The Arts Council of Henderson County is looking for local artists who would be interested in demonstrating and selling their art/craft at this year’s 56th annual Art on Main Festival in downtown Hendersonville, on October 3 – 4.
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Cajun Restaurant Lafayette to begin serving brunch tomorrow, June 27
Cajun Restaurant Lafayette to begin serving brunch tomorrow, June 27
Two new positions opening at the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design has announced that they have a grant funded position and a part-time position now available.
Hendersonville Sister Cities presents “The Mysteries of Cuba” on July 9
Hendersonville Sister Cities organization presents “The Mysteries of Cuba” on Thursday, July 9, and invites all who are curious about the island 90 miles off the coast of Florida.
Meet the cast of MISS NELSON IS MISSING! at Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe on July 16
Asheville Creative Arts co-founders Abby Felder and Robbie Jaeger announce an opportunity for the public to meet the cast members of ACA’s upcoming production of MISS NELSON IS MISSING! at Malaprops Bookstore/Cafe on July 16.
High temperatures demand extra protection for Buncombe county residents
Press release from Buncombe County Health & Human Services As temperatures rise in our region, Buncombe County Health and Human Services wants residents to know that high temperatures can affect your health. On average, the CDC reports that 675 deaths from extreme heat events occur each year in the United States. Heat-related illnesses can include heat […]
Asheville Humane Society offers pitt bull adoption promotion
The Asheville Humane Society is offering a special “Patriotic Pitties” adoption promotion on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 in celebration of the Fourth of July. All pitt bulls will be available for an adoption fee of only $10, according to an official press release from the organization. The price includes spay and neutering, […]
Carl Sandburg Home launch 2015 summer programs
The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site begins its 2015 summer programs this week with live performances and demonstrations of the poet and historian’s work, home life, and guided tours of his estate, “Connemara”. The summer session, which began on Wednesday, June 24, offers plays, demonstrations, and historic walks around the 264 acre park through […]
Tickets on sale for ninth annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, Aug. 12-15
Tickets are on sale now for the ninth annual Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, which “spotlights more than 50 of the nation’s funniest and freshest comics in the industry today,” according to organizers. The non-competitive festival, which Paste Magazine calls a must-see comedy event, spans four days and multiple venues, taking place Aug. 12-15. […]
Native Marketplace comes to Asheville Art Museum July 11
A collaboration of public and private organizations have announced an upcoming Native Marketplace art show and demonstration, to be held Saturday, July 11 at the Asheville Art Museum, located at 2 South Pack Square in downtown Asheville. The event will run in the afternoon from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m., and will feature work from […]
National Park Service releases Blue Ridge Parkway commemorative quarter
The National Park Service will host a special release event for the commemorative Blue Ridge Parkway quarter today in Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, beginning at 10 a.m. The newly minted currency will depict a scene from the North Carolina section of the parkway on the reverse side, complete with the state flower, as […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, June 25: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, June 25, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call if you have any questions. […]
Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots play fundraiser concert at Aloft’s rooftop venue, June 28
Downtown Asheville’s Aloft hotel recently launched a rooftop live music series called Live@Aloft to benefit local nonprofits. The next performance — the second of six planned concerts — is on Sunday, June 28, from 4-8 p.m., and features sharp-dressed retro jazz outfit Hank West and the Smokin’ Hots of Asheville, who recently released their album […]
100 ‘free Schlotzsky’s for a year’ passes up for grabs at the chain’s new Arden location, June 25
Sandwich chain Schlotzsky’s is opening a new location at 377 Long Shoals Road in Arden. The official grand opening, including ample giveaways, is Thursday, July 2, but anticipatory celebrations are also planned for Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m.. Most notably, the eatery is giving out 100 “free Schlotzsky’s for a year” passes to the […]
Asheville Habitat ReStore announces 4th annual ‘ReStore ReUse Contest’
Through July 1 – August 31, Asheville Habitat ReStore will hold its fourth annual ReStore ReUse Contest for innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials. “Our customers often tell us about the projects they make using materials purchased at the ReStore, ” ReStore Manager Scott Stetson said. “This contest is a great way to showcase their projects […]
Fairview N.C. teenager, Kadee Beasley, to compete in national scholarship competition
Starting tomorrow, June 25, Kadee Beasley, from Fairview, N.C., along with 49 other state representatives, will compete in the 58th Distinguished Young Women National Finals scholarship competition.
Comedian Mark Normand performs at The Millroom, July 11
Funny Business at The Millroom presents New Orleans native Mark Normand on Saturday, July 11. Press release from event organizers: Comedian Mark Normand comes to Asheville to play Funny Business at the Millroom on Saturday, July 11th with shows at 8:00pm and 10:00pm. Normand is eager to come play Asheville saying, “Can’t wait to get […]
Anam Cara Theatre presents Jest Fest at Toy Boat
Anam Cara Theatre Company holds Jest Fest: An Open-Mic Comedy Variety Show at Toy Boat Community Art Space on Friday, July 3. Press release from Anam Cara: Anam Cara Theatre Company presents Jest Fest: An Open-Mic Comedy Variety Show Friday, July 3, 2015 at 8:00pm Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC […]
WCU report shows that rising sea levels will threaten national parks
The U.S. Department of the Interior released a report yesterday, June 23, that predicts the risk posed to U.S. national parks by rising sea levels.
Farm Pathways program receives $15,000 grant from Community Foundation of WNC
Press release: The recently announced Farm Pathways program from Organic Growers School, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and WNC Farm Link has gained some additional support.
A-B Tech Enka’s Haynes Building to Close by September 30
The Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College announced today, June 27, that it will be closing the Haynes Building at A-B Tech Enka by September 3o, in an effort to save $540,000 in operating costs for this year. The Haynes Building currently is only 50 percent occupied and A-B Technical Community College is relocating most of the remaining 31 […]