Asheville Regional Airport’s new main entrance will be temporarily closed for 3-4 days, beginning Monday, July 13, 2015, according to a press release from the airport. Weather permitting, the NCDOT contractor is scheduled to conduct half to full day closures of the inbound lane at the new main entrance. The work is in conjunction with […]
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Funk Asheville sponsoring free men’s health screening on July 20
Information from Pints for Prostates: Pints for Prostates and Wicked Weed Brewing are collaborating on Funk Asheville: A Gathering of Wild and Sour Beers. The event will take place in Candler, N.C., on July 18. The tasting has been sold out for weeks. But, funds raised at the event are going back into the Asheville, […]
Air quality forecast for Saturday, July 11: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, July 11th, 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 […]
Warren Wilson College adopts test-optional admission policy
Press release: Students applying to Warren Wilson College now may choose whether or not they wish to submit their SAT or ACT exam scores as a part of their application.
Asheville 48 Hour Film Project 2015 winners announced
During a hectic weekend, June 19-21, local filmmakers gathered in teams to crank out wildly creative short films. The winners of the event, the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project, have just been announced. “After much deliberation, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year’s winning films,” reads the press release from Asheville 48HFP. “Congratulations […]
CLicKs Photography featured at Rhetorical Factory
Cindy Kunst of CLicKs Photography will be the featured artist at Rhetorical Factory for the month of July. An exhibition of Kunst’s work opens on Friday, July 17, 4-9 p.m. Brian Steele performs music from 6-9 p.m. Press release from event organizers: Friday July 17th Rhetorical Factory will be featuring the art of Cindy Kunst […]
Zansa and Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba at Pisgah Brewing, July 24
“African Music in the Mountains” is the tagline for what promises to be a stunning show: Local African-influenced groups Zansa and Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba all take the stage at Pisgah Brewing Co. on Friday, July 24. Press release from event organizers: On Friday, July 24, two of North Carolina’s leading world music acts […]
City of Asheville announces road resurfacing schedule
From the City of Asheville Press release While the City of Asheville has contracted out road resurfacing for some major routes, City Public Works crews are rolling up their sleeves to tackle some shorter stretches. Work begins Monday on the resurfacing of Evelyn Place from where it intersects with Edwin Place to Murdock Avenue. So […]
Asheville Police Department swears in five new officers
Press release: Five new officers, including two Western North Carolina natives, were sworn into the Asheville police force on Wednesday, July 8.
Air quality forecast for Friday, July 10: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, July 10th, 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 […]
Drones Memorial Quilts on display at Asheville Area Arts Council, July 13-25
An exhibition of four quilts, part of the U.S. Drones Quilt Project in memory of civilians killed in drone attacks, will be on display at the Asheville Area Arts Council in the Grove Arcade. The exhibit runs Monday, July 13-Saturday, July 25. Press release from event organizers: Just Peace for Israel/Palestine, Veterans for Peace, Chapter […]
Jewelry trunk show at Grand Bohemian Gallery, July 18
Local jewelry designer Claudia Herr will show her newest work in silver and gemstone during a trunk show at the Grand Bohemia Gallery on Saturday, July 18. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Press release from the gallery: Saturday, July 18, the Grand Bohemian Gallery presents a jewelry trunk show featuring the […]
Photographer Tim Barnwell at Asheville Art Museum, July 14
Local photographer and author Tim Barnwell gives a presentation and book signing at the Asheville Art Museum on Tuesday, July 14. Press release from event organizers: Come to the museum for a special evening presentation and book signing with Appalachian photographer Tim Barnwell on Tuesday July 14th at 7:00 PM. Based in Asheville, Tim Barnwell’s […]
From web design to scooping poo
Pet Poo Skiddoo, a new small business in Asheville run by Stephanie Chow, offers services in pet poo cleanup. Whether it’s in your yard or in a litter box, Pet Poo Skiddoo will handle the job. The company also offers dog walking services in a pay-per-walk or package deal. From Pet Poo Skiddoo Press Release […]
N.C. Arboretum Winter Lights ticket sales begin
Ticket sales for the second annual Winter Lights event, held at the North Carolina Arboretum from November 20 – January 2, are available for purchase through www.ncwinterlights.com. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for children ages 5 to 11. Children under age four can attend for free. The light show will extend through three […]
MOTION Dance Theatre offers $5 same-day performance tickets for students ages 8-21
MOTION Dance Theatre offers $5 same-day performance tickets for students ages 8-21
Roots + Wings reopening in new location
Roots + Wings Creative Campus will reopen on July 19 at 573 Fairview Road in Oakley with a free arts event from 2 p.m. through 5 p.m. featuring a communal art project. From Roots + Wings School of the Arts Press Release We are moving from our shared space at the Cathedral of All Souls […]
WNC Regional Air Quality Agency’s July 13 meeting agenda
Enclosed, please find the agenda for the WNCRAQA board meeting to be held on Monday, July 13, at 4 p.m. in the Agency Board Room located at 49 Mt. Carmel Road, Asheville. A reception will be held at 3:30 p.m. to recognize our Clean Air Excellence Award recipients. The awards will be given out at […]
Third-party energy companies grow in popularity
Solar panel advocacy group, NC WARN, stands behind the bill that will allow third-party energy companies to compete against larger companies such as Duke Energy. From The Charlotte Observer By Bruce Henderson When Duke Energy connected the solar panels on the roof of a Greensboro church to its grid last week, solar advocates gained a […]
LEAF announces fall music lineup
The fall iteration of LEAF takes place Oct. 15-18 and entertainers on the bill — with a distinctly New Orleans flavor — include Aaron Neville, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Rebirth Brass Band, New Orleans Suspects and many others.
Matthews Poetry Prize winners announced
The winners of the 2015 2015 Matthews Poetry Prize are Matthew Wimberley from Beech Mountain, Patrick Swaney from Athens, Ohio and Debbie Benson from Atascadero, Calif. All three will read at Malaprop’s at a date to be determined. Press release from organizers: The editors at THE ASHEVILLE POETRY REVIEW are pleased to announce the WILLIAM […]