PRESS RELEASE: People in Leicester (North Carolina) are being encouraged to think about the relationship they have with the city of Leicester in Britain and send in short poems about that relationship for possible inclusion in a new anthology that is coming out in October this year. To be eligible for inclusion in the anthology, […]
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Brevard College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers to perform “Watching and Waiting”
PRESS RELEASE: BREVARD – On Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. the Brevard College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform in their spring concert, “Watching and Waiting.” The concert is free to the public. The choirs include students of a variety of experience levels, and include students from several different majors across campus. Using […]
Faux Finishes for Painters
PRESS RELEASE Faux Finishes for Painters Instructor Nadine Charlsen – Nadine is an accomlished scenic painter with years of theatrical experience painting amazing sets in NYC as well as an illustrious career as a college professor in theater and an award winning fine artist. She brings great techniques, uses special paints and more to this […]
An exciting weekend of yoga at One Center Yoga
PRESS RELEASE: One Center Yoga will host an Iyengar Yoga Weekend with Mary Obendorfer and Eddy Marks April 29-May 1, 2016. Get ready for another exciting and inspiring weekend of yoga with Mary and Eddy! Their dynamic teaching style and deep knowledge about asana and pranayama make them an irresistible duo. Mary and Eddy are Senior […]
Friday Gallery Walk in Brevard begins April 22
PRESS RELEASE: Brevard 4th Friday Gallery Walks Kick-Off April 22 Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard, NC as you explore art, music, wine, and beer. Twenty five downtown art galleries, retail stores and restaurants will be participating in the 2016 Gallery Walks from 5pm– 8pm on the 4th Friday’s from April- November. The December Gallery […]
The North Carolina Arboretum unveils Frederick Law Olmsted statue
A larger-than-life-size bronze sculpture of the famous landscape architect who designed the grounds of the Biltmore Estate will be revealed this week in the Arboretum’s Blue Ridge Court.
World Peas Animation announces six weeks of summer camps in West Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: World Peas Animation is excited to announce six weeks of Summer Camps in West Asheville around three exciting subjects: Minecraft Animation, Baking Adventures and Movie Making! Minecraft Animation Camp will enable students to build their own Minecraft themed set, with characters and props, which they will then use to photograph a stop […]
Stephen Evans’ Solo Debut at Pulp
“I became somewhat disillusioned with the music biz,” says singer-songwriter Stephen Evans. “So music took a back seat to my relationship, school at UNCA and working as a bartender.” But in June 2015, after several years away from the industry, Evans released his debut album, “Something to Bleed.” On Tuesday, April 26, he will be […]
Parkway Playhouse’s 2016 season opens with Steel Magnolias
PRESS RELEASE: BURNSVILLE, NC: The celebrated Southern classic of family and friendship, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling and directed by Andrew Gall, is set to open at Parkway Playhouse on May 7. Performances continue on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3:00pm, through May 21. Tickets range from $10 for students to $20 […]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop
PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop on Saturday April 30, 2016. Bookstore Day marks its second year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on April 30th, with literary parties around the country. Spellbound Children’s Bookshop at 640 Merrimon Avenue will be celebrating with free refreshments and gifts for customers throughout the day, including stickers, […]
Spring art sale at UNC Asheville April 22-23
PRESS RELEASE: UNC Asheville’s Department of Art and Art History will hold its annual Spring Art Sale from 4–7 p.m. on Friday, April 22, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor of Owen Hall on campus. The sale is open to the public. […]
‘Get Your Hands Dirty, Junior’ at The Village Potters
PRESS RELEASE: Contact: The Village Potters 191 Lyman Street #180 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828-253-2424 http://www.thevillagepotters.com http://www.facebook.com/thevillagepotters info@thevillagepotters.com GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY, JUNIOR EDITION, DEBUTS AT THE VILLAGE POTTERS One day workshops and three-week camps developed just for kids this Spring and Summer. The Village Potters is pleased to announce the return of children’s […]
Adventure abounds in Parkway Playhouse summer performing arts camps and classes
PRESS RELEASE: Burnsville, NC: This summer Parkway Playhouse Junior Students will be busy! They will be breaking evil spells, serving exquisite cuisine, and sharing an incredible adventure with Disney’s Beauty and the the Beast Jr ; which will be a two week summer production camp experience that will lead up to two public performances of […]
Local comedian Grayson Morris reflects on opening for Louis C.K.
By day, Grayson Morris is a preschool teacher, by night, a standup comedian. For the last five years she’s honed her craft. Most of her material comes from her everyday life: being single and poor and working with young children. This past Wednesday night, her hard work paid off. Morris found herself the opening act […]
Author Talk and Book Signing at the Asheville Art Museum
PRESS RELEASE: Stephanie Storey: Oil & Marble Saturday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to welcome author Stephanie Storey on her tour for her just-published debut novel Oil and Marble that the New York Times calls “richly imagined… tremendously entertaining.” The book is the fictional account of the rivalry that drove […]
Burial Beer Co. announces brewery expansion timeline
The South Slope-based brewery hopes its new location will be up and running by early July.
The Geezer Gallery
PRESS RELEASE: An Artful Life at the Asheville Area Arts Council Gallery This April we invite you to a fantastic show sponsored by The Council on Aging of Buncombe County’s program The Geezer Gallery. The exhibition will showcase the work of lifelong master artists and we invite you to the reception April 15th from 5-8pm. […]
Bailey Mountain Cloggers Bring the Wonder of OZ to Mars Hill University
PRESS RELEASE: NEWS FROM MARS HILL UNIVERSITY The land of OZ is coming to Mars Hill University, through the talents of the Bailey Mountain Cloggers. The cloggers’ spring concert, called “The Wicked Dancer of OZ,” will take place in Moore Auditorium, April 15-17. Performances will take place at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday, April […]
Bind Your Beeswax at 310 ART
PRESS RELEASE: Bind Your Beeswax! Last chance in 2016, still room in this class! Exclusive at 310 ART. This is the only time Erin Keane will teach this class anywhere in 2016, don’t miss your chance to learn all the methods to create your own journals with Encaustic covers. Register Here Instructor Erin Keane April 16th […]
Dobra Tea hosts EmpTea Bowls fundraiser
For the third year, Dobra Tea’s Black Mountain location will partner with local artisans and musicians to raise money for the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden.
Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest Announces sMacDown & Other Events
PRESS RELEASE: Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest Announces sMacDown & Other Events Contact: Rachel English Brown, Media Coordinator Email: rerin.english@gmail.com Phone: 828-442-8659 Web: www.wnccheesetrail.org www.mountaincheesefest.com Invited chefs from Asheville area restaurants will compete for the title of sMacDown champion during Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest on April 24, 2016 from 12 – 4 PM at Highland Brewing […]