Press release: Asheville bands Yours Truly, Judas Horse and venue The Mothlight are proud to bring triad-area guitar virtuoso Eddie Garcia, AKA 1970s Film Stock to the Mothlight on Saturday, December 5 in support of his new release Hand Painted. “He powers his individual abstraction with fondness for Alan Licht and Derek Bailey, his guitar […]
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Phase 2 of Asheville Regional Airport redevelopment project nears completion
From Asheville Regional Airport: Phase Two of Project SOAR, the airfield redevelopment project at AVL, is nearly complete. The new temporary runway (west of the existing runway) will be commissioned in December, and the existing runway will be permanently taken out of commission. A temporary runway had to be constructed in order for the existing […]
Diana Wortham Theatre announces scholarship program for young artists
From Diana Wortham Theatre: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville announces the Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund, a new program to support young performers by providing scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in the performing arts. A limited number of Emerging Artists Fund scholarships beginning at $1,000 each will be awarded to […]
CarePartners Foundation to set up ‘Little Trees’ project at Asheville Outlets
From Asheville Outlets Press release Asheville Outlets is pleased to announce the annual CarePartners Foundation’s “Little Trees” Project will be displayed on-mall November 19th through December 14th. For over ten years, the “Little Trees” project has been delivering miniature Christmas trees to hospice patients and their families in Buncombe County. School children across the county […]
Local businesses join the Wright Club’s subscription service featuring NC-made products
From The Wright Club Press release The Wright Club is now in full swing. Shipping boxes to subscribers across the country helped spread growth and awareness to North Carolina based companies. Products were well-received and enjoyed by our members, and support came pouring in for the cause of expanding the economy of the Old North […]
On Target Shooting Range announces class for women, 27th anniversary celebrations, Nov. 21
On Target Shooting Range is celebrating the company’s 27th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., with cake, live and silent auctions, a DJ and discounted annual memberships ($27 instead of the non-promotional $75 rate), among other special deals. Festivities are at the indoor range at 4 Busbee View Road. The […]
UNCA students win regional entrepreneurship competition, advance to national InnovateHER challenge
From UNC Asheville Press release UNC Asheville students Madison Eddings and Ben Eisdorfer won the regional InnovateHER Challenge with their plans for PRO(TECH)T, a security-alert wristband designed to summon help in cases of sexual assault. The InnovateHER competitions, conducted by the federal Small Business Administration (SBA), are designed to foster innovative product ideas from entrepreneurs. […]
WNC Model Railroaders’ model train exhibit at Asheville Outlets
From Asheville Outlets Press release Asheville Outlets is pleased to announce the Western North Carolina Model Railroaders, a non-profit group for railroad and model train enthusiasts, will be presenting a variety of model trains on-site during the holiday season. The trains will be located next to Maurice’s. They will be available for viewing Friday through […]
Ten Thousand Villages Montreat holds shopping benefit
Press release from Verner Center for Early Learning: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 18, 2015) – On Sunday, December 6from 1-5pm, Ten Thousand Villages in Montreat (located at 303 Lookout Road, Montreat, in the Moore Center) will support Verner Center for Early Learning with its Community Shopping Event. 15% of sales during that timeframe will be donated to Verner’s Early […]
Asheville Symphony Orchestra performs a Simply Sinatra Christmas, Dec. 11
Press release: World-renowned Frank Sinatra interpreter Steve Lippia joins the Asheville Symphony at 8 p.m. on Friday, December 11, for “Simply Sinatra Christmas,” an enchanting evening filled with Sinatra’s classic holiday songs and the legendary crooner’s signature works at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown Asheville. Maestro James Fellenbaum, the resident conductor of the Knoxville Symphony, […]
Cameron Maybin of Atlanta Braves becomes an ambassador for LEAF Schools & Streets
Press release: At LEAF Community Arts (LEAF), we believe in the power of building communities, connecting cultures and enriching lives through the arts and our first LEAF Schools & Streets Ambassador, Atlanta Braves’ Cameron Maybin, agrees. Around this time each year, LEAF welcomes conversations from the community and encourages membership which, coupled with other fundraising […]
Goodwill celebrates tacky sweater season
Press release: Christmas is right around the corner and that means Americans are starting to think about… pullover, cardigan or vest? We’re talking tacky Christmas sweaters, of course. And Goodwill is always the first store people think of to find the best selection at bargain prices. With that in mind, Goodwill has launched a tacky […]
Diana Wortham Theatre announces the Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund
Press release: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville announces the Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund, a new program to support young performers by providing scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in the performing arts. A limited number of Emerging Artists Fund scholarships beginning at $1,000 each will be awarded to finalists during […]
Southside Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Nov. 25
PRESS RELEASE from Green Opportunities: On Wednesday, November 25th, neighbors, friends and family will join together for a shared holiday meal at the 2nd Annual Southside Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The event is free and open to everyone. This year, Chef Liam Luttrell-Rowland is coordinating the event. “We’re hoping to serve between 150 and 200 people […]
Robert Chilmonik announces intent to run as republican candidate for State House of Representatives
From Robert Chilmonik Press release I am announcing my intention to run as a Republican for State House District 115, representing the citizens of eastern Buncombe county. The citizens of Buncombe county need experienced, results driven representation focused on job growth, education, reducing government growth, and reducing the tax burden on the middle class. My […]
Center for Cultural Preservation will explore WNC’s flood risk through historic lens, Dec. 3
From the Center for Cultural Preservation Press release (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, November 19, 2015) – The Center for Cultural Preservation’s next program COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, REMEMBERING THE FLOOD OF 1916 on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:00 PM will explore the history of the area’s worst natural disaster nearly 100 years ago. But what have […]
Blue Ridge Harley Davidson collects non-perishable foods through Dec. 5, to benefit the Hickory Soup Kitchen
From Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson Press release HICKORY, NC – Nov. 19, 2015 – Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson is teaming up with Iron Thunder Saloon and Grill collecting cans and other non-perishable goods to benefit the Hickory Soup Kitchen. This initiative will run through Dec. 5 with the goal of collecting 100 cans a day. Those who […]
Mars Hill University receives Titmus Foundation Grant for nursing scholarships
From Mars Hill University Press release The Judge-McRae School of Nursing at Mars Hill University is pleased to announce the receipt of $50,000 in grant monies from the Titmus Foundation, to be used for scholarships for eligible students in the university’s RN to BSN (registered nurse to bachelor’s of science in nursing) program. The first […]
McKibbon Hotel Group announces project updates for BB&T building
McKibbon Hotel Group announced several project updates to the well-known BB&T building in downtown Asheville.
Center for Cultural Preservation hosts forum examining legacy of 1916 flood
Press release: Have We Learned Anything Since the 1916 Flood? (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, November 19, 2015) – The Center for Cultural Preservation’s next program COME HELL OR HIGH WATER, REMEMBERING THE FLOOD OF 1916 on Thursday, December 3 at 7:00 p.m. will explore the history of the area’s worst natural disaster nearly 100 years ago. But […]
Celtic Women to play US Cellular Center in April
From the US Cellular Center Press release DUBLIN, Ireland November 2, 2015 — Multi-platinum Irish music sensation, Celtic Woman, returns to North America in 2016 with a brand new show, Destiny, celebrating the simultaneous release of their new album and DVD, also titled DESTINY. The performances honor Ireland’s past, while bringing a contemporary musical edge […]