SUSTAINABLE LIVING EVENT WITH LOCAL ROOTS COMES TO ASHEVILLE Mother Earth News Fair covers gamut of homesteading, gardening and green living ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2014) — Want to grow and prepare your own food, raise backyard chickens, or use green materials for your next remodel? Then mark your calendar for the Mother Earth News […]
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Mammoth Indigo starts 2014 winter tour at Emerald Lounge
Press release Mammoth Indigo, out of Harrisonburg, VA will be starting their 2014 winter tour in Asheville, NC at The Emerald Lounge. This brand new, up and coming, alternative indie rock band is embarking on their second US tour promoting their independently released, debut album. This group has secured meetings with representatives from Columbia Records […]
Lazoom Murder Mystery Tour on Jan. 26 and Feb. 9
Facebook invite Lazoom Murder Mystery Tour on Jan. 26 and Feb. 9 The Feral Chihuahuas are back for their first shows of 2014, and they are DEADLY! Ride the LaZoom Tours Bus with Detective Lazer McSteel and the Feralton Police Force as they unravel the mystery of the high murder rate bars in Downtown Asheville. […]
Biltmore Estate to host North Carolina Cyclo-Cross Series final
For Immediate Release Wednesday, January 15, 2014 – Hendersonville, NC: The Biltmore Estate will host the North Carolina Cyclo-Cross Series final on January 18-19, 2014. The races will also serve as a test-run for the USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross Nationals that will be held in Asheville in 2016. The series finals mark the first time Biltmore […]
TEDxUNCAsheville will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15
Press release TEDxUNCAsheville will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 TEDxUNCAsheville will be held in the Lipinksy Auditorium at UNC Asheville on Saturday, February 15. This years theme: Rethinking. Topics include the parable of the pan, rethinking community gardening and activism, techniques for living a happy life, student military veteran treatment, and the death of […]
HART opens “Agnes of God” on Jan. 17
Press release HART opens “Agnes of God” on Jan. 17 HART’s Winter Studio Season Opens January 17 with Tony Winning Drama “AGNES OF GOD” HART is ready to brighten the dark nights of winter, once again, as the troupe gears up for its Studio Season beginning January 17 with the Tony winning drama “Agnes of […]
UNCA announces first annual Arts Fest
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville Concerts by two Grammy Award winners – the Steep Canyon Rangers and David Holt – will highlight the first-ever UNC Asheville Arts Fest, April 10-13. This new four-day festival will feature music, theater, art and new media exhibitions, interactive sculpture, prose and poetry, and will include many local […]
UNCA to host second annual TED conference Feb. 15
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville The second annual TEDxUNCAsheville will take place at the Lipinsky Auditorium at UNC Asheville. Asheville, NC (January 14, 2014) – TEDxUNCAsheville will be held in the Lipinksy Auditorium at UNC Asheville in Asheville, NC on Saturday, February 15th. This years theme: Rethinking. Topics include the parable of the […]
Asheville Art in the Park announces 2014 dates
Press release Asheville Art in the Park announces 2014 dates 2014 Asheville Art in the Park June 14, 21, 28 – October 4, 11, 18 The 2014 Asheville Art in the Park artists’ market dates have been accepted by the city of Asheville for three consecutive Saturdays in June and October. All vendors that took […]
AC-T: Asheville singer competes on ‘American Idol’
The Asheville Citizen-Times reports that Asheville musician Caleb Johnson is “American Idol” bound again. For a third year, the singer has entered the TV talent competition, which begins its 13th season at 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox and local affiliate WHNS/Channel 21. http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20140115/NEWS01/301150043/Asheville-singer-returns-American-Idol-
Author Pana Columbus presents ‘The Elements of Transformation’ workshop
Pana Columbus, playwright, author, uses the arts as a powerful tool for personal and community transformation Press release from Earthaven Ecovillage: Pana Columbus is fascinated by the process of transformation. It is her life work to support individuals and communities evolve. The most powerful tool she’s discovered to support this process is stories. Her whole […]
The American Songbook: From Broadway to Basie at White Horse, Jan. 17
Press release The American Songbook: From Broadway to Basie at White Horse, Jan. 17 Jazz vocalists are fortunate to have an embarrassment of riches to draw from in the storehouse of American popular song. Singer James Earl Junior will wrap his warm baritone around “The American Songbook- From Broadway to Basie” as part of the […]
6th annual Cajun cook-off and arts auction Feb. 9
6th annual Cajun cook-off heats up Asheville Press release: Asheville Mardi Gras continues the 2014 Carnival season with its 6th Annual Cajun Cook-off and Arts & Oddities auction on Sunday, February 9th. This AMG event takes place from 3-7 p.m. at Asheville’s premiere event space, The Mill Room, located in the heart of downtown Asheville […]
Narrative medicine training sessions at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Press release: Narrative Medicine Training Session for healthcare professionals interested in developing their attention and empathy strengths will take place January 27 at 6 p.m. at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Asheville at 36 Montford Avenue. Professor Laura Hope-Gill and Dr. Claire Hicks will facilitate. Attendees will read Sayantani DasGupta’s “The Doctor’s Wife” and John Updike’s “A&P.” […]
Packing manufacturer to create 50 Jobs in Henderson County
Press Release Raleigh, NC – Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced Tuesday that ASG (AGI Shorewood) will expand its manufacturing operations in Henderson County. The company plans to create 50 new jobs in North Carolina and invest more than $8.5 million in East Flat Rock. “We’re doing all that we […]
Perpetual Groove side project Ghost Owl plays Asheville Music Hall, Jan. 18
Press release Perpetual Groove side project Ghost Owl plays Asheville Music Hall, Jan. 18 Perpetual Groove’s new side project, Ghost Owl, appearing live at the Asheville Music Hall, on Saturday January 18th with Sky Walkers and GemNeye. Asheville Music Hall 31 Patton Ave Asheville, NC 28801 (415) 385-0925 http://ashevillemusichall.com/ 21+ // $8 Adv, $10 DOS […]
WCU: Exhibit set to open Thursday
From Western Carolina University: An exhibit of work by Edward J. Bisese titled “Good Thoughts Better” will open at the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University with an artist talk and reception on Thursday, Jan. 16.
WLOS: Phone outages possible
From WLOS: Frontier Communications is going to be working on the Fiber Optic line serving the Reems Creek Valley tonight from Midnight to 6am.
The Mountaineer: Canton water outages repaired
From The Mountaineer: The cold weather put a strain on the water system in Canton last week, causing concerns as many residents were left with no water or little water pressure for several days.
ESTEAM conference registration open for middle school boys
Press Release A-B Tech Small Business Center The Mountain Satellite Office of The Science House of NC State University is pleased to announce that the year of ESTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) continues. The First Annual ESTEAM Conference for males will be on March 27th, 2014. Seventh grade boys from western North […]
National parks honor King with free admission on Jan. 20
Press Release National Park Service All 401 national parks across the country will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 20 in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. “National parks are well-known for scenic beauty and outdoor recreation but they are also fantastic places to learn about the people and events that have shaped our […]