From a press release: Martha Woodroof, author of “Small Blessings,” reading and signing, Aug. 26 Martha Woodroof Reading & Signing Small Blessings, a Novel August 26, at 7p.m. Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe 55 Haywood St A freelance contributor to NPR and npr.org, Martha Woodroof has now written a sparkling debut novel, SMALL BLESSINGS, about a small-town college […]
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Learn how artists can become city art contractors, Aug. 26, Sept. 25, Oct. 29
From a press release: Learn how artists can become city art contractors, Aug. 26, Sept. 25, Oct. 29 Join RiverLink and Brenda Mills to find out how as an artist you can become a contractor for the city. We are pleased to offer these special two hour interactive FREE information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, […]
Annual Apple Recipe Contest will take place in Hendersonville on Aug. 29
Press Release From the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center The Annual Apple Recipe Contest will be held August 29th this year at the First Citizens’ Plaza on Main Street in Hendersonville. As usual many generous merchants have provided prizes for the winners this year. Any interested individual may enter the contest by submitting […]
AC-T: Sister Bad Habit gets her own brew
Asheville Citizen-Times reporter Tony Kiss, a.k.a. “the beer guy,” wrote today that Asheville icon Sister Bad Habit will be featured in a new amber ale collaboration between Thirsty Monk and Asheville Brewing. Kiss reports the beer is set to release on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Asheville Brewing. Click here to read the original story.
Asheville to participate in Go Topless Day at Pritchard Park
From GoTopless.org: GoTopless Day 2014 will fall on Sunday Aug. 24. GoTopless Day always falls at the Sunday closest to Women’s Equality Day, Aug 26. It is indeed on Aug 26, 1920 that women earned their right to vote on the basis of Gender Equality. In 1971, the US Congress has made Aug 26 into a […]
New school year ushers in programming at Youth OUTright
Press Release ASHEVILLE, NC…August 19, 2014…School is back in session, and Youth OUTright is geared up for another great year. Programs are held every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Asheville. Sunday 9/7 Young Voices Preview/rehearsal. Performers for the September 11 Young Voices event will […]
The Grove Park Sunset Mountain neighborhood will hold annual Tour of Homes Sept. 7
Press Release The Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood will hold its annual Tour of Homes Showcasing 12 unique stops. Come see a remarkable variety of homes this year from ……all situated in the beautiful Grove Park district. Sunday, September 7, 2014 11am-5pm Advance tickets are $15 and go on sale August 15 at The Chop […]
El Centro plans Halloween/Día de Muertos Fair
From a press release: El Centro plans Halloween/Día de Muertos Fair El Centro of Henderson County will celebrate, as part of Mexican tradition, the Day of the Dead with a Fair which will be held on Friday, October 31 from 5-10pm at the Super Mercado located at 2111 Hendersonville HWY. Among the activities planned are […]
Drop off and pick up traffic patterns change Tuesday at Asheville Middle School
From press release: Construction has begun on a new facility at Asheville Middle School. Parking at the school has been re-arranged and both the bus and parent drop off/pick up patterns will be new starting Tuesday, Aug. 19. Parents must approach the school from the north on South French Broad and turn right onto […]
Go Local Card structure will be reorganized
From press release: The Go Local Card program is an amazing collaboration that raises funds for local public education and builds awareness of supporting local independent businesses in Asheville. This year, the Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) and the Asheville Grown Business Alliance (AGBA) have decided to reorganize the structure of the Go Local Card […]
Red Cross marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month with blood drives
From press release ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 18, 2014) — The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply by giving blood in honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month this September. Sickle cell disease is an inherited disease that causes red blood cells to form an abnormal […]
10th anniversary edition of “The Goodly Spellbook”
From a press release: 10th anniversary edition of “The Goodly Spellbook” Coming Sept. 2: New 10th-Anniversary Edition of The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells for Modern Problems by Lady Passion (Dixie Deerman) and *Diuvei (Steve Rasmussen) of Coven Oldenwilde, Asheville, NC. The Goodly Spellbook: Olde Spells For Modern Problems details Witchcraft’s fascinating impact on human history, […]
Montford Park Players holds auditions for “The Winter’s Tale,” Aug. 20 & 21
From a press release: Montford Park Players holds auditions for “The Winter’s Tale,” Aug. 20 & 21 Auditions for the Montford Park Players production of The Winter’s Tale will be held Wednesday and Thursday, August 20 & 21, from 7 – 9 pm at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville. Callbacks […]
Studio Zahiya 5 year anniversary celebration, Aug. 23
From a press release: Studio Zahiya 5 year anniversary celebration, Aug. 23 August marks 3 years in our current spot and 5 years since we opened on Carolina Lane. As a thank you to YOU, we are offering a day of free classes and then one big ‘ol dance party. For Free. SATURDAY AUGUST 23 […]
Benefit to support LAAFF at Dobra Tea, Aug. 21
From a press release: Benefit to support LAAFF at Dobra Tea, Aug. 21 This Thursday, 8-10 p.m., Linda Go will be performing new original songs along side singer-songwriter Jay Brown. At Dobra Tearoom, on Lexington Ave. Geri Littlejohn, Native American flute maker/player will also perform. The concert is a benefit for Lexington Avenue Arts Fun […]
“The Odd Couple” opens at HART, Aug. 22
From a press release: “The Odd Couple” opens at HART, Aug. 22 HART is bringing the summer to a close with the belly laughs to be found in one of Broadway’s biggest comedy hits, Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.” This blockbuster by Broadway’s master known affectionately as Doc, opened at the Plymouth Theater in March […]
Lashunda Smith holds book signing for “I Double Dare You to Dream” at Olive or Twist, Aug. 30
From a press release: Lashunda Smith holds book signing for “I Double Dare You to Dream” at Olive or Twist, Aug. 30 Lashunda Smith will be hosting a book signing for her first book “I Double Dare You to Dream” August 30, 2014 at Olive or Twist restaurant located at 81 Broadway, Asheville, NC. The […]
Applications available for Asheville Holiday Parade
From press release: The Asheville Downtown Association today announced that applications for this year’s Asheville Holiday Parade are now available. Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 3. The 68th Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC and produced by the Asheville Downtown Association (ADA), takes place Saturday, November 22 beginning at 11am. The parade […]
RiverLink’s RiverMusic continues Aug. 29 with the Artimus Pyle Band
From press release: RiverLink’s RiverMusic series continues on Friday, August 29, with The Artimus Pyle Band and Andrew Scothie and the River Rats. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the music goes until 10 at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District (map). RiverMusic offers local beer, food trucks, and the waters […]
Air quality forecast for Monday, Aug. 18: YELLOW
Monday, August 18, 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. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. For […]
Talib Kweli replaces De La Soul at LEAF
Rapper Talib Kweli will replace hip-hop group De La Soul on the Lake Eden Arts Festival lineup, headlining the event Saturday night, Oct. 18. Here’s the update via the LEAF email newsletter: LEAF is honored to welcome legendary socially conscious Hip-Hop artist Talib Kweli to anchor Saturday night! For reasons beyond our control, De La […]