Local resident and former chairman of the Asheville Downtown Commission J Patrick Whalen is quoted extensively in a new post from The Atlantic discussing the revitalization of downtown Asheville — specifically in response to the notion that creating a thriving downtown “just happened.”
From a press release: In recognition of National Stand Against Racism month, Asheville author Cynthia Yancey, M.D., will be reading from her book Zak and Niki: A First Look at Rising above Racism on Saturday, April 25, 11-11:30 a.m. at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, 50 North Merrimon Avenue, Shops at Reynolds Village, North Asheville. Zak and Niki is a […]
LaZooms Tours performers Earlene Hooch and Augusta Wind lead a special 75-minute Mother’s Day ride and show on Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 10. Two shows each day, $23. Press release from LaZoom: For anyone looking for the perfect gift for mom this Mother’s Day weekend (the kind she’ll never forget), look no further! […]
From a press release: North Carolina Friends of Midwives (NCFOM) is organizing its annual Mountain Walk and Boogie for Midwives that begins at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 3, at The Millroom in Asheville. Attendees will walk downtown then return to The Millroom for live music featuring Laura Blackley, David Earl Tomlinson, and The […]
From a press release: SBA names Western North Carolina business owner 2015 North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year Charlotte, N.C. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named Jeff Slosman, the owner of National Wiper Alliance (NWA) the North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year for 2015. NWA is headquartered in […]
From a press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation raises impact on key Parkway improvements to $1.2 million Nonprofit provides matching funding through Centennial Challenge in addition to its yearly contributions to projects along the Parkway (NC, VA) – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is thrilled to announce it will provide $357,370 to match funding allocated […]
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Windgate Fellowship, The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design announces its newest group of recipients. Press release from the CCCD: This year, The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) celebrates the 10th Anniversary of its Windgate Fellowship Award, marking $1.5 million awarded to 100 emerging craft artists nationwide. […]
From a press release: Mars Hill University hosts jazz festival Mars Hill University will host a Jazz Festival featuring four local jazz bands in Moore Auditorium, on Saturday, April 25. The Festival is free and open to the public The schedule is as follows: 10 am: North Buncombe Middle School, Mary Jo Sparrow, director 10:25 […]
From a press release: Toe River Arts Council announces studio tour exhibit The Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) announces the opening of its biannual exhibit that features the artwork of the 2015 June Toe River Studio Tour Participants. The heavily anticipated showcase opens Saturday, May 9 at TRAC’s 269 Oak Avenue Gallery in downtown Spruce […]
From a press release: MAHEC celebrates 10th anniversary of Minority Medical Mentoring Program On May 21, 2015, the Asheville Buncombe Institute of Parity Achievement (ABIPA), Mission Health, the Western Carolina Medical Society (WCMS) and the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Minority Medical Mentoring Program (MMMP) at the […]
From a Jackson County press release: Joe Lasher Jr.’s Sylva concert to benefit Manna FoodBank partner agencies This spring, Ingles Markets is sponsoring an eight-stop concert tour for the Joe Lasher Jr. Band that will include Sylva’s Bridge Park Pavilion at 6 p.m. on May 9, presented by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Born […]
From a press release: RiverLink celebrates Earth Day with children’s festival Earth Week is an annual reminder to appreciate our planet Earth. Come celebrate with RiverLink at our Earth Day Children’s Festival at RiverLink’s Performance Park on April 25 from 11am. to 3pm. Enjoy an afternoon filled with a blow up bounce house, face painting, […]
From a National Park Service press release: National Park tourism in North Carolina creates $1.5 billion in economic benefit New report shows visitor spending supports over 18,520 jobs in North Carolina Atlanta – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 16,710,760 visitors to national parks in North Carolina spent $1,102.6 million in the […]
From a Habitat for Humanity press release: Local Subway restaurants show appreciation to Habitat volunteers Statewide Effort Fed 2,000 at Habitat Build Sites in Honor of National Volunteer Week Asheville, N.C.– In celebration of National Volunteer Week approximately 2,000 Habitat for Humanity volunteers working across North Carolina received catered boxed lunches from local franchise owners […]
Want to host a summer international exchange student? An Asheville information session this Sunday afternoon, April 26, about Xplore USA will walk you through the details. Plus, there’s free ice cream. Here’s a press release from the organizers: Xplore USA summer camp program brings international students to Asheville Local families can host visiting teens for […]
Asheville-based Green Opportunities has received a $25,000 grant from financial-services company Wells Fargo. “This critical funding will increase our ability to serve Asheville’s low-wealth residents who are often left out of economic opportunities. With this support, we’ll be able to bolster our training activities and facilitate meaningful pathways to employment for our participants,”says GO’s Mission Advancement […]
A new art exhibit, #FANART, opens at Downtown Books and News on Friday, May 1. The show tribute to cultural heroes and media makers; it will be on display through Tuesday, June 30. Press release from organizers: #FANART, an exhibit that pays tribute to cultural heroes and media makers opens Friday May 1st; on display […]
Katherine de Vos Devine, a Ph.D. in Art History candidate at Duke University, has been appointed the executive director of Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center. She will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization as it expands its facilities and programs. Press release from Bow Bridge Communications: Katherine de Vos Devine has […]
From a press release: WNC receives USDA support for regional farmer training program Asheville, N.C. – “Farm Pathways: Access to Land, Livelihood and Learning,” is a whole-farm training and innovative land access program for new and aspiring farmers in Western North Carolina. This farmer training program is being developed by three collaborative partners: Southern Appalachian […]
Colorado by way of Florida hip-hop performer Ciggy Pop, who is now based in Black Mountain, performs at White Horse Black Mountain on Thursday, April 30. Press release from the venue: Anyone who has explored Black Mountain knows that it’s capable of surprising the visitor. The picturesque town nestled at the head of the Swannanoa […]
UNC Asheville student art, starting at $5, will be for sale on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25. Press release from UNCA: UNC Asheville’s Department of Art and Art History will hold its annual Spring Art Sale from 4–7 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, in the […]
