PRESS RELEASE: The Writers’ Workshop is a non-profit center since 1985. Classes meet at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. For more info, contact writersw@gmail.com or 828-254-8111. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers. Feb. 13: Creating and Publishing the Poetry Chapbook with Richard Krawiec This workshop will explore poetic […]
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Salman Rushdie, celebrated novelist, to speak at UNCA’s Kimmel Arena
Press release from UNC Asheville: Sir Salman Rushdie, one of the most celebrated writers of our time, will give a free public talk at UNC Asheville’s Kimmel Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18. His lecture is titled Public Events, Private Lives: Literature + Politics in the Modern World. UNC Asheville will also present three […]
City invites public to meeting on Asheville stormwater management
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is performing a stormwater drainage assessment city-wide in order to identify capital projects that might be needed within the next decade. A public information meeting will be held from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 28 at the National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center (NEMAC) in the […]
Lookout Observatory on UNCA’s campus builds on a successful first year
Press release from UNC Asheville: Lookout Observatory on UNC Asheville’s campus has been operational for just over a year, opening its doors and sliding roof to students interested in astronomy and Asheville community members who want a closer look at the sun and stars. Since opening in October 2014 through the end of the academic […]
Mills River Farmers’ Market seeking summer intern
Press release from the Mills River Farmers’ Market: Do you support the local food movement and want to be more involved? The Mills River Farmers’ Market is seeking an enthusiastic, friendly intern for May – July, 2016. Contact us at millsriverfarm@gmail.com for a list of duties and an application. Applications taken through February 29, 2016. […]
Asheville firefighter recognized for distinguished service
Press release from Asheville Fire Department: Each year the WNC Association of Firefighters gives an award to an outstanding individual who has distinguished himself or herself in the fire service. The association accepts nominations from across the western part of state from 428 departments and over 13,000 firefighters. This year, Asheville firefighter Trey Young was chosen […]
Asheville Wine & Food Festival introduces Asheville Cocktail Week, May 4-8
PRESS RELEASE from Asheville Wine & Food Festival: Now in its eighth year, the Asheville Wine and Food Festival (August 19th-20th, 2016) presents a new signature event in partnership with Spirit Savvy Cocktail Events. Asheville Cocktail Week is a celebration of the art of mixology and craft spirits, combining the best talent and trends the […]
MG Road collaborates with Fair Game Beverage Co. for winter-themed dinner
PRESS RELEASE from MG Road: THE FAIR GAME LODGE: A Wintry Après-Ski Style Dinner at MG Road Presented by: Fair Game Beverage Co. and Asheville Wine & Food Festival Thursday, February 11th 6pm – 9pm We’re happy to announce MG Road’s next creative venture in collaboration with Fair Game Beverage Company. We welcome you to round out […]
Get In Gear Fest at RiverLink Plaza March 19
PRESS RELEASE: The Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina are pleased to announce their Second Annual Get in Gear Fest. This free event will take place from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, March 19 at RiverLink Plaza in Asheville and will once again benefit RiverLink, a local nonprofit that works to revitalize […]
David Holt performs on the HART stage, Feb. 6
PRESS RELEASE: Four time Grammy Award winner, David Holt, will appear in concert on the HART stage at the Performing Arts Center in Waynesville, Saturday February 6. Tickets are $25 and proceeds from the performance go to support the theater’s Stage II building fund. Tickets are available on line at www.harttheatre.org and at the HART […]
The Knights at Diana Wortham Theatre February 23
PRESS RELEASE: Please join Free Range Asheville, a fresh organization connecting culture and counterculture that crosses disciplines, traditions, and genres for people of all ages and economic backgrounds, on Tuesday February 23, 7pm at the Diana Wortham Theatre for their kick-off event featuring the New York City based, forty two piece, orchestral collective ‘The Knights’. […]
Asheville Community Yoga takes a person to person approach for a winter warmth drive
Press release from Asheville Community Yoga: This weekend, teachers and students from Asheville Community Yoga will be walking downtown to offer a warm pair of gloves, scarf or hat along with a warm smile and conversation to anyone in need—taking their mission of creating community outside of the studio and onto the street. Each month, […]
Six-week Butoh dance class starts Feb. 15
PRESS RELEASE: What: A TECHNIQUE FOR BUTOH DANCE 6 – Week Session Who: Taught by Julie Becton Gillum email: jbgbutoh@gmail.com website: www.ashevillebutoh.com When: Monday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, starting 2/15/2016 and ending 3/28/2016 Where: French Broad Studios 475 Fletcher Martin Road, Alexander, NC 28701 Cost: $100 for entire series OR $20 per session Based […]
Désirant hosts Valentine’s event with sweets, cocktails, sales
PRESS RELEASE: What: Désirant is the go-to shopping destination in the heart of Asheville, with an elite selection including the best of the best in luxury and moderately priced items, all hand-picked for the astute customer in a wide range of categories including women’s clothing and accessories, men’s accessories, decorative and vintage wall art, unique […]
Pardee Hospital to host celiac disease support group for kids and teens
From a press release: Pardee Hospital will host Celiac Kids Support Group, a new support group for children and teens with celiac disease. Young people of all ages are invited to attend. The group is free and open to the public. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 4:30 to 6 […]
Kelly McGillis will teach an acting class at NYS3
PRESS RELEASE: NYS3 – The Meisner Acting Conservatory for the Southeast in Asheville, NC is pleased to announce that Kelly McGillis, veteran actor of stage and screen, will again be providing her considerable talents as an instructor of Shakespeare, Mask and On-Camera Acting for Film this Spring. McGillis caught the world’s attention when she starred […]
Norm Bossert commits to Senate District 48 run
Press release from Campaign of Norm Bossert: On Friday, December 12th, Norm Bossert filed papers for his candidacy for the North Carolina 48th District Senate Seat. Mr. Bossert brings to the campaign 43 years of work as a professional educator. A proven leader, he is the current principal of Black Mountain Elementary School. He serves […]
Polar Plunge to benefit youth education, Feb. 6
PRESS RELEASE: On February 6, 2016, (a.k.a. Super Bowl Saturday), Haywood Waterways Association and Lake Junaluska Assembly are hosting the “4th Annual Polar Plunge Benefit-t-t-ting Kids in the Creek & Youth Education”. The Polar Plunge is a community event, bringing together public officials, schools, businesses, churches, and many others to support kids. The event lasts […]
NC artist Scott Woody featured on first episode of “Handcrafted America”
PRESS RELEASE: The Maker Movement is on fire! Etsy, Pinterest, DIY, Kickstarter and Maker Faire boast millions of people and billions of dollars. Americans still work with their hands and they seek out unique, one-of-a-kind creations for themselves and for others. Now, a new series on INSP showcases their work in “Handcrafted America.” Two NC […]
Project Linus seeks volunteers to create blankets
Press release from local Project Linus chapter: The local chapter of Project Linus, a national non-profit organization which donates handmade blankets to children in crisis, is seeking volunteers to create blankets. The new “blanketeers” can contribute knitted, crocheted, quilted, no-sew fleece or flannel blankets. During the past 16 years our local chapter has distributed over 56,00 hand-made blankets to 12 counties in western NC and thereis still a need for […]
Workshop at Western Regional Archives about online newspapers
Press release from the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Did you ever wonder what was in the headlines the day you were born? Or want to learn history from those involved? Would you like to learn to get information from newspaper collections online? The Western Regional Archives is offering a special workshop […]