From a press release: Sunday jazz showcase at Isis Summer is now upon us! That means a hot new lineup of jazz for those longer Sunday nights. We would like to extend our warmest gratitude to those musicians, fans and jazz supporters who have done their part to make the ISIS one of the hottest […]
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Hillbilly Woodstock to be held Aug.1-2 in Maggie Valley
Press Release Hillbilly Woodstock The 5th Annual Hillbilly Woodstock will be held 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug 1-2 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. The musical lineup is comprised of 20 artists, including Joe Lasher Jr., Andy Buckner, SmokeRise, the Ryan Perry Band, Neon Truckers, Pioneer Chicken Stand and headliner Kaitlyn Baker. Hillbilly Woodstock […]
RiverLink seeks arts & crafts vendors for Anything That Floats, Aug 9
Press Release RiverLink RiverLink is seeking arts & crafts vendors to join us for our 15th annual RiverFest & Anything That Floats Parade on Saturday August 9th, 2014. The festival will be held at the French Broad River Park on Amboy Road between 1pm-7pm (staggered vendor set-up begins at 8:30 am). The festival will be […]
WLOS: Escaped Avery County inmates arrested in Georgia
From WLOS McDowell County deputies say two inmates who escaped custody in Avery County have been arrested. Cousins Calvin and Phillip Metcalf were arrested in Gordon County, Georgia. See the full story here.
AC-T: Mission budget cuts may mean loss of jobs
Asheville Citizen-Times By Jon Ostendorff Mission Health System will cut costs by $42 million next year under a reorganization plan that could mean layoffs. The not-for-profit company — Western North Carolina’s largest employer with 10,600 workers — has yet to determine how many jobs might be lost. Read the full story here.
BCGOP: Why is there no accountability on snow day issue?
Here’s the press release from the Buncombe County Republican Party: Part of an ongoing pattern we see Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger consistently propped up by Democrat controlled County Commission. Asheville, NC- Earlier this week the Buncombe County GOP filed a public records request with Buncombe County Government to obtain a better understanding of the […]
Asheville’s Green Cottage Company relocates to Gerber Village
Here’s the press release from Gerber Village: Asheville, NC (July 28, 2014) – Compact Cottages, an Asheville-based small footprint, green home builder, has recently moved to 22 Fall Pippen Lane, in South Asheville’s Gerber Village. Compact Cottages has been providing the WNC area with stylish, affordable, small footprint cottage style homes since 2008. Founded by […]
Butoh artist Vanessa Skantze holds Asheville residency and workshop
From a press release: Butoh artist Vanessa Skantze holds Asheville residency and workshop Asheville dance companies Anemone Dance Theater and Legacy Butoh will collaborate to host acclaimed Butoh artist and choreographer Vanessa Skantze for an artist residency in Asheville the week of August 5-12. Highlights of the residency include: Listening to the Bones: The Body […]
Friday night Bhakti in August & September
From a press release: Friday night Bhakti in August & September Rooted in the tradition of Kirtan, Friday night Bhakti is a weekly gathering around music, poetry and fellowship. Featuring local musicians and kirtan artists, this is a by-donation community event in downtown Asheville at Studio Zahiya. Bhakti as a yoga philosophy suggests that the […]
Youth OUTright’s August programs
From a press release: Youth OUTright’s August programs The summer’s almost over, but Youth OUTright still has great August programs that highlight fun. And just in time for school, an advocacy program on August 31 will prepare youth for a meaningful school year. Programs are held every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the […]
Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway fundraiser at Universal Joint, Aug. 23
From a press release: Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway fundraiser at Universal Joint , Aug. 23 The Universal Joint at 784 Haywood Rd, is hosting a fundraiser for the Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway (FOHCG) on August 23, 2014. We will be hanging out from 11:30 am until about 7 pm, that day fundraising for […]
Hendersonville artist Susan Webb Tregay exhibits at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
From a press release: Hendersonville artist Susan Webb Tregay exhibits at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park The public is invited to view a solo exhibit of paintings by Hendersonville artist Susan Webb Tregay (http://www.susanwebbtregay.com) currently on display on the lobby level adjacent to the Pisgah Ballroom at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. Tregay’s background includes more than […]
Haywood Arts Regional Theater (HART) stages “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Aug. 8-10
From a press release: Haywood Arts Regional Theater (HART) stages “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Aug. 8-10 Four years ago Mark Jones blew audiences away when he appeared on the HART stage as Buddy Holly in “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.” Ever since HART Executive Director, Steve Lloyd has been asked repeatedly if he could […]
Jolie Holland performs at The Grey Eagle, Aug. 15
From a press release: Jolie Holland performs at The Grey Eagle, Aug. 15 Friday, Aug. 15, 9 p.m. with Shy Hunters. $15 advance/$18 day of show. Iconoclastic singer, writer and performer JOLIE HOLLAND will be in ASHEVILLE, NC on FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 to perform at THE GREY EAGLE in support of the recent release of […]
Montford Park Players opens “Taming of the Shrew,” Aug. 1
From a press release: Montford Park Players opens “Taming of the Shrew,” Aug. 1 For the third show of their free summer season, the Montford Park Players are delighted to present one of William Shakespeare’s bawdiest comedies: The Taming of the Shrew. Local favorite for acting and singing, Dwight Chiles, makes his directing debut at […]
Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective opens “Sisters,” Aug. 8
From a press release: Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective opens “Sisters,” Aug. 8 Our production of Marsha Jackson-Randolph’s Sisters opens in just two weeks, with performances August 8-24 at the BeBe Theatre (30 Commerce St.) Showtime is Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Advance online tickets are only […]
WLOS: EPA hearing today for NC cleaner power standards
WLOS By Victoria Dunkle: Today, green business and local government leaders will travel with citizen activists to take their message to the EPA. The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a public hearing in Atlanta. The group from Asheville will provide testimony on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan. The EPA recently released the plan to cut the […]
AC-T: One dead in Erwin fire
Asheville Citizen-Times By Sabian Warren: Fire officials confirm one person died in a house fire early Tuesday at 30 Aspen Court in the Erwin community. Click here for full story and video.
Enka High School student dies following car accident
Press Release From Buncombe County Schools: (ASHEVILLE)‐ An Enka High School student, involved in a car accident this afternoon, has died. The student, 15‐year‐old Christopher Taylor, had attended football practice at the school earlier in the day. He was scheduled to be a sophomore for the 2014‐2015 school year. Jeffrey Frady, Enka High School Head […]
McHenry to hold Buncombe County town hall Aug. 4
Rep. Patrick McHenry will hold a town hall meeting in Buncombe County on Aug. 4. The Republican congressman represents the 10th District, which includes most of Asheville. He faces a challenge in this year’s election from Buncombe County Democrat Tate MacQueen. Later on the day of Aug. 4, the ‘Mountain Moral Monday’ rally is taking […]
‘Stories that Make Lasting Legacies’ is theme of Community Foundation luncheon
From press release: Hendersonville, N.C., July 28, 2014: Behind every act of charitable giving is a narrative as unique as the person making the gift, and to celebrate this, the theme of Community Foundation of Henderson County’s 2014 Annual Luncheon is “Stories that Make Lasting Legacies.” Storyteller Jeff Polish will be the guest speaker […]