From a press release: Art Adventurers day trip to Cherokee, Sept. 13 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to host an Art Adventurers Day Trip to Cherokee, held in conjunction with the new exhibition Hands, Heart, Mind: Cherokee Artistry. On Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., adventurers will experience a day of art, music and […]
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Exhibition honoring photographer Chuck Marting opens at UNC Asheville, Sept. 29
From a press release: Exhibition honoring photographer Chuck Marting opens at UNC Asheville, Sept. 29 Honoring Chuck Marting, Photographer, an exhibition of black-and-white photographs by the Asheville Traditional Photographers Group, is on display through September 29 in Ramsey Library Blowers Gallery. A reception with the artists will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 […]
Photo essay from Carolina Public Press: Asheville’s ‘Peace Rally’ focuses on local community
Report: The Peace Rally showcased several local community speakers and local talent.
AC-T: Sovereign Remedies craft cocktail bar opens Saturday downtown
Asheville Citizen-Times By Mackensy Lunsford: On Saturday, Sovereign Remedies, a new bar by Charlie Hodge, will open on the corner of Market and Walnut streets in downtown Asheville. The opening menu will focus on craft cocktails, some “sturdy classics,” said Hodge, and some with seasonal and Appalachian themes, such as the pickled ramp — a […]
AC-T: Asheville’s Black College Museum + Arts Center to expand
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: More than 80 years after the groundbreaking Black Mountain College opened, the Asheville-based museum and arts center dedicated to the progressive arts school’s legacy is opening a new space. The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center will more than double its physical presence in downtown […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
From a press release: Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will have a chance to fill out a volunteer application, meet the RiverLink staff and find the best fit for donating their time […]
OrganicFest, healthy eating festival, to be held Sept. 7 in Pack Square
Event announcement: The free, family friendly event will commemorate National Organic Month with local vendors and activities that spotlight organic farmers and businesses.
Bookopolis 2014, Sept. 19-21
From a press release: Bookopolis 2014, Sept. 19-21 Bookopolis 2014: Printmade Artist Books Free and open to the Public on Friday, Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 20, 1-5 p.m. at Asheville BookWorks, 428 1/2 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. 828-255-8444. Regular Studio Hours: M-F 1-5 p.m., Sat 1-4 p.m. info@ashevillebookworks.com BookWorks is excited to […]
‘Saving Haywood One House at a Time’ benefit concert and cookout to take place at Alley Kats in Waynesville
Press Release From Alley Kats Tavern in Waynesville: Sunday, September 7th, Alley Kats will hold a benefit concert to help three families from the Haywood County Community that are in immediate danger of losing their homes. These families include an elderly woman with large medical expenses, a single mother of two, and a family with […]
The Junction to host French wine dinner
PRESS RELEASE from The Junction Belles of Burgundy Wine Dinner Asheville, NC, August 26, 2014 — The Junction Restaurant and Bar in Asheville’s River Arts District presents an exquisite wine dinner with French wine importer, Steve Pignatiello of P.Comm’s wines on Wednesday, October 1st at 7 p.m. Featuring small batch, small production wines […]
RiverLink receives grant funds for Ross Creek stormwater improvement project
From a press release: Over the past two years RiverLink has been working to improve water quality in the Ross Creek Watershed, which flows from Town Mountain Road through Chunns Cove, then along Tunnel Road into Kenilworth Lake, and eventually into the Swannanoa River. Grant funds to support this project have been received from the […]
10th Anniversary Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference celebrates herbal medicine and women’s wisdom
From a press release: Asheville, NC—September 1, 2014—On the weekend of October 10-12, the shores of Lake Eden in Black Mountain will echo with the voices of women—over 1000 strong—as they celebrate the 10th anniversary Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference. This highly popular local event, run by and for women, has quickly grown into one […]
Asheville power design trio opens vintage pop up shop
From a press release: Asheville, NC, September 1, 2014 – Three of Asheville’s premier design and antique dealing superwomen are joining forces to take over the world – for five days, at least. Their “weapon of mass (retail) seduction” will be Asheville’s first vintage pop up shop! The Vintage Overstock Pop Up Shop will be […]
McCrory to attend Hendersonville Apple Festival on Labor Day
Press release from the office of Gov. Pat McCrory: Governor Pat McCrory will attend the 68th North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville this Labor Day. “The Apple Festival is a classic western North Carolina tradition, and I’m honored to be a part of it for a second year in a row,” said Governor McCrory. “Apples […]
Warren Wilson College receives high rank for service program
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College has been ranked second among 246 national liberal arts colleges in a major service category in Washington Monthly’s 2014 “A Different Kind of College Ranking.” The magazine’s latest rankings place Warren Wilson second in “Service staff, courses and financial aid support.” The college is […]