The Western North Carolina AIDS Project announced that it has processed the results of its largest annual fundraiser and has found this to be its most successful event ever. Announcement from WNCAP: WNCAP’S largest fundraiser of the year, Dining Out for Life®, exceeded all expectations, as it passed $176,000 on a rainy, chilly day. We […]
Eclectic local visual artist Jonas Gerard will host a special “Art & Soul” benefit reception and live performance at his Riverview Station gallery from six p.m. until nine p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015 to support the non profit family services organization Caring For Children, according to a press release from the non profit. Gerard […]
Thursday, July 30th, 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 our office if you have […]
Four of the 15 historic places in North Carolina recently inducted into the national register are in Western NC. The buildings deemed worthy are: The Dillard B. and Georgia Sewell House, a summer home constructed in the first quarter of the 20th century in Henderson County; Stone Hedge, a rural, rough-stone estate built pre-WWII in Polk County; […]
The Authors for Literacy Dinner & Silent Auction, an annual event benefiting The Literacy Council of Buncombe County, takes place on Friday, Sept. 11. New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci will give the keynote address. Press release from event organizers: On Sept. 11, New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci will keynote the Literacy […]
From The Charlotte Observer: In an attempt to deal quickly with a future avian flu outbreak, the N.C. Department of Agriculture is requiring that all chicken owners, no matter how many birds they own, register their birds with the state.
Recent West Henderson High School graduate Brian Albea has been awarded the 2015 William L. Arbuckle Memorial Scholarship, according to a press release by the Community Foundation of Henderson County. The $1,000 scholarship is handed out each year by The Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited, which seeks to conserve and restore mountain waterways for the […]
“Telling Our Tales,” an annual writing contest for young people is afoot. Submissions will be accepted through September 26th, after which they will be judged. Cash prizes for 1st 2nd and 3rd place winners will be: $50, $30 and $20 respectively for each of three different age groups. Original submissions will be motivated by […]
The upcoming season of the Asheville Chamber Music Series features performances by Ariel String Quartet, Fauré Quartett (Piano Quartet), American String Quartet, Doric String Quartet with pianist Jonathan Biss and the Harlem Quartet. Press release from event organizers: The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will be presenting a distinguished roster of internationally acclaimed ensembles for […]
In a press release, Funny Business at The Millroom called comic AJ Finney an “eco-friendly, philosophical, patchouli-soaked quipster.” Finney performs at the venue on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. Press release from event organizers: On Saturday, August 22nd, nationally-acclaimed stand-up comedian AJ Finney is booked to perform at 8:00pm in downtown Asheville at The […]
Asheville’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced that it will hold a series of public meetings beginning July 30 to discuss and solicit feedback on the development of the master plan for the Linwood Crump Shiloh Recreation Center in South Asheville. The Shiloh Center, located at 121 Shiloh Road, was formerly the Shiloh Elementary School. The […]
An article posted to New Belgium Brewing Company‘s website states that construction on the the new Asheville facility is “75 percent complete.” The brewery expects to begin the process of brewing at the 18 acre site on Craven Street near the River Arts District by the end of the year, and will be open to […]
The Talking Trees Children’s Trout Derby kicks off this weekend at the Oconaluftee River Islands Park in the heart of Cherokee County. The event, now in its 14th year, is free to children ages three to eleven, according to the town of Cherokee’s official website. “The Trout Derby is more than an event; it’s a […]
For those concerned with the ongoing housing shortage in and around Asheville, a recent meeting of the city Planning and Zoning Commission shed some light on several upcoming projects that may address the issue. At a July 16 meeting, the commission reviewed plans for four multi-unit residential buildings and a hotel around the city’s South […]
Press release from Southern Highland Craft Guild: Master craftspeople from the Southern Highland Craft Guild will be celebrating the medium of wood on August 8 at the Folk Art Center. The annual event, from 10am to 4pm, showcases a variety of tools and processes for creating bowls, brooms, flutes, chairs, carvings, treenware, as well as […]
A summer dance intensive offers daily classes in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, choreography and more, for students ages 11-18. Press release from Asheville Ballet: The Asheville Ballet is accepting applications for its prestigious Blue Ridge Dance Camp, running from August 2-7, 2015. The resident summer intensive offers daily classes in Ballet, Pointe, Repertoire, Modern, Jazz, […]
Singer-songwriter Tom DiMenna (aka cabaret artist The Ghost of Telly Savalas) will perform his own songs at The Altamont Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 1. Greg Cartwright of Reigning Sound performs an early set, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Press release from event organizers: TOM DiMENNA W/ GREG CARTWRIGHT (OF REIGNING SOUND) WHERE: The Altamont Theatre, 18 […]
Monday, July 27th, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the ridge tops and valleys of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Please call WNC Air Quality office if you have any questions. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast […]
You may have noticed that Mountain Xpress made no property transfer posting last Sunday. Buncombe County had issues with the update of data being made available to the public on the web, and were unable to fix it until this week. So, the amount of data that has suddenly become available is rather large. Although […]
Two Western North Carolina projects in Buncombe and Henderson counties were each awarded a grant from the 2015 Federal Historic Preservation Fund. Grants were given to 11 projects across the nation with monies totaling $95,050. The Asheville-Buncombe Historic Resources Commission was awarded $19,000, which will go toward roof repairs at the Smith-McDowell House. A release […]
Not only will the Gran Fondo national championships see riders swooping through picturesque scenery and competing for the best times in certain sections of their 30-, 60- or 110-mile route, but the cycling event also serves as a fundraiser for Friends of the Smokies. Until the event is held on Sunday, Aug. 30, at 8 […]
