From a press release: In partnership with HopeRx, students in Henderson County Public Schools’ six high schools are taking a public stand against substance abuse during the week-long “We Are Hope” campaign, recognized March 18 by Henderson County Commissioners. Through a campaign organized by high schools’ student government organizations and leaders, students at Balfour Education […]
News Bulletins
SolarizeWNC to hold information forum in Franklin, April 7
Event announcement: SolarizeWNC to hold information forum in Franklin on April 7.
Take Two: Jazz Duets at the White Horse, April 6
Bill Bares (piano) and Matthew Richmond (vibraphone) duet as part of the Take Two Jazz series at White Horse Black Mountain. The Monday, May 6 show starts at 7:30 p.m. Press release from the venue: Bill Bares’ “Take Two: Jazz Duets” at the White Horse Black Mountain is now in it’s second year with considerable […]
Music Video Asheville shares new promo video
The 8th annual Music Video Asheville will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 29. In advance of the awards ceremony, event organizers released this promotional video. It stars Marisa Blake, Kay Denton, Arieh Samson, Andrew Fletcher and Josh Blake. The video was created by Force Fueled Media in association with Lush Life Productions, written and Produced […]
Ladies Who Lunch archaeology lecture Set at UNC Asheville, April 2
Archaeologist Maura Heyn discusses ancient conceptions of the “ideal” woman in a lecture held at UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library on Thursday, April 2. Press release from UNCA: Archaeologist Maura Heyn will examine ancient conceptions of the “ideal” woman in her lecture, Ladies Who Lunch: Female Portraiture in Roman Palmyra, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April […]
Diamond Brand Outdoors hosts Outdoor Diva Day, April 9
Diamond Brand Outdoors holds a free event on Thursday, April 9. Outdoor Diva Day, geared toward women, includes yoga and a hike followed by indoor festivities. Press release from event organizers: Diamond Brand Outdoors would like to graciously invite all of Western North Carolina’s outdoor loving women to join us on April 9th for our […]
Tupelo Honey announces new location in Franklin, Tenn.
Press release: Local favorite, Tupelo Honey, branches out into central Tennessee.
Children First releases impact report
Press release: Latest impact study from local nonprofit, Children First.
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, March 25: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, March 25, 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. Please […]
Blue Ridge Community Health Services honors Farmworker Awareness Week with shirt drive
Blue Ridge Community Health Services is one of several organizations participating in National Farmworker Awareness Week, which runs from March 24 through March 27. The national campaign was started by Student Action with Farmworkers to bring attention to the unsafe working conditions and low wages that face many agricultural workers.
Southern Appalachian Family Farms to hold ‘Know Your Farmer’ expo, March 28
Event announcement: Southern Appalachian Family Farms presents “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Expo” on Saturday, March 28, at the Brasstown Community Center
Warren Wilson College artists in residence Kim and Reggie Harris perform April 8
Musicians/storytellers/teachers duo Kim and Reggie Harris will spend three days as artists in residence at Warren Wilson College. They’ll finish their stay with a free performance at the college chapel on Wednesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. Press release from WWC: Kim and Reggie Harris – musicians, storytellers and teachers – conclude three days as […]
Soul band The Suffers play Grey Eagle on April 11 (and David Letterman on March 30)
Prior to appearing in Asheville, Houston, Tex.-based 10-piece soul ensemble The Suffers make their national TV debut on “Late Show With David Letterman.” Watch them on the small screen on Monday, on March 30. The Suffers open for The Broadcast at The Grey Eagle on on Saturday, April 11, 9 p.m. $10 advance / $12 […]
New title “Old Fort” available from Arcadia Publishing
Morganton native Kim Clark is the author of Old Fort, a new title form Arcadia Publishing. The press is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Clark’s book, available April 13, includes more than 200 images. Press release from the publisher: Telling a story in pictures is Old Fort, the […]
UPDATE: Biltmore Property Group plans ribbon cutting for new location, March 18
UPDATE: Biltmore Property Group has moved its ribbon cutting event to Wednesday, March 18, at 11:30 a.m. Here is the original article Xpress ran regarding the event: Biltmore Property Group, a full service property management firm for Western North Carolina, has planned a ribbon cutting celebration for their new retail location on Sweeten Creek Road. […]
Youngblood Bicycles and My City Bikes launch free Asheville Bikes app
Local bike shop Youngblood Bicycles has teamed up with national campaign My City Bikes to launch an interactive, Asheville-centric bike app — Asheville Bikes.
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, March 24: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, March 24, 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. Please […]
Army Sergeant Chloe Wells to speak to students about her work with retired military service dogs
Press release from VetCard Campaign: Attention all dog lovers and supporters of US veterans! United States Army Sergeant Chloe Wells of the Combat Canines: The Doc Foundation project in Fayetteville, NC will speakat at Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School March 24th to speak to students about her incredible work with retired military service dogs. Sgt. Wells and her […]
World music acts Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde and Shantavaani play White Horse April 3
Puerto Rican vocalist Taina Asili performs with with the six-piece band la Banda Rebelde. They share a bill with world music band Shantavaani at White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, April 3. Press release from the venue: Two wonderfully eclectic bands channelling music from around the globe will converge on the White Horse Black Mountain […]
Author Lin Stepp reads at Blue Ridge Books, March 28
Lin Stepp, author of the Smoky Mountain novel series, appears at Blue Ridge Books (152 S. Main St., Waynesville) on Saturday, March 28, at noon. Press release from Blue Ridge Books: Set in Tennessee’s postcard-perfect Smoky Mountains, Lin Stepp’s Makin’ Miracles is an inspiring tale that reveals why love and forgiveness are most important just […]
Environmental adventure/thriller author Jon Michael Riley appears at Malaprop’s on April 6
Jon Michael Riley, author of Dream the Dawn appears at Malaprop’s on Monday, April 6, at 6:30 p.m. for a wine reception, book signing and discussion. The environmental adventure/thriller is based on the Sea-to-Shell Campaign, a long-term protest in Ireland. Press release from event organizers: Author of Irish Adventure/Thriller, Jon Michael Riley, appearing in person for […]