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UNCA symposium ‘Water’s Role in Supporting Humanity, Industry and the Global’ set for Sept.19

Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: A symposium on “Understanding Water’s Role in Supporting Humanity, Industry and the Global Economy” will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. This event is free and open to the public. The featured presenters […]

WNC Alliance: Speak up to protect Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest

Here’s the message from the Western North Carolina Alliance’s email newsletter: Dear friends and supporters of WNCA, The Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest needs your voice in the current plan revision process to speak up for roadless area protections, old-growth forest protection, wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, scenery, water quality and economic benefits of the Nantahala-Pisgah. There are […]

Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré to give educational performance at Orange Peel

LEAF Schools & Streets presents Vieux Farka Touré at the Orange Peel On Monday, October 21, 2013, LEAF Festival and LEAF Schools & Streets invite the community to an Educational Informance by Vieux Farka Touré at The Orange Peel. The show will include a musical performance demonstrating the guitar style of Mali, and an interactive […]

Best-selling author makes sizeable donation to Irene Wortham Center

Here’s the press release from the Irene Wortham Center: Bill Treasurer credits readers for giving back to organizations serving those with disabilities. Asheville, NC­– When best-selling author Bill Treasurer wrote his latest book Leaders Open Doors, he believed it would be really important for the book to live its own message: leadership is about opening […]

AdvantageWest recognized by Southern Economic Development Council with five communication awards

Here’s the press release from AdvantageWest: September 2013: AdvantageWest, the regional economic development partnership for Western North Carolina, was honored recently with five awards presented for excellence in communications by the Southern Economic Development Council. SEDC is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America with 900 members in 17 states and […]

Smith proposes beginning process for Sunday bus service

From Council member Gordon Smith’s campaign: Asheville City Councilman Gordon Smith announced today that he has initiated a process to improve Asheville Transit by prioritizing the creation of Sunday service. Public input has indicated that Sunday transit service is the most desired improvement to the municipal transit system. Smith said, “Sunday transit service is imperative […]

“What to Do with Peak Experiences” discussion at Grateful Steps, Sept. 19

Edward O’Keefe, author of “Take It From the Top,” leads an interfaith program on “What to do with Peak Experiences.” Join the discussion at Grateful Steps (159 South Lexington Ave) on Thursday, Sept. 19, 5:30-7 p.m. From a press release: “Peak experiences can occur for individuals of any faith or no faith and to individuals […]

New Belgium’s beer & film event raised nearly $11,000 for Asheville on Bikes

Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing: New Belgium Brewing’s Clips Beer & Film Tour Raised Nearly $11,000 in Asheville Local film and beer enthusiasts enjoyed a beautiful evening outdoors while raising money for Asheville on Bikes Ft. Collins, Colo., – September 17, 2013 – On Friday, September 6, New Belgium Brewing’s Clips Beer […]

Chimney Rock State park earns recognition as environmentally friendly tourist destination

Here’s the press release from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – Chimney Rock State Park has become North Carolina’s 70th tourist destination to earn recognition for its environmentally friendly practices, according to officials with the state’s NC GreenTravel Initiative. “We’re proud of all the great North Carolina tourist spots that have […]

AdvantageWest wins five communication awards from the Southern Economic Development Council

Press release From AdvantageWest: AdvantageWest, the regional economic development partnership for Western North Carolina, was honored recently with five awards presented for excellence in communications by the Southern Economic Development Council. SEDC is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America with 900 members in 17 states and the District of Columbia. […]

Novelist Wiley Cash to headline ‘Celebrating Madison County’ event Oct. 25-26

Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Best-selling novelist Wiley Cash will headline “Celebrating Madison County,” featuring literature, music and photography, presented on October 25-26 at UNC Asheville. Cash will offer a solo reading, and other well-known area writers, photographers and performers will share their creative responses to the cultural heritage and rugged physical beauty […]

Lightning: Boys & Girls Club of Hendo gets Taco Bell grant

From the Hendersonville Lightning: More than 100 local teenagers from the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County will benefit from a $10,300 grant awarded by the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens. The grant supports real-world programs that help club teens stay in school, graduate and reach their full potential through postsecondary education and career […]

One-man Shakespeare show at UNCA Sept. 30

What:Tim Mooney One Man Show titled, Lot o’ Shakespeare When:Monday, September 30th at 8:00pm Where: UNC-Asheville’s Humanities Lecture Hall; Free and open to the public Timothy Mooney has memorized one monologue from every Shakespeare play, capturing the most stirring speeches, the most wicked double-entendres, and the most delicious sonorous soliloquies ever to emerge from Shakespeare’s […]

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