Free celebration One Neighborhood Kids Day promises indoor and outdoor fun with games, hula-hoops, drumming and more. It takes place at The Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Center on Sunday, June 14, 2-4 p.m. Press release from organizers: ONE NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS DAY PARTY! WHAT: The Asheville RAD is a great place for kids and families, […]
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CTS Corp. creates website for Superfund site on Mills Gap Road
On the homepage of its website, millsgaprealfacts.com, CTS — the company which owned and operated an electroplating operation on Mills Gap Road from 1959-1986 — says it’s “committed to effectively, efficiently and ethically addressing the site conditions at the property known as the Mills Gap Road Site or the CTS of Asheville site.”
New moped law requires same fees as motorcyclists
New moped law requires same fees as motorcyclists
Donation items needed for Swannanoa Valley Museum rummage sale, Aug. 1
The Swannanoa Valley Museum will host its annual rummage sale on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon. While that date is still a while away, the nonprofit asks residents, in the meantime, to collect any gently-used household goods, kitchen items, collectibles, books, toys or furniture to donate for the sale. If there’s something you’d like to donate, […]
Modern Quilt Guild of Asheville displays at Handmade in America, through Aug. 24
The Modern Quilt Guild of Asheville displays the work of its members at Handmade in America. A selection of modern quilts and quilted textiles is on exhibit through Monday, Aug. 24. Press release from event organizers: A special exhibit of the Modern Quilt Guild of Asheville (MQGA) is on display May 23rd through August 24, […]
Pete Seeger Songfest at UU Congregation in Black Mountain, June 19
Composer/guitarist Jim Scott leads a program of music remembering musician Pete Seeger. The event takes place at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley on Friday, June 19. Press release from organizers: Friday, June 19th, 7:30 pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Swannanoa Valley 500 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711 Suggested Donation: $15 […]
Different Strokes stages “Coyote on a Fence” June 4-20
Local theater company Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective opens prison-set drama Coyote on a Fence on Thursday, June 4. Shows are held at The BeBe Theatre, Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Press release from Different Stokes: Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective continues its 2015 season with Bruce Graham’s drama Coyote on a Fence, running June 4 through […]
LaZoom offers new ‘Band & Beer Bus Tour,’ starting June 13
Starting June 13, LaZoom will be offering a completely different kind of ride. The “Band & Beer Bus Tour” will parade passengers (ages 21 and up) around to different local breweries, with some local music performances on the bus in between.
Madison County Arts Council announces Mars Hill summer music series
What: Musical Concert Series Where: Ebbs Chapel Auditorium, 271 Laurel Valley Road, Mars Hill When: Sundays, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. Who: June: Clay Lunsford & Wayne Henderson ($15) July: Sheila Kay Adams ($15) August: The Kruger Brothers ($35/$30 advance) For More information: (828) 649-1301 Or www.madisoncountyarts.com From Madison County Arts Council: The Madison […]
Tool for public to explore this year’s Asheville budget
The 2015-16 Asheville budget is available for exploration on navigation tool designed to enable open public access. From the “about” section of the website: “The purpose of this site is to help support the public conversation in Asheville about what our priorities are as a community and how we fund efforts to achieve those priorities. This […]
American Gonzos kick off WCU 2015 Summer Concert Series
Two alumni of Western Carolina University will be coming back to campus to kick off the university’s 2015 Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when Asheville-based American Gonzos take the stage. Both Andrew Thelston, guitarist and lead singer, and bassist Michael Dean are members of WCU’s 2009 graduating class. Together with […]
Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective presents Coyote on a Fence June 4
Can a convicted felon be innocent, even if the trial has passed, the evidence is in, and the accused has been sentenced to die? Asheville’s Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective will address this questions in its latest show of the 2015 season—Bruce Graham’s Coyote on a Fence—beginning June 4 at The Be Be Theatre in […]
Fringe Summer Freak Out, July 14
Pop-up performances, workshops and all manner of fringe arts (including puppets) make up the Fringe Summer Freak Out. The July 14 party, held at New Mountain, is a fundraiser for the annual Asheville Fringe Arts Festival. Press release from event organizers: On July 14, 2015, New Mountain will host the Fringe Summer Freak Out! This […]
Park features reopen at Chimney Rock
From a press release: The Subway, Grotto and Pulpit Rock, long-time popular features on the Outcroppings Trail at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, have reopened after being closed since 2008. The features offer incredible views of Lake Lure, the Hickory Nut Gorge and the Carolina Piedmont that are unique to the Outcroppings Trail. […]
JB Media Institute Summer Session begins June 9
The JB Media Institute will kick off their Summer Session in Asheville next week on June 9 with in-person classes centered around marketing in the digital age. The Institute, part of the JB Media Group—an Asheville-based online marketing company— is now in its third year, and seeks to provide “a comprehensive internet marketing training program,” […]
Pritchard Park summer series begins this week
With the start of June comes the return of a number of free events in Pritchard Park, including Hoop Jam and Homegrown in Pritchard concerts. Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: The Asheville Downtown Association’s Pritchard Park Summer Series gets into full swing this week with four nights of programming in downtown’s Pritchard Park. All […]
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax comes to Chimney Rock, June 13
From a press release: On June 13, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, Ingles Markets and Mast General Store will present Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax on an outdoor 35-foot screen for the Park’s 4th Annual Movie on the Meadows. The much-loved children’s story incorporates themes of environmental conservation and the importance of protecting our […]