From Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University plans its first full-day observance for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday For the first time in its history, Mars Hill University will cancel classes on Monday, January 19 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Led by the MHU Office of Diversity and Multicultural […]
From a press release: “Our Body: The Universe Within” brings human bodies and organs to Johnson City Johnson City, Tenn. — World-renowned exhibition, “Our Body: The Universe Within” is coming to Johnson City’s Hands On! Museum beginning Feb. 7. This limited-time, artful presentation consisting of actual human bodies and organs is appropriate for all ages. […]
Avadim Technologies Inc., Manufacturer of Theraworx™, announced its 2014 Financial Results last week, saying, “Continued clinical acceptance of the Theraworx Product Line [drove a] revenue increase of 474 percent,” bringing its 2014 revenue to $1.4 million, up from 2013 revenues of $244,000. Below is Avadim’s announcement: Asheville, NC (January 13, 2015) Avadim Technologies, Inc. announced […]
The French Broad Food Co-op is offering two classes aimed at empowering locals to ward off seasonal illness this winter. Herbs for Winter Wellness is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 20, and Food as Medicine will be offered on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Both classes take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the co-op’s building at 76 Biltmore Ave. […]
Dr. Laura Lengnick, author of the forthcoming book Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate will speak at a free event at UNCA’s Cherrill Center Jan. 26 at 7 p.m., according an announcement fro Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. A panel discussion will follow her talk. From ASAP’s announcement: How will a changing climate […]
The Swannanoa Valley Museum announces three dates of informational meetings for two different educational hiking clubs in the area: The Swannanoa Rim Hike series and the Valley History Explorer series. More from the Swannanoa Valley Museum: Thursday, January 15th & 22nd, 2015 & Thursday, February 12th, 2015 Learn about the Swannanoa Rim Hike Series and […]
Tea trends of China, Taiwan and Thailand will be presented via slideshow during Dobra Tea’s oolong class downtown. The lesson, scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8, at 9:30 a.m., also includes a tasting of 10 oolong variations. $20 per person. Call 575-2424 or visit dobrateanc.com for more information or to reserve a space.
Registration is required for a sake tasting workshop at Dobra Tea of Black Mountain, held Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 7-9 p.m. The event affords an opportunity to interact with a certified sake professional and brewer while sipping five premium sakes in the cafe. Call 357-8530 or visit dobrateanc.com for more information.
From a press release: CPI Card Group sells non-secure card operations in Las Vegas, Nevada to Plasticard-Locktech International Littleton, Colo. – CPI Card Group, a global leader in financial and EMV chip card production and related services, announced today that the company has sold its non-secure card operations in Las Vegas, Nevada to [Asheville-based company] […]
From the Screen Artist Co-op: Screen Artist Co-op to hold open house on Jan. 14 At Screen Artists Co-op, we open the studio to prospective actors who wish to join us in our professional learning lab. Current members and mentors of the Co-op will be here to answer any questions about S.A.C., our classes, our […]
Event announcement: The talk features Dr. Laura Lengnick, author of the forthcoming book Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate and lead author of the recent USDA report “Climate Change and U.S. Agriculture: Effects and Adaptation.”
Event announcement: Lenoir-Rhyne University hold its annual Martin Luther King Celebration on Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium.
From a press release: Fee free days at Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and national parks across the country are honoring the up-coming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by waiving admission fees on Monday, January 19, 2015. Tour fees of the Sandburg Home will be waived for this holiday and eight […]
From a press release: RPM Challenge to make an album in a month begins Feb. 1 The RPM Challenge is simple, but has compelled more than 8,000 bands from all seven continents to join since 2006. As the February 1 start date approaches, musicians across the globe are signing up at www.rpmchallenge.com to participate in […]
Asheville-based Earth Fare announced the arrival of its new CEO, Frank Scorpiniti — the former yead of Canadian drugstore company Rexall. Here’s the full announcement from Earth Fare: EARTH FARE WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO Frank Scorpiniti will lead rapidly expanding retailer through pivotal year and beyond ASHEVILLE, NC—Earth Fare, the natural and organic grocery […]
From a press release: “Am I a Grownup Yet?” by Grayson Morris to be presented at Asheville Fringe Festival “Am I a Grownup Yet?” by Grayson Morris: This one woman show uses humor and pathos to explore what it means to be a child-like woman living in an adult’s life. A multi-disciplinary artist, Morris uses […]
From a press release: Doris Betts Fiction Prize is open for submissions The 2015 Doris Betts Fiction Prize is now open for submissions. The Doris Betts Fiction Prize awards the first-place winner $250 and publication in the North Carolina Literary Review. Finalists will also be considered for publication in the NCLR. The competition is for […]
Event announcement: A panel of local attorneys will be available to answer legal questions to individuals for free.
Looking Glass Creamery of Fairview announced today that its Connemara goat cheese was chosen as a winner of the 2015 Good Food Awards. The Connemara was among 130 U.S. food and beverage products — and the only North Carolina cheese product — to be selected for the award this year. Now in its fifth year, the Good […]
PRESS RELEASE from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Asheville, NC (Jan. 12, 2014) – Thirty-nine Asheville area restaurants will be offering special menus in celebration of the town’s great food and drink during Asheville Restaurant Week January 20-29. Asheville Restaurant Week is an opportunity for visitors and locals alike to enjoy the renowned cuisine this […]
PRESS RELEASE On Thursday, Jan. 15, Chef Duane Fernandes of Isa’s Bistro and wine importer Steve Pignatiello will team up to host a wine dinner. During Fernandes’ time as executive chef at the former Horizons at the Grove Park Inn, he and Pignatiello partnered to host many successful dinners together. The Jan. 15 event will be […]
