From Western North Carolina AIDS Project Press release Nostalgique Antiques is sponsoring an Antique Appraisal Fair to benefit the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) on Saturday, January 30, 2015 between 11 AM and 4PM at Nostalgique Antiques located at 126 Swannanoa River Road in Asheville. Antique appraisals will be provided by Bonnie Rose of […]
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Asheville School of Film announces grand opening and 2016 classes
PRESS RELEASE: Welcome in the New Year by visiting Asheville School of Film’s new location! Asheville School of Film is hosting a FREE Grand Opening for potential students and the local film community of Asheville and WNC on Sunday, January 3rd, 2016! Check out the newly renovated facility and meet faculty and guest instructors. Learn […]
American Advertising Federation of Asheville seeks award entries from marketing community
From The American Advertising Federation of Asheville Press release Western North Carolina has long been known for its creative industries including quilt making, woodcarving, pottery and other useful crafts but it is also home to a busy and talented advertising and marketing community. The American Advertising Federation of Asheville (AAFA) has announced its call for […]
Warren Haynes joins Habitat for Humanity for the start of the ‘2015 Christmas Jam House,’ Dec. 11
From Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Press release On Friday, December 11 at 3pm, Warren Haynes will join Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, “Before the Jam, Lend a Hand” volunteers and the Trantham-Roper family to raise the first wall of the 2015 Christmas Jam House. This year’s Jam House is being built on Soulshine Court, […]
French Broad Food Co-op seeks prospective tenants and partners for expansion project
From the French Broad Food Co-op Press release The Co-op’s expansion planning is underway and we have issued a Request For Proposals & Qualifications that seeks a master developer. The planning includes the Co-op’s new, larger store as anchor tenant and surrounds it with mixed use, including housing, parking, and other commercial space. One scenario […]
MetroWines’ tasting to benefit A-B Tech aviation scholarship funds, Dec. 10
From MetroWines Press release Please join us on Thursday, December 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 to benefit AB Tech Aviation Scholarships. $10 donation at the door but bring your checkbook to help! Consistent with our mission, we are tasting Flyover Red and Flyover White from The Foris Winery as well as Big Boss Hell’s Belle […]
Asheville Outlets, iHeart Media, 99.9 Kiss Country and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve host Toys for Tots drive through Dec. 13
From Asheville Outlets Press release Asheville Outlets is partnering with iHeart Media, 99.9 Kiss County and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve this holiday season for the annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive Marathon. Morning show hosts Eddie Foxx and Sharon Green will be joined by representatives of the Marine Corps for a two-day live broadcast […]
Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson partners with Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill to benefit Sipe’s Orchard Home
From Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson Press release HICKORY, NC – This holiday season, Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson is teaming up with Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill for Blessings in a Santa Sack holiday gift drive and event to benefit children in need at the Sipe’s Orchard Home. Toy, clothing and gift card donations will be accepted at […]
Our VOICE launches Shifting Boundaries curriculum in local schools, including bullying, sexual harassment and dating violence topics
From Our VOICE Press release Our VOICE, Buncombe County’s incorporated rape crisis and prevention center, proudly announces the implementation of Shifting Boundaries: Lessons on Relationships for Students in Middle School in area schools. Francine Delany New School For Children, The Franklin School of Innovation, Erwin Middle, ArtSpace, and the School-Age Program at Eliada Homes will […]
Free tasting of Gruet wines at MetroWines, Dec. 18
From MetroWines Press release Please join The Asheville School of Wine to taste Gruet BRUT, Rose and Blanc de Noir on Friday, December 18th from 4 to 6:30pm @MetroWines. The tasting is “on the house” and parking is free, easy and close. Gruet is known for the highest quality sparkling wines made in the methode […]
Asheville rhythm annonuces Dancing, Drums and Dreams: A Rhythmic Celebration of the New Year
From the artists’ team Press release Join Asheville Rhythm for their annual New Year’s Eve Celebration ‘Dancing, Drums, and Dreams ~ A Rhythmic Celebration of the New Year’ with music for dancing provided by world music super-group Free Planet Radio and KalimbaMan Kevin Spears. The festivities will be held at Eliada and will begin at 8:30pm, […]
Donna the Buffalo plays the Orange Peel, Jan. 23
From the artist’s team Press release Donna the Buffalo Performs at The Orange Peel on Sat 1/23 w/ City of The Sun opening the show! 8pm doors/ 9pm show; $20 adv/ $22 dos; 18+ 828-398-1837 101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 http://theorangepeel.net/events/9740/ One of the most dynamic and determined bands continuously touring America for since […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday Dec. 10: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, December 10, 2015, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 12/10/2015
Cycling and fitness studio Well.Fit Asheville to open Dec. 15
From Well.Fit Asheville Press release Asheville’s premier cycling and fitness studio, Well.Fit Asheville, is opening December 15, in the former Asheville Yoga Center donation studio space at the corner of Liberty and Chestnut Streets. Well.Fit is the brainchild of local personal trainer Teah Boswell, who has been leading urban boot camps in nontraditional settings for […]
Allegra and American Speedy Printing under new ownership
From Dave Campbell Press release When the right time, right place and right opportunity converge, something special is sure to follow. Such were the circumstances for Dave Campbell, who recently became the new owner and operator of both Allegra Marketing, Print, Mail and American Speedy Printing in Asheville. Long-time resident Campbell purchased Allegra from Debbie […]
Antique Appraisal Fair to benefit WNCAP, Jan. 30
PRESS RELEASE: Nostalgique Antiques is sponsoring an Antique Appraisal Fair to benefit the Western North Carolina AIDS Project (WNCAP) on Saturday, January 30, 2015 between 11 AM and 4PM at Nostalgique Antiques located at 126 Swannanoa River Road in Asheville. Antique appraisals will be provided by Bonnie Rose of Bonnie Rose Appraisal Services. Bonnie Rose […]
ASAP receives USDA training grant for regional Farm to School program expansion
Press release: ASAP Receives USDA Training Grant to Increase Farm to School Capacity in Southeast Asheville, North Carolina (December 9, 2015) – ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) is pleased to announce that they are one of 74 projects spanning 39 states receiving support this year through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm to School […]
The Magnetic Theatre seeks one-act plays, actors and directors For “Brief Encounters 2016”
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Asheville, NC, December 9, 2015—As part of its ongoing playwright-development program, The Magnetic Theatre seeks original one-act plays from writers in the greater Asheville area. Between 4 and 6 plays previously unproduced professionally will be presented at Magnetic 375, in the River Arts District, in next June’s Brief Encounters 2016, […]
Mission Hospital earns top marks in hospital safety review
Press release: Mission Hospital Earns “A” Grade for Safety ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2015) — Mission Hospital has received another “A” grade in an independent review of 28 hospital safety measures in a recent report by the Leapfrog Group. Leapfrog rated more than 2,500 hospitals using government safety data and voluntary disclosure. “This recognition from […]
Firefighter Larry Dodson files as candidate for Buncombe County Commission
Press release: Dec. 9, 2015 Weaverville resident seeks election in 2016 WEAVERVILLE — Larry Dodson filed as a candidate and announced his 2016 election bid for the Buncombe County Commission. Dodson, a Weaverville resident of nearly 30 years, and captain in the Asheville Fire Department, will run in District 2. “Our job as firefighters is […]
Asheville Bookfest takes place at Haywood Park Hotel Atrium Saturday, Dec. 12
PRESS RELEASE: Featured local authors include Randi Janelle, Tina Frank, Barbie Angell, Thomas Rain Crow, Chris Yavelow, Karon Korp, Bahia Abrams and Jennifer Fulford. Learn more at AshevilleBookfest.com.