Local photographer Reggie Sheldon Tidwell writes, “I’m on the Board for LEAF and am heading to Rwanda to support LEAF and another non-profit organization (Africa Healing Exchange) that has a pilot program there. I’ll be taking gifts from LEAF to the orphans and photographing them while I’m there.” In 2009, Tidwell, photographed Mizero, a group […]
News Bulletins
UNCA welcomes largest freshman class in four years this Friday
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: UNC Asheville will welcome some 600 freshmen to campus on Friday, August 16, when the residence halls open to new students and the university holds its annual Convocation ceremony. UNC Asheville enrolled 553 first-year students last fall, and 540 in the fall of 2011. “The 2013-14 freshman class […]
Thirsty Monk holding job fair until 2 p.m.
From Craigslist ad: Thirsty Monk is growing and we’re looking for the right people to grow along with us. Our Biltmore Park location will be opening in September with a full-on tap selection, full kitchen, and enormous outside seating area with a walk-up bar. AND our Downtown Thirsty Monk top floor Speakeasy will also be […]
Hendersonville Sister Cities presents Alaska
From Hendersonville Sister Cities “NORTHERN EXPOSURE: ALASKA’S PEOPLE AND PLEASURES,” PRESENTED BY HENDERSONVILLE SISTER CITIES AUGUST 28 (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, August 14, 2013) – On Wednesday, August 28, a program on Alaska will be hosted by Hendersonville Sister Cities at the Henderson County Public Library auditorium, 301 N. Washington St., 6 to 7:30 p.m. “Northern […]
Julie Armbruster holds solo art exhibit, “Hoard Reflex”
Local artist Julie Armbruster opens her first solo show at Satellite Gallery on Friday, Sept. 6. The exhibit runs through Monday, Oct. 21. From a press release: Hoard Reflex expands some of Armbruster’s classic narratives through 9 large format panels, a collection of smaller works including some sculptures and artifacts, and a companion guide. Beloved […]
Blue Ridge Pride accepts applications for its annual community grant opportunity
“Since 2009, Blue Ridge Pride has selected an organization to receive funds through its community grant process in an effort to build and support resources available to the LGBTQ community,” says a recent press release. Continuing with its mission to “Advocate. Celebrate. Educate,” Blue Ridge Pride has posted its Community Grant Application and interested organizations […]
Carolina Brotherhood announces 2nd annual ride across North and South Carolina
From the Asheville Fire Department: The Carolina Brotherhood ride covering 700 miles to honor 6 fallen police officers from North and South Carolina will be riding through Asheville this Friday, August 16, 2013. This year’s 27 bicycle riders, including 6 from the Asheville Fire Department, will stop for a quick refueling break at the downtown […]
WNC Alliance will hold clean energy rally Aug. 24
From the WNC Alliance: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, hundreds of community members will attend Asheville Beyond Coal’s rally for clean energy and climate action in Pack Square Park. Despite growing demand for clean energy solutions and meaningful action to protect North Carolina from climate disruption, Duke Energy still powers […]
WE DO campaign seeking elected official who will grant marriage license
From the Campaign for Southern Equality: As we stood with LGBT families In Mississippi last month, something became utterly clear to me: We simply can’t wait for equality anymore. We know that Amendment One and similar laws banning same-sex marriage are immoral and unconstitutional. It’s time to act boldly. That’s why we’re rolling out the […]
Buncombe area teachers to hold press conference, rally today
The North Carolina Association of Educators along with local teachers, parents and advocates will hold a press conference and rally today in Asheville. The teachers intend to hold lawmakers accountable for what they did to public education this year and will not let them get away with deliberately misleading talking points designed to fool the […]
McCormick field named one of ten best minor league ballparks
From the Asheville Tourists: ASHEVILLE, NC—In the Best Minor League Ballpark category chosen by the readers of USA TODAY and 10Best Readers’ Choice, McCormick Field was named one of the ten winners from 20 nominated stadiums. McCormick Field received enough votes from the public to achieve this prominent recognition. All ten winners will be promoted […]
Smoky Mountain News: Public hearing about fate of Haywood Regional Medical Center happens next week
From the Smoky Mountain News: Story by Becky Johnson A public hearing on the future of Haywood Regional Medical Center will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the MedWest-Haywood Health & Fitness Center on the hospital campus. The community will have a chance to speak up about the potential of the hospital […]
Mayoral candidate Martin Ramsey to hold organizing meeting Saturday, Aug. 17 at West End Bakery
Press release From The Campaign to Elect Martin Ramsey: Aug. 14th, 2013- The Campaign to Elect Martin Ramsey will be holding an open organizing meeting in West Asheville at the West End Bakery. The event will begin at 5 pm, this coming Saturday, Aug. 17th. The campaign team invites citizens of Asheville to attend and […]
Citizen-Times: Mission Health anticipates nearly $350 million funding loss in next decade
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Story by Julie Ball: ASHEVILLE — Between lower reimbursements to hospitals as a result of the Affordable Care Act and some additional state cuts, Mission Health expects to lose around $350 million in funding over the next 10 years. In a letter sent to employees, President and CEO Dr. Ron Paulus […]
Activist, author and philosopher Cornel West will speak at UNCA Wednesday, Oct. 16
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Cornel West, author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters, will discuss the role of race, gender and class in American society in a public lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the Kimmel Arena at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center. The event is free and open to […]
Reminder from local school systems: Don’t pass a stopped school bus
Press release From Buncombe County Schools: Asheville City and Buncombe County school buses are back on the road August 21. For the first time in eleven weeks, motorists will see children standing at bus stops in the mornings, and need to be extra cautious. A school bus is the safest mode of surface transportation; the […]
Master Gardener to speak on climbing roses
Press release from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners: MASTER GARDENER TO SPEAK ON CLIMBING ROSES Asheville – The Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener volunteers (EMGs) announced the next lecture in their popular “Gardening in the Mountains” series will be on ‘Climbing Roses.’ The talk will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 10 to 11 a.m. […]
Mandala workshop at Asheville Art Museum
Register by Friday, August 30 for a Mandala workshop, held at the Asheville Art Museum. The class takes place on Friday, Sept. 6, noon-2 p.m. $40 Museum members / $55 non-members. Members register here: http://www.ashevilleart.org/products-page/event-tickets/mandala-today-workshop-member-ticket/ Non-members register here: http://www.ashevilleart.org/products-page/event-tickets/mandala-today-workshop-non-member-ticket/ From a press release: Using common materials such as paper, colored pencils and markers, this personal […]
AP: Conservatives to McHenry: More opposition in DC
Here’s an excerpt from the Associated Press article via the Asheville Citizen-Times: LINCOLNTON — Republican Patrick McHenry’s loudest constituents have no desire to see conciliation on gridlocked Capitol Hill, unless it comes from President Barack Obama and his fellow Democrats. As the congressman holds public question-and-answer sessions with constituents during Congress’ summer break, conservatives and […]
Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis
The Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis music hall in West Asheville is an ongoing series. It started, appropriately, on New Year’s Day. Its first shows used the upstairs lounge at Isis, a small but elegant space with a bar, a piano and an understated suave. But Bares was thinking bigger: By early February a piano […]
Shane Perlowin’s Open Letter Music Series at the Double Crown
Local guitarist/Ahleuchatistas member Shane Perlowin brings his Open Letter Music Series to the Double Crown (375 Haywood Rd., West Asheville) on Mondays in August. 7-9 p.m. From a press release: Every Monday in August at the Double Crown will feature new and experimental jazz coming out of Asheville. The concerts will be from 7-9pm. Century […]