Press release from Diana Wortham Theatre: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the 2016 Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund student scholarship winners: Luke Haaksma for his piano performance; and Michelle Padron for her spoken word poetry and theatre. The Emerging Artists Fund is a new program to support young performers by providing […]
PRESS RELEASE: Exposing Duke Energy’s Fiction: Actual Growth Rate is Three Times Lower than Estimates Used to Argue for New Plants over the Years At Monday meeting, groups and public will press faith-filled regulators not to rubber-stamp unneeded Asheville plant that would speed climate change and gouge customers Statement by Director Jim Warren: Durham, NC – NC […]
PRESS RELEASE: New Masterclass Series at Asheville Music School Sounds That Shaped Us – Spinterviews by Robin Tolleson The Loft, Asheville Music School,126 College St. First Sundays, March 6, April 3, May 1, and June 5 All performances are at 4pm. $5 adults $2 students The Spinterview is a live mash-up prepared by Robin Tolleson, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Hendersonville native Christina Moore Schreivogel has pirouetted across stages around the globe; so when it came time to build her own dance studio, she wanted to bring the same “world-class” amenities she benefited from to her students. She is literally building her studio starting from the “ground up.” Her new studio in Fletcher […]
From Organic Growers School: Asheville, NC—Organic Growers School (OGS) is pleased to announce an award of $5,000 from The CLIF Bar Family Foundation. This grant will fund the OGS Farmer Programs. The Clif Bar Family Foundation’s (CBFF) mission is to “support innovative small and mid-sized groups working to strengthen our food system and our communities, […]
From Asheville Humane Society: Asheville, NC – On March 8, over 50 participating Asheville area restaurants are donating 15% of their food and drink sales to Asheville Humane Society during the nonprofit’s 13th annual Dine To Be Kind fundraiser. The community is encouraged to dine out (or order to-go) for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks at […]
Press release from Western Carolina University: CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University Chemistry and Physics Department head David Evanoff and forensic research scientist Brittania Bintz are hoping a $346,740 grant from the National Institute of Justice will help produce a faster and less expensive method of confirming the presence of human bodily fluids on samples, which […]
Press release from One Center Yoga: One Center Yoga will host a 6 week series entitled “Iyengar Slow and Mindful Yoga” which offers the beginner or novice the foundation needed to begin your Iyengar yoga practice. Cindy Dollar will teach this 6-week series beginning Tuesday March 1, 2016 and running through April 5, 2016. The […]
Press release from The N.C. Center for Nonprofits: The N.C. Center for Nonprofits will hold a Nonprofit Town Hall on Monday, February 22, 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Goodwill Center, 1616 Patton Avenue, in Asheville. All charitable nonprofit organizations in western North Carolina are invited to attend this free event. The Nonprofit Town Hall will offer a preview of […]
Press release from Biltmore Property Group: Biltmore Property Group, located in Historic Biltmore Village, is pleased to announce that Sotheby’s Premier International Realty and Soma, have signed leases to become part of the 10 Brook complex located in Historic Biltmore Village. Both of these tenants are planning for an early Spring opening. Soma, an intimate […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville Police Department: The Hendersonville Police Department has received numerous calls over the past few days of people calling about sick raccoons in their yard. According to Wildlife Biologist Justin McVey, it has been confirmed that distemper has moved into Henderson County from Buncombe County. The sick animals will […]
Press release from The Charles George VA Medical Center: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Charles George VA Medical Center (VAMC) recently earned a 5-Star Quality rating for the fourth consecutive quarter. The rating—which is the highest possible rating according to VA’s Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning Value (SAIL) model—puts the facility in the top 4 percent […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville has been ranked by the Peace Corps as one of the top-producing colleges for alumni now serving as volunteers in the organization. The university is No. 11 among small schools in the nation. “UNC Asheville students and alumni strive to apply their undergraduate liberal arts education in meaningful […]
PRESS RELEASE: The Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain is hosting a new art exhibition by local photographer and fine artist, David Simchock. David will be presenting a mix of his concert and festival photos, along with his local and world-travel imagery. All of the artwork is for sale with a portion of all sales […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be […]
PRESS RELEASE: LEAF Festival and NewSong Music are proud to announce the Third Annual NewSong Presents: LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition. With a mission to empower and elevate the professional development of singer-songwriters, LEAF and NewSong have joined forces to discover and celebrate the very best local, regional and national talent. The contest is now accepting online […]
Press release from Kiddie Academy of Asheville: WHAT: Kiddie Academy, a leader in early educational child care, will host its inaugural DanceParty! event on Saturday, Feb. 27 starting at 11 a.m. Kiddie Academy of Asheville invites local children and their families to join this free party and dance the winter away in celebration of Kiddie […]
Press release from Living Web Farms: Little hints of spring are finding their way lately. Have you noticed? More diversity in the birdsong? Buds beginning to color, even as they remain tight and safe? It may be the coldest month of the year, but if you watch closely, you’ll see that the sun’s light is changing, […]
Press release form U-Haul Company of North Carolina: CANTON, N.C. (Feb. 17, 2016) — U-Haul Company of North Carolina is pleased to announce that Haywood Secure Storage of Canton has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer to serve the Canton community. Haywood Secure Storage of Canton at 7066 Old Clyde Road will offer U-Haul trucks, […]
Press release from the City of Asheville Parks and Recreations Department: Asheville, NC – The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department announced today that a portion of Pack Square Park will close for sod replacement beginning February 19. The Roger McGuire Green portion of the park will be closed for approximately sixty days to allow […]
Press release from the Federal Emergency Management System: ATLANTA—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency managers and state broadcasters’ associations, will conduct a test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in twenty-two states, two territories, and the District of Columbia on Wednesday, February 24, at […]
