Nashville guitarist Patrick Sweany returns to Asheville for a show at the Grey Eagle on Friday, April 10, at 9 p.m. His original Asheville show, scheduled for March 5, was cancelled due to icy conditions on interstate 40. Although he’s played locally many times, the artist will feature new band mates and several songs from […]
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Local percussion group releases “Acoustic Storm” video
A local world music percussion collective featuring Joshua Messick on hammered dulcimer, James Kylen on vibraphone and drums and River Guerguerian on a hybrid drum kit and gongs recently released the video “Acoustic Storm.” The song was composed by Messick and Kylen during a thunder storm; the video was recorded in Asheville.
Asheville Outlets to hold charitable preview night, April 30
Asheville Outlets will hold its Open Doors Open Hearts charity preview night on the evening before the center’s May 1 grand opening. Guests are invited to enjoy “shopping, exclusive savings, prize giveaways and entertainment,” while supporting nearly two dozen local nonprofits on Thursday, April 30, from 5-9 p.m. “[The event] will be packed full of […]
ASAP’s 2015 Local Food Guide is here
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s annual Local Food Guide has arrived. Readers “can find nearly 700 local farms, 100 farmers tailgate markets, hundreds of restaurants, grocers and other outlets for food and farm products” in the guide. There’s new info, too — which Appalachian Grown tailgate farmers market can accept credit, debit and SNAP/EBT; and what’s happening […]
Community supports local woman’s battle against leukemia
From a press release: Volunteers are needed to join Be The Match Registry at donor registry drive at Biltmore Lake Clubhouse on Friday, April 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Melanie Fore, 41-years-old, was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia. She has been a patient at Mission Hospital in Asheville since March 6, where she has […]
New Asheville solar-system manufacturing facility cuts the ribbon
A new solar company’s in town: Whitestar Energy cut the ribbon on its new Asheville facility, showcasing the W11-C, which “uses solar concentrators for a highly efficient and cost-effective way of generating quantities of hot water large enough for commercial applications such as breweries, hotels, medical facilities, food processing facilities, restaurants, schools or laundries.” Here’s […]
Canary Coalition reports good turnout at SolarizeWNC forum in Franklin
A collaboration between Clean Energy for WNC and The Canary Coalition, the SolarizeWNC campaign aims to bring together solar and energy-efficiency contractors, homeowners, business owners, industries, and local government officials. The second in a series of planned forums was recently held in Franklin. Here’s the update from The Canary Coalition: Fifty-two people packed into the meeting room […]
Friction Farm performs literary folk at Isis, April 30
The literary folk genre might be even more applicable if Greensville, S.C.-based folk duo Friction Farm was called Fiction Farm instead. But the team of guitarist/vocalist Aidan Quinn and bassist/vocalist Christine Stay do, according to a press release, “spend quiet days reading while on tour and decided to turn that into a project, discussing a […]
World tai chi & qigong day: a free local wellness event, April 25
From a press release: World tai chi & qigong day brings millions of people together worldwide to celebrate health and healing through the gentle mind-body practices of tai chi & qigong. This is a free public event featuring demonstrations and instruction of tai chi and qigong. Beginners are welcome to play! A community potluck will follow. Please bring a healthy […]
Local musicians cover Paul Simon’s “Graceland” at May 6 benefit for Helpmate
Local musicians including Josh Blake, Debrissa McKinney, Aaron Woody Wood and Kellin Watson — among many others — take part in a special cover show on Wednesday, May 6. They will perform Paul Simon’s album Graceland in its entirety, onstage at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall. Proceeds from the event benefit Helpmate. Press release from […]
A-B Tech establishes Entrepreneur in Residence program with grant funding
With a $50,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and a match from Buncombe County, A-B Tech Community College has established an Entrepreneur in Residence program that “supports develop, implement and manage the process of identifying local, early stage companies with high growth potential. The EIR — Tom Ryan — will “coach, mentor and advise […]
Wildlife-hazard training at Asheville Regional Airport June 25
On Thursday, June 25, Asheville Regional Airport personnel will receive training for handling wildlife hazards to aviation. The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation is leading daylong workshops across the state. While the sessions are free for airport personnel, “any aviation users” are encouraged to attend. Here’s more information: Division of Aviation to […]
Tampering with local hatchery results in death of 150,000 trout
From the McDowell News: Investigators with the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office are trying to determine who tampered with the equipment at the Armstrong Fish Hatchery which resulted in the deaths of approximately 150,000 rainbow trout during the Easter weekend.
Lenoir-Rhyne University hosts Asheville Wordfest 2015 in May
How would you tell Asheville’s story? What’s the city’s narrative? Wordfest 2015, sponsored by Lenoir-Rhyne University, will celebrate “the many voices that make up a place” and “create spaces for people [to] tell their part” of the story. Here’s the university’s information about the event, while occurs Friday-Saturday, May 1-2: LENOIR-RHYNE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS ASHEVILLE WORDFEST […]
LGBT in the South Conference to be held April 17, 18
Event announcement: The Campaign for Southern Equality’s sold out LGBT in the South conference will be held Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18.
Cerberus at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall: original compositions by Justin Ray, Jacob Rodriguez & Jake Saslow
Local musicians Justin Ray and Jacob Rodriguez team up with New York-based Jake Saslow saxophonist for an evening of original compositions. The show, Cerberus, takes place at at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Sunday, April 12, as part of the venue’s ongoing Sunday jazz nights. From the Isis website: Sunday Jazz Showcase Featuring Cerberus […]
Diana Wortham holds Youth Education Scholarship raffle April 7, 8
Event announcement: Diana Wortham Theatre holds its annual raffle benefiting the Youth Education Scholarship (Y.E.S.) Fund, which provides funding for local disadvantaged students to attend performing arts events at the theater.
RiverLink Spring Salon series continues with biodiversity and wildflower presentations
Event announcement: RiverLink continues Spring Salon series through April with last two presentations.
Mountain True seeks signatures on petition for tighter standards for Asheville’s coal-burning plant
In light of the impending Title V air-permit renewal for Duke Energy’s Asheville coal-burning power plant, Mountain True is gathering signatures on an electronic petition asking the WNC Regional Air Quality Agency Board to revise the plant’s SO2 emission limit to reflect national health-based standards: 61.7 lb/hr for each coal-burning unit. Here is text of […]
Jackson County wins award for its Water Recharge Ordinance
The North Carolina Source Water Collaborative recognizes programs and agencies that support local drinking-water protection and highlights successful initiatives that can be duplicated statewide. On March 18, Jackson County earned an award for its Water Recharge Ordinance. Adopted in 2013, the ordinance establishes “standards to help assure ground water that is withdrawn by wells and […]
David Jacklin joins Homeward Bound of WNC as Henderson County director
Here’s the news from the Asheville-based Homeward Bound of WNC, which works to end the cycle of homelessness in the region: Asheville, NC (April 6, 2015): Homeward Bound of WNC, a nonprofit based in Buncombe and Henderson counties, is proud to announce that David Jacklin has joined the team as its new Henderson County Director. […]