Press release: Asheville, N.C. (February 18, 2016) – Asheville City Council member Cecil Bothwell has announced he is supporting Jasmine Beach-Ferrara in the District 1 race for County Commission. Bothwell is a small business owner and author who has been on city council since 2009. “We’re lucky to have three highly qualified candidates running for […]
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Center for Spiritual Living hosts holistic healing day
Press release from the organizers: Holistic Healing Day – FREE Saturday March 5, 2016, 11am-3pm Center for Spiritual Living Asheville 2 Science of Mind Way, Asheville NC 28806 Free and unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of healing art therapies all in one place. The Holistic Healing Day will offer a sampling of massage, […]
Andy Millard Campaign denounces proposed redistricting map
Press release from the Andy Millard Campaign: February 17, 2016 – The campaign of Andy Millard, the Democratic nominee for Congress in North Carolina’s 10th district, released a statement condemning the state legislature’s proposed Congressional map which was made public Wednesday evening. The map was ordered to be redrawn by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
CarePartners Home Health receives 5-star rating
From a press release: CarePartners Home Health Services recently received a 5-star patient satisfaction rating from Home Health Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems. HHCAHPS does a national survey that asks patients about their recent experiences with a home health agency. The results are based on questions such as these: – How often […]
Asheville resident reports possible Bigfoot sighting near Sevierville, Tenn.
The mythical “Bigfoot” (aka Sasquatch or Wendigo) is no stranger to the southeastern United States. Sightings of the large, ape-like humanoid continue to pop up from time to time, despite skeptics’ best efforts to debunk the beast’s existence. A photo sent into Mountain Xpress this morning adds a new entry into the annals of Bigfoot’s […]
Zoe & Cloyd release new video, “Running on Empty”
PRESS RELEASE: Husband and wife John Cloyd Miller and Natalya Zoe Weinstein, of Asheville, NC, have been playing music together for over ten years, most notably as founding members of the Americana trio, Red June. After the birth of their daughter last February, they struck out on their own as the duo, Zoe & Cloyd. […]
Poets Landon Godfrey and Holly Iglesias read as part of “Writers at Home,” Feb. 21
PRESS RELEASE: Poets Landon Godfrey and Holly Iglesias will read from their works when the Writers at Home series, hosted by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program, resumes at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This event is free and open to the public. Godfrey is […]
Painting exhibition by Perry Houlditch opens in Artist Resource Center Gallery, March 11
PRESS RELEASE: A Painting Exhibition by Perry Houlditch in the Artist Resource Center Gallery Opening reception: March 11, 5:00 – 8:00pm Perry Houlditch was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. He began studying art at Cleveland Community College and graduated in 2004 with an A.A. In 2007 he graduated from the […]
Burnsville’s Fun Frolic Farm certified as Animal Welfare Approved
BURNSVILLE, NC (FEBRUARY 17, 2016) — The herd of dairy goats at Fun Frolic Farm is now certified as Animal Welfare Approved. This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent family […]
Asheville Community Theater presents award-winning musical Next To Normal March 11 – 27
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2016 Next to Normal Gets Its WNC Premiere at 35below Bioflyer Productions in partnership with Asheville Community Theater is proud to present for the first time in Western North Carolina the Broadway hit musical Next To Normal. Directed by Rock Eblen and with music direction by Sarah Fowler, […]
Asheville VA Medical Center to host annual creative arts show and competition
Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center: WHAT: The 11th Annual Creative Arts Show and Competition is a talent competition in art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music for Veterans who receive care at the Charles George VA Medical Center. WHO: Approximately 30 Veterans will exhibit their artwork, share their original written work, or perform musical, dance, […]
Smoky Mountain LME/MCO partners with local health agencies on pilot program for foster children & families
Press release: Pilot program aims to help children in foster care, families in Buncombe, Henderson counties February 17, 2016 – Buncombe and Henderson counties have been selected as pilot sites for a state initiative to use enhanced behavioral health treatment services to reduce the number of children placed in foster care or residential facilities. The […]
Brevard College rock climbing team advances to the Collegiate Climbing National Championship
Press release from Brevard College: The Brevard College rock climbing team recently staked its claim as a force to be reckoned with on the national competition stage, and USA Climbing took notice. On Feb. 6, the team of 18 students traveled to The Crag in Franklin, Tennessee, for the Nashville Collegiate Climbing Regional and scaled […]
Visually-impaired local marathoner set to participate in 2016 Asheville Marathon on March 13
Press release: 2016 Asheville Marathon to Welcome First Visually-Impaired Participant February 16, 2016 — The Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate is excited to welcome its first visually impaired runner to its 2016 events. Veteran marathoner Mike Merino, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, will be joining 1,400 other participants for the full marathon on Sunday, […]
A-B Tech instructor presents program on ancient Amazon women & culture March 2
Press release: Amazon women to be discussed during Women’s History Month at A-B Tech A-B Tech Adjunct Instructor, Dr. Cecile-Marie Sastre, will be present a program on “Amazons: The Real Wonder Women of Antiquity” at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 in Ferguson Auditorium on the college’s Asheville Campus. As part of Women’s History Month, Sastre […]
Penland School of Crafts hosts 2016 Community Open House on March 5
Press release: Penland School Community Open House The Penland School of Crafts Community Open House will take place on Saturday, March 5 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is an afternoon of fun and education for all ages with hands-on activities in most of Penland’s teaching studios. No admission is charged. Many activities are […]
Warren Wilson College dean of service honored for work sustaining community engagement
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College Dean of Service Cathy Kramer is the 2016 Civic Engagement “Sustainer” Professional of the Year, which is awarded by the North Carolina Campus Compact, a coalition of 35 public and private colleges and universities. The award recognizes one staff member at a college or university in […]
Symphony conductor Daniel Meyer will leave after 2017/2018 season
PRESS RELEASE: The Asheville Symphony announced Tuesday that Music Director and Conductor Daniel Meyer will conclude his tenure with the ASO following the 2017-18 season. In 2015, Meyer signed a contract extension, which includes conducting a full 2016-17 season and a reduced schedule in 2017-18. Meyer, who is in his 11th season with the ASO, […]
Girls on the Run® offering community teams this spring
From a Girls on the Run of WNC press release: In an effort to make the Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grade) and Heart and Sole (6th-8th grade) programs more accessible, Girls on the Run of WNC is hosting four community teams in Buncombe and Henderson Counties. The community teams are available to all grade eligible girls, regardless fitness level, ability or […]
Halfway to HempX at New Mountain AVL
From a press release from HempX Asheville: HempX Asheville is pleased to announce “Halfway to HempX,” an educational event featuring Colorado’s Hemp Road Trip Bus and hemp farming expert Mike Lewis. Halfway to HempX will take place at New Mountain AVL beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 18th. In October 2015, The North Carolina […]
310 ART celebrates 10th anniversary on April 29
PRESS RELEASE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of 310 ART. Located at Riverview Station in the River Arts District, the venture began in 2006 in one room, a 380 sq. ft. space that served as a classroom, a space to show original artwork by founder Fleta Monaghan and also a working studio daily. Since […]