PRESS RELEASE: TEDxTryon invites performers of all types—singers, musicians, dancers, and spoken word to audition for our event to be held on September 10, 2016 at Tryon Fine Arts Center. TEDxTryon is a full-day event showcasing thought leaders and talent from the Foothills area of WNC. Priority will be given to local performers and original […]
PRESS RELEASE: At 7:00 p.m. on May 14 at Haywood Arts Regional Theatre, old time music fans and friends of the Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program are invited come together for a concert honoring the late Trevor Stuart, founder and instructor in the JAM program in Haywood County. Featured performers include current JAM students and […]
PRESS RELEASE: M.C. Richards, Centering: Life + Art – 100 Years June 3 – August 20, 2016 Opening Reception: June 3, 5:30-8:00pm, Free Admission Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center (BMCM+AC) presents the exhibition M.C. Richards, Centering: Life + Art – 100 Years. The exhibition will run […]
PRESS RELEASE: Tiny trees will be make a big impact this weekend as The North Carolina Arboretum, a 434-acre public garden located just south of Asheville, celebrates World Bonsai Day on Saturday, May 14, 2016. World Bonsai Day is an international event dedicated to furthering bonsai awareness and appreciation worldwide. Initiated by the World Bonsai Friendship […]
The Atlanta-based company opens its newest location on Hendersonville Road Monday, May 9.
“There are over 150 people interred in the cemetery who are known to have become characters in Wolfe’s works,” says site manager Tom Muir.
This week, The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) will bring Made in Western North Carolina (WNC) to WantedDesign Brooklyn May 7 – 17, 2016, an opportunity made possible by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA). The exhibition will be held during NYCxDESIGN, New York City’s official annual citywide celebration of design. Made […]
On Thursday, April 28th, Senator Bingham (R) of Davidson County introduced Senate Bill 794, Authorize Needle Exchange Programs, to combat an alarming increase in hepatitis C spread through injection drug use. As of May 4th, 2016, Sen Cook (R), Sen J. Davis (R), Sen. Foushee (D), Sen. Hartsell (R), Sen. Robinson (D), Sen. Tucker (R), Sen […]
Asheville Gallery of Art’s May show, “Earthlight” will feature the work of Karen Keil Brown. This will be the first solo artist’s show in AGA’s new gallery space at 82 Patton Avenue. Keil Brown, known for her ethereal sky and mountain landscapes, will present new work. “I’ve been influenced by my recent art workshops in […]
PRESS RELEASE: MetroWines announces chess class with Paul Judd Pries @MetroWines starting Tuesday, June 7th. Class will be held every Tuesday from 2 to 3:30. $10 at the door. Join us to learn this great game of strategy that teaches skills applicable on and off the board! Please call to reserve a seat. To provide […]
Congregation Beth Israel’s 11th annual food and culture event honors the Jewish state’s independence.
The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) announce a call for entries for the next Arts in the Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Great Smoky Mountains National Park […]
PRESS RELEASE: Christ School Theater is proud to present Lord of the Flies by Nobel Prize winner William Golding, adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams. This play, not often produced in the United States, is directed by Mary Dillon with Artistic Direction by Sarah Baldwin. Lord of the Flies runs May 12-15 at Pingree Theater on the Christ School campus. […]
Founded in 1970, The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival is the premier chamber music festival of the Carolinas. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is proud to sponsor another season of world-class chamber music in Haywood County. All five performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
Cinco de Mayo at MG Road May 5th, 2016 at 6pm – late, 19 Wall Street, Asheville, NC 28801 with Gustavo Báez of Chai Pani Decatur and Botiwalla For the second year in a row, we are very excited to be inviting the one and only Gustavo Báez, one of the original kitchen crew members of […]
Local renewable energy company Sundance Power Systems is joining thousands of solar advocates across the nation today and throughout the week in celebrating the solar industry’s achievement of 1 million solar installations. Organized by SEIA, the Solar Energy Industries Association, the #MillionSolarStrong campaign is spreading awareness of the significant growth seen in the industry.“The adoption […]
PRESS RELEASE: RAINBOW FLEA! is an old fashioned flea market. The proceeds from the booth rentals go to its fundraising campaign to buy the school a bus. This is the 1st time for this event, it is open to EVERYONE in Asheville. ANYone wanting to buy a booth space . Folks get to keep […]
David Joe Miller Presents, “Three Storytellers Walk Into a Bar,” a show of tall tales and questionable humor with David Joe Miller, Pete Koschnick and Charlie St.Clair. Wednesday night, May 18th at Buffalo Nickel 747 Haywood Road in West Asheville. 7pm, come early to order drinks and dinner. Reservations can be made by calling 828-575-2844 […]
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSRVC) presented Angélica R. Wind, Executive Director of Our VOICE, a 2016 Visionary Award for the state of North Carolina. In conjunction with Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSRVC), offers the Visionary Voice award each April to recognize the creativity and hard work […]
PRESS RELEASE: An upcoming job fair hosted by Goodwill Industries of North Carolina will include some of the largest employers in Asheville. Event: Goodwill Job Fair Date: Thursday, May 17 – 9 a.m.-Noon Location: Goodwill Career Connections Center 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville NC 28806 Employers scheduled to attend the fair include: The Omni Grove Park […]
First things first Hunger is a human need that trumps even sleep. So perhaps it’s not surprising that one of the first Asheville businesses Julian Price funded got its start as a small vegetarian lunch counter in the basement of the YMCA. Joan Cliney-Eckert had borrowed $10,000 from her mother to launch the venture in […]
