Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center Gets a Mural Makeover with the Help of Youth The Arthur R. Edington Education and Career Center, located in the Southside neighborhood received a mural makeover, thanks to a collaborative effort led by Ian Wilkinson with the Asheville Mural Project. Three youth groups […]
Press release: For Immediate Release (Asheville, NC) – Athletic stars from Buncombe County Special Olympics were treated to a deluxe photoshoot opportunity on Sunday, February 22, 2016. The photoshoot, a collaborative event organized by Cat Ford-Coates of Studio 828 Photography and Wendy Ballance of Blush Asheville, sought to empower the participating athletes by capturing their […]
Press release: Good Grit Magazine Launches “Character of the South Awards” Birmingham, Alabama, February 23, 2016 – Good Grit Magazine has launched their first annual “Character of the South Awards” for 2016. Nominations are submitted online via the magazine’s website GoodGritMag.com until April 1st and open voting begins on April 11th. Categories range from “Best […]
Press release: Golden LEAF Scholarship Applications due March 1 Research Triangle Park – Golden LEAF Scholarship information and applications for 2016-17 are now available at CFNC.org/goldenleaf. A total of 215 awards will be offered to first-time recipients for the 2016-17 academic year. The awards are valued at $12,000 ($3,000 per year for up to four […]
Press release: Feb 10, 2016 War is a Racket 2016: Maj. General Smedley Butler USMC (ret.) By Namaya Asheville Friends Meeting 24 March Thursday – 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. 227 Edgewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804 The performance of War is a Racket 2016 is a one person show, based on General Butler’s book “War […]
Press release from Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development: GF Linamar LLC, a joint venture between Georg Fischer AG and Linamar Corporation, announced plans today to create 350 jobs and construct a state-of-the-art aluminum die casting operation in Henderson County, North Carolina. Drawing from both partners’ expertise, the company will produce light-weight powertrain, driveline and structural components for the […]
PRESS RELEASE: On Saturday, March 5th, HomeWord, a local youth poetry organization, will present the second annual MatchStrike Youth Arts Showcase. MatchStrike brings together over 25 youth artists from various mediums in a gallery and concert-style showcase of local youth talent. The event will feature local bands, spoken word poets, indie singer/songwriters, a capella, studio […]
PRESS RELEASE: On Saturday, June 18, 2016, the Sirens on the Mountain Festival returns to the beautiful High Country Fairgrounds in Boone, NC to celebrate women in the arts. Musicians will deliver amazing performances in a variety of genres, including the blues and funk stylings of three-time Grammy nominee Ruthie Foster, the indie folk country […]
Press release from Fletcher Parks and Recreation Department: Join the Fletcher Parks and Recreation Department at Fletcher Community Park on Saturday, March 19th for the Town of Fletcher’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. This year’s hunt, for children 11 & under, will feature over 8,000 eggs! To participate, all children must be able to walk on their […]
PRESS RELEASE: “Weird Al” Yankovic The Mandatory World Tour Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Saturday, September 10th at 7:00pm Tickets On Sale Friday, Feb. 26th at 10am Online at Ticketmaster.com. By phone at 800.745.3000 Following his wildly successful 2015 tour, four‐time Grammy‐ winning artist “Weird Al” Yankovic has announced the continuation of his Mandatory World Tour in […]
Press release: ASHEVILLE AUTHOR TO PRESENT HIKING THROUGH HISTORY: CIVIL WAR SITES ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL FEBRUARY 29 AT MALAPROP’S HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (Feb. 22) — Leanna Joyner of Asheville will present excerpts from and sign copies of her new book, Hiking Through History: Civil War Sites on the Appalachian Trail, at 7 p.m. on […]
From a press release: Pardee Hospital, The Interfaith Chaplaincy Association and Associate Chaplains invite friends and families of individuals who died at Pardee Hospital during the calendar year of 2015 to a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the orientation classroom at Pardee Hospital. Attendees may enter at Pardee’s […]
PRESS RELEASE: Job Opening at Asheville Music School AMS is currently accepting applicants for the Executive Director position. Send resume, cover letter, and references by March 4, 2016 to ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org Organization AMS believes in the inherent power of music to transform lives and believes that connecting individuals from diverse age groups and socio-economic backgrounds through […]
PRESS RELEASE: Don’t miss your chance to view the Asheville School of Film’s (ASoF’s) recent student films at the Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company on Merrimon Ave, Sunday March 6th, 2016, from 11 am- 12 Noon. Congratulate the students for a job well done! No fee or tickets are required, but patrons are encouraged to […]
Announcement from Francesco Lombardo: On April 16th, 2016 I’ll be offering a figure drawing workshop in Marshall, NC at 115 Blannahassett Island. All skill levels are welcome to attend. We will have three or more live models to draw from, both male and female. We will draw from 10:00AM to 7:00PM! Though everyone is welcome to […]
Press release from Larry Dodson’s campaign: County Commissioner and small business owner Ellen Frost endorsed captain of the Asheville Fire Department, Larry Dodson, for County Commissioner District 2 on Saturday evening. “I am proud to endorse Larry Dodson for County Commissioner in District 2,” Frost said. “I know a little bit about close elections, and […]
The ultimate goal is the cross-culture exchange of knowledge and ideas for the betterment of health care for the rural population in India, especially for women and children.
Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21, 2015, are code yellowair quality forecast days for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. Both days are code green air quality forecast days for the ridge tops. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has named an academic building in honor of Alfred J. Whitesides Jr. The building, previously known as New Hall, was dedicated on Feb. 19, 2016, after a public vote by the Board of Trustees. “All of our campus community is excited about this opportunity to honor Al Whitesides, […]
The ineffable art of butoh will appropriately be on display at a donation based benefit for Asheville Butoh Festival Sunday, February 28.
Press release from Weaverville United Methodist Church: Weaverville United Methodist Church will have community-wide self-defense and yoga classes beginning Feb. 24, 2016. The Self-Defense Class will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the Yoga Class will begin shortly afterward at 5:45 p.m. Please wear appropriate attire for each class and bring your own yoga mat. Both […]
