PRESS RELEASE from Metro Wines Local authors Nan Chase and DeNeice Guestauthors will sign copies of their book, Drink the Harvest, at a reception to be held 3-5 p.m. Aug. 17 at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St. About the book from Amazon: “Preserving the harvest doesn’t have to stop with jam and pickles. Many fruits, […]
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Asheville Area Arts Council moves to Grove Arcade
Here’s the press release from the Asheville Area Arts Council: This is an exciting time for the Arts in Buncombe County, as the Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is moving locations, from 346 Depot St. in the River Arts District to the downtown Grove Arcade suite 144 and 143A, in order to expand its exhibitions […]
Chamber of Commerce honors volunteers, business leaders
Here’s the press release from The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 117th Annual Meeting (presented by CarePartners) will be held on Thursday, June 26th at the U.S. Cellular Center, celebrating 117 years of serving the business community and honoring outstanding leaders of the community. The Asheville Chamber is pleased […]
Equestrian resort planned for Tryon
From press release: TRYON, N.C. – Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of Tryon Equestrian Partners, on Wednesday announced plans to create the most significant new equestrian lifestyle destination in the world, as well as engage Sheila C. Johnson’s Salamander Hotels & Resorts <http://www.salamanderhotels.com/> – one of the country’s top luxury hotel management companies – to assist with […]
Mission Health Biltmore Park celebrates grand opening event tomorrow, June 26
Event details from Mission Health: Event Date: Jun 26 Event Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Event Cost: FREE Location: Mission Health at Biltmore Park 310 Long Shoals Road Asheville, NC Contact Information: http://www.mycareplusbiltmore.org/ Event Email: marketing@msj.org
July programs at Youth OUTright
From a press release: July programs at Youth OUTright The fireworks may be spent before Youth OUTright’s first monthly meeting in July, but that doesn’t mean the fun’s over. July’s programs will keep the sparks flying. Programs are held every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in […]
CSE: 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling could legalize same-sex marriage in NC
Here’s the press release from the Campaign for Southern Equality: Vigil in Asheville on Thursday, the push for marriage equality in North Carolina Asheville, N.C. (June 25, 2014) – On Thursday June 26, the Campaign for Southern Equality (CSE) is hosting a vigil to commemorate the one-year anniversary of DOMA being struck down by the […]
Blue Ridge Now: Park Ridge Health purchases Four Seasons Cinema site
From Blue Ridge Now: The former site of the Four Seasons Cinema, which is located 1.5 miles away from Pardee Hospital, now belongs to the Fletcher-based hospital Park Ridge Health. According to documents filed with the Henderson County Register of Deeds Office on June 19, the deed for the property at 1300 7th Ave. East […]
Jazz singer Serpentine Arborvitae to kick off Classic Wineseller’s second summer jazz series July 5
Press release from Classic Wineseller: Jazz Singer Serpentine Arborvitae to Kick-off Wineseller’s Second Summer Jazz Series on July 5 Waynesville, NC – Enjoy the music of the area’s top jazz performers during the 2014 Summer Jazz Series at the Classic Wineseller, 20 Church Street in Waynesville. The series takes place on four consecutive Saturdays in […]
Native Marketplace at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, July 15
From a press release: Native Marketplace at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, July 15 Our Native American Business Network is coordinating a Native Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15 at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC). This event is free and open to the public, […]
My Sister’s Place launches thrift store to fund haven from domestic violence
Press Release My Sister’s Place Through education and inspiring community awareness , My Sister’s Place works to end domestic violence and sexual assault and provides safe haven for women and children of Madison County. Proceeds from sales at our Thrift Shop enable My Sister’s Place to continue to provide emergency shelter, crisis advocacy, support, guidance, […]
BaconFest Asheville is back for its second year
Press release from 105.9 the Mountain: Save the Date: BaconFest Asheville is BACK The 2nd annual Celebration of All Things Swine is Saturday, Aug. 30th (ASHEVILLE) After selling out the 2013 inaugural event in less than 2 weeks, 105.9 the Mountain (WTMT) invites our community to go hog wild again as the Mountain presents the 2nd […]
The Admiral restaurant in West Asheville featured in The Boston Globe
From The Boston Globe: A hipster dive bar comes to light in Asheville, N.C. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — When you arrive at this cinderblock bar in a gentrifying neighborhood still populated with low-rent car repair shops, vacant lots, and dive bars, you get why an owner of The Admiral never intended it to be a destination […]
AC-T: EPA expands tests for toxic air near old CTS plant
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Larry Rice Jr.’s two young sons enjoy playing in the woods around the family’s home, but he’s been reluctant to let them outside since learning about the potential danger in the air. Testing performed Tuesday is designed to determine if Rice’s home and six other households near the former CTS plant […]
Registration opens for RiverLink’s 2014 Anything That Floats Parade
Press release from RiverLink: Registration Opens for RiverLink’s 2014 Anything That Floats Parade Registration is open for RiverLink’s Anything That Floats Parade to be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014 on the French Broad River in Asheville. Join RiverLink for the wildest, wackiest event of the summer. Creating and building a raft, float or flotilla […]
CPP: WNC’s public housing faces tightening budgets, rising demand
From Carolina Public Press: Housing projects are generally associated with more urban environs. But people facing economic hardship exist throughout the 18 counties of Western North Carolina, and many are relying on public housing developments to provide roofs over their heads. While Asheville has the largest single housing authority in the region, with 1,500 units, […]
Bank of America presents $6,000 to MANNA FoodBank
From MANNA FoodBank: Bank of America brought a team to pack summer food packs for MANNA FoodBank and to present a check for $6,000. This donation will go a long way this summer, providing enough food for 18,000 meals that will be distributed through pantries and programs across MANNA’s 16 service area. Pictured from left […]
David LaMotte performs at the White Horse, July 5
From a press release: David LaMotte performs at the White Horse, July 5 Saturday, July 5 – 8 p.m. David LaMotte and guests, Ian Ridenhour opens- $18 advance/$20 door/$10 kids Montreat singer-songwriter David LaMotte has been a force on the local scene and beyond for over eighteen years, not only for his acclaimed songs but […]
Environmental group targets Moffitt in new ad over fracking support
Here’s the video ad and press release from The North Carolina Environmental Partnership: PRESS RELEASE: TWO WESTERN NC STATE REPS’ VOTES POSE THREAT TO CLEAN AIR AND WATER, SAYS ACCOUNTABILITY CAMPAIGN North Carolina Environmental Partnership Launches New TV Ads Spotlighting Western North Carolina State Representatives Tim Moffitt and Michelle Presnell for Fracking Votes. ASHEVILLE, NC […]
Giant puppet workshop launches new Asheville puppet space, July 10-13
From a press release: Giant puppet workshop launches new Asheville puppet space, July 10-13 Asheville Puppet Club began three years ago when local artist/performer Grayson Morris saw a need to foster emerging puppetry artists with a regular place to explore ideas and skills. It started as a monthly meeting in her home in Montford Park […]
Bob Moog Foundation and Prestige Subaru raffle to benefit Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool ends Monday, June 30
From a press release: Bob Moog Foundation and Prestige Subaru raffle to benefit Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool ends Monday, June 30 The Bob Moog Foundation and Prestige Subaru of Asheville celebrate their shared passion for encouraging the creative spirit in youth with a raffle to benefit the Foundation’s hallmark educational project, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool. Monday June […]