Press release from organizers: Meryl Streep’s Out of Africa costume set for installation Oct. 1 at Biltmore Asheville, N.C. – On Oct. 1, members of Biltmore’s Museum Services Team will install the wedding costume worn by Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep in Out of Africa at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. The placement is a preview […]
From FernLeaf Community Charter School Press release FernLeaf Community Charter School is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an additional public information session due to the continued interest in learning about this free public charter schools. October 6th, 2015 from 6:30 PM 7:30pm at Fletcher Town Hall, 300 Old Cane Creek Road […]
From Asheville Outlets Press release WHAT: The First Annual Art Walk featuring local artists to raise money for The Buncombe County Schools Foundation. WHO: Buncombe County Schools Foundation and Asheville Outlets. WHERE: Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806. WHEN: Friday, October 9th from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. INFO: Local artists, businesses and […]
From Edward Jones Press release In an effort to serve the growing number of individual investors who are looking for financial advisors to understand their financial needs and goals, financial-services firm Edward Jones is looking to hire more financial advisors in western North Carolina. As the firm continues to expand its business and grow its […]
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial celebrates Asheville author Thomas Wolfe’s 115th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 3. Events include a new walking tour, free admission to the Old Kentucky Home, and birthday cake in the visitors center. Press release from event organizers: The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site welcomes you to join in the celebration of […]
PRESS RELEASE from Metro Wines: Robert Walter Selections, an Asheville-based importer, will be pouring 22 wines at a trade show and wine tasting to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Asheville 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Metro Wines, 169 Charlotte St. All wines have been donated by Robert Walter Selections. That means the $10 […]
Mission Health’s broke ground on Thursday for a new 635,000 square-foot facility that will include 220 patient rooms, an expanded and new Emergency Department and parking, consolidated Operating Rooms with support space, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology and a helipad. Construction is expected to be complete in Fall 2018. The purpose of the expansion is to […]
In the month since Xpress’ last report on property transactions, several large sales have caused a splash. The largest of the period was the $3.1 million sale of 167 Weaver Boulevard to Carrols LLC. The sale seems to be a transfer from a local property investor, L. Harry Jackson, to a national restaurant group. The […]
From Pardee Hospital Foundation Press release Flat Rock Playhouse to Host a One Night Only Staged Reading of the Pulitzer Prize Winning Play Wit to Benefit Pardee Hospital Foundation; Proceeds from the October 24 event will support the Foundation’s Women Helping Women initiative. Hendersonville, NC – Flat Rock Playhouse and Pardee Hospital Foundation have partnered […]
From Asheville City Schools Foundation Press release On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Boardroom on 36 Montford Ave., Asheville City Schools Foundation and the Minority Enterprise Development Committee will be hosting “Leaders of Color in Asheville City Schools.” By providing valuable opportunities for community leaders to connect with one […]
From Organic Armor Press release Asheville, NC – For years people have been asking Paul Hersey to teach them how to use the unique materials he’s developed to make his sculpted headdresses and gold armored bikinis. He is finally ready to tell his secrets! Paul and his wife Jennifer run the Organic Armor studio in […]
From the Honeycutters Press release The Honeycutters Perform at The Grey Eagle on Sat 11/14; 8pm doors; 9pm show; $15 adv/ $20 dos; All Ages ASHEVILLE, NC — The Honeycutters, an Asheville, NC-based original country roots band, released their third studio album, Me Oh My, on April 21, 2015 with Organic Records®. Fueled by the […]
Brooklyn-based poet Niina Pollari reads from her poetry collection, Dead Horse, at Downtown Books & News Tuesday, Oct. 6. Press release from event organizers: Celebrated Brooklyn-based poet Niina Pollari will read from her debut collection of poetry, Dead Horse (Feb. 2015, Birds, LLC) in an event on Tuesday, October 6, at Downtown Books & News […]
The Hop Ice Creamery is collaborating with Dobra Tea for a family-friendly night of tea-infused ice cream. On the menu will be 4 dairy flavors, 3 vegan flavors and 1 Hopsicle, all made with Dobra’s tea. Salted Caramel will also be available upon request. The event is Friday, Sept. 25, from 6-9 p.m. at The Hop Ice Creamery, […]
Janee Farrar from Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company joins Beer Girl, Anita Riley for Drink Like a Girl, the weekly free beer tasting at Metro Wines. The event takes place Friday, Sept. 25 from 5-7 p.m. There will be three beers to taste from Virginia’s #1 craft brewery: Gold Leaf Lager, Vienna Lager, and Eight Point IPA. […]
Due to rainy weather, Asheville Ballet’s Fall into Dance: An Artistic Harvest is moving to the Masonic Temple downstairs space, both Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 & 26, at 7:30pm. The concert will still be free. There is seating, but organizers suggest bringing cushions for up close viewing. The address of the Masonic Temple is 80 Broadway St, […]
PRESS RELEASE from The Omni Grove Park Inn: September 23, 2015 (Asheville, N.C.) – EDISON craft ales + kitchen is hosting a Beer Brunch Series one Sunday each month from October to January from 12- 3pm. These a la carte Beer Brunches will integrate the brewers craft with the culinary work of the chef. Each Beer […]
The 32nd annual Mountain Glory Festival will take place in downtown Marion Saturday, Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Press release from event organizers: Celebrate Small-town Living in the Mountains Saturday, October 10, the 32nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival in Marion NC will celebrate the arrival of autumn in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visitors can enjoy […]
Press release from Funny Business at the Millroom: On Tuesday, October 20th, music comedy duo The Reformed Whores perform and on Friday, October 23rd, Atlanta’s best comedians bring their Best of Atlanta show to downtown Asheville at The Millroom. Reformed Whores: If Tenacious D and Dolly Parton got drunk and had a baby it would […]
Avery’s Creek Elementary School kicks off its Fall book fair Friday, September 25 with a special “character parade” and a guest appearance by award-winning local teen author H.B. Clementine, according to a press release from the publishing company BookLogix. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., students and staff will dress as their favorite literary characters for a […]
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Alan Reid: Founding Member of Scotland’s Legendary Battlefield Band Saturday, October 3 – 7:30 p.m.- Alan Reid. Modern and traditional folk. $10 advance/ $12 door The early 1970s witnessed an explosion of new bands in Scotland and Ireland that attracted legions of new fans to traditional music with […]
