From the Hendersonville Times-News: Locally-filmed sci-fi movie makes its debut by Emily Weaver An independent science fiction suspense film, nearly two years in the making, premiered at a private showing at The Carolina Cinemas in Asheville Wednesday night to a house of 85 applauding viewers. The raucous applause came as music to the ears of […]
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WNCA, ECO, J-MCA to become ‘MountainTrue’
PRESS RELEASE Merging environmental organizations announce new name, logo ASHEVILLE—The boards and members of WNCA, ECO and the Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance on Thursday night enthusiastically approved the new bylaws, board of directors, and new name and logo for their merging nonprofits. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2015, these three environmental organizations will legally […]
Duke Energy gift supports engineering
From a Western Carolina University press release: Duke Energy gift supports engineering Western Carolina University’s Kimmel School of Construction Management and Technology will expand hands-on learning experiences for engineering students and boost efforts to recruit and retain engineering students with a $75,000 gift from the Duke Energy Foundation. The gift, announced at WCU on Monday, […]
McHenry responds to Obama’s immigration action
Rep. Patrick McHenry weighed-in on the national immigration debate Nov. 20, releasing a statement immediately after President Barack Obama announced executive actions he will take. McHenry represents District 10 in congress, which includes most of Asheville and Buncombe County. Here’s the statement from McHenry: “This evening we have once again seen a President more focused […]
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns, Jan. 22-25
From a press release: Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns, Jan. 22-25 Asheville, NC: It’s lucky number 13 for the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival! This true Asheville Oddity has been happening for 13 years, offering local and imported preforming artists the opportunity to create and showcase new, unique work. The Asheville Fringe provides artists with opportunities […]
Biltmore Property Group, LLC announces two new members to executive team
From a press release: Biltmore Property Group announces two new members to executive team Timothy Finley has joined BPG as Senior Financial Advisor. Tim is past chairman and chief executive officer of Jos. A Bank Clothiers. During his 9 year tenure at Jos A Bank, the company more than tripled its retail locations and completed […]
Open Auditions for Accordion Time Machine, Dec. 2
From a press release: Open Auditions for Accordion Time Machine, Dec. 2 Open Auditions for Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble Tuesday, Dec 2nd 8:00-10:00pm Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble, is holding auditions to cast new members. Auditions will […]
The Travelin’ McCourys with Billy Nershi of String Cheese Incident at The Grey Eagle, Dec. 4
From a press release: The Travelin’ McCourys with Billy Nershi of String Cheese Incident at The Grey Eagle, Dec. 4 WHO: The Travelin’ McCourys with Billy Nershi of String Cheese Incident WHERE: The Grey Eagle Tavern – 300 E. Main St. Asheville, NC WHEN: Thursday, December 4th 7pm Doors The Travelin’ McCourys are made up […]
Ron Rash at the Earl Scruggs Center Friday, Dec. 5
From a press release: Ron Rash at the Earl Scruggs Center Friday, Dec. 5 Join us for this program with acclaimed author Ron Rash at the Earl Scruggs Center Friday, December 5, 2014, 5:00 – 6:30 pm. 103 S. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC Free Program: Registration Recommended 704-487-6233 or www.earlscruggscenter.org (Exhibit Admission is not included […]
The Dirty Doors at One Stop, Dec. 6
From a press release: The Dirty Doors at One Stop, Dec. 6 The Dirty Doors, THE Doors tribute band of the Southeast, will be appearing at One Stop Deli and Bar at 55 College St, Asheville, NC 28801 on Saturday, December 6. Doors open at 9:00 PM and tickets are $5.00. The Dirty Doors formed […]
Turner announces Legislative Assistant; will be sworn-in Jan. 14
Press release from the Brian Turner campaign: Asheville – Representative-Elect Brian Turner (HD-116) announced today that Anderson “Andy” Miller has accepted the position of Legislative Assistant to work with Turner when he takes office in January. “I am fortunate to have Andy as part of the team representing District 116.” Turner said. “His experience in […]
New Years Eve with The Fritz and Zansa at Asheville Music Hall
From a press release: New Years Eve with The Fritz and Zansa at Asheville Music Hall Asheville Music Hall will be closing out the year 2014 with an All-Star Asheville mix of Afro-pop and Funk as they celebrate New Years Eve in style, with two of the best local bands Asheville has to offer! The […]
Racial Equity Initiative continues in Asheville schools
Press release from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: (ASHEVILLE)—Asheville has long struggled with racial equity issues and the Asheville City Schools (ACS) system has reflected this community wide issue. In Asheville, racism is compounded by deep generational poverty with many of our families of color living in de facto segregated housing communities. This year, the […]
Eliada Homes announces results of this year’s corn maze fundraising
Press Release From Eliada Homes: Eliada Homes is pleased to announce the results of our 2014 Eliada Corn Maze! The Maze, which ran for 9 weeks, raised $178,000, 100% of which will be used to care for the more than 500 children who need Eliada’s services each year. More than 21,800 children and adults attended the […]
EPA: Relocated residents near CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund site to return home
From a press release by the Environmental Protection Agengy: [On Nov. 17,] the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contacted the three families relocated due to elevated levels of trichloroethylene (TCE) at their residences near the CTS of Asheville, Inc. Superfund site in Asheville, N.C., to let them know they may return home, effective immediately. After […]
Author Lavinia Plonka releases “Meditating With My Hair On Fire,” Dec. 5
From a press release: Author Lavinia Plonka releases “Meditating With My Hair On Fire,” Dec. 5 Lavinia Plonka likes that say that her life may not have been illustrious, but it has been colorful. She has been an accordion prodigy, advertising executive, street mime, fortune teller, and currently, a Feldenkrais® teacher. Lavinia has also written […]
John Gorka at Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse, Dec. 7
From a press release: John Gorka at Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse, Dec. 7 Sunday, December 7 – 7pm Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse at UU Asheville 1 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC $15 door/$10 students John Gorka plays a concert in celebration of his 12th studio album, Bright Side of Down, out now on Red House Records. The first […]
Olympic Medalists come to Enka High School for RunJumpThrow Experience
WHO: USA Track & Field’s Olympic silver medalist and N.C. native Manteo Mitchell; and 2005 world champion and St. Augustine College alumnus Bershawn Jackson. WHAT: RunJumpThrow Experience, a hands-on learning program that gets kids excited about physical activity by introducing them to the basic running, jumping and throwing skills through track and field. Team USA […]
UNCA: Residents in area/students on campus may hear emergency siren test Thursday
From UNCA: UNC Asheville will conduct a routine test of its emergency siren system between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014. The campus community as well as neighborhoods adjacent to campus may hear intermittent warning tones and spoken announcements. The outdoor sirens are part of UNC Asheville’s BulldogAlert comprehensive emergency notification system. […]
Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Inc. announces 77 percent increase in revenue for 2014 third quarter
From a press release: BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Inc. (OTC:HOPS), announced 3nd Quarter revenue increased significantly and was up 38 % to $266,283 compared to 2nd Quarter 2014 at $192,450. Revenue increased by 77% to $266,283 for Q3 2014 versus $150,703 for Q3 2013. AMB’s gross margin improved during the 3rd Quarter to […]
Transgender Day of Remembrance observed Nov. 20
From a press release: Transgender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer groups Just Us for All, Tranzmission, and Campaign For Southern Equality have organized a day of events to focus the community on the needs of transgender people as and most importantly the persistent murders and mistreatment of transgender people. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is […]