Writer Peggy Millin and other contributors to Writing in Circles will lead a writing exercise, readings, book signings and a Q+A at Malaprop’s on Sunday, July 26. Press release from event organizers: The end of spring this year saw the publication of Writing in Circles from Sunburst Writers, an anthology inspired by Peggy Tabor Millin […]
News Bulletins
MG Road’s Girls on Deck: Fire Island to feature chef Annie Pettry and bartender Emily Peele
Sarah Cousler and Erin Hawley welcome guest chef Annie Pettry formerly of The Admira and guest bartender Emily Peele of High Five Coffee for “Girls on Deck: Fire Island.”
Air quality forecast for Thursday, July 9th: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, July 9th, 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. WNC […]
Comedy and book signing with Carolyn Adams at MetroWines July 31
Friday, July 31, MetroWines will present Carolyn Adams comedy and book signing on another “No Cover Friday!!” at 7 p.m.
The Montford Park Players announce actor auditions for Shakespeare’s King Lear
Actor auditions for Shakespeare’s King Lear for North Carolina’s longest running Shakespeare Festival, The Montford Park Players, will be held Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, in Asheville.
Blossman Gas to showcase all-propane tiny house at Customer & Community Appreciation event
Blossman Gas will feature the all-propane tiny house at its Customer & Community Appreciation event Saturday, July 18.
New Mountain, DRUMSTRONG to host benefit events for ‘Sheila Shine’ McGuire
On Tuesday, July 21, New Mountain, with DRUMSTRONG as a supporting partner, a will be hosting “Help Sheila Shine On” the first of many benefit events to help get Sheila McGuire, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, get back to financial stability.
Terpsicorps announces affordable dance academy for students of all ages
During this season’s run of shows at Diana Wortham Theatre, Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance founder Heather Malloy announced a new initiative: The local company plans to open The Academy at Terpsiorps, an affordable dance school for students of all ages. Donations totaling $32,000 have already been made toward the $40,000 goal to start the academy. […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, July 08: Moderate (YELLOW)
Wednesday, July 8, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Please call if you have any questions. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 www.wncairquality.org Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday, […]
Toubab Krewe’s 10th anniversary show at New Mountain, July 11
OGTK does not actually mean “Old guys of Toubab Krewe” because even though the semi-local band has been around for a full decade (read Xpress‘ first interview with the musicians here), they’re hardly closing in on retirement. In fact, Toubab Krewe — still going strong — plans to release a new studio album this fall. […]
Duke Energy notifies Polk County residents of transmission line hearings
Duke Energy has notified residents of Polk County and neighboring Spartanburg County, SC that their property may potentially fall within 500 feet of a proposed 230kv transmission line project. Residents in the effected areas were sent notifications by mail just prior to the July 4th holiday. The proposed transmission line would link the Asheville power […]
Beth Mckee releases “Sugarcane Revival” at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, July 23
Roots singer-songwriter Beth McKee releases her new album, Sugarcane Revival, with a special performance at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Thursday, July 23. McKee reports that the album is getting airplay in the U.S. and Europe and entered the Freeform American Roots chart at No. 12. Press release from McKee:
Anam Cara Theatre puts new spin on a Shakespeare classic
“You know the story. You’ve felt the quivers of new love, fiery energy, and devastating despair — but you’ve never seen it like this.” So says local avant-garde performing arts company Anam Cara Theatre on its new adaption of Romeo & Juliet, which hits the stage starting July 31 at Toy Boat Community Art Space […]
Tops for Shoes awarded Gold Medal Service Award
Asheville footwear icon Tops for Shoes has been honored with Footwear Insight magazine’s 2015 Gold Medal Service Award in recognition of its high quality customer service. The local shoe outlet announced it was among 34 independently owned shoe stores across the country to receive the award in a press release on Monday. “Tops has always […]
Four Seasons announces 12th annual children’s bereavement camp
From a press release: Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, announces its 12th annual Camp Heart Songs to be held at Camp Tekoa on Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16. Camp Heart Songs offers community and acceptance for Western North Carolina children and their adult caregivers who have experienced the death of a loved one during […]
Installation and performance “The People’s Cloth Trade Show” at CCCD, July 14-25
Carole Frances Lung presents installation and performance “The People’s Cloth Trade Show” at the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design. The two week residency also includes workshops, an artist talk and a look at textile tourists. Events tun Tuesday, July 14-Saturday, July 25. Press release from CCCD: Frau Fiber is in residence: July 14 – […]
Bastille Day celebration at Metro Wines, July 12
Asheville Sister Cities hosts a Bastille Day celebration and fundraiser at Metro Wines on Sunday, July 12. Press release from event organizers: The Saumur Committee of local non-profit Asheville Sister Cities, Inc. (ASCI) will host a fundraiser in celebration of Bastille Day, on Sunday, July 12 from 3-5 pm, at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte Street. […]
Native American Marketplace at Asheville Art Museum, July 11
Cherokee artists will demonstrate and sell crafts at a marketplace held at the Asheville Art Museum on Saturday, July 11. Press release from the Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum is excited to host an Authentically Cherokee Native American Marketplace on Saturday, July 11 from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. This event will showcase work by […]
Buncombe County hosts first District Attorney-sponsored expunction clinic
From the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office: In a new partnership, the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office, Pisgah Legal Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the N.C. Justice Center will join forces Wednesday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Pack Memorial Library in downtown Asheville to host Buncombe County’s first District Attorney sponsored expunction […]
Sam Holt Band performs at Asheville Music Hall, July 25
The Sam Holt Band, featuring members of Outformation and Truth & Salvage Co., will play Asheville Music hall on Saturday, July 25. Press release from event organizers: Sam Holt Band is back on the road this July for five shows showcasing new members and a very special guest. The new Sam Holt Band line up […]
Poet Stuart Kestenbaum reads at Penland School of Crafts, July 12
Stuart Kestenbaum is the author of four collections of poetry and is this year’s Andrew Glasgow Writing Resident at Penland School of Crafts. He’ll give a talk and reading at the school on Sunday, July 12 at 8:15 p.m. Press release from Penland: Poet Stuart Kestenbaum will speak and read from his poetry at Penland […]