Press release from the Western Women’s Business Center: ASHEVILLE, NC. — The Western Women’s Business Center (WWBC) at The Support Center (TSC) opened registration for their second annual conference “Rock the World, Shape the Future” on June 30 at the US Cellular Center.” “Rock the World, Shape the Future” will feature a day of business workshops, music, […]
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center hosts family night, June 30
Press release from National Park Service: Blue Ridge Parkway Family Night “Animal Tracking: What Do You See?” Join Parkway rangers at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 30th for a night of family fun and education. Since the beginning of time man has used his tracking abilities and observation skills in order to survive. Join […]
Stecoah arts & crafts studios set to open for annual tour
Press release from Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center The 15th annual “Stecoah Arts & Craft Drive About Tour” will be from 10 am to 5 pm, June 24-25 in Graham and Swain counties. With their studios open to the public, the free self-guided driving tour highlights artisans who have built a livelihood with their creative […]
Hickory Nut Gap Farm’s John Ager to speak at Raleigh pollinator rally, June 20
PRESS RELEASE: Research Triangle Park, NC – With over an average of 40 percent of U.S. honeybee hives dying and costing over $2 billion each year, farmers, food advocates, beekeepers and environmental groups across the nation are taking to the road to raise awareness on the massive decline. The Keep the Hives Alive Tour will […]
PSABC’s time traveling 40th anniversary gala exceeds expectations
PRESS RELEASE: On June 4th, 2016, The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County celebrated their 40 Anniversary with panache! With what some are calling a “Timetraveling Gala”, the fundraiser transported guests through time with a tour of four historic locations that were significant to Asheville’s history. Attendees were treated to specialty cocktails, period inspired foods […]
Fine Arts Theatre to screen conservation documentary, June 23
Press release from Conservation Trust for North Carolina: On Thursday, June 23, 2016 the Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) will host a special screening of America’s First Forest: Carl Schenck and the Asheville Experiment, the first full-length, in-depth documentary film ever made about legendary forester and educator Carl Schenck. This new film explores Carl Schenck’s work […]
Mills River Farmers Market offers cookbooks and children’s activities, June 18
PRESS RELEASE: The Mills River Farmers’ Market is excited to welcome the YMCA to the market on Saturday, June 18. The YMCA will have a scavenger hunt and activities for the kids to get them involved in the market, learn more about healthy eating habits, and incorporate movement! How to Eat Well on $4 a […]
Sunset Motel exhibit opens at Push Gallery, June 24
PRESS RELEASE FROM PUSH GALLERY: Reception June, 24 6-10pm Push Gallery, Asheville Brock Forrer & Ally Alsup “Sunset Motel” marks the 3rd exhibition by artist couple and collaborators, Brock Forrer and Ally Alsup. Since moving to North Carolina from Alaska a year ago, Alsup and Forrer have changed their medium and direction from printmaking and […]
Flat Rock Playhouse debuts two new Carl Sandburg plays
PRESS RELEASE FROM FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE: Look out Connemara, there’s a new kid in town. Two new kids to be exact! In celebration of the 2016 Centennial of the National Park Service, Flat Rock Playhouse announced today plans to debut two original works to be performed by the Flat Rock Playhouse 2016 Apprentice Company during […]
Wildflower walk: Blue Ridge Parkway hike of the week
Press release from National Parks Service Asheville, NC – Join Parkway rangers at 10:00 am on Friday, July 1st for a moderate 2-mile round-trip hike on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. We’ll look for blooming wildflowers and see if any of the cacti are producing “tunas”. Meet at the Craven Gap parking area at Milepost 377.4. Bring […]
Natural health company accredited for functional laboratory testing
From a press release: NeuroLab®, a division of Sanesco International, Inc., has met all criteria for laboratory accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. NeuroLab®, established by one of the pioneers of neurotransmitter testing, achieved COLA certification in June of this year. COLA encourages continuous self-assessment in order to be audit-ready at any time. COLA requires continuing […]
Asheville on Bikes hosts the Summer Cycle, June 26
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE ON BIKES: Asheville on Bikes (AoB) presents the tenth annual Summer Cycle on Sunday, June 26th. The summer social ride begins at Second Gear on Haywood Rd in West Asheville, rolls through a variety of neighborhood streets before connecting to Hominy Creek and French Broad greenways and culminates at Kolo Bike […]
Mountain BizWorks hosts class on how climate change affects business
New Mountain BizWorks coach Michelle Fleckner—who assists with revenue strategies, team development, communication strategies, business growth planning, sustainable practices, and support for work-life balance—will address this important question: How can climate change impact your business?
Asheville lab gets national accreditation
NeuroLab®, a division of Sanesco International, Inc., has met all criteria for laboratory accreditation by COLA, a national healthcare accreditation organization. Located only three miles from downtown Asheville, NeuroLab receives daily shipments of saliva and urine from people all over the world.
Rollergirls shoot video at The Foundation Skatepark
This week the beloved Blue Ridge Rollergirls released a new video of themselves that is getting some buzz around town. It features them staying limber and showing off their game winning moves on skates. They made the video at The Foundation Skate Park in the River Arts District where even the photographer was skating to […]
Flat Rock-Hendersonville Chapter of PFLAG to hold vigil Sunday
The Flat Rock-Hendersonville Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), United Church of Christ of Hendersonville, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hendersonville, and Sacred Journey of Hendersonville are joining together for a vigil supporting the victims of the massacre at the Orlando gay nightclub Pulse, their families and the Orlando LGBT community on Sunday, June 19 at 2:00.
Folkmoot USA seeks volunteers
We’re accepting applications now for Folkmoot USA Festival 2016 volunteers and guides. If you’ve ever wanted to experience the inner – Folkmoot: behind the scenes, backstage, traveling with the dance troupes, intense cultural education – this is the way!
Mainspring Conservation Trust announces collaboration with Jackson County
A collaborative effort between Jackson County and Mainspring Conservation Trust will open 308 acres for public access, creating additional space for people to hike, hunt and fish in the area.
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership announces grant program
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced its 2016 Heritage Grants Program, which will provide funding for projects that preserve, interpret, and promote Western North Carolina’s agricultural, craft, Cherokee, music, and natural heritage.
UNC Asheville to honor distinguished alumni at Reunion Dinner
UNC Asheville has named the winners of the university’s 2016 Alumni Awards, and will recognize the honorees at the Alumni Reunion Dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, in Highsmith University Union on campus.
Air quality forecast for Thursday, June 16: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, June 16, 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 activities. 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 […]