Smoke from a forest fire in Madison County is contributing to current code yellow air quality conditions for particulate matter in the valleys of Asheville & Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it remains a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in […]
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BelkGives on the Go mobile mammography center to visit Asheville May 10
Press release from Belk: The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center, a 39-foot-long, state-of-the-art screening center on wheels, will stop at Belk stores in Asheville and Forest City, during the week of May 9, 2016 to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings. Women age 40 and over with no breast concerns, who have not had […]
Listen to This presents compelling tales of competition, April 28
PRESS RELEASE: Listen to This stories on stage presents “Winning Isn’t Everything, It’s the Only Thing,” compelling tales of competition Featuring stories by: Josh Batenhorst Maryedith Burrell Grayson Morris Jill Summers plus other surprises Hosted by Tom “Undisputed Champion” Chalmers Thursday, April 28th at 7:30 PM 35 Below (back behind Asheville Community Theatre) 35 E. […]
Asheville VA named “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by national survey
Press release from Charles George VA Medical Center: Charles George VA Medical Center (VAMC) has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization. The findings were part of HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index 2016, a […]
History class hosts veterans’ reception
Press release from Mars Hill University: History Instructor Patrick Cash and students in his public history course hosted a reception April 25 in Bentley Fellowship Hall in honor of all Madison County veterans, and especially those who took part in a recent public history project to record veterans’ memories. The students have conducted numerous interviews […]
Pisgah Legal to hold “Rent Party” fundraiser with live Blues May 5 at YMI
Press release from Pisgah Legal: “Rent parties” began in Harlem in the 1920s, when tenants hired a band to play and then “passed the hat” among guests to raise money to pay their high rent. In that same spirt of helping others with their housing needs, Will Morris and Wells Fargo, LLC are presenting a […]
The Magnetic Theatre debuts it first radio drama kids camp
Announcement from The Magnetic Theatre: Has your rising 6th-9th grader ever wanted to: Explore exotic locales? Soar through deep space? Solve crimes? Discover buried treasure? Live the lifestyle of the rich and famous soap opera world? At the Magnetic Theatre’s Radio Drama Camp this summer, kids ages 11 – 14 will write, produce, direct, and […]
Parkway Playhouse touts strong season, May to October
Press release from the Parkway Playhouse: Actors take the stage for the 70th season at Parkway Playhouse Saturday, May 7. The first production is “Steel Magnolias.” The Mainstage Season runs until Oct. 8, including four plays and two musicals. One standout is “The Ballad of Frankie Silver,” June 4-18. The play is based on the novel […]
French Broad River Festival release its schedule for April 29 & 30 fest
PRESS RELEASE: FBRF music schedule Friday April 29, 2016 Main Stage 1:30-3:00- Bodhi Roots Reggae Band 3:30-5:00- David Gans 5:30-7:00- Josh Daniel/Mark Schimick Project 7:30-9:00- Cabinet 10-12:00- Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds Flood Stage 12pm- Yoga with Shelby Means (Della Mae, Sally and George) 1:30-2:30pm- The V Tones of Charleston 3:00-4:30pm- Sally and George […]
The Bob Moog Foundation launches a Kickstarter campaign to fund a feature-length documentary
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE BOB MOOG FOUNDATION: Today we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Kickstarter campaign, in support of an exciting new feature-length documentary. This is a crucial, early chapter in electronic music history that needs to be documented NOW! Electronic Voyager on Kickstarter From Robert Fantinatto and Jason Amm, the Director/Producer […]
On a very thirsty Thursday in June at McCormick Field players will don “beer city” jerseys
Press release from the Asheville Tourists: On Thursday June 2, the Asheville Tourists will become the Beer City Tourists for one night only when they play host to the Greenville Drive. Asheville has been named Beer City USA on multiple occasions and was called the “Napa Valley of beer” by National Public Radio. Buncombe County is […]
Dancing Bear Toys hosts an adult coloring night at Highland Brewing Co.
PRESS RELEASE FROM DANCING BEAR TOYS: Dancing Bear Toys will host the first ever Adult Coloring Night at Highland Brewing Company on Monday, May 16, from 4-8 pm. Dancing Bear Toys will provide coloring pages and supplies. Local artist Phil Cheney will share his new coloring book with guests. “We wanted to do our own […]
Renowned photographer Sally Mann will be at Malaprop’s May 17
PRESS RELEASE FROM MALAPROP’S: Hold Still author and photographer Sally Mann at Malaprop’s! Sally Mann Presentation and Signing May 17, 7 p.m. We are honored to welcome National Book Award Finalist and winner of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction Sally Mann to Malaprop’s. Mann is one of America’s most renowned photographers. Her work […]
Grandfather Mountain hosts salamander celebration May 7
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Grandfather Mountain is well known for its black bears. But if you think the mountain’s most abundant animal weighs 300 pounds and is covered in fur, think again. And think smaller. On Saturday, May 7, Grandfather Mountain will celebrate the salamander, the most prolific terrestrial vertebrate at the Linville-based […]
Firefighters conduct burn-outs on Hot Springs fire
Press release from the U.S. Forest Service: Firefighters began burn out operations this afternoon on the Silver Mine Fire near Hot Springs, NC. Smoke from the burn out operations can be expected over the next few days and may settle in low areas overnight. Winds are expected to carry smoke to the northeast this evening. Smoke […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, April 21: Moderate (YELLOW)
Tuesday, April 26, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Tuesday, 04/26/2016
Malaprop’s celebrates Independent Bookstore Day, April 30
PRESS RELEASE FROM MALAPROP’S: INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY marks its second year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on April 30th, 2016, with 420 independent bookstores in 48 states hosting literary parties around the country. MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE/CAFÉ will be celebrating with our first-ever Poetry Upon Request event. We’ll feature local poets writing poems for customers using a […]
Chiropractic Center holds open house about innovative treatments
From a press release: Fairview Chiropractic Center is holding an open house Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 5 pm until 7 pm. Long known for offering innovative treatment modalities, many found only in the locker rooms of pro-sports teams and unavailable anywhere else in NC, Dr. Reilly invites the public to learn more about how […]
Sacred Valley Acupuncture to offer community-style acupuncture for women
From a press release: Sacred Valley Acupuncture is excited to offer community-style acupuncture to women in the Asheville area beginning May 5. This style of acupuncture varies from traditional practitioner/client appointments in that women will all sit in community together while being treated. Being treated in a communal way allows women to sit in a […]
Pride Prom 2016
PRIDE PROM 2016 A fundraiser for ANAM CARA THEATRE COMPANY THEME: ‘70s PUNK ROCK May 7 at 7:30-10:30PM At Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803 Come join the fun and support a good cause! We are celebrating our LGBTTQQIAAP community and raising money for Anam Cara Theatre Company with our […]
Water main break leaves Hendersonville Water and Sewer customers near Sugarloaf Elementary without water
Press release from Hendersonville Water and Sewer: The water customers of Hendersonville Water and Sewer along Sugarloaf Rd. from Sugarloaf Elementary School to Ridge Rd., including all associated side streets in this area of the County are currently experiencing a low to no pressure condition due to a broken water main located on Sugarloaf Rd. […]