African drumming meets Celtic roots in Gatlinburg, Tenn.-based ensemble Tuatha Dea. They’ll perform at the White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday, Oct. 5. Zimbabwean style marimba band Chikomo Marimba opens. 8 p.m., $10. From a press release: Formed in 2009 by lead vocalist Damasqhs, Tuatha Dea has an eclectic sound incorporating tribal drumming into the […]
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Lt. Gov. Dan Forest will hold Oct. 7 town hall in Hendersonville
From the office of Lt. Gov. Dan Forest: Henderson County–Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting in Henderson County North Carolina on October 7th at 6:00 pm. The town hall meeting will take place at the City of Hendersonville Operations Center (305 Williams Street, Hendersonville, NC, 28792). Lt. Governor Dan […]
McCrory releases statement on opening of federal health care exchange
The office of Gov. Pat McCrory released a link to a YouTube video in which McCrory responds to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Today, amidst the federal government shutdown, the health exchanges opened, allowing people to being enrolling for health insurance under the law. McCrory says, “I’m opposed to Obamacare, but as […]
30th annual Mountain Glory Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 12
Press release Saturday, October 12, the 30th Annual Mountain Glory Festival will celebrate the arrival of autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The festival covers the courthouse lawn and three blocks of Main Street in Marion. Browsers and shoppers looking for original handicrafts or homespun enjoyment will find plenty of choices among more than 125 […]
Two upcoming sessions will focus on starting a business along the French Broad watershed
Press release From RiverLink: As part of RiverLink’s mission to stimulate the economic and environmental heath of the French Broad River watershed through arts & crafts, recreation (in all forms retail, manufacturing, enjoyment) and health and wellness (as documented in the popular Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan), RiverLink and the Small Business and Technology Development Center […]
Ben Sollee releases a surprise album, available for free download today
Singer-songwriter cellist Ben Sollee is a frequent visitor to Asheville, playing regularly at The Orange Peel and LEAF. According to a press release, he “spent a few days this past summer trying to capture the songs and sounds that have influenced his life and music” — songs by Arthur Russell, Otis Redding, Paul Simon, Harry […]
Asheville Juggling Festival Oct. 4-6
“Jugglers from all around will come together and attempt to defy gravity this weekend,” says press for the 3rd annual Asheville Juggling Festival, held Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6. The festival is free and open to the public and includes an indoor juggling space, two variety shows, workshops, games, competitions and juggling instruction. From a press release: […]
UNCA chemistry professor Bert Holmes recognized for undergraduate research mentorship
Press release From UNC Asheville News Services: Bert Holmes, UNC Asheville’s Philip G. Carlson Distinguished Chair and professor of chemistry, has earned the 2014 American Chemical Society Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution. It is the highest recognition by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the professional organization of chemists, for achieving a career of […]
Citizen-Times: A guide to how the government shutdown affects WNC
Asheville Citizen-Times reporter Jon Ostendorff provides a roundup of local agencies that will be affected by the federal government shutdown. Click the link to read the full list from the Blue Ridge Parkway to free and reduced lunch. From the Asheville Citizen-Times Story by Jon Ostendorff: ASHEVILLE — Here’s what you need to know in […]
Interviews with Innovators spotlights local brewing success
The Brewing industry will be highlighted in A-B Tech Community College’s monthly program, “Interviews with Innovators,” featuring interviews with area professionals and A-B Tech alumni who will speak on the inside story on how they achieved their success. Hosted by A-B Tech’s Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Jon R. Wiener, Ph.D., the next installment […]
Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace opens, despite shutdown
Individuals can sign up for new health care exchanges starting today (Tuesday, Oct. 1) as part of the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, the president’s signature legislative achievement. Go to healthcare.gov to learn which health insurance plans you qualify for, including subsidies.
Citizen-Times: two killed in Arden, suspect arrested
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: ARDEN — An Arden man was charged with two counts of first-degree murder Monday night after police said he shot his neighbors following a dispute. Erwin Lynn Jarvis, 59, of Birch Lane, is being held at the Buncombe County jail without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning. […]
APD releases official announcement on double homicide investigation
From the Asheville Police Department: Asheville – The Asheville Police Department responded to 147 Birch Lane in Arden today after receiving 911 calls describing a shooting. Officers arrived and found a male and female deceased in the driveway from apparent gunshot wounds. The suspect was also on the scene and he was taken into custody. […]
Natalie Small will emcee Youth OUTright event
Press release From Youth OUTright: ASHEVILLE, NC…September 29, 2013…Seen on HBO, Natalie Smalls will bring her talents back home to Asheville as she emcees Youth OUTright’s premiere event, THE DANCE: Motown to Gaga, on October 26 in The Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. Natalie will entertain an anticipated 300 guests from 8 p.m. […]