Press release: UNC Asheville will host a national traveling photo exhibition, Looking at Appalachia, from Nov. 3-17, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall. The exhibition and two companion events are free and open to the public. Looking at Appalachia, conceived by documentary photographer Roger May during the 50th anniversary of the 1964 […]
From Center for Cultural Preservation: (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, October 7, 2015) – The Center for Cultural Preservation, one of WNC’s premiere cultural organizations, presents a unique film festival that highlights mountain heritage, Jewish heritage and African-American heritage on October 30th at the Thomas Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College. The festival will feature the world premiere […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: Residents and business owners attended a West Asheville Parking Study meeting Oct. 22 at Hall Fletcher Elementary School. Hosted by the City’s Transportation Director Ken Putnam, the meeting first focused on findings of a parking study by consultant Fred Burchett of Kimley-Horn. After the presentation the audience members […]
Press release from Pisgah Astronomical Research Institution (PARI): (October 26, 2015) – The public is invited to a special presentation entitled “T-Rex and the Doomsday Impact” Friday, November 13 at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). The presentation will explore the catastrophic meteorite impact 65 million years ago that is thought to have caused the […]
From RiverLink Press release Join RiverLink on Friday October 30th for one of our Friday Salon Series Presentations starting at 3 pm, in the Warehouse Studios 170 Lyman Street to hear and see the latest plans to further link the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay from Hominy Creek to the NC Arboretum and Lake Julian. Our skilled […]
From MetroWines Press release Tabarrini Wine Tasting at MetroWines Please join us for a wine tasting with Daniel Sassi of Tabarrini on Tuesday, November 10th from 5:30 to 6:30 at MetroWines. The tasting is on the house and parking is free, easy and close. “Daniel,” says winery owner Giampaolo Tabarrini, “is our bridge to the […]
Buxton Hall Barbecue will host a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 10 p.m. Details on the event, which has a $3 cover, are as follows: Greg Cartwright, our DJ for our Remingtin Room Late Night, will DJ for the night, downstairs in the expansive dining hall, which will serve as a dance floor […]
From Eliada Press release In its entire 112-year history, Eliada has only had 5 leaders. We are proud to announce that we have hired the 6th leader, Tim Sinatra, as our new President & CEO. “We chose Tim after a long and careful search. We were impressed by his passion for children, his experience developing […]
From UNC Asheville Press release UNC Asheville Dining Services is partnering with a local program, Food Connection, to donate approximately 100 pounds of nutritionally prepared food daily for distribution to Buncombe and Madison County organizations in an effort to reduce hunger and food insecurity. UNC Asheville’s Brown Hall, which prepares a wide variety of food […]
From Aloft Asheville Downtown Press release A very special Sundays Live@Aloft musical event on October 25th will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Aloft Asheville Downtown dog adoption program with live music from Asheville’s own Pleasure Chest. Held on the hotel’s rooftop Air Level, the event will offer an opportunity for a reunion of the […]
From WTZQ, The Q 93.5 FM Press release How does an empty tank help women suffering from cancer? WTZQ radio (The Q 95.3 FM) and volunteers from the community are once again taking over the Triangle Stop Food Store on Main Street in Hendersonville on October 30th from 6am to 5pm to make it a […]
From Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson Press release Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson will be supporting March of Dimes with the Bikers for Babies Poker Run on Oct. 24, along with an Inaugural Triple Thunder Ride with Iron Thunder Saloon. The rides will end with a celebration party, as this will be the last big ride for the year […]
From MetroWines Press release Gaetana Jacono Gola LIVE from Sicily Just in time for Thanksgiving, Gaetana Jacono Gola, owner and winemaker at Valle Dell’Acate in Sicily, joins us LIVE via Skype from Sicily for a tasting of her new wine, “Il Moro.” Join us for this “on the house” LIVE tasting on Friday, November 20th […]
Henderson County 4-H Careers in Agriculture Poster Winners announcement: Tie – 1st place: Eoghan Roe, “Beekeeper – What’s the Buzz?” and Taft Hargrove, “Game Warden” Tie – 2nd Place: Lily Todd, “Lily’s Pet Med (Veterinarian)” and Andy Jarvis, “Biotechnologies” Tie – 3rd Place: Mackenzie Sullivant, “Agricultural Veterinarian” and Zachary Joyce, “Horse Rancher” See all the posters and learn […]
What: Butoh workshops and events with Chicago butoh artist Nicole Legrette Where: BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street, downtown Asheville When: Sunday, November 8, 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Workshop with Nicole LeGette Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 PM – Butoh film screening Sunday, November 15, 1:00 – 4:00 PM – Workshop with Nicole LeGette Tuesday, […]
Saturday, October 24, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. It is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the ridge tops. The extended forecast for Sunday, October 25, 2015, is a code GREEN air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops. No health impacts are expected […]
Opening, from Anam Cara— What: Paradise Park Zoo by Savannah Reich, Directed by Erinn Hartley When: Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m.(doors 7:30), Oct. 23- Nov. 7 Where: Toy Boat Community Art Space, 101 Fairview Rd., Asheville How much: $15 in advance, $18 at the door Press release: The animals at the zoo are very busy; experimenting with […]
Press release from Mountain High Republican Women’s Club: Officers were installed and then led members in a 2016 planning session at the October meeting of the Mountain High Republican Women’s Club held at the home of founding member KiKi Henry. Officers for 2016-18 are President, Debby Hattler, Glenville; Vice President Programs, Eve Gregg. Brevard; Secretary, […]
From International American Ginseng Expo event page 2015 International American Ginseng Expo Event Date: Dec. 4 & 5, 2015 Location: UNCA, Highsmith Union, 2500 University Heights Description: The North Carolina Natural Products Association is once again hosting its International American Ginseng Expo on December 4th and 5th. Speakers include growers, wild-harvesters, researchers, herbalists, botanists, regulatory officials on […]
Press release from Asheville Therapeutic Massage: Asheville, NC – 10 Years and 27,456 massages later, Asheville Therapeutic Massage marks a decade in business, with a celebratory evening of educational events, a sampling of Mediterranean food and drinks, and free 10-minute “Just Tell Us Where It Hurts” massages from the experts at Asheville Therapeutic Massage. According to […]
After a nationwide search, the city of Asheville has filled the position of development services director. Wayne Clark will take the reins from interim Director Jason Nortz, effective Nov. 23. Nortz has served as interim director since June. “We are pleased to fill the critical Development Services Director position with such a proven leader. I […]
