Press release: A Celebration of Lives The AIDS Memorial Quilt Returns to Asheville, NC Asheville, NC, November 21 – December 2, 2015 – Renaissance Asheville Hotel is proud to partner with The AIDS Memorial Quilt and the Western North Carolina Aids Project to host this year’s display. Activist Cleve Jones began The AIDS Memorial Quilt […]
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Chef Troy Gagliardo visits Asheville Fresh Market locations Nov. 21
Press release: The Fresh Market warmly welcomes Chef Troy Gagliardo to its Asheville locations November 21 Self-taught chef and author of “Pseudo Southern: A Playful Twist on the Art of Southern Cooking” visits specialty grocer for a Southeastern cookbook tour Monday, November 9, 2015 — Shoppers are invited to join Chef Troy Gagliardo at The […]
Professional Wrestling fundraiser for Toys For Tots, Nov. 14
Press release: On Saturday November 14th, the WNC Chapter of TOYS FOR TOTS is teaming up with Col. Tim, the owner of Florida’s Coastal Wrestling Association to put on a fundraiser featuring live professional wrestling at the North Carolina National Guard Armory in Clyde, NC. There will be 7 big matches that will include NWA […]
The Earth Heart Tour with Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Eve Olution, at New Mountain Nov. 14 and 15
Press release: The Earth Heart Tour spends two nights at New Mountain Asheville on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, featuring performances from Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Eve Olution and many more. Saturday night will be all about the “Tribal Trance,” with an uptempo Desert Dwellers set flowing into a special performance by MerKaba […]
JOY: The Christmas Tour featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Dec. 4
Press release: JOY: The Christmas Tour TOUR Featuring STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN With special guest artist Jillian Edwards DATE: Friday December 4, 2015 TIME: 8:00 P.M. PLACE: Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NC INFO#: 800.965.9324 or itickets.com TICKETS: $35.00 VIP, $25.00 General Admission, $20.00 Groups 5+ Celebrated multi-award winner Steven Curtis Chapman will bring […]
MG Road revives MG Roadhouse pop-up concept with Return to the Roadhouse
PRESS RELEASE from MG Road: MG Road will be welcoming back MG veterans Kyle Gray Beach (now at Buxton Hall Barbecue) and Pat Hinson (now at Victory Sandwich Brand’s Little Trouble in Atlanta) on Wednesday, November 18th for “RETURN TO THE ROADHOUSE.” MG Roadhouse was a pop-up concept that ran throughout 2014 taking the loveable and […]
Season’s at Highland Lake to host South American Wine Dinner
PRESS RELEASE from Season’s at Highland Lake: Season’s at Highland Lake announces their South American Wine Dinner Event, highlighting the robust, earthy flavors of this dramatic continent, in both food and wine. This elegant wine-pairing dinner, including Chef Steve Boeger’s surprise amuse bouche, is set for Thursday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. in a beautiful private dining room at Season’s. Reservations for this exclusive event […]
“The Art of Resilience” show, Nov. 13, features new works by DeWayne Barton
Press release: DeWayne Barton’s “The Art of Resilience” art opening, book release and poetry reading will be Friday, November 13, at 7 pm at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market Street. Barton’s art focuses on justice issues for people and the planet, as well as strategies for creating vibrant, healthy, sustainable communities. That evening […]
Western Carolina University hosts Dulcimer Winter Weekend, Jan. 7-10
Press release: Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold its 11th annual Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 10. The event will be held at the Lambuth Inn at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. An early registration discount is available through Saturday, […]
Mothers of Invention keyboardist Don Preston’s Akashic Ensemble plays The Mothlight, Nov. 14
Press release: Keyboard legend Don Preston, best known for his work with Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, will be performing with his Akashic Ensemble at The Mothlight in Asheville on Nov. 14, 2015. DON PRESTON leads a life filled with music, innovation, and experimentation. “Groundbreaking” is a phrase that is clearly overused..with Don […]
The Market Place to host dinner with chef and cookbook author Anthony Lamas
William Dissen, executive chef of The Market Place restaurant, will host a five-course dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 9, with chef Anthony Lamas of Seviche Restaurant in Louisville, Ky. The dinner will feature recipes and flavors from Lamas’ new cookbook, Southern Heat, which highlights Lamas’ Southern-Latin hybrid style of cooking. Lamas will be selling and signing copies of his […]
WLOS: Unanswered questions surround disappearance of Asheville women, AC-T: Candlelight vigil held on Sunday
From WLOS: ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Friday brought closure to to the families of two missing Asheville women. Both of their bodies have now been recovered from the French Broad River. Police will not say how Alexandra King and Tatianna Diz died. Police found Diz’s body Friday morning. Searchers recovered King’s body Thursday afternoon. They had […]
WNC Regional Air Quality Authority meets on Nov. 9
WNCRAQA BOARD OF DIRECTORS TENTATIVE AGENDA November 9, 2015 BOARD MEETING Public Comment Protocol Announcement Adjustment and approval of agenda Consent Agenda: Approval of minutes from September 8, 2015. Director’s Report: Monitoring Update New Ozone Standard Regulatory Reform Act of 2015 (HB765) Discussion of Agency Building and Office Space Duke Energy Progress Permit Renewal Update […]
Lake Junaluska Peace Conference to bring Abrahamic religions together
Press release from Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center: Next week Jews, Muslims and Christians will gather at Lake Junaluska to promote peace. The Lake Junaluska Peace Conference is four days of workshops, yoga, prayer, lectures, worship, meditation and music, with the goal of advancing the work of reconciliation and peace in the world. Registration is […]
White Horse Black Mountain hosts a benefit show for MANNA FoodBank, Nov. 15
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Lex 18 hosts a tribute to Bonnie Raitt performed by Sheila Gordon, Nov. 18
Press release: A Music Tribute to Bonnie Raitt performed by Sheila Gordon November 18, 2015 (Two shows 5:45PM & 7:45PM) Sheila Gordon is one of Asheville’s most appealing pop singers. Sheila’s wide repertoire ranges across genres from jazz, pop, easy listening, to blues music. On November 18th Sheila will reprise the works of the beloved […]
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam By Day events are announced
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WCU School of Stage and Screen presents ‘Blithe Spirit’ Nov. 18-22
Press release: A seance gone wrong sets up a collision between the ghost of a mystery writer’s first wife and his new wife in “Blithe Spirit,” a comic play set for production at Western Carolina University beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 22. The late English playwright Noel Coward’s classic work will […]
Evening of music and storytelling with Paula Hanke, Michael Jefry Stevens and David Novak, Dec. 4
Press release: Jubilee! Arts Team Presents: An intimate evening of music and storytelling featuring Paula Hanke & Michael Jefry Stevens with Special Guest David Novak, International Storyteller. Friday, December 4 8pm – doors open at 7:30pm. Jubilee! 46 Wall St., Asheville, NC (828) 252-5335 Tickets $12 available in advance at Jubilee! or at the door. […]
Vandercooked Poetry Night, featuring Sebastian Matthews, at Asheville BookWorks, Dec. 12
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UNCA student among 21 honored for community service
Press release from North Carolina Campus Compact: University of North Carolina at Asheville junior Anja Mayr has been recognized for outstanding leadership and service by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities with a shared commitment to community engagement. Mayr is a recipient of the network’s Community Impact Award honoring one […]