Friday, June 10, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. 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 Friday, 06/10/2016
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Community Foundation announces grant awards
Press release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation Awards $299,460 in Focus Area Grants Projects Supporting Matched Savings Accounts Received $113,000 in Pilot Funding (June 2016) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) recently approved eight focus area grants to support regional projects in Early Childhood Development and Natural and […]
NC Cooperative Extension to flaunt garden renovations at open house
Press release from NC Cooperative Extension: HENDERSONVILLE, NC – This event is to highlight the recent refurbishment of the Bountiful Harvest Community Garden in Jackson Park.The garden was established 8 years ago as a project for the Extension Master Gardener Volunteers to provide outreach into the community. The garden has 30 plots for rental to […]
RiddleFest honors Appalachian music traditions, June 25
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Listen to the music of the Appalachian Mountains at the ninth annual RiddleFest at Burnsville Town Center, Saturday, June 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert honors the life of Burnsville native Lesley Riddle (1905-1979) and his contributions to country music through his work with A.P. Carter, of […]
Hendersonville Police Department hosts kids safety event and fundraiser, June 18
Press release from Hendersonville Police Department: Hendersonville Police K9 Unit Kid Safe Event and K9 Fundraiser Kids are encouraged to bring their bicycle and helmet! Events include: Bike safety course, K9 demos, finger printing, a bounce house, dunking booth, corn hole, a prize raffle and more Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Hendersonville High School […]
Two sopranos and a piano: Songs of Innocence & Wisdom to perform, June 24-25
Press Release from Opera Creations Asheville: Songs of Innocence & Wisdom A journey of childhood adventures, adult relationships and spiritual mystery, with music by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Jake Heggie, Richard Rodgers and W. A. Mozart. Friday, June 24, 7:30 p.m. Cathedral of All Souls-Biltmore Village 9 Swan St, Asheville, NC 28803 Tickets $20 Saturday, […]
Harvard expert joins CooperRiis to research to brain function
Press release from CooperRiis: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The CooperRiis Healing Community has hired a world-class neuroscientist from Harvard as its new research director to spearhead leading edge studies to improve the brain. Carl M. Anderson’s research and program development will provide data and scientific abilities unmatched by any residential program. The rare collaboration between mental health clinicians and neuroscientists […]
Jazz artist Russ Wilson to perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, June 12
Press release from Isis Restaurant & Music Hall: Russ Wilson continues his HISTORY OF JAZZ series in the month of June with THE SWING ERA – VOLUME TWO featuring the vintage big band swing sounds of The Gamble-Wilson Swing Orchestra featuring vocalist Katie Cilluffo. Michael Gamble and Russ Wilson have worked for many years in […]
Short stories performance to benefit Haywood Street’s Downtown Welcome Table July 22-31
Press release from NC Stage Company: A Benefit for Haywood Street’s Downtown Welcome Table Jul. 22nd – Jul. 31st, 2016 Fri – Sat at 7:30PM, Sun at 2:00PM A series of short stories adapted from Ron Rash’s prize-winning stories featuring Barbara Bates Smith (4000 Miles and Ivy Rowe) and musical accompaniment by Jeff Sebens. This […]
Mission Health receives ‘Culture of Excellence’ award
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Leaders from the healthcare industry recently gathered for the Excellence in Healthcare Conference, and Mission Health took home one of the event’s top prizes: the 2016 Culture of Excellence Award. The conference, hosted by Professional Research Consultants (PRC) and the Institute for Healthcare Excellence, is dedicated to […]
Jubilee! Community offers childrens storytelling and drama classes
Press release from NC Stage Company: There is STILL time to register for summer camp! FUNdamentals of Theatre Discover the building blocks of drama through games, group work, and basic theatre techniques! You’ll learn how to use the body and voice to create a character and transport yourself into the world of the play! The […]
Dark Horse Theatre presents circus-themed ‘Sideshow’ June 15-16
Press release from NC Stage Company: The Circus is Coming…. Dark Horse Theatre presents: Sideshow Jun. 15th — Jun. 25th, 2016 Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30PM Ladies and Gentleman, step right up! Meet the Devil Ringmaster as he presents Sideshow, seven tales of deadly sin. Incorporating theatre, original artwork, film, dance and oddities, Sideshow is an […]
Stonewall commemoration and Trans Pride Week June 25-July 3
PRESS RELEASE FROM TRANZMISSION: Local organizations Tranzmission, QORDS and COLAGE, in association with the Asheville JCC, are proud to announce this year’s Stonewall Commemoration Week events, running from June 25th to July 3rd 2016. The Stonewall riots marked the kickoff of the modern day queer rights movement and were primarily initiated by trans feminine people […]
Tech entrepreneur to give keynote at Chamber’s annual meeting June 30
Press release from Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Tech entrepreneur and NY Times best-selling author Josh Linkner will be the keynote speaker for the combined Annual Meeting for the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County on June 30th at The Omni Grove Park Inn. “We are very excited to present […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, June 9: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, June 9, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. 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 Thursday, 06/09/2016
UNC Asheville Announces 2016 Summer Buzz Breakfast Series from Leadership Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: The Leadership Asheville Summer Buzz Breakfast Series is back with three events, beginning Thursday, June 16, with a discussion of Asheville’s culture, past and present. The Summer Buzz Breakfast Series is presented by Ward and Smith, P.A. as a way to explore Asheville’s issues, meet community leaders, and get a taste of the […]
Art MoB will host WNC Local Inspiration Juried Art Show on July 22, 2016
PRESS RELEASE: Art MoB is exited to inform you that they will be hosting their first Western North Carolina Local Inspiration Juried Art Show, let us tell you about all the details! Art MoB is currently accepting applications for their WNC Local Inspiration Juried Art Show until Monday, June 18. This show’s theme will feature […]
Residential energy efficiency studies point to need for financing options
Press release from Appalachian Voices: BOONE, N.C. — Two reports released today by Appalachian Voices show how effective home energy efficiency improvements can be for saving families money and the tremendous customer demand in western North Carolina for accessible, upfront financing to make such improvements. The first report details the energy savings achieved after one […]
Asheville High School interim principal appointed
Press release from Asheville City Schools: The following statement/information from Superintendent Pamela Baldwin was shared with the Asheville High staff at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 and with AHS parents at 2:35 PM: After careful review of the Asheville High School principal selection process to date, we have elected to re-open the position to […]
Appeals court rejects $10 million bond for Duke Energy critics
Press release from NC Warn Director Jim Warren: Appeals Court Deals Blow to Duke Energy and Regulators in Power Plant Fight Court rejects $10 million bond set by utilities commission that would have blocked critics’ chance to appeal Duke’s global warming machine Late today the NC Court of Appeals dealt a rare blow to the […]
“Aurora; Rays of Dawn; Growth Through Nature” at The North Carolina Arboretum July 23-Sept. 18
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: “Aurora; Rays of Dawn; Growth Through Nature” will be at The North Carolina Arboretum Saturday, July 23 – Sunday, September 18 in the Education Center – second floor gallery, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806 The show will feature artists from Aurora Studio & Gallery. Open House on […]