Press release from Ashevillage: Come join Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine for a gander into the world of handcrafted herbalism where you’ll explore wild foods foraging, herbal medicine making and a bit of juicy herbal botany to boot. It’s simple to enroll, just click on this link by March 22nd. The class runs for one […]
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity has experienced an influx of volunteer groups this month as college students opting for an “alternative spring break” have, and continue to come from all over the country to volunteer with the non-profit.
FROM THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE: MSF has something for everyone… Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Rock, Funk, and more! Friday Headliner: Marcus King Band – May 27 7:30-9:30PM Saturday Headliner: The Hip Abduction – May 28 8-9:30PM Sunday Headliner: Andrew Scotchie and the River Rats – May 29 4:30-6PM Weekend Schedule • The Get Right Band (Friday May 27 5-7PM) • […]
PRESS RELEASE: Following the successful launch of Free Range Asheville’s inaugural season last month, this fresh arts organization announces a roster of adventurous cultural events in April 2016 featuring a conversation with critically acclaimed pianist and composer Jonathan Biss; a discussion and solo performance by MacArthur award-winning composer and saxophonist Ken Vandermark; a performance by […]
PRESS RELEASE: Poetry and creative nonfiction will be presented by Sarah Gibson and Melissa Sibley, winners of UNC Asheville writing scholarships, when the Writers at Home series, hosted by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program, resumes at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This event is […]
PRESS RELEASE: Introduction to the Organic Armor Arts Saturday, April 16, 2016, 10 to 4, Sunday, April 17, 2016, 10 to 2, Saturday includes a lunch break Room for 6 students only, $275.00 The workshop is lead by Paul Hersey and Jennifer Murphy who will guide you through the 7 steps of the Organic Armor […]
Press release: Haywood County Public Library to Hold Comic-Con, “Library-Con,” on April 30 A Comic-Con is coming to Haywood County – The Waynesville Library will host a Comic-Con-type event, appropriately dubbed “Library-Con,” this April. Organized by Youth Services Librarian Lisa Hartzell, Library-Con will be a fun, family-friendly event for lovers of comic books and beyond. […]
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lanier Library plans celebration of poetry N.C. Poet Laureate Stephenson to speak Tryon, North Carolina, Mar. 14, 2016 – Lanier Library, bolstered by the success of the last two years, has expanded its Lanier Library Poetry Festival to a month-long calendar of poetry-inspired events rather than its usual one-day […]
Press release from Emerald City Tiny Homes LLC. This Thursday, March 17, is St. Patrick’s Day—a day known for wearing green and drinking beer. As “Beer City USA,” Asheville has no shortage of beer‐drinking venues. However, 2016 marks the first year of Asheville’s Emerald City Ball, a new event sponsored by Emerald City Tiny Homes, […]
Press release: Black Mountain Elementary School is celebrating its 20th Anniversary as an elementary school with a rededication ceremony that will be led by current and former students, teachers, and administrators dating back to Black Mountain Middle and High Schools. The event will be held on Thursday, March 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m. For the […]
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Henderson County Public Schools Superintendent Named HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 14, 2016) – Bo Caldwell will succeed David Jones as Henderson County Public Schools’ superintendent, effective July 1, the Henderson County Board of Public Education announced Monday during the regular monthly school board meeting. Caldwell currently serves as Assistant Superintendent […]
Press release: For Immediate Release Penland Gallery Presents Contemporary Chemical Photography What does it mean to make photographic images with chemically-sensitized and processed materials in the digital era? What possibilities do historic photographic processes offer to contemporary artists? These are some of the questions raised by a fascinating exhibition at the newly renovated and expanded […]
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 14, 2016 City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department CITY OF ASHEVILLE ANNOUNCES BOJANGLES’ EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA March 19, 2016 at Carrier Park Asheville, NC – Join the City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department for the area’s largest free Easter celebration at the Bojangles’ Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, […]
From a press release: The Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council announces the first annual Regional Wilderness Therapy Symposium to be held April 14-15 in Asheville. It will still be holding its National Wilderness Therapy Symposium in Park City, UT, in August, but to make the symposium more accessible to programs and field-staff on the East coast, it has expanded to include […]
From a press release: Soon-to-be parents have a new way to identify hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) announced that Pardee Hospital has been designated as one of the first hospitals to receive the Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care designation, a new designation under […]
Press release from North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners: The newly-formed North Carolina Mountain Trail Runners (NCMTR) welcome local trail lovers to participate in its first trail maintenance event on Saturday, March 19. Mountains-to-Sea Trail Maintenance Day is one of several maintenance initiatives organized by the Carolina Mountain Club. Prior trail maintenance experience is NOT required, and […]
From a press release: More than 275 people are expected to raise over $45,400 to stop multiple sclerosis in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever at the Annual Walk MS: Western, taking place on April 3 at Fletcher Community Park. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with MS and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville musician and storyteller David Holt will join the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame later this year. He was selected for the annual honor along with seven other musicians and groups from around the state: The Avett Brothers, Band of Oz, Chuck Brown, Rhiannon Giddens & The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Percy Heath, […]
PRESS RELEASE: A fundraising event will be held at O. Henry’s Underground, starting at 8:00 pm on Friday, March 18th. Coinciding with the first day of the LGBT in the South Conference, this event will feature a concert by local LGBT musicians Royal Skyyy, AJ What?, Brynn Estelle and her Band, and Pretty Pretty. Music […]
PRESS RELEASE: ANAM CARA THEATRE CO.’s ACCORDION TIME MACHINE presents PASS THE FRENCH FRIES, FREIDA 3/25 and 3/26 @ TOY BOAT COMMUNITY ART SPACE Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s Experimental Theatre Ensemble, presents “Pass the French Fries, Freida” Friday, March 25 AND Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 8:00pm Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview […]
PRESS RELEASE: Specialized Physical Therapy announces a benefit concert for the “Knock Out Parkinson’s” boxing program at Specialized Physical Therapy featuring Asheville local band the “Freewheelin Mamas” Concert Date: Saturday, April 2nd Doors Open at 6, Music starts at 7 Concert Location: Specialized Physical Therapy Clinic (Inside Gerber Village), 20 Gala Drive Suite G-104 Asheville, […]
