Press release from Fincannon & Associates Casting: Fincannon & Associates Casting, a NC based Emmy award winning motion picture casting company, is looking for a 10-13 YEAR OLD BOY to be the lead of the upcoming film, The Legacy of the Whitetail Deer Hunter. The film will be shot in and around the Asheville, NC […]
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Asheville to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremony
The city of Asheville will hold an official remembrance ceremony for victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks this Friday at 3 p.m. at 100 Court Plaza near Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, according to an official press release from city officials and the Asheville Fire Department. The ceremony will begin with opening […]
First 2015 West Nile Virus death in North Carolina confirmed by DHHS
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first fatality of 2015 in relation to the mosquito-borne West Nile Virus, according to a press release from NC DHHS. The state health organization is urging residents across the state to take precaution to prevent infection through the late summer and early fall […]
Month-long bee awareness event “What’s the Buzz about Bees?” begins Sept. 10
The Black Mountain community comes together to highlight declining bee populations and raise awareness about the issue. Black Mountain Center for the Arts launches the month-long event, What’s the Buzz about Bees? with a group exhibit that opens on Thursday, Sept. 10 . Press release from the arts center: What’s the Buzz About Bees? involves […]
Twin Rivers Media Festival returns, Sept. 11 & 12
The annual Twin Rivers Media Festival, now in its 22nd year, screens independent features, documentaries, shorts and animated films. The free event takes place Friday, Sept. 11, and Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Phil Mechanic Building (109 Roberts St.). Press release from organizers: The 22ndAnnual season of The Twin Rivers Media Festival (TRMF) will celebrate […]
Updated: Asheville High School evacuated due to unspecified threat
Update: According to an automated call from Asheville High School officials just before 11:00 am, the Asheville Police Department has finished their investigation of the called in threat. And the students are returning to their regularly scheduled classes. Original post: Asheville High School students and staff have been evacuated following an unspecified threat to the school, […]
Residents appeal to City Council to save Collier Avenue oaks
An email sent out this past Sunday is calling on residents to voice their concern to City Council over the fate of Asheville’s last stand of mature oak trees. Organizers are encouraging residents to attend today’s Council meeting at 5 p.m. to call for city officials to consider preserving a section of mature oak trees […]
Anam Cara Theatre Co. presents Jest Fest: An open-mic comedy variety show
Announcement from Anam Cara Theater Company: Are you hilarious, a fan of hilarity, or a habitual appreciator of mild amusement? Anam Cara Theatre Company is pleased to announce the second ever Jest Fest! Hosted by Ryan Madden, Jest Fest is a comedic open mic which encourages stand up, improv, written skits, or anything else chuckle-worthy. […]
The Village Potters launch independent study and mentoring program
Local collective The Village Potters announces a new program, beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, aimed at providing affordable and non-traditional learning experiences. Press release from The Village Potters: The Village Potters Teaching Center is expanding and launching a new Independent Study and Mentoring Program (IS/M Program) on Nov 1st. The IS/M Program is designed to offer […]
North Carolina Writers’ Network Fall Conference in Asheville, Nov. 20-22
Registration is now open for the 2015 fall conference held by the North Carolina Writers’ Network. The event takes place at the Doubletree by Hilton Asheville-Biltmore, Friday, Nov. 20 to Sunday, Nov. 22. The conference includes networking opportunities, readings, keynote addresses, lunch and dinner banquets and workshops led by such writers as Lee Smith, Robert […]
Call for nonprofits to participate in the Art on Main Festival
Press release from The Arts Council of Henderson County: 56th Art on Main Festival Call For Nonprofits to Participate Hendersonville, NC – The Arts Council of Henderson County is extending an invitation for nonprofit organizations to participate in the 56th annual Art on Main fine art/fine craft arts festival, which will be held Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October […]
WCU study predicts fall tourism increase for Smoky Mountain gateway counties
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Although many of us still may be shaking the sand out of our bathing suits from summer’s final trip to the beach over Labor Day weekend, a few students and faculty members at Western Carolina University have turned their attention to autumn and the mountains. Students […]
Warren Wilson College Spotlight Series begins with activists who took down Confederate flag
Press release from Warren Wilson College: The Warren Wilson College 2015-16 Spotlight Series begins Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in Kittredge Theatre with speakers James Tyson, a 2007 graduate, and activist Bree Newsome. On June 27, 2015, Tyson and Newsome were arrested after participating in one of the most visible acts of civil disobedience […]
Organic Growers School results to survey on barriers to farming in WNC
Press release from Organic Grower’s School: Organic Growers School recently released the results of a months-long survey of local farmers to ascertain the barriers to farming in Western NC. The survey Barriers to Farming in Western North Carolina, was conducted by the Farmer Programs staff of Organic Growers School (OGS) from April through July 2015 and is comprised […]
ASAP cancels popular farm tour due to bird flu concerns
The popular window into the world of farming in Western North Carolina, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s Farm Tour has been cancelled for 2015. ASAP is an Asheville based organization, the stated mission of which is to “help local farms thrive, link farmers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local […]
FernLeaf Charter School gearing up to open in Henderson County
A new K-8 grade charter school is set to open in August 2016, in the northern part of Henderson County. They have announced three community information sessions. Announcement from FernLeaf Charter School: FernLeaf Community Charter School is pleased to announce that it will host a series of public information sessions over the next few months. […]
Nonprofit Wheels4Hope transfers fifth car to family in need
Wheels4Hope, a nonprofit that refurbishes cars for placement with families in need of transportation, recently completed the transfer of a fifth vehicle to a local recipient. The placement comes less than one year after the first car’s transfer in December 2014. Click here to visit the organization’s website. Here is the full release from Wheels4Hope: […]
Audiobook publisher moves headquarters to Mojo Coworking
While some Ashevilleans have sought greater opportunity in Los Angeles, an audiobook publishing company recently made the opposite move. Spoken Word Inc relocated its headquarters from sunny California to Western North Carolina and has already received monetary support through Mountain BizWorks’ Advantage Opportunity Fund. Founder Ben Matchar says he chose Asheville for its relaxed and […]
Jazz group the Bumper Jacksons play Isis, Sept. 9
“Folding sounds of jazz, early blues, old-time music, and country swing into an exhilarating repertoire of modern American roots music, the DC-based band has brought a hard-driving party energy to countless dance floors,” according to a press release from The Bumper Jacksons. And that’s just what fans should expect from the band during an upcoming […]
Asheville BookWorks opens two exhibits: “PrintOcracy: PLAY!” and “Colossal Cuts: Steamroller Prints”
Asheville BookWorks hosts two new exhibitions. PrintOcracy: PLAY! opens Friday, Sept. 18 and Colossal Cuts: Steamroller Prints opens Saturday, Sept. 19. Press release from Asheville BookWorks: PrintOcracy: PLAY! When: Exhibition runs September 18 through November 25, 2015. Opening reception on Friday September 18, 6–9 PM with refreshements and music. Colossal Cuts: Steamroller Prints When: […]
Grandfather Mountain celebrates John Muir Day
Announcement from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Renowned conservationist and naturalist John Muir once described Grandfather Mountain as “the face of all Heaven come to Earth.” Muir, founder of the Sierra Club, celebrated Grandfather’s natural splendor during his Sept. 25, 1898, visit. Now, Grandfather Mountain is returning the favor. John Muir Day will take place Friday, […]