From a press release: The Dueling Divas at The Art House, Oct. 25 The Dueling Divas, Katie Cilluffo and Andrea Bailey will entertain patrons at The Art House Gallery & Studio on Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20 and include appetizers. The evening will be filled with opera and classical and contemporary […]
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Grace Joyner, Gold Light and Semicircle play New Mountain, Nov. 8
From a press release: Grace Joyner, Gold Light and Semicircle play New Mountain, Nov. 8 Sat Nov 8th @ New Mountain Doors 8pm, Show 9pm – $5 advance, $7 at the door Grace Joyner + Gold Light + Semicircle Grace Joyner From the background to the foreground, Grace Joyner [RIYL: Jenny Lewis, Feist, Stars] first […]
Mojo Coworking joins international celebration to support entrepreneurs
Press release from Mojo Coworking: Mojo Coworking connects with entrepreneurial hubs across Southeast to accelerate startup support, spur information sharing. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Mojo Coworking, a locally owned coworking space, has joined startup supporters in five Southeastern cities who are using information-sharing technology to celebrate entrepreneurs worldwide. Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest […]
YWCA of Asheville hosts health fair, Nov. 1
From a press release: YWCA of Asheville hosts health fair, Nov. 1 On Saturday, November 1st the YWCA of Asheville, located at 185 South French Broad Avenue, will host a health fair that is free and open to the entire community. This blow-out wellness event will offer glucose (blood sugar), cholesterol and blood pressure checks […]
WLOS: Tampa’s Cigar City Brewing considers building Asheville facility
From WLOS By Kimberly King ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Joey Redner, founder of Cigar City Brewing talked with News 13 Monday night, just days after visiting Asheville. Redner visited four properties in and around Asheville as well as potential sites around Greenville. The company is considering building a 20 to 25-million-dollar brew plant. “We actually […]
Asheville Art Museum presents a Cherokee storytelling event with Freeman Owle
From a Press Release: Asheville Art Museum presents a Cherokee storytelling event with Freeman Owle Thursday, November 6, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. ASHEVILLE—The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present a Cherokee Storytelling event on Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. with storyteller Freeman Owle, who will give a traditional storytelling presentation on Cherokee culture […]
Tourism Authority awards nearly $5 million to community projects
Press Release from Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority: Tourism awards nearly $5 million to community projects ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 22, 2014) — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) provided a record amount of dollars from its Tourism Product Development Fund (TPDF) to five community projects today. The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) voted […]
Jose Guadalupe Posada prints at the Flood Fine Arts Center
From a press release: Jose Guadalupe Posada prints at the Flood Fine Arts Center The Flood Gallery Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce it’s opening of limited edition Posada prints titled, “Posada: Marigolds & Skulls made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National […]
November events at Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe
From a press release: November events at Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe Sunday, November 2 at 3 pm POETRIO Join us for our monthly series of readings and signings by 3 poets at 3 pm! This month will feature Megan Volpert (Only Ride), Libby Bernardin (The Book of Myth), and Jane Hicks (Driving with the Dead). […]
“Jewish Perspectives on Becoming Happy to the Core” course at The Chabad House
From a press release: “Jewish Perspectives on Becoming Happy to the Core” course at The Chabad House Beginning November 4, the Asheville Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present How Happiness Thinks: Jewish Perspectives on Positive Psychology, the institute’s new six-session fall 2014 course. This course will be offered at The Chabad House, 660 Merrimon Avenue, […]
Chimney Rock to host nature photography workshop during peak fall color November 1-2
From a Press Release: Chimney Rock to host nature photography workshop during peak fall color November 1-2 CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (October 10, 2014)—Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will host its biannual Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop led by award-winning WNC photographer Jeff Miller on Saturday and Sunday, November 1-2, 2014, from 8:30am-4:00pm on both […]
Dalai Lama film series comes to Asheville
From a Press Release: Dalai Lama film series comes to Asheville • North Carolina Premier of Dalai Lama Awakening on Friday, November 14 in Asheville • Screening Followed by Special “Question and Answer” Discussion with Director • Premium Tickets Available, Includes Preferred Seating, Dinner with Director, and DVD Friday, November 14, 2014 Masonic Temple 80 […]
Indie Grits Film Festival in Columbia, SC calls for submissions
From a press release: Indie Grits Film Festival in Columbia, SC calls for submissions Indie Grits Film Festival, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, is seeking film submissions in five categories: feature, short, experimental, animated and student films. The ninth annual Indie Grits will take place April 15-19, […]
Michael Dabroski concert will benefit victims of war in Gaza, Nov. 16
From a press release: Michael Dabroski concert will benefit victims of war in Gaza, Nov. 16 On Sunday, November 16 at 3:30 PM, violinist Michael Dabroski will perform music by Bach and original works based on Palestinian melodies in a concert to benefit the victims of war in Gaza. The concert is sponsored by Western […]
NCEDA 2014 Fall Conference
From a Press Release: NCEDA 2014 Fall Conference What: The North Carolina Economic Developers Association (NCEDA) will host speakers and panels to discuss efforts to keep North Carolina competitive. In addition to presentations from the N.C Economic Development Partnership and the N.C Department of Commerce, a highlight of the conference will be a panel of […]
Moffitt releases new TV ad blasting Turner for recording phone conversation
Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt released a new campaign ad Oct. 21 blasting his Democratic opponent Brian Turner for “secretly recording telephone conversations in a desperate attempt to further his own political ambitions.” The ad is derived from an incident earlier this year in which Turner alleged that Moffitt tried to threaten him and offer him […]
Merrill touts endorsements from colleagues, business leaders
Press release from Republican candidate for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Christina Merrill: Asheville, NC (Oct. 21, 2014) – With the November 4 mid-term elections only two weeks away, local community and business leaders have endorsed Christina Merrill for Buncombe County Commissioner, District 2. Buncombe County Commissioners Joe Belcher and Mike Fryar are joined […]
Details on Asheville leaf collection
Press release from the city of Asheville: Leaf season is upon us, and with that comes leaf collection. The City of Asheville Sanitation Department picks up leaves on an alternating schedule. Be sure to leave bags untied or use a reusable container marked “leaves”. And if you need some reusable bags, you can pick them […]
Hendersonville resident creates backcountry board game
Press release from Trailside Games: In the summer of 2007, John Isley, of Hendersonville, NC and Jason Butler, originally of Pearisburg, VA set out on a road trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons. These two hikers had been backpacking together since 1997 and had spent many miles together on the trail. On the third day […]
CPP: Public records on nonprofits: Review of groups funded by Buncombe County highlights disclosure laws
From the Carolina Public Press: Public records on nonprofits: Review of groups funded by Buncombe County highlights disclosure laws By Jon Elliston How much is the public allowed to know about the inner workings and finances of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, especially those that are publicly funded? The question looms large over local governments that outsource key […]
AC-T: Group urges officials with strong beliefs to refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: By Beth Walton Area register of deeds offices said officials would issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples regardless of their own beliefs. “Same-sex marriages are against my Christian beliefs, but I have taken an oath, and I have to uphold my oath and do what the law tells me to do,” […]