From Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson Press release HICKORY, NC – Nov. 6, 2015 – Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson welcomes Adam Sandoval and his co-pilot pet Chihuahua, Scooter from Scootin’ America to the store for an organized ride and event on Nov. 21. On Nov. 21, the public is invited to Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson beginning at 10 a.m. […]
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WNC property and district added to National Register of Historic Places
From the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Press release RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is pleased to announce that one district and five individual properties across the state have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The following properties were reviewed by the North […]
New Belgium’s Clips Beer & Film Tour raised nearly $9,000 for local nonprofits
From New Belgium Brewing Press release More than 20,000 people gathered to sample New Belgium beer, watch fan-made films and raise money for great organizations Ft. Collins, Colo. – Nov. 18, 2015 – It’s a wrap! The 2015 Clips Beer & Film Tour was a great success raising $152,592 in 2015 for non-profits across the […]
MetroWines ushers in the New Year before dark with Midnight in Venice event, Dec. 31
From MetroWines Press release “Midnight in Venice” [MetroWines is] doing it again this year! Celebrate New Year’s Eve from 5:30 to 7pm at MetroWines, because when it’s 6pm here, it’s Midnight in Venice! Ring in the new year at our version of Harry’s Bar, the best known restaurant in Venice, with Bellinis, bar food and […]
Blue Ridge Parkway hosts “Opt Outside” on Black Friday
Press release: On Friday, November 27, 2015, the Blue Ridge Parkway will join REI’s ‘Opt Outside’ campaign by holding an Instameet at Craggy Pinnacle (Milepost 364.1) from 2:00-4:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to bring their families and spend time outdoors enjoying the Parkway. Hikes will begin at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00p.m. at Craggy Dome Parking […]
Donations to MANNA FoodBank will be matched through #GivingTuesday, Dec. 1
From MANNA FoodBank Press release This year, #GivingTuesday is December 1. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving to charitable causes in response to the two days after Thanksgiving that are dedicated to buying: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In anticipation of #GivingTuesday, MANNA FoodBank is starting a movement for gratitude called #GratefulGiving. It is […]
World antibiotic awareness week, Nov. 16-22
From a press release: Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. It can affect anyone, of any age, in any country – especially with the ease and frequency with which people travel. Antibiotics are medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use […]
Local children to perform in Russian Nutcracker with professional ballet company Dec. 8
Press release: (Berkshires, Mass.) Nov 18, 2015 – This holiday season, young local dancers in Asheville will be given a special opportunity: they will audition, rehearse and perform with a professional ballet company of 40 in Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker. Moscow Ballet’s “Dance with Us” program has given over 50,000 children in the US […]
Red Cross calls for local blood donations ahead of holidays
Press release: Red Cross encourages blood donations before holidays Buncombe County, December 2015 – The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood before the holiday season is in full swing. Blood donations often decline from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. This often causes […]
Human Rights Campaign Foundation rates North Carolina companies on LGBT workplace equality
Press release: HRC Releases LGBT Equality Scores of North Carolina Companies in 2016 Corporate Equality Index WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today released the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, an annual report assessing LGBT inclusion in major companies and law firms […]
Chef Justin Burdett’s Local Provisions restaurant to open for business, Nov. 24
From Local Provisions Press release Starting Tuesday, downtown Asheville will enjoy the modern cuisine of chef Justin Burdett. Burdett will open his highly anticipated restaurant, Local Provisions, to the public for dinner service on Tuesday, November 24. Local Provisions will be open Tuesdays – Sundays, 5:30 – 10 p.m., and for Sunday brunch from 10:30 […]
Carl Sandburg home hosts “Christmas at Connemara” events Nov. 28 and Dec. 19
Press release: Christmas at Connemara – A Holiday Tradition Flat Rock, NC: Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site will host Christmas at Connemara events on Saturday November 28 and Saturday December 19 each day from 10 am to 1 pm. Each year during the holidays visitors are invited to experience the holidays in the festive […]
Carolina Ceili hosts the 2nd Annual Celtic Yulefest at White Horse Black Mountain, Dec. 12
Press release: However you spell it — ceili in Irish Gaelic or ceilidh in Scots Gaelic (and both pronounced kay-lee) — the word means the same: A gathering of friends to celebrate with music, dance, and general merriment. All can be found at the 2nd Annual Celtic Yulefest on December 12. Join Carolina Ceili and […]
Winners of annual National Gingerbread House Competition announced
Press release: The 23rd annual National Gingerbread House Competition’s winning entries can now be viewed at bit.ly/20ZIBHi Culinary artists of all skillsets from across the country came together on Nov. 16, 2015, for the 23rd annual National Gingerbread House Competition. Hosted by The Omni Grove Park Inn, the popular nationwide competition received more than 160 entries for a […]
Root Cause seeking nominations for local forest steward awards
From Root Cause Press release The Root Cause Awards, celebrating achievement in the local forest products industry and sustainable forestry, are now accepting nominations in the three categories of Sustainable Forestry, Support of Local Forest Products, and Lifetime Achievement. Anyone that has a dedication to our forests is eligible. Awards will be announced in December. […]
Ten Thousand Villages to donate portion of sales to Verner Center on Dec. 6
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ten Thousand Villages in Montreat to Hold Shopping Benefit for Verner Center for Early Learning ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 18, 2015) – On Sunday, December 6 from 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 […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation puts a twist on #GivingTuesday
Press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement Nonprofit pledges to protect vistas on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Winston-Salem, NC) – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities, and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. […]
Specialized Physical Therapy offers innovative Parkinson’s treatment program
Press release: Knock Out Parkinson’s Local physical therapist provides programs to help in all stages of Parkinson’s FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asheville, NC (November 17th, 2015) – Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects nearly a million Americans. There is no cure for Parkinson’s but evidence has shown that people who participate in high […]
Asheville Business for Success hosts monthly meetings
Press release from Asheville Business for Success: “I am mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore.” This quote comes from a classic 1976 film “Network” now echoed by the organizer of a new meet up called “Asheville Business For Success”. Clyde Volpe, the organizer of Asheville Business For Success, came to […]
North Asheville coffee house switches to clean energy
Edna’s of Asheville has joined a growing club of businesses that are going green by purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs). Arcadia Power and other REC companies are, for small extra charges, allowing businesses and individuals who aren’t able to actually put up their own solar fields or wind farms, to adopt clean energy by proxy. Although […]
Season’s at Highland Lake to host cooking class, Nov. 21
“This fast-paced demonstration highlights classical cooking techniques and encourages guest interaction with executive chef Steve Boeger, who will be leading the class,” reads a release for Season’s at Highland Lake’s forthcoming workshop. The featured entrée for the event is line-caught salmon with minted pea purée, sautéed fingerling potatoes, pickled watermelon radish and micro pea sprouts. […]