Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $3,000,000 in grants to N.C.-based educational organizations, including three groups in Buncombe County. Asheville City Schools Foundation will receive $15,000 to “provide teacher fellowships to engage in professional development in STEM [or, science, technology, engineering and math] topics and implement improved STEM instruction that is inquiry-based and hands-on,” according to […]
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Environmental artist Melanie Oliva to public: Don’t kill my buzz
Noting the general public’s distaste for forceful instruction, Miami-based environmental artist Melanie Oliva launched a different kind of campaign to benefit the world’s pollinators. She recently challenged 200 members of the Inspiration Pollination art group, including Asheville’s Leif Erik Johansen, to “post a pollinator-focused project on Facebook and pass the challenge on to four more […]
Community groups, nonprofits form coalition to oppose Duke Energy transmission lines, expansion plans
Press release: Communities, neighbors and grassroots organizations across Western Carolina have joined forces to oppose Duke Energy’s Western Carolina expansion plans, including a network of power transmission lines, a large-scale gas-fired power plant near Asheville and substation at Campobello, SC.
Asheville Cheeseburger Club takes over MG Road kitchen, Aug. 27
If you didn’t make it out to WNC Battle of the Burger last weekend — or if you’re just looking for a way to incorporate one more burger into your week — take note: Burger Burger Burger of Asheville Cheeseburger Club is hosting a pop-up dinner at MG Road on Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30-10:30 […]
Asheville Housing Fair provides information on credit, home buying, renter rights and more, Sept. 19
The 2015 Asheville Housing Fair, held by the City of Asheville and Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS, will take place at the Stephens Lee Center (30 George Washington Carver Ave.) on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With more than 20 nonprofits attending, the free event will provide education on […]
“Cotton Road” film screening and clothing swap, Sept. 7
Catch the Asheville premiere of Cotton Road, which documents “the transnational movement of cotton,” at The BeBe Theatre on Monday, Sept. 7. The event includes a clothing swap and Q&A with filmmaker Laura Kissel. Press release from event organizers: On Monday, September 7th, Mechanical Eye Microcinema will present the Asheville premiere of Cotton Road, with […]
Village Potters’ co-founder Sarah Wells Rolland named Feature Potter for WNC Pottery Festival
The Village Potters’ co-founder Sarah Wells Rolland was recently named Feature Potter for the Western North Carolina Pottery Festival. Her work will be featured at the festival, which takes place in Dillsboro on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The rain-or-shine festival costs $5 per adult to attend, and children under 12 […]
Pan Harmonia announces 16th season
Local professional chamber music repertory company Pan Harmonia announces concerts for its 16th season. Press release from event organizers: Known for its zesty and dynamic programming, Pan Harmonia, Asheville’s professional chamber music repertory company, announces its 16th season. Its eclectic performances by acclaimed local musicians take place in a variety of venues around the area […]
World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition on Saturday, Sept. 19
The 35th Annual World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition takes place at the Folk Art Center on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2-3 p.m. Press release from event organizers: The 35th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held September 19-20 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free festival sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild […]
Asheville French School begins Sept. 17, with early registration until Aug. 31
Asheville French School classes — 75-minute sessions led by Allison Weems and held at MetroWines, including free pours — begin on Sept. 17, and early registration for beginner and conversational levels is available until Monday, Aug. 31. An eight-week course costs $225 per person ($180 with early registration), and drop-ins are accepted at a rate […]
Discounted tickets to Lake Junaluska Peace Conference available until Sept. 1
The 2015 Lake Junaluska Peace Conference takes place at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center from Nov. 12-15, with an early registration deadline of Tuesday, Sept. 1. “This year’s conference, ‘Longing for Peace/Exploring the Heart of God,’ will feature three keynote speakers and focus on the spiritual roots and foundations that support the search for […]
Free electric car show with demo rides at Asheville Outlets, Sept. 13
Blue Ridge Electric Vehicle Club, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and Asheville Outlets are hosting a free electric car show at Asheville Outlets on Sunday, Sept. 13, from noon to 6 p.m. “Electric vehicle owners and dealers will be at Asheville Outlets to answer questions about electric vehicles including cost, savings, charging options, tax […]
Motivational speaker Brian Biro to speak at Entrepreneur-in-Residence leadership conference, Aug. 28
Motivational and leadership speaker Brian Biro will present at a half-day business leadership workshop held by the Western North Carolina Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur-in-Residence program. The event, which is aimed at helping individuals eliminate barriers to progress at home and work, takes place at A-B Tech’s Magnolia Building on Friday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. until […]
The Bywater under new management as of Monday, Aug. 31
Popular outdoor bar The Bywater will undergo a change in management on Monday, Aug. 31, according to a Facebook post by owners Chad and Cate Battles. In a letter to family, friends and patrons, the couple wrote: Though the Bywater will continue to be around, after these wonderful past 5 years, we will be moving […]
New Belgium’s 2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour stops in Asheville, Sept. 4
The annual Clips Beer & Film Tour, which pairs short films with beer samples, returns to Asheville on Friday, Sept. 4. Press release from event organizers: New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is on the road, making its twelfth stop of the 2015 tour in Asheville, N.C. on September 4. This beer-toting, […]
Brevard Philharmonic’s 39th season beings Sept. 13
Brevard Philharmonic announces ticket sales and concert schedule for its 39th season, which opens on Sunday, Sept. 13. Press release from event organizers: Join Brevard Philharmonic for its dynamic 39th season, full of musical favorites, running from September through April. Single tickets for BP’s 2015-16 season are now on sale. The musical offerings include: September […]
Butoh Garden Party, Sept. 12
From a press release: Saturday September 12, 2015 from 5-7pm 104 Flint Street (Montford) in Asheville, NC 28801. Please join us for dance performances by Sara Baird, Jenni Cockrell, and Julie Becton Gillum live music by Elisa Faires and Liz Lang and a show of original artworks by Sandee Johnson with refreshments included – $20 […]
Youth Outright to hold monthly meetings for middle school youth
Press release: Youth Outright to hold monthly discussion group meetings for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) middle school youth (ages 11 – 13).
Carolina Mountains Literary Festival celebrates 10 years, Sept. 10-12
The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, held in Burnsville Sept. 10-12, celebrates its 10th anniversary. The three-day event includes the release of Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Anthology: A Celebration of Ten Festivals, an anthology of writers who’ve appeared at the festival, as well as workshops and discussions. The closing event on Saturday is “In Conversation with […]
Aloft hotel celebrates National Dog Day with adoption fair, freebies on Aug. 26
Aloft Asheville Downtown has a history of puppy love: The hotel periodically partners with animal shelters to raise awareness and funds through special event programming and also houses adoptable pups from Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue one at a time, year round. It’s no surprise then, that the hotel has planned a day full of festivities […]
American Association of State Climatologists locates national headquarters in Asheville
The American Association of State Climatologists announced today that its headquarters will be located in Asheville, according to a media release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce. From the WNC office, newly hired executive director Lieutenant-Colonel Glenn Kerr (retired) — former commander of the 14th Weather Squadron of the U.S. Air Force — will […]