The latest art exhibit at the Pink Dog Creative in the River Arts District seems, in part, a response to all this talking at, rather than conversing with, or, better yet, thinking through.
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Forest Service announces ginseng permit process for 2016
PRESS RELEASE: The Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests announced today that forest visitors have until July 15 to submit contact information to a ranger district office to participate in the lottery to receive a ginseng harvest permit this year. Visitors must obtain a permit to collect wild ginseng in the two national forests during the […]
State legislature supports Jackson County as Premier Trout Fishing Destination
PRESS RELEASE: Jackson County moved one step closer to becoming the N.C. Trout Capital on Wednesday, June 1 in Raleigh, as members of the state legislature recognized the county as the state’s Premier Trout Fishing Destination. N.C. Senator Jim Davis and N.C. House Representative Joe Sam Queen both participated and spoke before the legislature in support of […]
Blue Ridge Parkway hike of the week “Fire Tower and Summer Flowers”
PRESS RELEASE: Join Parkway rangers at 10:00 am on Friday, June 24th for a moderate 1.5-mile round-trip hike to the Fryingpan Fire Tower. The group will look for summer wildflowers on the way up and learn more about the history of the tower and the life of a fire lookout. Climb the stairs for stunning […]
Assistant District Attorney Al Williams, Jr. recognized with the 28th JDB Professionalism Award.
PRESS RELEASE: Wednesday, June 8, 2016, the 28th Judicial District Bar (JDB) presented Assistant District Attorney Al Williams, Jr. with the 28th JDB Professionalism Award. The 28th JDB Professionalism Award was established by former Buncombe County Bar President Roger Smith in 2004 to annually recognize an individual member of the Bar whose consistently courteous, respectful, […]
Blue Ridge Parkway after hours hike “Over 200 Years on the Trail”
PRESS RELEASE: Join Parkway rangers at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 23rd for an easy to moderate, 2 mile hike that is right in Asheville’s backyard. Hiking, rambling, tramping, fellwalking–call it what you will–walking in the woods has been a popular pastime across the world since the 1700’s, with hundreds of books, thousands of maps, […]
Minecraft Saturdays for kids at the Grey Eagle
PRESS RELEASE: Punching wood. The Nether. Creepers and endermen. If these terms have been bandied about your dinner table over the last few months, chances are that you have a young person who is into Minecraft. This enigmatic game has become a cultural phenomenon across the globe, and has captivated the imaginations of young people. […]
Stretch It Out with One Center Yoga at the Gran Fondo Race
PRESS RELEASE: Bicyclists who cross the finish line in this year’s Gran Fondo race on Saturday, June 18, in downtown Asheville, can stretch it out with One Center Yoga’s talented yoga teachers, from 10:30am –4pm. No yoga experience is required to benefit from these simple, effective stretches and poses geared to relieve tight neck and shoulders, […]
Central Sanctuary Series presents The Kruger Brothers – Protecting the Wild Character & Natural Legacy of the South
PRESS RELEASE: What: Central UMC Sanctuary Concert Series Where: Central United Methodist Church When: Friday, June 24th Who: The Kruger Brothers $25 Central United Methodist Church is pleased to present its Sanctuary Concert Series for 2016. Throughout the summer, Central will be bringing prime musical talent with international ties and from across the nation, to its historical sanctuary for […]
Small bites: Storytelling and vino at Metro Wines
Connie Regan-Blake offers stories with a glass of wine at Metro Wines, Lex 18 hosts a vintage radio variety show Father’s Day event, Addison Farms Vineyard holds Dinner in the Vines and tickets go on sale for the 2016 WNC Battle of the Burger.
The Maggie Valley Band CD Release Party
PRESS RELEASE: “A raw approach to Appalachian music intertwined with a heavy sixties influence” is more evident than ever in The Maggie Valley Band’s new EP titled, “Don’t Go”. The Maggie Valley Band is an Americana/folk band based out of Maggie Valley, NC. Led by the Miller Sisters-Whitney (guitar, vocals, banjitar, mandolin) and Caroline (bass, […]
Buzzin’ for Bees in Foodtopia: Bars and restaurants join Asheville’s Pollination Celebration
Specialty cocktails and food items will celebrate and support pollinators during Bee City USA’s annual week of festivities.
ASAP announces 2016 Southeast Farm to School Conference
PRESS RELEASE: ASAP is hosting the 2016 Southeast Farm to School Conference, the first regional farm to school conference serving the entire Southeast. The conference will be held on September 23-24, 2016 in Greenville, SC, serving teachers, early childhood educators, parents, community health professionals, and child nutrition staff from an eight state region. These stakeholders […]
Public invited to Clingmans Dome open house
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate Father’s Day weekend from the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a special open house event at Clingmans Dome. As part of a grant competition from the National Trust for Historic Places, Friends of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) are competing against 19 other parks […]
Father’s Day River Cleanup rewards community service with chocolate and beer
On Sunday, June 19, MountainTrue, French Broad Chocolates and Asheville Greenworks will host a Father’s Day River Cleanup that combines paddling and trash gathering with chocolate and beer.
Asheville Art Talk: Mark Harmon, adventures in painting
“I thought of myself as the adventuring painter on the beach, you know, but I could have just been some dead guy.”
UNC Asheville Announces 2016 Summer Buzz Breakfast Series from Leadership Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: The Leadership Asheville Summer Buzz Breakfast Series is back with three events, beginning Thursday, June 16, with a discussion of Asheville’s culture, past and present. The Summer Buzz Breakfast Series is presented by Ward and Smith, P.A. as a way to explore Asheville’s issues, meet community leaders, and get a taste of the […]
Art MoB will host WNC Local Inspiration Juried Art Show on July 22, 2016
PRESS RELEASE: Art MoB is exited to inform you that they will be hosting their first Western North Carolina Local Inspiration Juried Art Show, let us tell you about all the details! Art MoB is currently accepting applications for their WNC Local Inspiration Juried Art Show until Monday, June 18. This show’s theme will feature […]
Hare and Hounds 5K Fun Run/ Walk/ Skip or Somersault Event
Name of Event: Hare and Hounds 5K Fun Run/ Walk/ Skip or Somersault Event Date & Time: June 25th at 9:00 AM – for all ages and skill Location: Asheville School campus and wooded trails, 360 Asheville School Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Description: a fun running game where a “hare” marks a trail and the hounds have […]
State Library of North Carolina announces support of local library programs through federal grants
PRESS RELEASE: The State Library of North Carolina announces the 2016-2017 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant awards to local library branches across North Carolina. These federal funds are investments that help libraries deliver relevant and up-to-date services to their communities. LSTA funds are used to meet the needs of children, parents, teenagers, adult […]
Negroni Week returns to Asheville
This week, over 6,000 bars, restaurants and retailers around the world are offering their own variations of the Negroni cocktail as part of the third annual international Negroni Week