Press release OFF THE MAP artist discussion, March 10 The Media Arts Project (MAP) presents an OFF THE MAP artist discussion with MAP community art grant recipients, Severn Eaton, Michael Luchtan & Kehren Barbour. Monday March 10 7:00pm – 9:00pm Fine Arts Theatre Critics Lounge (middle level) 36 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, NC 28801 The recipients […]
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Tryon Arts and Crafts School open house, March 22 and 23
Press release Tryon Arts and Crafts School open house, March 22 and 23 The 6th annual Harmon Field Heritage Days are scheduled for Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23. Located in the midst of the recreation area, Tryon Arts and Crafts School will have an Open House during the event. Local artisans and instructors […]
Citizen-Times: Younger WNC farmers scramble to find land
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: In many ways, Buncombe County is farming heaven — unless you’re trying to buy land. The local food movement is stronger here than many places in the country, with high demand for locally grown food and nearly 100 tailgate markets, and dozens of restaurants that will pay top dollar for local […]
City of Asheville unveils new development rules for Haywood Road March 27
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – A Thursday, March 27 meeting will give the public the chance to review and give feedback on the draft form based code for Haywood Road. The meeting, in the Little Theater of Hall Fletcher Elementary School, will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and […]
American Folk Art & Framing’s “Second Annual Face Jug Show,” April 3-23
Press release American Folk Art & Framing’s “Second Annual Face Jug Show,” April 3-23 Living Southern Cultural Icons. Highly anticipated by collectors, American Folk Art has assembled a wild and wonderful collection of regional face jugs for its second annual Face Jug Show. Coincidence or not, the show opens on April Fool’s Day this year. […]
Curves in Arden announces annual food drive
Press release From Curves of Arden: Curves International, Inc. (http://www.curves.com/), the largest chain of fitness centers for women in the world, today announced that the 2014 Curves Food Drive will take place from March 10 through March 23 at participating Curves Clubs across the U.S. and Canada. This year, Curves is inviting both non-members and […]
AC-T: Adult care home proposed in north Asheville
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: ASHEVILLE — A Virginia-based company wants to build a new adult care home on an 18-acre site near the Thoms Estate subdivision in North Asheville. The adult care facility would include a 24-bed unit for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, according to Jordan Qualls, health care regulatory attorney […]
The Beards of Valenccio Art and Literary Salon presents “Nightmares and Dreamscapes”
Press release The Beards of Valenccio Art and Literary Salon presents “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” Pink Monkey Entertainment is pleased to announce The Beards of Valenccio Art and Literary Salon is opening it’s third season with the theme “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” on March 28, 2014, in Montford. The Beards of Valenccio features local artists, writers, performers […]
Master Gardeners to hold introduction to gardening workshop March 18
Press Release Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners The Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers (EMGs) will offer a free program called “Introduction to Gardening in the WNC Mountains” on Tuesday, March 18 at 10 a.m., and repeated at 5:30 p.m. the same day. The talk is the second in the popular “Gardening in the […]
Samsel Architects installs solar panels on Biltmore Avenue
Announcement: South-facing parapet of the building that houses American Folk Art and Framing now has four large solar panels producing electricity.
Planned demonstration for human rights standards at future Publix site today
Press Release New South Network of War Resisters Asheville’s consumers of conscience to hold protest at site of future Publix store to demand Florida-based grocery giant meet Florida tomato industry human rights standards before expansion into North Carolina Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods among multi-billion dollar retailers already supporting the award-winning Fair Food Program, […]
Israeli Folk Dancing Class, April 27
Press release Israeli Folk Dancing Class, April 27 Free Israeli Folk Dancing Class for Young and Old to Prepare for Israeli Folk Dancing at Celebration Israel 2014 Sunday, April 27, 2014 11:30 am-12:30 pm Congregation Beth Israel at 229 Murdock Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804 Josefa Briant, Israeli Dancing Instructor No registration required. Interested folks may […]
AC-T: Southern Conference tournament underway
Asheville Citizen-Times: By Keith Jarrett: The Southern Conference Basketball Championships begin before lunch Friday, with 11 a.m. games at U.S. Cellular Center and Kimmel Arena tipping off four days of basketball, 19 games to decide two champions. A total of 21 teams and 278 players have the same goal — win every game, be crowned […]
YWCA announces “Stand Against Racism” event
Press Release YWCA Save the Date for the 2014 Stand Against Racism This April! The YWCA’s Stand Against Racism, which happens annually in April, is a partnership of YWCA Associations throughout the country with the goal of bringing people together to raise awareness that racism still exists and that it can no longer be ignored […]
Vine Ripe to offer cooking demonstrations at CSA Fair
Denise Barratt, registered dietitian nutritionist, will do a food demonstration using foods grown by local farmers at the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Annual CSA Fair on Thursday, March 13, 3-6 p.m. at Jubilee Community, 46 Wall St. Barratt also will share information about her upcoming cooking series, Taste the Season: Making the Most of Your […]
Buncombe School Board candidate McMahon announces campaign kickoff
Here’s the press release from the campaign of McMahon: Buncombe County School Board Candidate Announces Campaign Kickoff Cindy McMahon, candidate for Buncombe County Board of Education, invites the public to her campaign kickoff on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Fire Department, 235 Charlotte Highway (Hwy 74). This will be […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for March 10 to 16
Event summary From Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 3/10/14 – 3/16/14 Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Baby Place Events The Baby Place Experience Tour Sunday, March 16 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Park Ridge Health, 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville We invite you to explore our unit while learning about […]
Meadows proposes ‘National First Responders Day’
Here’s the press release from the office of Rep. Mark Meadows: Meadows Designates National First Responders Day Washington, D.C. – Representative Mark Meadows (NC-11) introduced a House resolution today to annually designate October 28th as “Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day.” “Our country owes a debt of gratitude to the more than 25 million first […]
Asheville Tea Party issues statement on Buncombe Commissioner races
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Tea Party via email from Chair Jane Bilello. GOP candidates Christina Merrill and Lewis Clay are seeking seats this year on the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. Click the links below to see the Asheville Citizen-Times stories cited in Billello’s statement. Until a candidate completes the iCaucus Citizen-Led […]
Ashvegas: New Avett Brothers music video recorded in Asheville
From Ashvegas: By Jennifer Saylor: The new video from The Avett Brothers … includes downtown’s Echo Mountain Recording Studios as well as many shots of Asheville mountain scenery and the French Broad.
Review the Hominy Creek Greenway Master Plan March 19
Message via the RiverLink email newsletter: Join us to for the FINAL Review of the Hominy Creek Greenway Waller Tract Master Plan When: Wednesday March 19, 2014 Time: Drop in: 4-7pm Where: RiverLink, 170 Lyman Street, Asheville NC 28801 The Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway, Inc. (FOHCG) is pleased to present a final draft of […]