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, […]
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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
2016 Asheville Triathlon & Kids’ Splash N Dash returns to Gashes Park
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville, NC: What an amazing way to have fun in the summer with the whole family by participating on July 17th, 2016 in the Asheville Triathlon & Kids’ Splash N Dash. iDaph events and Right on Time Productions have united again to bring this popular fast & fun sprint triathlon to Asheville, NC! […]
Solstice Arts at Tigg’s Pond Retreat Center
PRESS RELEASE: David and Molly Sharp Voorhees and artist friends, along with Rev. Posy Jackson and Rev. Lyndon Harris will be hosting an two day indoor arts and crafts event, Solstice Arts at Tigg’s Pond Retreat Center in Zirconia, NC on Saturday, June 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 19 from noon to […]
Montford Park Players announces production of the rarely-produced Titus Andronicus
PRESS RELEASE: Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud to announce their upcoming production of Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare. The performances will be held at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, located at 92 Gay Street in the heart of the Montford region of Asheville, from July 8th through July 30th on Friday, Saturday […]
Small bites: Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts a new Friday Night Barn Dance series
Hickory Nut Gap Farm hosts a new Friday night dance series, Little Sparrow Coffee and Kitchen is set to open in Woodfin, Ambrozia adds lunch, and Tryon offers its annual Blue Ridge Barbecue and Music Festival.
Budgeting 101 at Pack Memorial Library
PRESS RELEASE: The Pack Memorial Library and OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling are pleased to offer Budgeting 101 as part of the series of FREE financial education classes at the library. The classes are part of a nationwide initiative through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) which capitalizes on the unique role of libraries […]
New work by Dustin Spagnola at The Satellite Gallery
Press Release: New Work by Dustin Spagnola at The Satellite Gallery 55 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 28801 Opening Reception Friday July 1st at 6 pm 828.505.2225 thesatellitegallery.com Artist statement New work This new body of work focuses on imagery from my personal collection of photographs featuring family and friends and explores the people, places, and […]
National Trails Day celebration includes Mountains-to-Sea Trail section opening
PRESS RELEASE: North Carolina State Parks and the National Park Service will celebrate their coinciding centennial anniversaries and renew the commitments of each agency to work in partnership to see the completion of the Mountains to Sea Trail in western North Carolina. As part of the day’s events, held on National Trails Day, the Carolina […]