Waynesville-based author William Everett shares his newest book, Sawdust and Soul: A Conversation about Woodworking and Spirituality, at Blue Ridge Books on Saturday, March 21, at 3 p.m. Press release from the bookseller: On Saturday, Marcy 21, at 3:00 pm, Blue Ridge Books will host Waynesville author William Everett. Everett’s newest book is entitled Sawdust […]
A multimedia concert featuring Langston Hughes’ “jazz poem” is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Press release from WCU: The Langston Hughes Project, a multimedia concert highlighting a “jazz poem” written by the late poet, novelist, playwright and social activist Langston Hughes, […]
On Saturday, March 7, Asheville High School alumnus Chris Chalk posted on his Facebook page, “Super excited to hang out with the most amazing cast of @gothamonfox and have a moment in the @dccomics universe. I’m a fan. Thanks for welcoming me in #GOTHAM #dccomics #fox and my amazing friend @meganmostynbrown #letsseewhathappens.” What it means […]
Endless Vacation’s spring 2015 “Top Botanical Gardens Around the World” lists 10 notables, from Suzhou, China, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and nestled among them is the Biltmore Estate, which the list describes as: This 8,000-acre estate is home to six formal gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who played a key role in creating […]
Monday, March 9, 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 […]
From a press release: Mission Hospital has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health AnalyticsTM, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. This marks the seventh time Mission Hospital has been recognized with this honor. The Truven Health 100 Top Hospitals® study identifies […]
Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas will tell his remarkable story at Warren Wilson College March 30. Five days prior to his talk, the college will screen the film Documented, which he wrote, produced and directed.
Asheville-based Industrious Productions won two ADDY awards in late February in the category of Best Local Television Ads: They won a Silver for stop-motion animation for their Ad for Diamond Brand, and a Gold for Frugal Backpacker. Both Ads were commissioned by Market Connections and the awards are printed by the American Advertising Federation Asheville. […]
Sunday, March 8, 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 […]
Members of the public interested in the city’s transit plans are invited to get updates and make comments at charrettes running March 11-13 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville. The city is engaged in a multi-stage planning initiative called Asheville in Motion, which began gathering public comments earlier in October at the U.S. Cellular […]
New Belgium Brewing Company CEO, Kim Jordan, will deliver this year’s commencement address at Warren Wilson on May 16. “We think she exemplifies many of the values we share as a community,” explained Warren Wilson President Steve Solnick. “She has overseen the growth of New Belgium into a company with a strong commitment to environmental […]
Is North Carolina’s university system headed for a down-sizing? The progressive nonprofit, N.C. Policy Watch, takes a look at recent reports and comments by UNC board members and legislators. Here are a few excerpts from the March 5 post, “Effort to ‘Right-Size’ the UNC System in the Works,” by Sarah Ovaska: Significant changes may be on […]
The Smoky Mountain News reports that Lake Junaluska residents are attempting for the third year in a row to merge with the town of Waynesville. A bill is pending in the state legislature, but “despite widespread support among lake residents to merge with Waynesville, [previous attempts were] stymied by behind-the-scenes political forces,” says Becky Johnson of SMN: […]
Next Saturday, March 14, local envir0-nonprofit MountainTrue will lead an invasive-species cleanup at Richmond Hill Park. Here’s the details: Who: Volunteer work day with MountainTrue What: Non-Native Invasive Plant Control Where: Richmond Hill Park, Asheville, NC When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 14 – (Rain Date: Sunday, March 15) Why: To restore native plant communities by controlling non-native invasive plants along a major […]
WNC TO HOST “ESTEAM” EXPO March 28 at WNC Ag Center Building Confidence Today for the Careers of Tomorrow March 5, 2014 – Asheville, NC – The Science House of NCSU, BioNetwork and A-B Tech Community College announce the second annual ESTEAM Expo at the WNC Ag Center in Fletcher, NC. Scheduled for March 28, […]
Local storyteller Connie Regan-Blake has been invited to contribute the documentation of her life’s work to the Library of Congress. Press release from Blake: The Library of Congress has asked long time local resident Connie Regan-Blake to contribute the documentation of her life’s work as a major player in the revival of American performance storytelling. “Having […]
Local author Sarah Addison Allen, a bestselling novelist, will read from her newest book, First Frost. The event takes place at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, Mission Health System Mountain View Room on Saturday, March 21, at 2:30 p.m. Press release from UNCA: UNC Asheville will welcome alumna Sarah Addison Allen, the New York Times bestselling […]
Todd Woods, chef de cuisine at Seven Sows Bourbon and Larder, will return to his old stomping grounds in Hickory, N.C., in a couple of weeks to join his friend and former coworker, chef Kyle McKnight, for his annual Kyle and Friends Chef Dinner. The Monday, March 23, event will bring in chefs from as far […]
State agency drafts permits to better protect water quality near coal ash ponds until closure plans are approved RALEIGH – State environmental officials this week announced an interim step to better protect water quality around several of Duke Energy’s largest coal ash storage facilities. The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources is proposing modifications to […]
From the Folk Heritage Committee: The Folk Heritage Committee, which produces the annual events Shindig on the Green and the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival, announces that it will present a mini-Shindig on the Green during the Southern Conference (SoCon) OverTime event at the Grove Arcade, this Friday, March 6th, 2015 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. […]
On March 22, Bright Blessings of Asheville, a nonprofit serving the homeless children and families of Western North Carolina, will be sponsored for one day only by the Texas Roadhouse in South Asheville. Print this notice (or call the number below for a flyer), show it with your meal, and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10 percent of your […]
