From a press release: July events at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop All month long: Find Waldo in Reynolds Village, hosted by Spellbound Children’s Bookshop. Free. All ages. Visit a dozen businesses in Reynolds Village (North Asheville) to be entered in drawing for prize package from local merchants. Start your journey by picking up a Find Waldo […]
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Pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to Brevard Music Center, July 11
From a press release: Pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to Brevard Music Center, July 11 Artistic Director Keith Lockhart kicks off a full weekend of performances with an unforgettable program featuring two of the greatest works ever composed on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. The concert opens with Beethoven’s “Pastoral” sixth symphony. After intermission, internationally […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, July 3: YELLOW
Thursday, July 3, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
AAAC raises funds to support local and high school digital artists
From a press release: AAAC raises funds to support local and high school digital artists It is an exciting time at the Asheville Area Arts Council! We are looking to expand our services to the creative leaders, artists, and students in our county through new projects that will fund new software and hardware technology. To […]
Asheville Chamber Music Series announces 62nd season
From a press release: Asheville Chamber Music Series announces 62nd season The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will be presenting a distinguished roster of internationally acclaimed ensembles for its 2014-15 season, including the renowned Brentano Quartet with violist, Hsin-Yun Huang, who will be the opening concert of the Asheville Amadeus Festival in collaboration with the […]
Bob Moog Foundation’s Road To Innovation Raffle
From a press release: Bob Moog Foundation’s Road To Innovation Raffle With the addition of four new prizes for synthesizer enthusiasts, the Bob Moog Foundation is extending its Road To Innovation Raffle and expanding it to an international audience. Supported by Prestige Subaru of Asheville, the grand prize in the raffle is the winner’s choice […]
Doggett Mountain Challenge cycle event, July 12
From a press release: Doggett Mountain Challenge cycle event, July 12 Hundreds of cyclists from throughout the Southeast will gather again on July 12, 2014 for the ninth annual Hot Doggett rides through Madison County. Organized by the Rotary of Madison County, ride proceeds benefit numerous programs for local children. Starting at Mars Hill University, […]
Jubilee! Summer Orchestra performs 20th anniversary concert, July 13
From a press release: Jubilee! Summer Orchestra performs 20th anniversary concert, July 13 The Jubilee! Summer Orchestra, a 50 piece all-volunteer orchestra comprising both amateur and professional musicians from around the WNC Region, will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2014. This season’s concert will be held on Sunday, July 13, at 7:30 pm. The concert […]
Music Industry Blueprint LIVE at Moonlight Mile, July 10
From a press release: Music Industry Blueprint LIVE at Moonlight Mile, July 10 “Music Industry Blueprint LIVE,” at Moonlight Mile Studios, 565 Long Shoals Road,, Arden NC 28704. Held Thursday, July 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Only 50 tickets available. http://youtu.be/eDJOUXYuzHM What Will Be Taught? • How To Grow Your Fan-base • How To Monetize Your […]
HART Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary with “Hello Dolly”
From a press release: HART Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary with “Hello Dolly” HART THEATRE presents its biggest show of the year, July 11-Aug. 3 HART Theatre celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters, “Hello Dolly” with its production opening July 11 for a four week run. “Hello Dolly” is based on […]
Carolina Public Press offers APD evidence room audit online
From Carolina Public Press By Angie Newsome After rejecting earlier requests for its release, Buncombe County District Attorney Ron Moore made the audit public in June, two days after a federal judge sentenced former room manager Lee Smith to 10 months in prison followed by a year’s probation for stealing drugs from the evidence room. The evidence room manager […]
Board-certified hospitalist joins Park Ridge Health
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Board-Certified Hospitalist Joins Park Ridge Health Hendersonville, N.C. (July 2, 2014)—With over 30 years of providing patient care, William Frank McKemie, Jr., M.D., physician board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics, is now serving patients at Park Ridge Health as a hospitalist. In his role, Dr. McKemie will focus on the […]
Asheville Outlets donates to greenway crowdfunding campaign
Press Release Friends of Connect Buncombe Friends of Connect Buncombe is proactively trying to advance a strong vision for the Brevard Road Corridor which hosts many regional attractions (WNC Farmer’s Market, Bent Creek, NC Arboretum, the new Asheville Outlets, and is an entryway to the Blue Ridge Parkway). This is one of the richest destination […]
Comedian to perform at Metro Wines’ Blind Tasting League
Washington D.C.-based comedian Herbie Gill will make a guest appearance at the Blind Tasting League at Metro Wines at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2. Gill has performed at Metro Wines before and always puts on a great show. He also knows wine! Cost is $15. Visit www.blindtastingleague.com for more information and to RSVP.
AC-T: A-B Tech Trustees names new college president
From the Asheville Citizen-Times Julie Ball In a split vote Monday, members of the A-B Tech Board of Trustees named Dennis King as the college’s new president. King, 67, has been serving as interim president since the departure of former president Hank Dunn. He was one of four finalists for the job who took part […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, July 2: YELLOW
Wednesday, July 2, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. This means there are no health impacts expected when air quality is in […]
The WNC AIDS Project announces 2014 Raise Your Hand art competition winner
Press release from the Western North Carolina AIDS Project: The Western North Carolina AIDS Project Announces 2014 Raise Your Hand Signature Piece Winner Mark Bettis The Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) is gearing up for their annual Raise Your Hand fundraising auction & gala set for Saturday, October 11, at the Doubletree Hotel, Biltmore. This […]
Blues guitarist Joel DaSilva plays a free show at Yacht Club, July 8
From a press release: Blues guitarist Joel DaSilva plays a free show at Yacht Club, July 8 Tuesday, July 8, at 9 p.m. Joel DaSilva has blues running through his veins. Born and raised in his sweet home, Chicago, DaSilva hails from a musical family. His mother and father traveled throughout Brazil and Ukraine, his […]
State Board of Elections clears Moffitt
Here’s the press release from Rep. Tim Moffitt. Read the complete text of the letter from the State Board of Elections here. The State Ethics Commission dismissed similar charges in May. The North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBOE) yesterday cleared Representative Tim Moffitt, finding no evidence that the two-term Buncombe County legislator violated […]
Local artist Jackson Martin named in short list of finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art
From a press release: Local artist Jackson Martin named in short list of finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art The Gibbes Museum of Art and Society 1858 announced the 2014 Short List of finalists for the 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. The 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art, awarded annually with […]
Asheville Chamber hosts Cherokee art and demonstrations, July 15
From a press release: Asheville Chamber hosts Cherokee art and demonstrations, 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). A group of contemporary Cherokee artists from Cherokee, NC, will be […]