From a press release: Asheville Aerial Arts & Asheville Community Theatre present “Soaring,” Jan. 16-18 Emotion and beauty are just two reasons you can’t miss Soaring, an Asheville Aerial Arts production. Combining theater, acrobatics, dance and aerial arts, UP is a full spectrum of the local troupe’s artistic and athletic talent. The show will be […]
With state legislators are gathering in Raleigh for the opening of the session next week, the N.C. Press Association is urging its member newspapers to voice their support for Rep. Marilyn Avila’s public notices bill. Avila’s bill is reported to be identical to HB723 which was introduced in the last session. Avila’s bill will be introduced […]
The two-day bone marrow drive for three-year-old Xander Valentin will be held at CarePartners Health Services on Friday, Jan. 9 in the Homecare IDG Room — and at the Seymour Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 10. Both locations are in the facility at 68 Sweeten Creek Road. Press Release From Delete Blood Cancer: Asheville, NC, January 5, […]
From a press release: Looking to scale up your small business? Deadline is Jan. 15 to apply for new ScaleUp WNC program to help entrepreneurs take their ventures to new heights Successfully starting up a new business is one thing; scaling up that business is quite another. Now a new initiative designed specifically for growth-oriented […]
From a press release: Richard Russell speaks on the rise and fall of Sulphur Springs Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts program about Malvern Hill’s most famous resort and the man behind it The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) presents a special program by Richard Russell about the development and […]
From a press release: American Novelist Jesmyn Ward to speak at LRU Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Visiting Writers Series will present American novelist Jesmyn Ward on Monday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Belk Centrum. Co-sponsored by the LRU Office of Multicultural Affairs, this event is open to the public and free for all guests. No tickets […]
PRESS RELEASE Parkway Seeks Input for Moses H. Cone Developed Area Management Plan (Asheville)—The Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) is seeking public input, through February 9, 2015, on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Moses H. Cone Developed Area Management Plan (DAMP). The DAMP would guide the future development and management of the Moses H. Cone […]
From a press release: Ithaca’s The Blind Spots play The Root Bar, Jan 23 Fresh off the release of its third album, Rhizomatic, The Blind Spots, an Ithaca, NY-based band that calls its music “moxy rock” will make a swing through Asheville Friday night with a show at The Root Bar. The group is a […]
From a press release: Retrospective of John Heliker’s paintings & drawings at Asheville Art Museum, Jan. 31-May 2 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present John Heliker: The Order of Things—60 Years of Paintings and Drawings, an exhibition opening Saturday, January 31 that charts the career of a significant American artist and offers an […]
From a press release: Cabaret Blues and Jazz with Linda Mitchell at White Horse, Jan. 16 “Chicago After Dark”: Cabaret Blues and Jazz with Linda Mitchell Friday, January 16 – 8 p.m.- “Chicago After Dark”, Linda Mitchell and guests, cabaret jazz/blues, $15 Chicago is called the Windy City, not for its weather but for the […]
From a press release: Asheville Green Drinks: Wilderness Act celebrates 50 years, Jan. 7 The Wilderness Act Celebrates 50 years Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1 Edwin Pl, (Charlotte & Edwin) Start Time: 7:00 PM Contact: Judy Maddox; Judymattox@sbcglobal.net; 828-683-2176 The Sierra Club, Green Drinks, and MountainTrue will present a program on the Wilderness Act celebrating […]
From a press release: Winter Whimsey Tour: Circus Sideshow and Burlesque at the Odditorium, Jan. 14 The Winter Whimsy Tour is coming to your town! 4 Philadelphia folks en route to New Orleans bring their circus sideshow, including burlesque, juggling, aerial arts and more to Sol Luna Hookah Lounge in Feasterville on Monday January 12th […]
From a press release: “Take Two” jazz at White Horse on Monday, Jan. 5 “Take Two: Jazz Duets at the White Horse Black Mountain” enters its second year this year with a good deal of momentum and a brand new lineup. “Take Two” is unique in putting WNC’s A-list jazz musicians out front, alone, with […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: Christmas trees will be collected by the City according to the routine brush collection schedule. Residents are asked to remove lights, tinsel, ornaments, and stands prior to placing the trees to the curb for collection. Residents can drop off Christmas trees for recycling at the following locations: Buncombe […]
Event announcement: Sarge’s is now accepting photos for its 9th Annual Pet Photo Contest.
PRESS RELEASE from the French Broad Vignerons As the French Broad Vignerons strive to expand and develop activities for craft winemakers, they are pleased to announce that they are being joined by Asheville Brewers Supply. Asheville Brewers Supply issued the following statement: With the arrival of 2015, new happenings are coming to Asheville Brewers Supply, […]
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber: Asheville, N.C., December 30, 2014 – Job seekers with a New Year’s resolution of advancing their career in 2015 can start with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 9th Annual Homecoming Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015. Presented by The Omni […]
PRESS RELEASE The ART launches Sunday bus service ASHEVILLE – In a move to increase accessibility to public transportation and support the City of Asheville’s multimodal transportation goals, the ART, Asheville’s transit service, launched Sunday bus service on January 4, 2015. The expansion is the largest since the City launched the Transit Master Plan in […]
Dementia: Embracing the Moment: A Workshop for Caregiving Improv Tools for Living in the Now Asheville, NC: Dementia: Embracing the Moment – Improv Tools for Living in the Now: A three-part workshop for caregivers of individuals with dementia is scheduled on Friday afternoon, February 6th, 13th, and 20th from 1 to 3 p.m. at Calvary Episcopal Church in the choir room at 2840 […]
UPDATE: Pat Ross’ GoFundMe campaign goal has been raised to $35,000. In its first day, the campaign has raised $24,861. (Updated 1/5/15 at 8:15 a.m.) Warren Wilson teacher Pat Ross always wanted to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. But the effort may have been too much. Pat suffered a gastroinstestinal tear that sent him to a hospital […]
Property owners in the city of Asheville with flood insurance will now enjoy a 10 percent drop in their rates, thanks to new floodplain-management and disaster-reduction policies and practices by the city of Asheville that exceed the standards of the National Flood Insurance Program. The determination was made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). […]
