The Amy Mandel and Katina Rodis Fund, which created the Tzedek Social Justice Residency program “to capture and uplift rising talent by developing essential organizing and leadership skills through social justice and community work” has announced six residencies in the Asheville area. Each position pays about $26,000, and opportunities are available at Campaign for Southern […]
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Attic Salt Theatre Company presents family-friendly folktales, May 23
Attic Salt Theatre Company stages Newly Grown Tales: Improvised Folktales for the Whole Family at Asheville Community Theatre on Saturday, May 23. Press release from the theater company: Newly Grown Tales Improvised Folktales for the Whole Family Produced by Attic Salt Theatre Company at Asheville Community Theatre as part of their Saturdays@ACT Saturday, May 23rd, […]
American Idol winner Caleb Johnson performs at Harrah’s Cherokee, May 2
American Idol winner and local musician Caleb Johnson will perform at Harrah’s Cherokee. The May 2 show kicks off Johnson’s headlining tour across the Southeast. Press release from organizers: Season 13 American Idol Winner CALEB JOHNSON has announced his first-ever headline tour which is set to begin Saturday, May 2nd with a hometown show at […]
Carolina Jews for Justice and Asheville Beyond Coal to hold public discussion on Duke Energy coal plant
Carolina Jews for Justice/West and Asheville Beyond Coal (Sierra Club) will host a community discussion on “air quality concerns resulting from the nearby Duke Energy coal plant.” The meeting will take place at Skyland/South Buncombe Library (260 Overlook Road) on Monday, April 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Two days later, residents will have […]
Rhetorical Factory to hold one-year celebration at store, April 29
Explore “conscious fashion” at Rhetorical Factory’s upcoming party. On Wednesday, April 29, from 4-9 p.m., the recycled clothing shop will celebrate one year at its flagship store in West Asheville (444 Haywood Road #102). Launched by artist Bethany Adams, the business aims to “inspire questioning and be 100 percent good.” “Every day someone walks in […]
Local band Tellico to release debut album, Relics and Roses, in June
Asheville-based “Appalachiacana” quartet Tellico will independently release the band’s debut album this summer on Tuesday, June 2. Relics and Roses, produced by renowned guitarist Jon Stickley, explores themes of natural disasters, family relationships, busking, the meaning of ‘home,’ growing up and more. “Tellico is well schooled in bluegrass but with an unbridled organic ‘Appalachiacana’ sound, […]
Western Carolina Medical Society holds annual Heartstrings fundraiser, May23-24
From a press release: Every year WCMS holds its annual Heartstrings fundraiser to help fund the WCMS Foundation. To celebrate its 13th year, Heartstrings is turning up the fun with a weekend Family Fun Event. Heartstrings, presented by Quest Diagnostics, will be held on Saturday May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th at Carrier Park from […]
Yellowcard, Finch, The Downtown Fiction to play the Orange Peel, April 25
Yellowcard jostled the pop punk scene in the mid-2000s with a rare violin-heavy arrangement, finding great success with singles like “Ocean Avenue” and “Only One.” Now, more than a decade and several albums later, the band is touring in support of Lift A Sail — an intimate window into a tumultuous year of front man […]
OnTrack WNC receives grant for Homebuyer Program
Press release: The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank has awarded a $5,000 grant to OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling (OnTrack WNC).
WPVM-FM will air “Asheville Theater Radio” every Thursday
New program “Asheville Theater Radio” will broadcast live every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The show, presented by Jeff Catanese, will include guests from the theater community, call-in segments and local show, event and audition info. Press release from Catanese: WPVM 103.7 FM, Asheville’s listener-supported, community radio station is proud to announce the addition of “Asheville Theater […]
Warren Wilson College hosts a concert of world music and dance, April 23
Balinese Gamelan, Mongolian throat-singing and an Asian-Appalachian fusion will all be part of a free concert, held in warren Wilson College’s in Kittredge Recital Hall, on Thursday, April 23. Press release from the college: “A Concert of World Music and Dance,” a display of music and culture from Central and Southeast Asia, will be presented April […]
Asheville named a top music city by Thrillist
Among the reasons for the accolade: “Venues run the gamut from smaller stages like The Grey Eagle, The Mothlight, and The Odditorium, to the nationally renowned Orange Peel, which has hosted performances by everyone from Bob Dylan to Skrillex.”
Asheville Police honor officers at annual awards banquet
The APD held its annual awards banquet at the U.S. Cellular Center, recognizing more than 50 officers, citizens and employees for their service to the community.
Dancing Bear to offer activities for Screen Free Week
Event announcement: Dancing Bear Toys to offer free kids activities as part of WNC Screen Free Week.
New dinner/show venue, Crest Mountain, opens with April 15 ‘Canteen USO Tribute’
A new entertainment venue, the Crest Mountain Dinner Show, located 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, will bring mid-week entertainment and concerts to locals and visitors. The venue is previeing two April preview events. The program includes buffet dinner catered by M7 (full bar available) and live music by local and regional performers, surrounded by panoramic […]
Finger-picking ‘Prairie Home Companion’ guitarist Pat Donohue to play Isis on April 15
Grammy winning finger-picking guitarist Pat Donohue from “A Prairie Home Companion” qill play at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, in the Mountain Spirit Acoustic series, on April 15 from 7-9 p.m. Donohue’s devotion to acoustic guitar has made him an American standard. His renditions of blues, swing and R&B (and originals) echo the tones of Robert […]
How to harvest ramps sustainably: a video
Ramps are one of the most beloved foods of Western North Carolina and the wider Appalachian region, inspiring chefs, captivating adventurous home cooks, and marking a rite of spring for people who grew up foraging ramps in the mountainous landscape they and their ancestors called home, say the folks at Appalachian Food Storybank, who have […]
LGBTQ youth homelessness to be discussed at April 28 forum
Youth OUTright will hold a forum and panel discussion on LGBTQ youth homelessness on Tuesday, April 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 20 Oak Street, downtown Asheville. The program will include: Welcome by Joe Hoffman, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Lisa Bovee-Kemper, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of […]
Self-Help Credit Union holds Stand Against Racism event April 16
Bring a brown bag lunch to the Third Floor Conference Room of the Self-Help Building, say organizers of Stand Against Racism. A Power Point presentation entitled “North Carolina’s Minority Credit Union Movement” will be followed by discussion. Self-Help will provide cookies and iced tea. This gathering is one of a series of YWCA Stand Against […]
Big Love Fest will not happen in 2015
Organizers of Big Love Fest announce that the festival will not be held this year but will return in 2016. From a press release: We have big plans for some extra special 2016 events. Unfortunately, that means we need to make time for preparations this year. We are sorry to say that we will be […]
New radio show “Busker Broadcast” premiers tonight
From a press release: New radio show “Busker Broadcast” premiering April 14 on WPVM 103.7 In conjunction with the Friends of WPVM, the Asheville Buskers Collective is introducing the new radio show, “Busker Broadcast.” Tune into the first broadcast Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. on WPVM 103.7 FM or stream live by clicking here. […]