Press release: May 31, 2016 BID NOW TO OWN YOUR GAME WORN AUTOGRAPHED BEER CITY JERSEY AND CAP ASHEVILLE, NC— 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. The game-worn jerseys and caps are currently available for fans […]
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Verner Center receives $1 million grant to expand Early Head Start to Asheville
Press release: Verner Center for Early Learning Awarded $1 Million Grant To Support Early Head Start Expansion into Asheville ASHEVILLE, NC (May 31, 2016) – The Verner Center for Early Learning — an early care and education program of distinction fostering holistic learning environments where young children and families thrive — has been awarded a […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, June 1- Moderate (Green and Yellow)
Wednesday, June 1, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. […]
A-B Tech Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast launches “Sensory Analysis of Beer” class June 6
Press release: Sensory Analysis of Beer Class Starts June 6 A-B Tech’s Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast’s Sensory Analysis of Beer class begins Monday, June 6. This class is conducted Mondays and Wednesdays through June 15 from 6-9 p.m. at the college’s Asheville campus. The class explores the origin of beer characteristics and teaches […]
2016 Buncombe Farm Service Agency County Committee nominations open June 15
Press release: FSA COUNTY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS START JUNE 15 Charles E. Zink, County Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Buncombe County, today announced farmer and rancher candidate nominations will begin Wednesday, June 15, 2016 for the Buncombe County Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee. The nomination period continues through Monday, August 1, 2016. […]
3rd annual WNC Battle of the Burger returns to Asheville August 21
Press release: WNC Battle of the Burger Returns for Year Three Coming this Summer! Asheville, NC, May 24 — On Sunday, August 21, All American Food Fights presents the 3rd Annual WNC Battle of the Burger from 2-5 p.m. at The Crowne Plaza Expo Center in Asheville. Local restaurants can be nominated via social media on All American […]
The Salvage Station opens June 1
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SALVAGE STATION: The Salvage Station (468 Riverside Drive) is proud to announce that its doors will officially open on June 1st at 2pm. The full service bar and restaurant venue located along the French Broad River will be open to the public five days a week and available for rent to […]
Mills River Presbyterian Church hosts three “Wednesday Evening Dialogues” on language in June
Press release: “Wednesday Evening Dialogues” at Mills River Presbyterian Church MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Mills River Presbyterian Church will host a series of three one-hour informative discussions focusing on the important invention of the English language on three consecutive Wednesdays — June 8, 15 and 22. “Wednesday Evening Dialogues” are free to attend and all […]
Asheville Area Arts Council presents Design and Marketing Symposium, June 18
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL: The Asheville Area Arts Council presents their second annual Design and Marketing Symposium: A one day intensive symposium on marketing and design topics for your arts based business Calling all Artists! Musicians! Crafters! Event Planners! Performers! and Independent Business Owners! The Second Annual Design and Marketing Symposium is […]
Celtic musicians Jennifer Licko and Patsy O’Brien play The Altamont Theatre, July 8
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: JENNIFER LICKO & PATSY O’BRIEN Residing in Brazil, the International singer songwriter, Jennifer Licko, was recently awarded with ‘Celtic Album of the Year’ by Celtic Music Radio for her latest release “A Thousand Curses Upon Love’. Now she is releasing her next award winning album (SING) with producer, arranger and […]
Creative Mountain Food Tours receives TripAdvisor 2016 Certificate of Excellence award
Press release: CREATIVE MOUNTAIN FOOD TOURS EARNS 2016 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE Black Mountain, NC – May 29, 2016. Creative Mountain Food Tours today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past […]
2016 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award nominations open until July 15
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2016 Asheville, NC – The Western North Carolina Historical Association is now accepting nominations for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Originated by the Louis Lipinsky family, the Award has been presented by the Western North Carolina Historical Association since 1955. The Award is now a partnership between […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, May 31- Moderate (Green and Yellow)
Tuesday, May 31, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, […]
Kat Williams celebrates Nina Simone at The White Horse, June 10
PRESS RELEASE FROM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN: Nina Simone, dubbed the “High Priestess of Soul” was brilliant and complicated. A Native of Tryon, North Carolina, she went on to international stardom and notoriety as a mercurial singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist. Asheville’s own diva, Kat Williams, salutes this musical giant on Friday, […]
Malaprop’s hosts Louise Penny at Diana Wortham Theatre, Sept. 4
PRESS RELEASE FROM MALAPROP’S: Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café is hosting Louise Penny at Asheville’s Diana Wortham Theatre! We’ve already sold tickets to out-of-state fans, and we want to be sure our loyal customers get a chance to buy tickets before we sell out! Tickets are $40.00 and include a hardcover copy of A Great Reckoning. They are […]
WNC 4 Peace solicits creative submissions from area students
Announcement from WNC 4 Peace: WNC 4 Peace, a partnership of peace makers in Western North Carolina, announces a contest in which students across Buncombe County, NC, can enter via their school’s creative works that promote the importance of peacemaking. There will be four “Winners” for Best Poem, Best Video, Best Artwork, and Best Essay on […]
RiverMusic continues with “Friends of Widespread Panic” night, June 10
PRESS RELEASE FROM RIVERLINK: RiverLink’s RiverMusic continues on June 10 with The Randall Bramblett Band, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons, and headliners Bloodkin taking the Prestige Subaru Stage. The event will take place at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, located at 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District (map). RiverMusic gates open at […]
Connie Regan-Blake performs “Slice of Life” at MetroWines, June 18
PRESS RELEASE FROM METROWINES: Please join us for “A Slice of Life” performance on Saturday, June 18th at 7:30 @MetroWines, 169 Charlotte Street. Connie Regan-Blake and her “Taking the Stage” workshop participants present a great evening of storytelling. “Storytelling is alive and well, primarily because of Connie Regan-Blake.” ABC Good Morning America Your $15 ticket […]
Buncombe County Chautauqua held June 20-23 at AB Tech
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Buncombe County Chautauqua 2016 American Adventures June 20-23 at 7pm Nightly A-B Tech – Ferguson Auditorium American Adventures will be held June 20-23 in Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech in Asheville. This year’s Buncombe County Chautauqua will present some wildly courageous and adventurous characters. The Save Our Buncombe Chautauqua Committee […]
‘Heart Songs’ program inspires children dealing with loss
Press release from Four Seasons Compassion for Life: FLAT ROCK, N.C. – When a family member faces end of life, children are often considered forgotten mourners by care providers. But at Four Seasons Compassion for Life, children get the comfort and support they need at a time of loss, thanks to the Heart Songs Bear Buddies […]
RiverLink to present “Friends of Widespread Panic” night on June 10
Press release from RiverLink: ASHEVILLE, NC — RiverLink’s RiverMusic continues on June 10 with The Randall Bramblett Band, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons, and headliners Bloodkin taking the Prestige Subaru Stage. The event will take place at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, located at 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District (map). RiverMusic gates […]