From a press release: Neptune’s Car and Flagship Romance at Mountain Spirit Coffee House, June 8 Sunday June 8: Neptune’s Car and Flagship Romance. Two talented couples / split bill For more information about the concert and to purchase tickets: Call Louise or Don at (828) 545-2260 mountainspiritcoffeehouse@gmail.com or visit www. uuasheville.org Doors Open: 6:30 […]
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Mini Cooper Motoring Club and Asheville Greenworks partner for parkway cleanup June 15
Press release from the the Tar Heel Mini Cooper Motoring Club: The Tar Heel Mini Cooper Motoring Club sponsors an annual event for approximately 60 of its members and friends to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway from its beginning at Waynesboro, Virginia to Cherokee, NC. While stopping in Asheville on Sunday Morning, June 15th… its members […]
Locally owned Italian restaurant opens in Biltmore Park Town Square
Press release from Biltmore Farms: Locally Owned, Fresh-to-Table Italian Restaurant Opens in Biltmore Park Town Square Asheville, NC, June 5, 2014— Chef’s Apron Neighborhood Trattoria is now open in Biltmore Park Town Square. This locally owned Italian restaurant is located along Town Square Boulevard next to Barnes & Noble. Chef’s Apron offers fresh Italian entrees […]
Cradle of Forestry celebrates Bug Day
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: Cradle of Forestry Celebrates Bug Day PISGAH FOREST, N.C., June 5, 2014 – The Cradle of Forestry in America invites all ages to learn about insects and their relatives on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. This event will be held in and around the […]
Local artist Cindy Walton receives international award recognitions
Press release: Abstractionist Cindy Walton Receives International Award Recognitions Walton’s painting in cold wax on panel, “Shallows 2,” emerged against a broad selection of 20 types of two dimensional media from 709 entries in 22 countries worldwide to take top honors.ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Fine artist Cindy Walton is the recipient of two international award recognitions […]
Asheville High School senior named to the 50th class of US Presidential Scholars
Press release from Asheville High School: Liana Murray named to the 50th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars Asheville High School senior and soon-to-be graduate, Liana Murray has been selected for the 50th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars as announced recently by U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. Liana and 140 other high school seniors were […]
Park Ridge Health ranked among top in the nation for patient engagement
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Park Ridge Health Ranked Among Top in the Nation for Patient Engagement Hendersonville, N.C. (June 5, 2014) – Park Ridge Health has been ranked 22nd out of 3,077 health care organizations evaluated across the country in the inaugural National Patient Engagement Ranking by Becker’s Hospital Review and Axial Exchange. […]
CPP: Drawing national GOP attention, NC Republicans to rally, define statewide platform in Cherokee
From Carolina Public Press: Summer brings no shortage of festivals across Western North Carolina, and this weekend, the big party is being thrown by the state’s Republicans in Cherokee. Friday through Sunday, adherents to the state’s dominant political party in the N.C. General Assembly will convene in the mountains of Western North Carolina for their […]
The Yoga Wellness Center to open its first location in Asheville
The Yoga Wellness Center to open its first location in Asheville Press release from the Yoga Wellness Center: The Yoga Wellness Center to Open Its First Location in Asheville, NC A Holistic Healthcare Facility Based on the Vedas, the Ancient Healing Science of India Asheville, NC: Today, The Yoga Wellness Center, LLC, a full-service […]
Four Seasons Compassion for Life hosts “Introduction to Palliative Care 101” in WNC
Stories drawn from life will illustrate ways palliative care addresses and supports patient and family needs with positive impacts on care goals during life-limiting illness during Wednesday, June 11, event HIGHLANDS, N.C. – Western North Carolina residents who wish to learn more about compassionate care during serious illness are invited to attend a Four Seasons […]
AC-T: Poll shows Turner has slight lead over Moffitt
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: Democrat Brian Turner and incumbent Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt are in a statistical dead heat though Moffitt’s has a favorability problem among his base, according to a poll released on Wednesday. … “Both candidates appear to have a legitimate shot at this seat,” said political scientist Chris […]
Park Ridge Health announces events for June 9-22
Event summary from Park Ridge Health: Event Summary for 6/9/14 – 6/22/14 (two weeks) Please call 855-PRH-LIFE to register for any Park Ridge Health events. Free Support Groups Hendersonville Oncology Educational Group Wednesday, June 18 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Burchard/OB Conference Room at Park Ridge Health 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville Offered by the Park Ridge […]
The Council on Aging Heat Relief program now open
Press release from The Council on Aging: The annual Heat Relief program at The Council on Aging of Buncombe County is now accepting requests for assistance at 277-8288. The Heat Relief program is funded by Progress Energy Service Company and Duke Energy Foundation. The Council will have 138 fans and 6 air conditioners available for […]
Asheville not considered for Stone Brewing
Norfolk Metro By Jeff Maisey: Stone Brewing Company President and Brewmaster Steve Wagner and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Tiernan visited Norfolk on Tuesday. Norfolk is one of 10 cities under consideration for Stone’s much coveted East Coast facility. Other cities include Philadelphia, Charlotte, Roanoke and Richmond. While many speculated Asheville, NC might be a top […]
Great American Cookout to visit Tryon
PRESS RELEASE from Kansas City Barbeque Society NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ah. Spring is in the air and cookout season is finally here! The Kansas City Barbeque Society’s own Great American Cookout is out on its eighth tour across the nation, bringing cooking demonstrations and delicious samples conveniently to 20 of the biggest contests and […]
Michael White one man show at Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery
From a press release: Michael White one man show at Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery Opening Friday, Jun 13, 5-8 p.m. at the Tryon Painters and Sculptors Gallery, 26 Maple St., Tryon, NC. Show ends on July 12. Born April 1964, Michael James White took to drawing by age 2. By age 6 when anyone […]
June 17 film screening of “Bringing it Home,” documentary on industrialized hemp
Lookout Brewing, Hi-Wire Brewing and Urban Orchard Cider have collaborated on a special collaboration brew made with hemp seed oil. The beer is launched in celebration of “Bringing It Home,” a documentary about industrialized hemp, which features a house in Asheville made of hempcrete. The film will be screened on Tuesday, June 17, at Asheville […]
The Luminous Surface group show on exhibit at The Mission For Temporal Art
From a press release: The Luminous Surface group show on exhibit at The Mission For Temporal Art THE MISSION FOR TEMPORAL ART presents: THE LUMINOUS SURFACE – group exhibition of media, cinematic, audio-visual art Curated by DAVID LINTON JUNE 18th – JULY 27th Gallery hours Wed – Sun, 2pm – 7pm (& by appointment) Opening […]
Dine out in support of the Blue Ridge Parkway June 16 – 19
Here’s the press release from the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: Dine out in Support of the Blue Ridge Parkway June 16 – 19 – What: 3rd Annual Plates for the Parkway to benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway – Who: The Admiral, Café Azalea, Charlotte Street Grill and Pub, The Corner Kitchen, Edna’s of Asheville, Filo […]
Asheville Board of Realtors celebrates National Homeownership Month with contest
Here’s the press release from Asheville Board of Realtors: Each June, people all across America observe National Homeownership Month. This year, the Asheville Board of REALTORS® is celebrating homeownership by holding the WNC Homeownership Awards, where members of the community will vote for their favorite among submissions for five different categories: “Best Kitchen,” Best Bath,” “Best […]
Asheville Episcopal clergy join same-sex marriage suit seeking religious freedom
Here’s the press release from Campaign for Southern Equality: Alliance of Baptists, Central Conference of American Rabbis, and Asheville clergy seek to marry same-sex couples, citing 1st Amendment freedoms Asheville, N.C. (June 4, 2014) – National religious denominations including the Alliance of Baptists and the Central Conference of American Rabbis, as well as local clergy […]