Here’s the press release from UNC Asheville: The UNC Asheville Foundation has purchased two parcels totaling seven acres off Zillicoa Street for $1.1 million. The parcels, purchased from Highland Park LLC, border two other tracts the foundation acquired last year and in 2011. Highland Park LLC offered the UNC Asheville Foundation a reduced price […]
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AC-T: Advocates ask McCrory to weigh in on gay marriage
Asheville Citizen-Times By Jon Ostendorff The group [advocates with Equality NC] made three petitions drops at McCrory’s offices across the state on Wednesday. It says it has more than 10,000 names of people who want the governor to stop defending the state’s ban on gay marriage. Click here for the full story.
Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody perform at Art House Gallery, Aug. 30
From a press release: Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody perform at Art House Gallery, Aug. 30 The Art House Gallery & Studio announces its next Saturday concert: Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody – blues/jazz/rock on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica plus Ellen’s amazing soulful vocals. Show 7:30-9:30 – venue open 7-11 […]
Blues singer Patrick Dodd performs a free concert at UNC Asheville
From a press release: Blues singer Patrick Dodd performs a free concert at UNC Asheville Blues Singer Patrick Dodd, a one-time Beale Street Entertainer of the Year and long-time performer at BB King’s Blues Club in Memphis, Tenn., will perform at UNC Asheville at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Lipinsky Auditorium. This concert […]
Dog Tag Art helps save rescue animals
From a press release: Dog Tag Art helps save rescue animals Summer is a time when most entrepreneurs try to squeeze in a vacation and leave work back at the office, but this wasn’t the case for Jack Carrier, the owner of Dog Tag Art out of Asheville, North Carolina. For his summer vacation, he […]
UPDATE: North American Roofing holds free webinar on N.C. solar tax credits
From a press release: Time is Running Out For Solar Tax Credits in North Carolina. Free Webinar Tuesday, September 9th will review all your options. August 25, 2014 – Asheville, NC – North Carolina’s climate makes it one of the best states in the US for businesses and companies to install income-generating solar energy. However, […]
Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
From a press release: Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Summer is winding down and school is winding up. Why not pop into the Isis this weekend to enjoy one last summer hurrah before the fall kicks into high gear! We’ll still be flying high from the energy of this past weekend, […]
Location changed for oil and gas public hearing
From press release RALEIGH – A Sept. 12 public hearing devoted to North Carolina’s oil and gas rules is being moved to another spot on the Western Carolina University campus – the Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center, 92 Catamount Road. University officials opted to move the venue of the hearing. The original plan was […]
Ann B. Ross reading and books igning at Malaprop’s, Aug. 31
From a press release: Ann B. Ross reading and book signing at Malaprop’s, Aug. 31 Ann B. Ross reading, signing and Q&A Sunday, Aug. 31, 3 p.m. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café Open to the public Ann B. Ross’s Miss Julia books are always a delight, and Etta Mae’s Worst bad Luck Day is no exception. — J.A. Jance, […]
Asheville Urban Landscape Project presents six Paint-Outs, Sept. 9-Oct. 14
From a press release: Asheville Urban Landscape Project presents six Paint-Outs, Sept. 9-Oct. 14 This fall the Asheville Urban Landscape Project is presenting 6 plein air Paint-Outs in the neighborhoods and parks of Asheville. Each Paint-Out will begin with a presentation from an accomplished local artist. After a short presentation, participants will work on their […]
‘Gasland II’ showing scheduled Sept. 8
From press release Gasland II, a documentary that chronicles some of the worst impacts of the natural gas industry, will be shown Monday, Sept. 8, at The Millroom. The screening, scheduled for 11 a.m., will be followed by a talk and discussion led by Sally Morgan of Clean Water North Carolina. Morgan will speak about […]
State fines Duke Energy for coal-ash problems at Wilmington plant
The Associated Press reports that North Carolina’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources has cited Duke Energy for ongoing contamination at its L.V. Sutton Electric Plant near Wilmington: North Carolina environmental officials moved Tuesday to fine Duke Energy over pollution that has been seeping into the groundwater for years from a pair of coal ash […]
RiverLink Bus Tour scheduled Sept. 18
From press release: Asheville — The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does it hold for Asheville’s future? How did the Flood of 1916 change the river area landscape? The next tour will be Thursday, Sept. 18, when the public is […]
Tibetan monks’ residency at UNC Asheville, Oct. 20-24
From a press release: Tibetan monks’ residency at UNC Asheville, Oct. 20-24 UNC Asheville will present Sacred Music, Sacred Dance for World Healing, a performance by monks of the Atlanta-based Drepung Loseling Monastery, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Lipinsky Auditorium. The performance is part of “The Mystical Arts of Tibet” tour, endorsed by […]
Tony Earley reads at Malaprop’s, Sept. 4
From a press release: Tony Earley reads at Malaprop’s, Sept. 4 TONY EARLEY, Reading, Q&A and Signing MR. TALL: A Novella and Stories Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe Two decades after his debut collection Here We Are in Paradise heralded Tony Earley as one of the most accomplished writers of his generation, […]
Daugherty’s American Kitchen & Drink opens its doors in Asheville’s Gerber Village
From a press release: Asheville, NC (August 22, 2014) – Daugherty’s American Kitchen & Drink, a new restaurant by sports star and hometown celebrity Brad Daugherty, is now open in South Asheville’s Gerber Village. Drawing on inspiration from Brad’s past travels, the restaurant celebrates fresh variations of American cuisine with a strong focus on simple […]
AC-T: New Asheville pub to open on Patton Avenue
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Mackensy Lunsford ASHEVILLE – A new European-style public house is under construction in the former Barbecue Inn building on Patton Avenue. Patton Public House, which will feature live music, European fare and a family-friendly dining area, is set to open near the end of September at 1341 Patton Ave. The space […]
CPP: After Ferguson, Asheville ‘Peace Rally’ scheduled for Aug. 30
From Carolina Public Press: By Alicia Funderburk About 100 people gathered in downtown Asheville Sunda, [Aug. 24], to protest police brutality and racial injustice. One of the rally’s organizers, Shanita Jackson, handed out flyers about a larger Peace Rally planned for [Saturday], Aug. 30, in Asheville. Read the full story here.
2014 Minority Enterprise Development Week releases event schedule
The Minority Enterprise Development Committee of WNC released the following event schedule for the week of Sept. 8. Monday, September 8 Meet the MED Board of Directors Come and discover why the MED committee is so important to the success of minority businesses in the community and learn how this advocacy helps to provide opportunities for business development. 10 […]
Moscow Ballet holds open auditions in Asheville, Sept. 14
From a press release: Moscow Ballet holds open auditions in Asheville, Sept. 14 Moscow Ballet announces open auditions on Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm for student dancers ages 7 to 16 years at Center Stage Dance Studio, 38-L Crossgraggon Road, Ashville, NC. About 60 student dancers will be selected to perform side-by-side with the professional company […]
Call for entries for Next: New Photographic Visions at Malaprop’s
From a press release: Call for entries for Next: New Photographic Visions at Malaprop’s Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 7, 6-8 pm Deadline For Submission: Oct. 1 Notification Of Winning Entries: Oct. 10 by email Winning Entries to Arrive at Gallery: Oct. 27-31 Next is the sixth annual juried exhibition for Castell Photography. We loved this […]