PRESS RELEASE: Six nonprofits serving Western North Carolina will receive $900,000 over three years from the Melvin R. Lane Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The grant program helps human service organizations improve operations and become more collaborative and sustainable in order to better the lives of Western North Carolina’s disadvantaged citizens. […]
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Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic returns Aug. 13-14
PRESS RELEASE: Amateur and professional photographers can now register for the Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic, a two-day seminar that offers presentations from outstanding photojournalists and opportunities for participants to improve their skills. The clinic, set for Aug. 13 and 14, also allows participants the rare prospect of photographing scenic Grandfather Mountain at dawn and dusk […]
North Carolina Pesticide Board unanimously approves creation of task force to investigate risks of neonicotinoid insecticides to pollinators and aquatic species
PRESS RELEASE: Yesterday, the North Carolina Pesticide Board, the authority on pesticide regulation in North Carolina, unanimously approved the creation of a task force to investigate the harmful effects of a class of systemic insecticides called neonicotinoids that have been implicated in pollinator decline and aquatic ecosystem disruption. This decision comes after a number of […]
Updates from Asheville Police Department
PRESS RELEASE: In an effort to continue sharing information regarding the July 2, 2016 officer involved shooting in Deaverview Apartments, the Asheville Police Department would like to inform citizens of the current status of the investigation. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the incident. The SBI has control over Mr. Williams’ […]
City planners to host meeting on infill housing opportunities
Announcement from the city of Asheville: Like many areas of the state, Asheville is experiencing unparalleled growth. This has resulted in increased costs for both rental and for-sale housing units. Up to 43% of renting households are rent burdened, which is defined as spending 30% or more of household income on housing expenses. In addition, […]
David Joe Miller Presents WORD on Saturday July 30th at 7pm, Altamont Theater, 18 Church St. downtown Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: This special show will feature and honor Asheville’s very own “Storylady” from TV’s Mr. Bill Show. Gwenda Ledbetter began her career here in Asheville over 50 years ago and is now being honored by the National Storytelling Network with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award.” She’ll accept that honor at their national conference in […]
Alex Krug Combo offers inaugural set at Copper Crown
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville, N.C. DreamRock/Americana band Alex Krug Combo will christen the stage of Copper Crown on the evening of July 16. Guests will be treated to two free sets by the full six piece band as they enjoy cocktails and food in East Asheville’s favorite gathering spot. “We’re playing at our favorite place to […]
Lyric to Perform July 18 in final 2016 show of UNC Asheville’s Concerts on the Quad Series
Press Release: Asheville’s own Lyric will take to the UNC Asheville Quad stage at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 18, and provide the closing act for the 2016 Concerts on the Quad series. Concerts on the Quad are free and open to everyone. Attendees are invited to bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy along […]
Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co. owner to open Tacos and Taps drive-thru
An insatiable craving for Mexican food had pizza and brew man Mike Rangel dreaming of the satisfying crunch of a hard-shelled taco.
The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new extension of the Oklawaha Greenway to Berkeley Mills Park
PRESS RELEASE: The City of Hendersonville and the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce announce the official grand opening of the new extension of the Oklawaha Greenway from Patton Park area to Berkeley Mills Park. The ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, July 29th at 4:00pm at the kiosk where the greenway extension begins. (Attendees […]
Small bites: Canning made easy
“It’s basic skills,” says Nan Chase. “Once you know how simple it is and how safe it is, people can feel encouraged to say, ‘Oh yeah, I can do some canning myself.’”
Tuesday History: Impressions of Asheville from 1911, Part IV
Some tell us there is more drinking and crime since the state went dry…
Asheville Art Talk: Carlos Vera brings the festival home
“I’m an artist and this is my kitchen,” says Carlos Vera. “[I’m] just a dude in his house who needs to create.”
Appalachian Summer Theater Series continues with Gary Carden’s Outlander, with Music by Joe Penland
PRESS RELEASE: A piece of Smoky Mountain history will come to the stage when Outlander, written by award-winning storyteller Gary Carden, with mountain music by Joe Penland, is presented at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Seating will be general admission with tickets $6 at the door. The play, which tells the […]
Spicer Greene Jewelers: Bringing new blood to an old family business
Wick & Greene Jewelers is in the midst of a facelift and name change. In August, it will reopen as Spicer Greene Jewelers. The new owners, Eva-Michelle and Elliot Spicer are currently in the midst of bringing the building’s art deco exterior to the store’s interior. “The furniture…the light fixture…we’re bringing it back to how it […]
Asheville artists take their crafts abroad
Every year, several of Asheville’s local artists pack their suitcases and catch flights to teach their crafts abroad. From basketry to pottery and painting to fiber arts, these forms are discussed in seminars and taught in workshops all over the world.
11th edition of The Trivia Challenge
PRESS RELEASE: This July 20th, we mount our 11th edition of The Trivia Challenge, Asheville’s only live, comedy gameshow thingy. The word has gotten out as more and more people show up to be entertained by the wit and whimsy of Asheville’s best comic actors and personalities. This month, we have Jillian Summers, Travis Lowe, […]
Mission Health named 2016 Most Wired
Press Release: Mission Health has been named one of the country’s “Most Wired,” joining just nine other health systems in North Carolina that received this distinction. Hospitals & Health Networks named the Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems in the 18th Annual Health Care’s Most Wired® survey, released today by the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) […]
Friends of the Smokies wins Historic Preservation Grant
PRESS RELEASE: Friends of the Smokies today announced it will receive a $250,000 grant provided by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Great Smoky Mountains National Park qualified for the grant as one of the top nine most voted for parks in the Partners in Preservation: National Parks campaign. Friends of the […]
Great music in the great outdoors
PRESS RELEASE: Symphony of the Mountains Announces Their Summer Concert Series Symphony of the Mountains opens its 2016-2017 Season with the wildly popular Summer Concert Series July 22 at 7:30pm at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC; July 23 at 8:15pm at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in Wise, VA; and July 24 […]
Anam Cara Theatre Co. presents Barbed Wire Suit
PRESS RELEASE: ANAM CARA THEATRE CO. presents BARBED WIRE SUIT 7/29, 7/30, 8/5, 8/6, 8/11, 8/12 @ TOY BOAT ALL SHOWS 8PM Anam Cara Theatre Company presents Barbed Wire Suit An ensemble-created performance Inspired by the works of Flannery O’Connor and Jean Toomer Directed by Rachel Thomas-Levy Friday and Saturday July 29-30 and August 5-6 […]