From a press release: Leonard Hollifield CD release at Madison County Arts Council, Nov. 28 The Madison County Arts Council Presents Leonard Hollifield CD release for A Gentle Southern Wind Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 available at (828) 649-1301 www.madisoncountyarts.com At the age of 88, most musicians are resting on their laurels […]
From a press release: Town Mountain’s holiday bluegrass benefit for MANNA, Dec. 20 On Friday, December 20th, 2014 Town Mountain and Mandolin Orange will play a benefit for two local hunger relief organizations, Funding America Through Entertainment (FATE) and MANNA FoodBank at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall in Asheville, NC. New Belgium Brewing Company is […]
From a press release: Webcast celebrates traditional 18th century holiday at Tryon Palace, Nov. 19 Enjoy a virtual visit to Tryon Palace during a live broadcast Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. from His Royal Governor’s Cooking Office. The 45-minute webcast will explore the history of the holidays with an 18th-century cooking demonstration, a hands-on historic […]
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s new Lookout Observatory will host its first free public viewing session of stars and other deep sky objects at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14. Weather conditions permitting, the observatory’s low-pitched roof will slide back to reveal star clusters, nebulae, double stars and galaxies, viewed through 14-inch optical telescopes under […]
From a press release: Mary Houge announced today that she was honored to be recognized by her community, saying, “Building and living in a community is important. I have given numerous free educational talks to build a healthier community. I enjoy speaking at Pardee Diabetic Support Group, Pardee Pulmonary Support Group, Pardee Breast Cancer Support […]
Press Release From The Asheville History Center at the Smith McDowell House: ASHEVILLE, NC – Nov. 7, 2014 – The Asheville History Center-Smith McDowell House will present a special lecture and program on the significance of oral and written story telling in Appalachian culture. The presentation will be held in the Manheimer Room of the […]
Press Release From NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH – State officials this week directed Duke Energy to resubmit its plans for assessing groundwater at North Carolina’s 14 coal ash facilities because the plans the company submitted to the state in September are inadequate. The N.C. Division of Water Resources requested in August […]
From a press release: Italian dinner fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network An authentic Italian Dinner in Honor of Bill Coleman and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month will be held at Bandido’s Restaurant on Monday, November 17th at 7pm. Bandido’s 697 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806 $42 per plate // ALL AGES // 7pm Buy tickets […]
From a press release: The NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation is pleased to announce that Julie Judkins of Asheville was awarded a 2014/15 Careers in Conservation Scholarship. Julie is attending Duke University Environmental Leadership School earning a Masters in Environmental Management. Julie was one of eleven scholarship recipients for the 2014/15 academic year. […]
From a press release: Faerie Arts Festival at the Renaissance Hotel, Nov. 15 This year’s Bioflyer Productions fundraiser for Eblen Charities takes place November 15 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville. It will celebrate the holiday season with some of the region’s best artists and musicians. Daytime segment (3-6 p.m.) is family friendly with […]
From a press release: WCU band selected to lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade When the 505 members of the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band pound the pavement of New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, they won’t be just taking part in the beloved holiday tradition. They will be […]
From a Western Carolina University Press Release: WCU band selected to lead Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade CULLOWHEE – When the 505 members of the Western Carolina University Pride of the Mountains Marching Band pound the pavement of New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, they won’t be just taking part in the beloved […]
Thursday, November 6, 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 […]
Press release from Miracles in Sight: Industries for the Blind receives $950,000 from Miracles in Sight Eye Bank for expanded community outreach for the blind in WNC WHAT: Industries for the Blind is strengthening its commitment to employment, training and services for people who are blind and visually impaired with expanded services for its Community […]
From a press release: St. Lawrence String Quartet in concert, Nov. 16 The Asheville Chamber Music Series will be featuring the acclaimed St. Lawrence String Quartet in concert Sunday afternoon, November 16th at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Asheville, corner of Edwin Place and Charlotte Street. The concert will begin at 4:00 PM. Established in […]
From a press release: Smile Train benefit for children with cleft palate at The White Horse, Nov. 16 Sunday, November 16, 6 p.m.- “The Smile Train” benefit for children with cleft palate. Music by Shane Pruitt Band, Red Dirt Revelators, Citizen Mojo. White Horse Black Mountain. $15 donation Every year over 170,000 children worldwide are […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville senior Stephanie Watkins-Cruz honored for community service UNC Asheville senior Stephanie Watkins-Cruz has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities that are committed to community engagement. Watkins-Cruz is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Student […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: WCU alumna wins regional mathematics education student award CULLOWHEE –Sarah Michelle Holmes, who graduated from Western Carolina University in May, has been named the Outstanding Mathematics Education Student for the western region of the state by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Now a mathematics teacher at […]
From the Hendersonville Times-News: Tryon hosting third annual beer fest Saturday by Leena Dbouk With snow already hitting the ground, it’s hard to believe there is one month left in autumn. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountain, the intimate town of Tryon is planning to give a last hoorah to fall by hosting its third […]
Press Release from RiverLink: RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The sessions are held in the conference room of the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman […]
From a press release: The MEC will discuss the 217,000 public comments about draft rules for the new fracking law at 9 a.m. on Nov. 6 and 7 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh. The public can also comment at these meetings, with up to 10 speakers per meeting, […]
