services to generations of our nation’s brave veterans, including […]
Asheville Jewish Community Center announces $8 Million capital campaign
PRESS RELEASE: Just over a year ago, the Asheville Jewish Community Center kicked off its capital campaign to support the expansion and renovation of its campus on Charlotte Street. The campaign is under the direction of co-chairs Bob Deutsch, Tom Oreck and Debbie Adams with the assistance of David Valinsky Associates. The JCC has raised […]
Brother Wolf holds special PokéKitten adoption events
PRESS RELEASE: Some very special Pokémon will be making an appearance at businesses in Asheville on July 23rd, and while these animals aren’t looking to be captured by the popular Pokémon Go phone app, they are hoping to capture your hearts – and a new home. This Saturday, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue will be holding […]
Big Latch On: An event to promote and support breastfeeding
Joining a global initiative that promotes and supports breastfeeding, mothers of Asheville will come together to breastfeed their children at West Asheville Park (198 Vermont Ave.) on Saturday, August 6th at 10:30 am. The Big Latch On aims to make breastfeeding a normal part of day-to-day life, to increase support for breastfeeding mothers within the […]
‘Beer City Science Pub’ event on Aug. 5 hosted by Asheville Museum of Science and The Collider; open to the public
PRESS RELEASE: As National Amelia Earhart Day approaches on July 24, an Asheville climate scientist and an international authority on the aviation pioneer are gearing up for an expedition to locate Earhart’s aircraft that mysteriously disappeared over the South Pacific nearly 80 years ago. Climatologist L. DeWayne Cecil, Ph.D., and Ric Gillespie, founder and executive […]
Notice of public hearing
PRESS RELEASE: TAKE NOTICE that the Haywood County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 5:30p.m. in the Historic Courtroom of the Haywood Country Historic Courthouse located at 215 N. Main Street, Paynesville, NC 28786. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comments concerning […]
10th annual Model Airplane Show
PRESS RELEASE: The 10th Annual Model Airplane Show is on Saturday, August 6, 2016. Join the Asheville-Buncombe Aeromodelers Flying Club at Buncombe County Sports Park from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for this FREE event. The club will put on an air show and display many of their models. Pilots fly various types of aircraft […]
A Social Function and classic car cruise-in
PRESS RELEASE: Kick-off the weekend on Friday, July 29th at the Music On Main Street concert series. The concert features the group A Social Function. A Social Function is six-piece band playing a wide array of popular Top 40 tunes. The members that make up A Social Function are Mike VanGorder, Jeff Anders, Ric Luther, […]
Sharon Sandel metal leaf workshop offered August 13
PRESS RELEASE: This August, learn to paint on copper, gold or silver leaf. This textural method allows the beautiful leaf to peek through your painting. Sign up for a one day workshop on August 13 with most supplies included. Students should bring their own paints. The cost is $80 per person, and the class is […]
Small bites: OWL Bakery brings Old World treats to the mountains
“Rotating special pastries on certain days allows us to explore different cultures through our pastries,” says Susannah Gebhart, owner of Old World Levain Bakery.
Tuesday History: Thomas Wolfe v. the state of North Carolina, 1924
N.C. needs honest criticism—rather than the false, shallow “we-are-the-finest-state-and-greatest-people-in-the-country”—kind of thing.
Love and murder: Barbara Bates Smith brings Ron Rash stories to the stage
“It’s [Rash’s] material,” Smith says. “What I take the most credit for is knowing good material when I find it.”
A-B Tech to host open house event for new Advanced Manufacturing Center
PRESS RELEASE: A-B Tech Community College will host an Open House event for its new Advanced Manufacturing Center from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday, August 12 in the Maple Building to showcase new short-term training geared toward finding employment in WNC’s booming Advanced Manufacturing sector. The event is open to the public and will feature […]
A conversation with Clare Hanrahan
If you’ve ever driven past the Vance Monument during one of the many protests held there over the last 20 years, there’s a fair chance that Clare Hanrahan numbered among the folks making their voices heard. For the Asheville resident, writer and activist, visibility is a key tool in the fight against injustice. Hanrahan has […]
Studio A summer pysanky workshop schedule announced
PRESS RELEASE: Pysanky workshops Pysanky are a lot like Asheville- unique, fun and colorful! In this workshop we will be making beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs – pysanky. You will learn the method of batik – also called wax-resist – dying. You will also be familiarized with the wide range of Ukrainian folk art traditional patterns, […]
Goodwill: Free events offered during community appreciation week
PRESS RELEASE: Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina is hosting a series of community events from July 25 through 28. The public is invited to any or all of the events, which include: LinkedIn and Personal Branding workshop (Monday, 1-3pm) Community Resource Fair (Tuesday, 9am-12noon) Healthcare Job Fair (Wednesday, 9am-12noon) Appreciation Day (Thursday, 12pm-3pm) The Thursday […]
Special blood drive held in memory of Willis Wright
PRESS RELEASE: Over the course of decades, Willis Wright gave over 150 pints of blood to help save lives. Now, family and friends in Candler are organizing a blood drive in his memory to continue his legacy of helping others. Family members say Wright’s donations dated back to at least the 1960s. He was motivated […]