From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Concerts on the Quad, once a fixture of Asheville’s summer calendar, will return in the summer of 2015. This summer’s lineup will feature five free concerts on UNC Asheville’s Quad, spanning many musical genres, and will include shows by two local Asheville bands. During its first 28 years, Concerts on […]
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BRN: Transylvania Regional moves birthing center to Mission; residents voice concerns
From Blue Ridge Now: Transylvania Regional moves birthing center to Mission; residents voice concerns by Renee Bindewald Transylvania Regional Hospital is moving its birth center services to Mission Hospital in the wake of declining deliveries and to improve safety. Many Brevard residents, however, say they wish the birthing center would stay. Transylvania Regional will begin […]
Charlotte Street Computers hosts annual community Easter event
Press release from Charlotte Street Computers: ASHEVILLE, NC, February 6, 2015 – Charlotte Street Computers is pleased to announce their 7th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Fun Day, taking place on March 29th. This event promotes community outreach for Asheville’s public housing residents and the foster families of Buncombe County, and serves as a […]
NC Pediatric Society releases statement on measles
Press release from NC Pediatric Society: N.C. PEDIATRIC SOCIETY STATEMENT ABOUT MEASLES Raleigh, N.C. – In response to the recent measles outbreaks in the United States, the North Carolina Pediatric Society (NCPeds) today reminded North Carolinians about the importance of obtaining the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. “The North Carolina Pediatric Society recommends that every […]
Montford Park Players announces auditions for ‘Private Lives’
From a Montford Park Players press release: Montford Park Players announces auditions for “Private Lives” The Montford Park Players announces auditions for “Private Lives,” a comedy by Noel Coward. Glamorous, rich and reckless, Elyot and Amanda have been divorced from each other for five years. Now both are honeymooning with their new spouses at a […]
Fact-based one-man show ‘Man 1, Bank 0’ coming to WCU on Feb. 28
From a Western Carolina University press release: Fact-based one-man show ‘Man 1, Bank 0’ coming to WCU on Feb. 28 CULLOWHEE – The Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University will present the true story of a man who deposited a junk-mail check labeled non-negotiable into a bank account only to see things erupt […]
Local winemakers join roundtable at Grape Growers Conference Feb. 26
From a Sustainable Appalachian Viticulture Institute press release: Local winemakers join roundtable at Grape Growers Conference Feb. 26 Winemakers from Biltmore, Lake James Cellars, Burnt Shirt, and Parker-Binns to join Roundtable at 5th Annual Grape Conference The Sustainable Appalachian Viticulture Institute, Jewel of the Blue Ridge Vineyard and the French Broad Vignerons will host the […]
NASA scientist, meteorologist Marshall Shepherd speaks at UNCA Feb. 23
On Monday, Feb. 23, the Asheville Chapter of American Meteorological Society hosts a special event on the UNC-Asheville campus — Dr. Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia will give a talk about his career and some perspectives on weather and climate. Dr. Shepherd will share his experiences and lessons over the past two decades […]
Brevard College hosts annual summer job and camp fair
From a Brevard College press release: Brevard hosts annual summer job and camp fair BREVARD – On Thursday, Feb. 12, community members are invited to attend Brevard College’s 2015 Summer Job and Camp Fair. The free fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Frances Pavilion of the college’s Porter Center […]
Local restaurants ready for 2015 Asheville Small Plate Crawl, Feb. 24-26
The 2015 Asheville Small Plate Crawl kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 24, with three days of small-plate menus available at more than 20 of Asheville’s independent restaurants. With menu items priced at $3-$8 per plate, the event offers an opportunity for diners to sample the cuisine of a wide range of local restaurants. Participants will also be entered […]
Warren Wilson College Farm: No. 1 college farm in the nation
Announcement from Warren Wilson College: The Warren Wilson College Farm, established in 1894 when the Asheville Farm School was founded, has won numerous awards over the years in addition to producing a lot of good food. Now it has received another major accolade: No. 1 college farm in the nation. In a feature titled “The […]
Asheville City Schools Foundation announces ‘Champions’ event
Announcement from the Asheville City Schools Foundation: (Asheville, NC) Twenty community members were recently nominated to be Champions for Asheville City Schools. The Champions include Lifetime Achievement Awardee Elinor Earle, Community Champion Awardee Pamela Jaillet, Community Agency Champion the Common Ground program of AB Tech represented by Sherrie Mahowald, and Parent Leader Champions Scott and […]
AC-T: New exotic animal rules mean no more circus in AVL
Report: Changes to city law will effectively ban performing elephants and other exotic animals from Asheville.
Root Cause seeks new members for local wood products directory
Western North Carolina’s local wood products directory Root Cause aims to grow its 2015 online listings. “From forest-product businesses and artisans crafting home and commercial furnishings from locally sourced wood, to sustainable forestry organizations and landowner resources, Root Cause connects consumers and landowners with Western North Carolina’s legacy of sustainable forestry and local wood crafts,” […]
ASAP spotlights local eggs for February
Press release: Local eggs get the spotlight during the month of February for ASAP’s Get Local campaign.
Buncombe County teen named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina
From a press release: Buncombe County teen named Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina Statewide scholarship program awarded $11,000 in cash scholarships to participants FEBRUARY 2, 2015– On February 28, Kadee Beasley of Fletcher, NC, was named the Distinguished Young Woman of North Carolina and awarded $11,000 in cash scholarships during a statewide scholarship program […]
MountainTrue hosts an Adopt-A-Stream and stream sampling workshops
From a MountainTrue press release: Date: March 7 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Mountain True Southern Regional Office, 611 N. Church Street, Suite 101, Hendersonville Cost: Free; donations are gladly accepted Registration Deadline: March 3, 2015 MountainTrue’s Southern Regional office will be hosting a hands-on Adopt-A-Stream Workshop. Learn about a community-based monitoring program where you will receive both classroom and […]
N.C. DHHS Encourages MMR vaccination for measles outbreak
From a press release: In light of the multi-state measles outbreak linked to a California amusement park, public health experts in the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging preventive measures and reminding everyone that vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against measles. CDC has reported that, […]
Proceeds from Valentine’s Day concert, Love for the Bees, to fund local wildflower seed planting this Spring
Pay what you want at the Love for the Bees concert, but do remember that proceeds from the Valentine’s Day fundraiser could blossom into something bigger — literally. Native wildflower seeds and starts will be purchased and planted throughout Asheville with funds from the show, which features musicians Juan Holiday (lead singer of Secret B-Sides) […]
Valentine’s Day showcase For the Love of Music to benefit three local charities
Organizers of local music showcase For the Love of Music are pleased to announce an impressive lineup of “Asheville’s biggest names,” according to a media release. The Valentine’s Day fundraising event, proceeds from which benefit LEAF Community, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and the Jewish Community Center, will feature Free Radio, Fist Fam, Foul Mouth Jerk, […]
Local youth prodigy to be featured at First United Methodist Church piano recital
Led by Dr. John Cobb and Gwenna Roberts, Hendersonville’s First United Methodist Church is holding a free public piano concert featuring the talent of several students, including fifteen year old award magnet Christopher Tavernier. Organizers have brought in two Perzina grand pianos for the “Island of Reflections” recital. Tavernier has been applauded for his participation […]