Press release from People of Faith Against the Death Penalty: Asheville Events on 3rd Anniversary of Troy Davis’ Execution People of Faith Against the Death Penalty is grateful to be able to co-sponsor Community Conversations to Commemorate the 3rd Anniversary of Troy Davis’ Execution with “I Am Troy Davis” author Jen Marlowe and Troy’s sister […]
News Bulletins
Orange Peel will sell its millionth ticket this week
From a press release: Orange Peel will sell its millionth ticket this week The Orange Peel, the Southeast’s premier live music venue, is celebrating a major milestone this week: the club expects to sell its one millionth concert ticket, most likely sometime on Wednesday, September 17th, after 11 years in business in Downtown Asheville. To […]
October is Thomas Wolfe month
From a press release: October is Thomas Wolfe month Every scrap of truth that could be mined from the early years of Thomas Clayton Wolfe growing up in Asheville found its way onto the printed page and helped to establish him as a great American writer. In celebration of his life and work, the Thomas […]
Pisgah Legal hosts Oct. 6 Poverty Forum with keynote speaker Sister Simone Campbell
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: PLS to Feature “Nun on the Bus” Sister Simone Campbell as Keynote Speaker for October 6th Poverty Forum Sister Brings Attention to Social Issues Impacting People Living In Poverty Including Income Inequality, Raising the Minimum Wage WHO: Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, and NETWORK’s “Nuns on the Bus” will visit […]
AP: NC police say no evidence ASU student was killed
The Associated Press via Asheville Citizen-Times: Boone Police Chief Dana Crawford said Monday in a statement that investigators have found no evidence that 18-year-old Anna Smith, of High Point, was a victim of homicide. … Her body was found Saturday in a heavily wooded area off campus. Click here for the full story.
Iran Luxury Travel hosts free talk and wine-tasting at Metro Wines on Sept. 30
From a press release: “From Shiraz to Shiraz” takes place on Tuesday Sept. 30, 6:30 PM at Metro Wines (169 Charlotte St.). The free wine-tasting of Shiraz wines is preceded with a talk by Steve Kutay. The world-traveler will detail his recent trip to Iran, which included the famous city of Shiraz and the site […]
Environmental Quality Institute seeks volunteers for stream monitoring and information gathering
Press Release From the Environmental Quality Institute: North Carolina rivers and streams have been making headlines recently – and appear to be getting the short end of the stick. However, concerned residents in Western NC are fired up and committed to improving local waterways. Hundreds of volunteers have lent their time and skills with the […]
PAPERCUTS: Small Collage Works on Paper opens at 5 Walnut, Oct. 3
From a press release: PAPERCUTS: Small Collage Works on Paper opens at 5 Walnut, Oct. 3 A CO/LAB Production — Curated by Travis Medford & Nicole McConville This will be Medford and McConville’s third collage collaboration at 5 Walnut Gallery. In the past two shows they showcased work created in a collaborative fashion. This show […]
The Village Potters are finalists in national competition
From a press release: The Village Potters are finalists in national competition The Village Potters has been selected by Martha Stewart and her panel of judges as Finalists for the nationally acclaimed American Made Awards in the Crafts category. Martha Stewart’s American Made Awards spotlight the maker, support the local, and celebrate the handmade. The […]
WNCW celebrates 25th anniversary at Pisgah Brewing Co.
From a press release: WNCW celebrates 25th anniversary at Pisgah Brewing Co. Pisgah Brewing Company will close their outdoor stage season on September 27 with a with a concert to celebrate 25 years of local public radio from North Carolina’s 88.7 WNCW, and spotlighting local non-profits, Funding America Through Entertainment (FATE), as well as Habitat […]
Montford Park Players announce 2015 season
From a press release: Montford Park Players announce 2015 season The Montford Park Players, North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare Festival, are proud to announce their 2015 Theatre Season: Noel Coward’s Private Lives opens March 12 – 29, 2015 in the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Private Lives is the story of Elyot, Sybil, Amanda and George, […]
Asheville Symphony opens season with Mozart and more
From a press release: Asheville Symphony opens season with Mozart and more The Asheville Symphony Orchestra will open its season on Saturday, Sept. 20 with a concert featuring works by Mozart, Dvorak, Rossini and Holst, along with a celebration of Music Director Daniel Meyer’s 10th season with the ASO. The concert will begin at 8 […]
Soulspeak Asheville hosts youth poetry slam, Sept. 27
From a press release: Soulspeak Asheville hosts youth poetry slam, Sept. 27 SOULSPEAK ASHEVILLE will be kicking off the autumn season of youth poetry in a big way! SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27th They will welcome award winning poet, teacher and author MATTHEW FOLEY from Charleston, SC. Foley, author of We Could Be Oceans, is an amazing […]
Local artist Anita Funston wins award at sculpture exhibition
From a press release: Local artist Anita Funston wins award at sculpture exhibition Local artist Anita Funston, wins a judge’s Merit award during the 29th Annual Sculpture Celebration at the beautiful Broyhill Walking Park in Lenoir, NC. Her winning sculpture, Kachina, is one of a kind. It is cast aluminum that was made via the […]
stephaniesid performs at The Mothlight, Oct. 17
From a press release: stephaniesid performs at The Mothlight, Oct. 17 stephaniesĭd, masters of their own “noir-pop” genre, make their debut at The Mothlight in West Asheville, along with local producer and multi-instrumentalist dep. The Mothlight 701 Haywood Rd 21+ // $8 adv. / $12 d.o.s. // 9pm Tickets: here stephaniesĭd, born in 2004 in […]
Rock 105.1 announces ‘Taproom Tour’
Press release from Rock 105.1: Coming this fall, it’s the Rock 105.1 Taproom Tour. 10 weeks, 10 breweries. Every Thursday, starting this week, join us at ten of the best places to grab a locally brewed pint. The party starts at 5 p.m., and the first twenty to join us each week will get their […]
Upcoming Ag demo day in Buncombe County
From a press release: Upcoming Ag Demo Day in Buncombe County (Alexander Community) The Buncombe County Cooperative Extension Service and the Buncombe Soil and Water Conservation Service are hosting a Farm Equipment Demonstration Day in cooperation with the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy. Shared use equipment can be accessible for local farmers at a minimal cost, […]
UNCA awarded new scholarship funds from the National Science Foundation
Press release: The Departments of Atmospheric Sciences and Computer Science at UNC Asheville have been jointly awarded $613,609 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide scholarships and academic support to undergraduate students.
Transition Asheville celebrates 5th anniversary
Event announcement: The group has invited organizations and individuals to join them on Monday, October 13th for an evening of “visioning and back casting.”
Local drivers receive recognition from national companies
Press Release RJT Relocation United Van Lines selected its Van Operators of the Month for June 2014. Among those selected to receive an honorable mention was Patrick Whitesides, van operator for Union Transfer and Storage Company, Inc., a United Van Lines agent based in Asheville, North Carolina. United Van Lines’ Van Operator of the Month […]
Rite Aid Foundation donates $10,000 to Eliada Home
From press release Camp Hill, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation will present a $10,000 KidCents grant to Eliada Home, a nonprofit organization based in Asheville that provides a variety of support services to children that have been victims of abuse, neglect or are part of struggling families. The grant is in celebration of an […]