From a press release: Asheville Sister Cities presents “The Truth About Cinco de Mayo” On Sunday May 4th, at 6pm, Asheville Sister Cities will present a short session on the activities of their two Mexican sister cities: Valladolid, and San Cristobal de las Casas. An exciting lecture, “the Truth About Cinco de Mayo,” will be […]
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May 23 “Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend” workshop has openings
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: May 23 “Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend” Workshop Has Openings A few openings remain for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s nationally renowned “Creative Retirement Exploration Weekend” workshop. The three-day session focusing on retirement lifestyle choices, specifically relocating, will be held from Friday, May 23, to Sunday, May 25, at UNC […]
Office for Justice of Sterilization Victims notifies public of compensation program deadline
Here’s the press release from the N.C Office for Justice of Sterilization Victims: The victims of North Carolina’s 1933 Eugenics Board (sterilization) Program have until June 30, 2014 to submit a completed claim form to the Office for Justice of Sterilization Victims to be eligible to receive compensation under the Eugenics Compensation Program. As of […]
Warren Wilson College students awarded Derieux Prizes
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Three Warren Wilson College students who presented their research at the annual meeting of the N.C. Academy of Science in Raleigh have been awarded Derieux Prizes for Excellence in Undergraduate Research. The following Warren Wilson students received prizes for original research: Austin Patton, first place, Zoology, Botany […]
McCrory: Moogfest organizers requested I not attend
Here’s the excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Gov. Pat McCrory has canceled plans to appear at Moogfest on Wednesday. McCrory Communications Director Josh Ellis said in a statement Friday evening that, “It was at the request of Moogfest organizers that we changed our plans to attend this event.” … Moogfest organizers and a McCrory […]
Earth Day vigil and celebration set for April 22
Here’s the press release from WNC Green Congregations: ASHEVILLE—At 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, WNC Green Congregations will host their second annual Earth Day Vigil in downtown’s Pritchard Park. “HOPE RISES!” is an interfaith vigil celebrating God’s creation and, in response to our changing climate, calling on people of faith to care for it. All […]
UNC Asheville to Showcase undergraduate research
Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville students will present more than 280 research projects at the university’s Spring Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. Also that day, UNC Asheville students will showcase their work in community service projects and internships at a celebration with community partners […]
Toubab Krewe and Kokanko Sata play Tryon Fine Arts Center, April 29
From a press release: Toubab Krewe and Kokanko Sata play Tryon Fine Arts Center, April 29 Tryon Fine Arts Center presents Toubab Krewe with special guest Kokanko Sata on Tuesday, April 29th at 7 PM. The union will celebrate the West African rhythms and instruments which had definitive impact on the development of American blues […]
10th anniversary of Kituwah Preservation and Education Program
From a press release: 10th anniversary of Kituwah Preservation and Education Program The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians marked the 10th anniversary of the tribe’s successful indian language initiative, the Kituwah Preservation and Education Program (KPEP), on April 17, 2014. Funded by a $3 million grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, the KPEP is multi-faceted […]
Activists respond to McCrory’s cancelation of Moogfest appearence, protest will go on
Here’s the press release from protest organizers: Governor McCrory announced the cancelation of his appearance at a closed door, invitation only event to kick-off Moogfest 2014. The governor was to attend the panel discussion on technology and economic development in WNC along with Asheville’s mayor Esther Mannheimer, business leaders from Durham, and the mayor of […]
League of Women Voters to host free April 19 ice cream social with elected officials
Here’s the information via the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County email newsletter: TOMORROW: Ice Cream Social with Elected Officials Just a friendly reminder that our annual celebration with elected officials is TOMORROW: Saturday, April 19 from 3-5pm at The Hop Ice Cream (640 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC). This year, we’re offering a free […]
U-T releases a guide to published works on the Smokies
Press Release University of Tennessee The most comprehensive bibliography of sources related to the Great Smoky Mountains is now available for purchase from the University of Tennessee Press. “Terra Incognita: An Annotated Bibliography of the Great Smoky Mountains, 1544-1934,” is the culmination of 15 years of research. It catalogs printed material on the Great Smoky […]
New Belgium Brewing to break ground on Asheville facility May 1
Here’s the press release from New Belgium Brewing: $175 million investment, 133,000 SF, 400+ construction jobs, 140 permanent jobs, 1 great city Ft. Collins, Colo., April 17, 2014 – Going up! New Belgium Brewing is officially breaking ground and starting construction on its second brewery—a 133,000 SF brewery and tasting room. At full build out, […]
Local writer named co-winner of 2014 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize
From a press release: Local writer named co-winner of 2014 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize Susan Levi Wallach of South Carolina and Jude Welchel of Asheville, NC, have been selected by final judge Marianne Gingher of UNC-Chapel Hill as the co-winners of the 2014 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize. They will split the $1,000 first-prize award. Wallach’s […]
UNCA to hold symposium on undergraduate research April 23
Press Release University of North Carolina Asheville UNC Asheville students will present more than 280 research projects at the university’s Spring Undergraduate Research and Community Engagement Symposium, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. Also that day, UNC Asheville students will showcase their work in community service projects and internships at a celebration with community partners […]
Eastern Band of Cherokee celebrate 10th anniversary of language initiative
Press Release Eastern Band of Cherokee The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians marked the 10th anniversary of the tribe’s successful indian language initiative, the Kituwah Preservation and Education Program (KPEP), on April 17, 2014. Funded by a $3 million grant from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, the KPEP is multi-faceted effort to revitalize the Cherokee language. […]
RiverLink announces RiverMusic 2014 lineup
From a press release: RiverLink announces RiverMusic 2014 lineup The first two years of RiverMusic brought thousands of smiling faces to the French Broad River to enjoy its splendor, and RiverLink will host five nights — plus a full Saturday of fun at RiverFest — of live music this summer. As in past years, there […]
AC-T: Officials expect spring tourism surge
Asheville area tourism officials say a spring visitation surge may lead to record lodging demand this year, the Asheville Citizen-Times reported Friday. Stephanie Brown, the executive director of the Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau, noted the number of overnight visitors this spring is expected to surpass last year and lead to some of the highest […]
Arthritis Foundation honors scholarship advocate Angela Allen
Here’s the press release from the Arthritis Foundation: SWANNANOA, NC- Angie Allen was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis in 2011, and by March 2012 she was on permanent disability causing her to lose her job. This was a life traumatic discovery for Angie and she knew she had to do something to fight back. […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation seeks support for Graveyard Fields improvements
Here’s the press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Asheville, NC – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is pleased to announce that work will soon begin on the final portion of the Graveyard Fields project on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Foundation has been raising funds for this project for the past two years […]
Park Ridge Health oncology social worker earns certification
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, N.C. (April 17, 2014) – Park Ridge Health is pleased to announce that Lauren Woodard, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., of Park Ridge Health Cancer Services has earned certification as an oncology social worker (O.S.W.-C.). Certification in Oncology Social Work demonstrates that the certified professional complies with the highest standards that promote provision […]