Mars Hill University has announced a series of events exploring the implications of Judaic, Islamic, Buddhist and Christian religions cooperating and interacting in a globally connected environment, including a free public speech by Rabbi Nancy Fuchs-Kreimer on Tuesday, March 3, at 11 a.m. More from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University will host a program […]
Local author Jennifer McGaha leads a one-day workshop called “Submission Guidelines: How to Get Your Work Published in Literary Journals and Magazines” at UNC-Asheville on Saturday, Feb. 28. The cost is $35. Press release from UNCA: Writer, teacher and humorist Jennifer McGaha will lead a workshop on the publishing process from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, […]
“The state is planning to put a traffic light at the site of a fatal pedestrian accident on Merrimon Avenue, City Councilman Chris Pelly said Tuesday,” reads an article by Joel Burgess of the Asheville Citizen-Times. The recent death of pedestrian Yvonne Lewis at the intersection, in addition to ongoing support of stricter pedestrian safety […]
Job-hunting can be a daunting task. That’s why Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and the Literacy Council, has scheduled a series of free classes covering “critical employment skills and emerging job fields.” All courses take place at Goodwill’s Workforce Development Center at 1616 Patton Avenue. More from […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Western North Carolina chapter has announced members Frank Wolfe, Ann Geers and Amy Hall as nominees for “Big of the Year.” The volunteers, who have been participating with the mentoring program for various lengths of time, were selected for several attributes critical to the organization’s efforts and may go on to […]
Three local musicians release new albums in one show. The projects are Field Guide by Sarah Louise, Odei by Shane Parish and Gnostic Hymns of the Blue Ridge Mountains Vol. 1 by Wes Tirey. The show takes place at Harvest Records on Friday, Feb. 20. Press release from Shane Parish: WHAT: Triple Tape Release Show: […]
Biltmore Tanning Company, locally owned and operated by Jenna and Joey McNeely, is holding its grand opening today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 24 Sardis Road near the Asheville Outlets. The company offers a variety of tanning services and products. Visit biltmoretanningco.com or the company’s facebook page for more information.
Piano students of Dr. John Cobb and Gwenn Roberts will perform in “Island Reflections,” a free concert held at the First United Methodist Church in Hendersonville. The event takes place on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. Press release from concert organizers: Event Location: First United Methodist Church, 204 Sixth Avenue West, Hendersonville, N.C., (828) […]
ArtSpace Charter School in Swannanoa holds its annual cabaret-style fundraiser on Thursday, March 19. The event, with sketch comedy troupe LYLAS and the band Hustle Soul, among others, takes place at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Press release from ArtSpace Charter School: ArtSpace Charter School’s annual fundraiser event, “ArtSpace Cabaret” will be coming held at […]
The Narrative Yoga Project, a crowdfunding venture founded by Lenoir-Rhyne University student Megan de Matteo, is seeking participants for a free six-week yoga series. The pilot program is scheduled for Wednesday evenings, 6-8 p.m., from March 4 through April 15 (excluding March 25) with limited space. Classes take place at Lenoir-Rhyne’s Asheville campus at 36 […]
It takes two to make Valentine’s Day special, but Highland Brewing Co. is upping the ante with six limited release beers at their ‘Beer My Valentine’ event, hosted in the brewery’s tasting room on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 2-9 p.m. With live modern jazz by Up Jumped Three (6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) and food […]
Aaron Farmer is the man to know on Thursday, March 12. In conjunction with the Asheville School of Wine, he’ll lead a free tasting of Chilean wines from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., after which the violinist will perform a brief set with his bluegrass outfit the Bread and Butter Band. “Aaron is a way […]
Earlier this year, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees voted to divest all direct holdings from coal companies. The action is part of a global movement to go “fossil free,” and on Friday, Feb. 13, — Global Divestment Day — Brevard College students, faculty and staff will gather on campus to call for the […]
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce published its tenth Our Town magazine on Friday, Feb. 6. The annual publication serves as a guide on relocating to or residing in the area and also highlights “the many wonderful businesses, events and communities of Jackson County,” according to a release from the chamber. “We are proud to […]
North Carolina’s highest honor for traditional artists is the N.C. Heritage Award. The N.C. Arts Council is accepting nominations for that accolade through Friday, May 1. Press release from the N.C. Arts Council: Nominations are underway for the North Carolina Heritage Award, the state’s highest honor for traditional artists until Friday, May 1. Artists who […]
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. 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 this range. WNC […]
Local Earth Skills School: The Essentials Program What: 160-hour course on the fundamentals of eco-homesteading Where: 72 Sanford Way, Weaverville. Directions here. Camping is included in the price of the class. We have some very rustic and quaint open-air buildings that participants are welcome to sleep in, but we suggest a very warm sleeping bag and bedding. There are also motels […]
Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, a small chain of woodworking supply stores, has announces its expansion into the Asheville area. Located at 270 Rutledge Road in Fletcher, the new store will represent the twenty-five year old organization’s fourth location, with additional retail shops in Hickory, Winston-Salem and Raleigh. A grand opening is scheduled on-location for Saturday, Feb. […]
Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan spoke recently with WLOS about his views on marijuana legalization in North Carolina. Duncan believes the substance will be legalized, but expresses his concerns with the problems that may cause. Here’s the report from WLOS: A big question currently circulating is whether marijuana will be legalized in North Carolina. If […]
The Hendersonville Police Department has filed charges against Jonah Wesley VanDoren, 17, of Hendersonville for felony hit and run resulting in injury and Felony Passing a Stopped School Bus striking a person. The accident took place at 7:44 a.m. this morning. Here’s the release from the police department: The Hendersonville Police Department has made charges […]
Wild South announces: Wild South invites the public to submit nominations for its 7th Annual Roosevelt-Ashe Conservation Awards. On March 20, 2015, four individuals and one business will be honored for their outstanding contributions to environmental conservation in the South during the past year. The Awards will be presented at Wild South’s Green Gala in […]
