Pulitzer Prize-winner Adam Johnson, author of The Orphan Master’s Son, presents his new short-story collection, Fortune Smiles, at Malaprop’s. The Friday, Sept. 4 takes place at 7 p.m. and includes a wine and cheese reception. Press release from the bookstore: Adam Johnson, whose novel The Orphan Master’s Son not only won the Pulitzer Prize, but […]
Announcement from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Do you and your dog like to run together? Join us on Saturday, October 3 for the 8th Annual Tails & Trails 5K Adventure Run at the Buncombe County Sports Park in Candler. The run starts at 9:30 a.m. and is open to adults, children and dogs of all ages. […]
The 9th annual Carolina Craft Day, held at the North Carolina Arboretum on Saturday, Sept. 26, features work in fiber, paper, clay, metal and wood. There were also be traditional music and craft demonstrations. Press release from event organizers: The North Carolina Arboretum will celebrate traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian art and craft at its […]
Press Release: The historic Grove Park Sunset Mountain Neighborhood will hold its annual Tour of Homes on Sunday September 13. Come see homes that range from a genuine Prohibition-era speakeasy to a jaw dropping modern renovation, plus charming stone cottages and more. Sunday, September 13, 2015 11am-5pm Advance tickets are $20 and are available at at […]
Press Release from the organizers: Lake Junaluska, NC: Humanity is its own worst enemy when it comes to finding peace, says the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, a former dean of Duke University Chapel, and one of the scheduled speakers for the 2015 Peace Conference, set for Nov. 12-15 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center […]
Rita Zoey Chin, author of Let the Tornado Come, comes to Asheville for two events. On Thursday, Sept. 10, she’ll present her memoir at Malaprop’s. On Friday, Sept. 11, she’ll discuss creativity and healing as the keynote speaker at the Aurora Studio art opening. Press release from Jill Seigel PR: Rita survived abusive parents, drug […]
Local theater company Asheville Creative Arts announces a new incubator series. A staged reading of Journeying Jack, by David and Jack Novak, takes place at NC Stage Saturday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. Press release from event organizers: Co-Founders Abby Felder and Robbie Jaeger announce JOURNEYING JACK, a script-in-hand staged reading that kicks off Asheville […]
Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson will showcase the company’s 2016 inventory at a celebratory event on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6:15-7:45 p.m., at 2002 13th Avenue Drive SE in Hickory. In addition to sneak peeks of new models, the free public event will include a Harley-themed fashion show highlighting the 2016 Motorclothes line. Visit www.BlueRidgeHD.com or call […]
In advance of American Craft Week, which takes place Oct. 2-11, event organizers launched a poll to determine the Top Ten Towns in the U.S. for Craft Lovers. Asheville ranked No. 5 on the list. Press release from organizers: American Craft Week, the nation’s largest annual craft celebration, launched a web competition a month ago […]
The annual corn maze at Eliada Homes opens for the season on Wednesday, Sept. 16. Press release from event organizers: Eliada is proud to announce our 2015 Corn Maze theme – Soaring to New Heights! This design features an airplane, hot air balloon, and bird, all in keeping with our newest Corn Maze attraction, a […]
Billy Constable, a well-known bluegrass artist from Western North Carolina, passed away after a nearly year-long fight with brain cancer on Saturday, Aug. 22. To honor the man’s life and music, many of his friends and fellow musicians have come together to play a benefit show at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Thursday, Oct. […]
Early bird tickets for the Venture Local Fair are available until Sunday, Sept. 6. These $60 tickets will increase in price to $75 after the early bird period. The conference portion of the two-day event, for which tickets are needed, takes place at Catawba Brewing on Friday, Sept. 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., […]
Real estate office Carolina Mountain Sales will celebrate the company’s new location in Historic Biltmore Village with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4-7 p.m. The event takes place at the new office at 10 Brook Street, Suite 235. Special guests include Mayor Esther Manheimer and Senior Vice President and Executive Director […]
