Acclaimed American poet Nikki Giovanni will be presenting at Warren Wilson College as the final speaker of the college’s Spotlight Series this year on May 7. Giovanni, who is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, in addition to being a seven-time winner of the NAACP Image Award, a […]
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Lucian Stewart represents Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 in recent Division A contest at Owen Heart Theater
From a press release: Lucian Stewart represents Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 in recent Division A contest at Owen Heart Theater Asheville, NC., — Lucian Stewart of Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 took first place honors in the International Speech Contest at the Area Speech Competition, Saturday, March 28, at the Mission Hospital Owen Heart Theater. He […]
Princeton Review names Warren Wilson top ‘green’ college in South
Warren Wilson College landed at No. 17 in The Princeton Review‘s annual top-50 green colleges. More than 350 colleges are profiled in the publication’s Guide to Green Colleges each year. “It’s great to see ‘green’ going mainstream in higher education,” says Stan Cross, interim director of Warren Wilson’s Environmental Leadership Center. “But no one does it like WWC has […]
Songbook workshop & afternoon sing-along adventure, May 1 and 2
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design announces “In Song: Sing On,” a two-day event led by Oakland-based artist David Wilson. Held Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, there’s ” an evening songbook workshop and an afternoon adventure to a hidden Asheville site for a sing-a-long.” Press release from the CCCD: Join The Center […]
9th annual TRAC Plein Air Paint Out May 6
From a press release: 9th annual TRAC Plein Air Paint Out May 6 Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, and prepare for a fun day in Burnsville. For the 9th year in a row, the Toe River Arts Council and the Blue Ridge Fine Arts Guild sponsor the Plein Air Paint Out. Anyone who […]
7th annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival set for May 1 at WCU
From a press release: 7th annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival set for May 1 at WCU CULLOWHEE – Films created by Western Carolina University students will be screened at the seventh annual Controlled Chaos Film Festival in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 1. The festival, which begins at […]
“Are You Smarter Than an Elementary Student?” fundraising event on May 21
From a press release: “Are You Smarter Than An Elementary Student?” fundraising event on May 21st to benefit Children First/Communities In Schools Which country has the largest border with the United States? Who wrote the children’s classic, Charlotte’s Web? If you can answer these questions, then you just might be smarter than an elementary student. […]
Presidential Lecture Series at Mars Hill University to deal with the ethics of suffering
From a press release: Presidential Lecture Series at Mars Hill University to deal with the ethics of suffering Dr. Ray Barfield, MD, Ph.D., a faculty member of both the Duke Medical and Duke Divinity schools, and Dr. Guy Sayles, former pastor of First Baptist Church of Asheville, will be the guest lecturers for the spring […]
Chimney Rock State Park hosts Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25
From a press release: Chimney Rock State Park hosts Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 25 Local environmental educators will offer free activities, incentives and information CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (April 15, 2015)— Chimney Rock State Park will host an Earth Day Celebration in Chimney Rock Village on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Local […]
Local children’s choir to join Carpenters tribute April 26 at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center
From a press release: Local children’s choir to join Carpenters tribute April 26 at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center CULLOWHEE – A Jackson County children’s choir will take to the stage of Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center to perform a special musical number during the production of “We’ve Only Just […]
OnTrack WNC receives Homebuyer Program grant from TD Charitable Foundation
From a press release: OnTrack WNC receives Homebuyer Program grant from TD Charitable Foundation Asheville – The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, has awarded a $5,000 grant to OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling (OnTrack WNC). This grant support is part of the foundation’s commitment to giving back to the […]
Billboard wars again? NC House proposes new rules
Billboard regulation has been a hot topic in Asheville, from the 2012 fight over a digital display on Merrimon Avenue to 2004 disputes over the size and removal of the outdoor advertisements. This year, North Carolina legislators dive into the controversy again with House Bill 304, which would “restrict the ability of local governments and state […]
Andrew Combs plays New Mountain, April 18
Combs is well-versed in country sounds — his song “Emily” is Exhibit A; his song “Big Bad Love” was sung by the character Ron Pope on a recent episode of “Nashville.” His new video sees Combs without his cowboy hat, and with an achingly nostalgic (though not at all tribute-like) Jim Croche vibe.
Blue Ridge Bookfest features author and war correspondent Joseph Galloway
From a press release: Blue Ridge Bookfest features author and war correspondent Joseph Galloway The Seventh Annual Blue Ridge Bookfest will be held on April 24-25, 2015, at Blue Ridge Community College Henderson County Campus. More than 45 authors and exhibitors will offer craft workshops and be available to meet and greet, discuss their work […]
The Literacy Council of Buncombe County announces continued partnership with NC LiteracyCorps
From a press release: The Literacy Council of Buncombe County announces continued partnership with NC LiteracyCorps The Literacy Council of Buncombe County announces their continued partnership with NC LiteracyCorps (an AmeriCorps Project) for the 2015-16 program year, beginning August 3, 2015. The NC LiteracyCorps places members at campus and community-based literacy organizations, providing literacy tutoring […]
NC Stage is partnering with Montford Park Players to present the 7th annual Bard-a-thon: “Bard to the Bone”
From a press release: NC Stage is partnering with Montford Park Players to present the 7th annual Bard-a-thon: “Bard to the Bone” Asheville, N.C. — North Carolina Stage Company is excited to partner with Montford Park Players to present our annual fundraiser Bard-a-thon. This fundraiser will benefit both organizations with all proceeds being equally split. […]
Hendersonville police seek information regarding April 15 armed robbery at CVS
The Hendersonville Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery that occurred at CVS Pharmacy located at 2001 Spartanburg Highway on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 8 p.m. The suspect entered the business and stated he was there to drop off a prescription, according to the Police Department. While at the drop off counter, the […]
Director of human resources at Four Seasons awarded senior certified professional credential
From a press release: Millicent Burke-Sinclair, Ed.D, MBA, SPHR®, SHRM-SCP, director of human resources with Four Seasons Compassion for Life, has been awarded the prestigious senior certified professional designation from the Society for Human Resource Management. Inspiring excellence and empowering success, the human resources director is known for her passion, purpose, and personal brand of proactive […]
LEAF announces free event in Pack Square Park, Aug. 1 and 2
LEAF will hold the first LEAF Downtown AVL event in Pack Square Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2. The free mini-festival will include Bootsy Collins and the Rubber Band Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, The Main Squeeze, Empire Strikes Brass, The London Souls and more. Press release from organizers: After 20 years […]
Leadercast, a web-based leadership conference, to benefit Eblen Charities
The sixteenth annual Leadercast, a web conference based in Atlanta and broadcast globally, will hold a local watch event at 35 Clayton Road in Arden, on Friday May 8, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets cost $55 per person (group discounts available) and include lunch from Chic-fil-A. All proceeds benefit Eblen Charities. Visit leadercast.com […]
Cecil Bothwell to hold art exhibit at MetroWines, April 18-19
Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell will exhibit his “Barns and Birds” collection at MetroWines this Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, from noon to 5 p.m., each day. “Barns are falling down on farms in WNC as tobacco disappears and farmers roll hay instead of baling it,” reads a release for the free event. “Asheville […]