The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design hosts Made in WNC “is the first exhibition to examine how studios in Western North Carolina are participating in the international designer-maker movement.” It will be on display through January 9. Press release from the CCCD: Made in WNC is the first exhibition to examine how studios in […]
News Bulletins
Air quality forecast for Saturday, September 5: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, September 5th, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys and the ridge tops of Asheville. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Please call WNC Regional Air Quality office if you have any questions. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 […]
Warren Wilson College named one of the “Most Zen Schools” in the country
Warren Wilson College, located in the bucolic Swannanoa Valley, has been called a lot of things in its 121-year existence. The liberal arts college has even marketed itself as being “not for everyone” in the past. But now it can add “place of meditation and intuition” to its resume, according to a new ranking. The […]
ART to operate partial holiday bus service Labor Day, Sept. 7
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville Regional Transit service routes and facilities will operate on a partial holiday schedule on Monday, Sept. 7. The Labor Day holiday is one of six holidays throughout the calendar year that ART offers service. Please visit the ART Station on Coxe Avenue or go to www.ridetheart.com to obtain […]
NewSong accepts submissions, Sept. 8-Nov. 27
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Grandfather Mountain celebrates Kidfest on Sept. 12
The annual event celebrates the nature and culture of the North Carolina mountains, from its animals and weather to its music and stories. All activities are included with park admission.
Air quality forecast for Friday, September 4: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, September 4th, 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 (although borderline) air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. Please call WNC Regional Air […]
Hendersonville water shortage continues, but conservation efforts pay off
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville and Henderson County continue to experience lower than normal amounts of rainfall, resulting in lower than normal levels in the Mills River watershed, our water supply due to the on-going drought conditions affecting most of North Carolina. On August 5, 2015 in accordance with […]
A Taste of Hemp to kick off two day HempX event
Press release from organizers: HempX to Kick Off with A Taste of Hemp Chef and Co-Owner Jason Sellers of Plant Restaurant to Headline Event ASHEVILLE, NC – September 2, 2015 – HempX Asheville, a collaboration between Adapt, Highland Brewing Company and Asheville Event Co., is pleased to announce that Jason Sellers of nationally-recognized vegan restaurant […]
Hendersonville students win poetry and literature awards
Two students, one from Hendersonville High and one from Hendersonville Middle, won first place in their respective divisions of the N.C. Poet Laureate Writing Contest and the N.C. Letters About Literature Contest over the summer. Press release from Henderson County Public Schools: Hendersonville Students Win N.C. Poet Laureate & N.C. Letters About Literature Contests HENDERSONVILLE, […]
Investing for Social Impact Event at Warren Wilson
Bold Moves: Making an Impact Through Investments An evening conversation with Vincent Stanley of Patagonia and Leslie Samuelrich of Green Century Capital Management Warren Wilson College is hosting a conversation in Kittredge Theatre tonight, September 3 at 6 p.m. on investing for social impact with Leslie Samuelrich, President of Green Century Capital Management, and Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s […]
Clips Beer & Film Tour Coming To Asheville
Press release from organizers: New Belgium Brewing’s National Clips Beer & Film Tour Coming to Asheville this Friday Event features fan-made films, New Belgium beer and benefits Asheville on Bikes Asheville, NC – August 31, 2015 – New Belgium Brewing’s annual Clips Beer & Film Tour is coming to Asheville, N.C., on Friday, September 4, at Pack Square […]
School Performance Data Released for Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools
North Carolina has released school performance data for both Buncombe County and Asheville City schools. The North Carolina General Assembly requires that all schools to be graded from an A to an F each school year. This legislation requires that school performance grades are based 80-percent on the school’s achievement score and 20-percent on the students’ academic growth. All Buncombe […]
Moms Demand Action organizing rally
Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America have organized a rally taking place Thursday, September 10, at 4:30pm in front of the Asheville Federal Building. Press release from the organizers: On Sept. 10th, come together to do ‘Whatever It Takes’ to end gun violence. Join us in support of Alison’s dad to do ‘Whatever […]
3rd annual CiderFest to take place in November
Press release from organizers: 3rd Annual CiderFest NC Hard Cider Tasting Festival Local Food * Live Music * Great Ciders * Mead Makers Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2015 Location: WNC Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 Time: 1-5pm Tickets/Info: www.ciderfestnc.com Contact: Nina Zinn, ciderfestnc@wncgbc.org, 828-254-1995 Tickets go on sale September 1st, 2015 (Adults […]
A-B Tech to offer mental health first aid training
Press release from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: A-B Tech Community College’s Continuing Education Department has partnered with a local, licensed mental health professional to provide Mental Health First Aid training, through a program coordinated by the National Council of Behavioral Health. “In the current climate, we see mental health becoming a very prominent issue,” said […]
Barn photo workshop benefits Appalachian Barn Alliance
Press release from the organizers: Barn Photo Workshop – October 2 – 4 Renowned photographer Don McGowan will conduct another one of his popular photo workshops exclusively to benefit the Barn Alliance in October. Don’s professional workshops (http://earthsongphotography.com) are highly regarded by professional and experienced amateur photographers. They draw participants from across the country. Don […]
Local historian John Turk to present on livestock transport’s effect on Asheville development in 1800s, Sept. 26
The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County will host an illustrated lecture on an early Western North Carolina highway route: the Drover’s Roads. “For decades during autumn months, multitudes of hogs, cattle, horses, mules, ducks and turkeys made the journey right through downtown Asheville, which concurrently led to the growth and development of the […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, September 3: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, September 3rd, 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 WNC Regional 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 […]
Asheville Music School holds an open house, Sept. 12
Watch the Asheville Music School rock band rehearse, attend an info session and visit the instrument petting zoo during Asheville Music School’s open house Saturday, Sept. 12. Press release from the music school: Join Asheville Music School’s students and teachers at their Back-To-School open house on Saturday September 12, from 10:00am – 1:00pm. The AMS […]
Southern comedian Julie Scoggins performs at The Millroom, Sept. 18
Julie Scroggins returns to Asheville for a stand-up show at The Millroom on Friday, Sept. 18. Press release from event organizers: On Friday, September 18th, nationally-acclaimed stand-up comedian Julie Scoggins is booked to perform at 8:00pm in downtown Asheville at The Millroom. Julie’s regularly heard on XM/Sirius Blue Collar Radio, as well as many syndicated […]