Press release The Democratic Surround and the Forgotten History of Multimedia opens March 28 The Democratic Surround and the Forgotten History of Multimedia by Fred Turner, Associate Professor of Communication and Director of the Program in Science, Technology and Society at Stanford University and author of The Democratic Surround: Multimedia and American Liberalism from World […]
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Carolina Public Press awarded $50,000 from Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation
From Carolina Public Press: ASHEVILLE — The Carolina Public Press news service has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation to expand its investigative and state government reporting, as well as increase efforts to develop a sustainable model of nonprofit public interest journalism in Western North Carolina. Carolina Public […]
Connie Molland Artist Reception & Exhibition at Beverly-Hanks
Press release Connie Molland Artist Reception & Exhibition at Beverly-Hanks Join HandMade in America and Beverly-Hanks as they celebrate the unique woodworkings of Connie Molland at the Beverly-Hanks Discovery Center in Biltmore Park Town Square, located at 1 Town Square Boulevard, Asheville, NC 28803. The Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, March 27 from […]
Citizen-Times: no ID found on body in French Broad River
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: WOODFIN — A body was discovered by a kayaker in the French Broad River Saturday, but authorities cannot yet identify the person or say when or how he died. The Woodfin Police Department got a call at about 4:17 p.m. Saturday about a body in the river, said Police Sgt. Michael […]
Forum on future of city’s water system tonight
Full announcement from Save Our Water WNC: A public water forum to update citizens on the developments surrounding the legislation to seize the Asheville water system and the ensuing lawsuit filed by the City will be held on Monday, March 17 from 6 to 7:30 pm. The discussion will feature Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer, Barry […]
East of the Riverway greenway planning wrap-up will be held March 18
Full announcement from the city of Asheville: Just a reminder that the East of the Riverway Wrap-Up presentation will occur this coming Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 6pm at the Dr. Wesley Grant Sr., Southside Community Center. Please find attached the Final Presentation flyer inviting you to see how the community’s input shaped the planning […]
APD runs ‘booze it and lose it’ program for St. Patrick’s Day
Full announcement from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville– The Asheville Police Department Traffic Safety Unit and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program remind drivers that their luck will run out if they decide to drive after drinking too much green beer and Irish whiskey this St. Patrick’s Day. Starting Friday, law enforcement officers statewide will step […]
RiverLink hosts March 31 information session
Full announcement from RiverLink: Asheville– One reason rivers are so amazing is that water is always traveling and eventually all water ends up in the same place- the ocean. But this means pollution in the water travels too. There is no way one group could tackle all of this trash. Many hands make light work, […]
AC-T: Forum will look at battle over Asheville’s water system
Five local environmental groups are sponsoring a forum Monday to update residents on the battle over the city’s water system. The Asheville Citizen-Times says speakers also will discuss other water-related issues, including the recent Duke Energy coal ash spill into the Dan River and contamination of drinking water in West Virginia that affected thousands of […]
Ukrainian Easter eggs class at Studio A at Pink Dog Creative, March 26-April 16
Press release Ukrainian Easter eggs class at Studio A at Pink Dog Creative, March 26-April 16 Studio A at Pink Dog Creative is pleased to announce pysanky classes in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. In this workshop we will be making beautiful Ukrainian Easter eggs – pysanky. You will learn the method of […]
C-T: Duke Energy letter proposes options for coal-ash removal
A letter from Duke Energy to state environmental officials, obtained by the Asheville Citizen-Times, outlines various proposals for dealing with coal ash stored at various plants in North Carolina, including one near Asheville. The letter, says the Citizen-Times, includes shuttering the plant as one possibility. Other proposals include switching to dry ash instead of wet […]
Landscapes in the Haen Gallery – Art and Music Converge April 7 & 14
Press release Landscapes in the Haen Gallery – Art and Music Converge April 7 & 14 Pan Harmonia’s Haen Gallery concerts indulge all the senses! Art for the spirit, music for the soul and the wine is divine! For our last two gallery concerts of this season, we are pleased to present Asheville’s own acclaimed […]
Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited hosts falconry event
Press release From Wild Birds Unlimited: The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited store in Gerber Village will be hosting Jeff Curtis with Curtis Wright Outfitters for a special program on falconry Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 5:30pm. Jeff will be bringing his red-tailed hawk Rocket Girl for the free educational program on the history and art […]
Tina & Her Pony performs at Emerald Lounge on Thursday, March 27
Press release Tina & Her Pony performs at Emerald Lounge on Thursday, March 27 With warm smiles and honest simplicity, Tina & Her Pony bring fresh life and a unique sound to the American folk tradition, featuring original songs that echo the sound of Appalachia, while creating new waves with radical, queer lyrics, uncommon instrumentation […]
SMN: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians work to reintroduce deer to tribal lands
From Smoky Mountain News Holly Kays From clothing to art to clan names, deer are everywhere in Cherokee culture. But for the past couple of centuries, they’ve been virtually absent from Cherokee land — until now. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is in the initial stages of an effort to reintroduce an important environmental […]
Sylva Herald: Tension over planned Judaculla Rock documentary
From The Sylva Herald Quintin Ellison A state archaeologist won’t help a film company prepare a documentary on Judaculla Rock out of fears the History Two Channel program will consist of “sensationalized, unscientific programming” that inaccurately distorts the ancient site’s origins.
BRN: Hendersonville tailgate market launches new season
From Blue Ridge Now Renee Bindewald With spring just around the corner, the Henderson County Tailgate Market kicked off its first Saturday on King Street. Offering only Henderson County-grown produce and plants, the market began its 35th year with a sunny day.
A-CT: Retiring UNCA chancellor may receive $241,000 perk upon exit
From the Asheville Citizen-Times John Boyle UNC Asheville Chancellor Anne Ponder is eligible to receive a year’s pay upon her retirement July 31, a perk that could amount to almost $241,000. Ponder, who announced in January she was stepping down, told faculty in a recent meeting that she was promised the money when she was […]
Black Mountain College presents a May writing workshop centered on The Poetics of Audience
Press Release From Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: ASHEVILLE, NC – March 16, 2014 WRITING WORKSHOP – Friday night through Sunday, May 2, 3 & 4 The Poetics of Audience: Experimenting with Points of Address in Poetry Jaye Bartell, Eric Gelsigner, Nathanael Roney & Bridget Elmer The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts […]
WCU 1960s film series continues with ‘Blow-Up’ on March 20
Press Release From Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will host a screening of the 1966 film “Blow-Up” on Thursday, March 20, in connection with the campuswide interdisciplinary learning theme, “1960s: Take It All In.” Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, “Blow-Up” centers on a photographer who believes he may have taken photographs of a […]
Waynesville Parks and Rec to host First Saturday of Spring Exploration Day March 22
Press Release From Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department: WAYNESVILLE – The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department will offer a free fun day of outdoor exploration activities on Saturday, March 22, at the Waynesville Recreation Center. The day will begin at 9:30 am with a birding workshop with Don Hendershot. Learn how to identify birds, begin […]