From a press release: Last Comic Standing alum kicks off Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, August 13 The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival kicks off August 13 with Chris Porter, a top three contestant during Season 4 of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. With a portion of the proceeds being donated to Brother Wolf […]
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Mission Health introduces new wellness platform
Here’s the press release from Mission Health: Plans to Offer Platform to Local Employers Later This Year ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 9, 2014) – Mission Health has launched MyHealthyLifeTM WellConnect, a highly interactive wellness platform that is focused on connecting the western North Carolina region to help our community get well, stay well and be well. […]
Asheville Bookworks host exhibit “Artists in the Archives: A Collection of Card Catalogs”
From a press release: Asheville Bookworks host exhibit “Artists in the Archives: A Collection of Card Catalogs” where: Asheville BookWorks 428 1/2 Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC web: ashevillebookworks.com phone: 828.255.8444 regular hours: Tuesday – Friday 1-5pm Saturday 1-4pm when: Opening Reception – August 1, 2014 6-8pm Presentation by Carla Rae Johnson, originator and organizer of […]
Smoky Mountain News: Fracking opposition organizes in WNC
Here’s an excerpt from the Smoky Mountain News article: Candice Caldwell Day and her husband Shayne recently went to Andrews Airport in Cherokee County. “To hold up a really big sign,” she said. Day and her husband went to the airport to greet Gov. Pat McCrory as he arrived for the GOP state convention. They […]
Mountain Heritage Day competitions
From a press release: Mountain Heritage Day competitions You can make history as a competitor at this year’s Mountain Heritage Day, Saturday, Sept. 27, on the Western Carolina University campus. This year’s festival celebrates its 40th anniversary, along with the university’s 125th, with a number of contests, from whisker-growing to old-fashioned costumes and home-canned goods […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers for RiverMusic event Friday, July 11
From RiverLink: It’s getting to be crunch time for RiverMusic volunteering tomorrow night, y’all. Please consider taking a shift. We can’t do it without you. Dave’s Volunteer Wishlist: First Shift (4:45 — 7:30) • One Handicapped parking lot attendant — easy job (bring a chair) • One Boat landing attendant — easy job (bring a […]
Jewish Family Services of WNC announces programs on medical ethics, parenting
Press release from Jewish Family Services of WNC: Jewish Family Services of WNC is pleased to announce two upcoming programs in Family Education Series at their JFS offices, located at: 2 Doctors Park Suite E, 417 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 “Medical Ethics Forum” Wednesday, August 20th 5:30-7:00pm This panel-led program will address the complex […]
Asheville on Bikes hires Sule as director
Here’s the press release from Asheville on Bikes: A founding member of Asheville on Bikes, Mike Sule, has been hired as the first director of the grassroots multimodal advocacy organization. A long-time resident of Asheville and publicly recognized community leader for the group, Sule will continue the group’s growth and involvement in local, regional […]
LEAF announces lineup for Fall 2014, 39th festival
From a press release: LEAF announces lineup for Fall 2014, 39th festival LEAF is thrilled to announce the stellar lineup of performing artists for the Fall 2014 LEAF Festival, taking place October 16-19 in Black Mountain, NC. “Celebrate Unity, Inspire Every Voice” at the 39th LEAF Festival and experience multiple cultures with the harmonious and […]
Students celebrate graduation from Eliada School of Trade Arts
Press release from Eliada Homes: Donnell and Alex recently purchased their first cars from Paramount Kia! The day they picked up their cars, an announcement was made over the loud speaker at the dealership and the boys received a round of applause. Just one year ago, Donnell and Alex, along with their classmates Eric and […]
WNCA receives recycling stations, grant from Oskar Blues Brewery
From press release ASHEVILLE—Western North Carolina Alliance is the recipient of a $5,000 grant and five new portable recycling stations from Oskar Blues Brewery’s non-profit CAN’d Aid Foundation. The goal of these recycling grants, according to Oskar Blues, is to empower individuals, events and communities to create sustainable recycling programs. WNCA will partner with Asheville […]
24th anniversary and celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Press release from the DisAbility Partners Center for Independent Living: The staff of DisAbility Partners Center for Independent Living invites everyone to visit the Center on Friday, July 25, 2014 at 2 p.m. to celebrate the 24th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. DisAbility Partners is located at 108 New Leicester Highway – just across […]
Food canning and preservation workshops
PRESS RELEASE from the Environmental and Conservation Organization (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, July 1, 2014) – Two workshops on canning, preserving and putting up food will be sponsored by the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO) in July. On Tuesday, July 15, “Food Preservation Part 1: Canning High and Low Acid Foods” will be taught 6:30-8:30 p.m. […]
The Little Town That Rocks: Black Mountain’s rocking chair campaign in 2nd year
From a press release: The Little Town That Rocks: Black Mountain’s rocking chair campaign in 2nd year Black Mountain, “The Front Porch of Western North Carolina,” is showcasing over 30 rocking chairs placed strategically around town and at area visitor centers for this summer’s second “The Little Town that Rocks” campaign by the marketing council […]
Yogis Beyond Coal and Sierra Club will present “Move for the Movement,” July 12
From a press release: Yogis Beyond Coal and Sierra Club will present “Move for the Movement,” July 12 This Saturday, July 12, Yogis Beyond Coal and Sierra Club will present “Move for the Movement”, featuring public yoga practice and climate activism that will make clear the strong link between the health benefits of yoga practice, […]
Alchemy Fine Art holds opening for Rebecca King, July 10
From a press release: Alchemy Fine Art holds opening for Rebecca King, July 10 Alchemy Fine Art will hold an opening for Rebecca King, local artist out of Black Mountain. A mother of 3 King started her venture into Classical Contemporary Art in her teens. Long long into her studies she sold her first works […]
PIanist David Troy Francis in concert at Lake Junaluska, Aug. 2
From a press release: Pianist David Troy Francis in concert at Lake Junaluska, Aug. 2 Lake Junaluska Associates proudly present Concert Pianist DAVID TROY FRANCIS in CONCERT Music of Rachmaninoff, Gershwin & American Hymns With special Guest Star-Broadway performer MARK MORALES One Performance Only: Saturday, August 2, at 7:30 p.m. Stuart Auditorium – 91 North […]
Public invited to Blue Ridge Bicycle Club ribbon cutting, family friendly ride and bike valet
Hendersonville, N.C. (July 7, 2014) – The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club invites the public to join them in a special ribbon cutting event and bicycle ride to the July 17 Hendersonville Rhythm & Brews Concert. The Bicycle Club is sponsoring free bicycle rides and valet bicycle parking in conjunction with the concert series. To encourage cycling to the […]
Cindy McMahon files to represent Reynolds District on Buncombe County Board of Education
Press release from Cindy McMahon: Cindy McMahon will officially file July 7 to represent the Reynolds District on the Buncombe County Board of Education, the seat currently held by Lisa Baldwin. School board members are elected by all voters of all districts within the Buncombe County Schools boundary, but must live within the district they […]
UNC Asheville authorized to make $990,000 in capital improvements
From press release UNC Asheville has been authorized by the state to borrow approximately $990,000 to make needed capital improvements. Gov. Pat McCrory signed the authorization bill on July 8 allowing approximately $376 million of improvements at six campuses in the UNC system: UNC Asheville, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte, East Carolina University, North Carolina […]
Filmmaker Paul Bonesteel headlines ECO fundraiser
From press release (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, July, 2014) – Local filmmaker Paul Bonesteel will speak and show his documentary film “The Mystery of George Masa” on Monday, July 28, as a fundraiser for the Environmental and Conservation Organization (ECO). The showing will be in the McIntosh Room of the Blue Ridge Conference Hall, 180 West Campus […]