From a press release: Lineup announced for Big Ears 2015 in Knoxville Though Mountain Oasis is on pause, AC Entertainment is still proud to bring you quality and one-of-a-kind music experiences! Blending the finest in contemporary classical music with groundbreaking indie rock bands, leading jazz greats, visionary folk artists, and the indefinable avant-garde, the internationally […]
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Indie songsmiths in the round at Grey Eagle, Nov. 19
From a press release: Indie songsmiths in the round at Grey Eagle, Nov. 19 An evening of sharing songs with friends and bandleaders from far and wide at the best music room in the southern U.S.A. (The Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC). Expect songs and stories, beer and laughs galore. See some of the finest songwriters […]
Flow Tribe performs at Asheville Music Hall, Nov. 20
From a press release: Flow Tribe performs at Asheville Music Hall, Nov. 20 WHO: Flow Tribe WHERE: Asheville Music Hall WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 p.m., $8 “Back-bone cracking music.” That’s how the New Orleans natives in Flow Tribe describe their sound. It’s a groove-based gumbo, a mixture of classic Louisiana traditions (funk, jazz, electric […]
The Harmed Brothers play Jack of the Wood, Nov. 16
From a press release: The Harmed Brothers play Jack of the Wood, Nov. 16 Indie Folk/Roots band The Harmed Brothers (Fluff and Gravy Records) are taking to the road in November, in support of their most recent Fluff and Gravy Records release, Better Days, and they will be playing at JACK OF THE WOOD on […]
Sixth Annual Asheville Bookfest comes to town December 6th
From a Grateful Steps Press Release: Sixth Annual Asheville Bookfest comes to town December 6th It is said that everyone has a remarkable story to tell, and some actually get them into print. Such is the case with almost two dozen area authors and several local publishing companies as they gather to share stories and […]
Oak Valley Hardwoods expanding into Graham County
Press Release from McCrory Communications: Oak Valley Hardwoods expanding into Graham County Move will result in 114 new jobs Raleigh, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced today that Oak Valley Hardwoods, Inc. is planning to expand operations into Graham County and create 114 […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Nov. 11: Moderate (Yellow)
Tuesday, November 11, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and surrounding area. 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 […]
AC-T: Man drops off corpse at Mission Hospital in Asheville, takes off
Asheville Citizen-Times By Sabian Warren: ASHEVILLE – City police are looking for answers after they say a man dropped off a corpse at Mission Hospital, then fled. Police have identified the dead man as Logan Michael Pitman, 26, of Bakersville, according to a search warrant at the Buncombe County magistrate’s office. But investigators are still […]
Voorhees family art show and sale, Nov. 23
From a press release: Voorhees family art show and sale, Nov. 23 The 17th Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, November 23 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm in a renovated historic Arts and Crafts style home located at 89 […]
Sunburst Trout Farms wins Made in the South Award
PRESS RELEASE from Garden & Gun CHARLESTON, SC – (November 7, 2014) Garden & Gun proudly announces the winners of its fifth annual MADE IN THE SOUTH AWARDS, celebrating and encouraging Southern craftsmen making products in five categories: Food, Drink, Style & Design, Outdoors, and Home. Garden & Gun unveiled the winners at the first-ever Made in the South Awards […]
Rhubarb offers anniversary dessert to benefit Rainbow In My Tummy
PRESS RELEASE from Rhubarb Rhubarb is celebrating one year in Asheville’s Pack Square by offering an exclusive dessert available throughout the month of November to commemorate the milestone. The dessert from pastry chef Ashley Capps is a cocoa brioche with milk chocolate rum ganache, caramelized banana ice cream and cocoa berry confetti and ribbons. A […]
HarleyDavidson of Asheville and Mission Foundation raise $2,000 for the Ladies Night Out Program
From press release: Asheville, NC – HarleyDavidson of Asheville and the Mission Foundation hosted the 3nd Annual Breast Cancer Poker Run & Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 11th, raising $2,000 for the Ladies Night Out program. 124 Riders participated on the scenic motorcycle Poker Run, starting and ending at HarleyDavidson of Asheville. The Poker […]
Heat for Hunger program provides propane to heat to homes, benefits MANNA FoodBank
From press release The Blossman Gas, Appliance and Hearth Store located at 170 Sweeten Creek Rd in Asheville, is partnering with MANNA FoodBank in a holiday “Heat for Hunger” program. Partial proceeds of every gallon of propane gas sold from November 20 through December 20 from this branch will go to MANNA as part of […]
Asheville Running Experience Half Marathon set for 2015
From press release For those runners from the mountains and beyond who missed having a fall half-marathon in Asheville, the wait will be soon over. Glory Hound Events and Kick It Events have announced a half marathon will be part of the new Asheville Running Experience to take place on September 4-6, 2015. The ARX […]
The Village Potters kicks off holiday season with building-wide event on Dec. 5
From a press release: On Friday, Dec. 5 from 4-8 p.m., Riverview Station will host its first ever Holiday Market, and The Village Potters will join over 40 other artists who will open their studios and galleries for the event. The Holiday Market features more than twenty open studios, with many offering special holiday promotions […]
Air quality forecast for Monday, Nov. 10: Moderate (Yellow)
Monday, November 10, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and surrounding area. 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 […]
Warren Wilson College student honored for community service
ELON, NC – Warren Wilson College junior Jasmine Woo has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to community engagement. Woo is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Student Award, which honors one student leader at each member school. Woo is […]
WLOS: Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign
From WLOS The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign for Buncombe County kicked off Friday at the K-Mart on Patton avenue. Their brass ensemble even played Christmas music greeting customers as they passed by. Your donations this year will be used to supply food, clothing and new toys for 1,200 children and 800 families in […]
AC-T: Asheville’s historic Highland Hospital for sale
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: The Asheville site of a historic hospital where Zelda Fitzgerald, wife of author F. Scott Fitzgerald, died in a fire is for sale for $14 million. Several buildings on the site of the historic Highland Hospital in the northern Montford neighborhood are currently on the market, a realtor involved with the […]
West End Bakery to host ‘Poetry and Prose Reading Series’
Event announcement: West End Bakery & Café’s Poetry and Prose Reading Series will host Allan Wolf, Alli Marshall, Matthew Olzmann, Melissa Crowe and Katey Schulz.
Orange Peel nominated for Pollstar “Nightclub of the Year” award
From a press release: Orange Peel nominated for Pollstar “Nightclub of the Year” award Asheville’s world-class music venue The Orange Peel, was nominated for “Nightclub of the Year” today by Pollstar magazine in its annual Concert Industry Awards. The Orange Peel has been long recognized as one of the best live music venues in the […]