Diana Wortham Theatre announced its upcoming Mainstage series for 2012/2013. Shows include: • Kathy Mattea on Sept. 14 • Jeremy Kittel Band on Oct. 12 • The Capitol Steps on Oct. 17 and 18 • Janis Ian and Tom Paxton on Oct. 20 • The American Place Theatre’s “The Giver” on Oct. 23 • Motet: Circo Aereo + Gandini Juggling on […]
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Open Hearts Arts Center holding Sept. 19 fundraiser and talent show
Student Talent Show and Fundraiser Wed, Sept. 19th, 6:30-10:00 PM Highland Brewing Company, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, Asheville, NC 28803 A benefit to fund the Boundless Art Program Open Hearts Arts Center is a non-profit nationally accredited, community based art program located in West Asheville for differently abled adults. Artists of Open Hearts Art Center […]
Tomato, Tomahto: ASAP and the Market Place team up to host celebration
From the press release: Tomato lovers have, without exaggeration, nearly 1,000 varieties from which to choose a favorite—there are thought to be 600+ heirloom varieties alone. While every single one isn’t available locally, tomato month in ASAP’s Get Local initiative presents the opportunity to buy and taste an impressive number. Tomatoes will abound at tailgate […]
Red Cross launches new “Hurricane App”
Greenville, SC, Wednesday, August 1, 2012 — The American Red Cross today launched its official Hurricane App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit hurricane prone areas. This free app is the second in a series to be created by the American Red Cross, the nation’s leader […]
Celebration In honor of the 75th Anniversary of the Appalachian Trail
Here’s the press release from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy: Asheville, NC (July 31, 2012) – The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) with a summer games competition on August 14, 2012 at the Highland Brewing Company in Asheville, NC. The event will run from […]
Priceless violin missing in Asheville
From a press release: In 1999, when world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma left a 266-year old cello worth $2.5 million dollars in the trunk of a New York City cab, an all-points bulletin to the NYC police and the help of his taxi receipt brought the instrument back home safe in time for his next […]
N.C. Secretary of State Marshall to join Reisinger for kickoff event
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Democratic Party: Asheville, N.C. (August 1, 2012) – The Buncombe County Democratic Party is excited to announce that North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall will join Drew Reisinger, the Buncombe County Register of Deeds for his campaign kickoff party on August 10th. In October of last […]
Tenn. Gov. Bill Haslam stumps for Romney in Asheville
Here’s the info via the campaign of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney: Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam will greet volunteers and deliver remarks at 11:15 AM EDT at the Asheville Victory Office (16 Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC). He will then attend an agriculture and small business roundtable at 1:00 PM EDT at Apple Wedge […]
Mars Hill College will open South Asheville location in January
Here’s the press release from Mars Hill College: Mars Hill College has signed a lease on a building on Airport Road in Asheville, N.C., enabling the institution to be more accessible to adult and graduate students in the region. Classes will meet in the new location beginning in January 2013. According to Dr. Dan Lunsford, […]
GoTopless rally will continue despite conservative attempts to stop it
From the press release: ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 31 – With local conservatives attempting to block an upcoming August 26 demonstration by women’s rights organization GoTopless in Asheville, N.C., GoTopless today released a statement declaring its resolve to continue fighting for gender equality under the Constitution, including the right to freely and legally go publicly topless […]