Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Travis Bennett, associate professor of horn in the School of Music at Western Carolina University, will present a faculty recital Tuesday, March 4, featuring two new musical arrangements. “I’m very excited about the program because every piece on it is new to me,” Bennett said. “Also, there […]
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Asheville’s white trolleys will soon be red: Gray Line Asheville acquires historic trolley tours
Press Release From Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville: Asheville, NC. – February 20, 2014. Howard and Deborah Helmken, owners of Gray Line Trolley Tours of Asheville, “The RED Trolleys,” announce the acquisition of Asheville Historic Trolley Tours, “The White Trolleys,” from owners Irven and Tom Stevenson. The transaction closed on Monday, February 17th. The […]
RiverLink to host ‘All Roads Lead to the RAD’ cleanup
Press Release From RiverLink: Join RiverLink and Recover Brands for the second annual All Roads Lead to the RAD cleanup, focusing on streams, creeks, and roads in Asheville’s River Arts District. The cleanup will be Friday, February 28, starting at 2:00 p.m. Due to the cold weather, teams will be working in the flood plain […]
LGBT in the South Conference draws leaders from 8 southern states to Asheville
Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Asheville, N.C. (February 20, 2014) – On February 28 and March 1, more than 200 organizers from eight Southern states will converge in Asheville, NC for the 1st annual LGBT in the South conference. The Campaign for Southern Equality is excited to partner with the […]
Asheville to host LGBT in the South Conference Feb 28, March 1
Press Release Campaign for Southern Equality On February 28 and March 1, more than 200 organizers from eight Southern states will converge in Asheville, NC for the 1st annual LGBT in the South conference. The Campaign for Southern Equality is excited to partner with the Hart Law Group and the National Center for Lesbian Rights […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for Feb. 23 to March 2
Event summary From Park Ridge Health Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Special Events Lunch & Learn: Diabetes Made Simple Thursday, February 27 12 – 1 p.m. DoubleTree Asheville 115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC Learn about diabetes and the related topics of medication management, simple lifestyle changes and easy cooking […]
Newman to hold Feb. 27 campaign kick-off
Here’s the message from Commissioner Brownie Newman via his campaign’s email newsletter: Dear Friends, It has been an honor to serve on the Buncombe County Commission for the past year. With your support, we have made real progress in education, clean energy, living wage jobs and equality. Because there is more to do, I ask […]
The Writers’ Workshop sponsors novel writing workshop this Saturday
Press Release From The Writers’ Workshop: The Writers’ Workshop is sponsoring a Novel Writing workshop this Saturday, 10-4 pm. It will meet at 387 Beaucatcher Road, Asheville. Registration is in advance only, by emailing writersw@gmail.com or calling 828-254-8111. More info is at www.twwoa.org. Feb. 22: Novel Writing with Brenda McClain This class, for beginning and […]
WNCA to host rescheduled Little Bald Mountain hike Feb. 22
Press Release Western North Carolina Alliance (NOTE: This hike has been rescheduled due to the recent snowstorm) Join the Western North Carolina Alliance and Ron Lance for a free winter plant hike at Little Bald Mountain at 10 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 22). Lance is a native plant specialist who has more than 30 years of […]
Rotary club to host meal packaging event March 22
Press Release Rotary Club of Asheville Join in the fight against hunger in Western North Carolina and participate in the fifth Annual Rotarians Against Hunger (RAH) meal packaging event on March 22, 2014 at the Reuter Family Branch of the YMCA in Biltmore Park. The goal is to package 200,000 + meals of fortified macaroni […]
Asheville Wholistic Integrative Fair at Renaissance Hotel March 8
Press release The third annual AWIF at the Renaisance Hotel, Woodfin and Thomas Wolfe Plaza, Saturday March 8, 10:00am – 5:00pm. The was Fair was initiated by Asheville Wholistic & Integrative Professionals, a premier WNC networking group featuring colleagues from all areas of the wholistic and integrative arts and sciences through education, production and product […]
Free chamber music concert at Brevard College Feb. 24
Pan Harmonia performs concert Monday, Feb. 24 Event description from Brevard College: Igor Stravinsky wrote, “The Octet began with a dream. . . I awoke from this little concert in a state of great delight and anticipation and the next morning began to compose.” The result was a divertissement that equally exercises the listener’s mind […]
“The Beatles” at Flat Rock Playhouse, Feb. 20-23
Press release “The Beatles” at Flat Rock Playhouse, Feb. 20-23 Flat Rock Playhouse is proud to announce the next ‘Music on the Rock’ series concert: The Beatles running February 20th to 23rd. The show will feature Music on the Rock regular Ryan Guerra. One of Music on the Rock’s most popular concerts returns. With new […]
Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis
Press release Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Our exciting plans for 2014 are underway, including introducing new “themed” Sunday jazz each month as well as documenting this wonderful time for jazz in Asheville on CD and video. We hope you will continue to help us spread the word, invite friends, eat, drink and be merry. […]
Alchemy Fine Art’s winter opening
Press release Alchemy Fine Art’s winter opening Valentine’s weekend Downtown Asheville went from a cold and desolate ghost town to a bustling blissful eve with couples in red. One quiet spot many found themselves seeking a culturally warm experience was on the corner of Rankin & Walnut at Alchemy Fine Art. Many have wondered what […]
WNC Home, Garden & Green Living Show to offer discount admission with MANNA donations
Press Release The Buzz Asheville The WNC Home, Garden & Green Living Show has teamed up with Manna FoodBank to help fight hunger in Western North Carolina, by offering $1.00 off admission ticket with a non-perishable food donation. The Home, Garden & Green Living Show is March 21-23, 2014 at the US Cellular Center in […]
WCU to increase fees for half marathon March 1
Press Release Western Carolina University Runners still have time to sign up for Western Carolina University’s Valley of the Lilies Half Marathon and 5-K at special early registration rates, but fees will go up Saturday, March 1. Runners of all experience levels will gather for the races on the WCU campus Saturday, April 5. The […]
Waynesville Parks and Recreation offers senior trip to French Broad Chocolate Lounge in Asheville
Press Release From Waynesville Parks & Recreation Department: WAYNESVILLE – The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a senior trip to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge in Asheville. The trip has been rescheduled to February 26. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the trip will include eating a small lunch on the way to […]
WCU honors Robert Conley, Sequoyah Professor of Cherokee Studies
Press Release Western Carolina University Noted Native American scholar and author Robert J. Conley, the Sequoyah Distinguished Professor of Cherokee Studies at Western Carolina University, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, at Harris Regional Hospital after a period of declining health. Conley, 73, a registered tribal member of the Cherokee Nation, was appointed to the WCU […]
Falderal Winery set to close
PRESS RELEASE from Falderal Winery HENDERSONVILLE, NC – Falderal Winery is open through February 28. A selection of the winery’s small-batch wines is still available, however, and wine-making and beer-making supplies and gift items are on sale at 20 percent off the regular price. An assortment of wine racks and other floor items are available […]
UNCA’s NEMAC receives forest protection award
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) will be among an interagency team receiving a Chief’s Honor Award from U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell next month in Washington, D.C. The award comes for NEMAC’S role in the creation of ForWarn, the early warning system that […]