PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: The Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of Commerce announces its 39th Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain, Saturday August 13 and Sunday 14. The family-oriented, non-alcoholic street festival has over 200 booths of original arts and crafts, a large variety of food booths, a music tent with acts throughout each day, a […]
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Summer Fringe Nights at the Crow & Quill continues July 27
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE FRINGE ARTS FESTIVAL: Fringe Night at the Crow & Quill – Butoh Edition July 27 marks the next installment of the Summer Fringe Nights at the Crow & Quill. This event will feature three performances by local Butoh masters. These short pieces, each about 15 – 20 minutes in length, represent […]
Andy Buckner and Levi Lowrey perform at White Horse Black Mountain, July 30
PRESS RELEASE FROM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN: The South gave birth to the bedrock sounds of virtually all of today’s popular music. Field hollers, blues and spirituals still echo in R&B and its descendants, while the storytelling tradition of mountain ballads, old-time fiddle tunes and church harmonies underpin bluegrass and country. African-American traditions have intertwined […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers offer activities and hikes to cap off July
Press releases from National Park Service: Tall Tales to Tell on Trails Join Parkway rangers at 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 28th for a night of family fun and education. Stories have been a part of nature ever since humans developed language. From campfire ghost stories to Cherokee myths, the Appalachians are full of tales! […]
Asheville’s small-scale residential infill discussion continues with online component, public meeting
Press release from the City of Asheville: City staff held the first of two workshops on July 14 to gather public input on City code considerations that seek to allow for more small-scale residential infill development. Approximately 100 people attended the presentation of the staff analysis and initial considerations, followed by an hour of small group discussion […]
UPDATED: APD asks for assistance identifying men
With assistance from the community through tips to the Asheville Police Department’s non-emergency line and Buncombe County Crime Stoppers we have successfully identified the both the men and the driver pictured below. We appreciate everyone who assisted us in making this identification.
Buncombe County Farm Service Agency committee nominations due August 1
Press release: FSA COUNTY COMMITTEE NOMINATION DEADLINE Charles E. Zink, County Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Buncombe County, today reminds farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers that they have only a few days left to meet the Monday, August 1, 2016, deadline to nominate eligible candidates to serve on the Buncombe […]
WCQS taps award-winning reporter and anchor Matt Bush to lead news department
Press release from WCQS: Matt Bush will lead WCQS’ news department as its next News Director. WCQS General Manager said the timing couldn’t be better, “Matt joins us at a very exciting time. We’re launching a second broadcast service with an all-news format and we’re expanding our local news department. He’s an accomplished journalist with great […]
Listen to This stories on stage at The Orange Peel, July 21
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Listen to This stories on stage presents at The Orange Peel Dog Days of Summer human tales of canine companions featuring stories by Jim Julien Grayson Morris Betsy Puckett Sarah Spooner Plus a song and video short by Rod Murphy Hosted by Tom Chalmers, with music set and support from […]
WNC photographer Lori Kincaid will judge national landscape photography competition
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: WNC photographer Lori Kincaid is one of fifteen photographers selected for the judging panel of a major, annual competition to find the USA’s landscape photographer of the year. She is the only judge based in the Southern Appalachians. Now in its third year, the USA Landscape Photographer of the Year […]
Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons return to Jack of the Wood, July 23
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Columbus, Ohio based rock and roll band Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons will be playing at Jack of the Wood in Asheville, NC on July 23rd. 9pm show w/$5 cover. Armed with electric guitars, swooning vocals, and songs that split the difference between rock & roll and dreamy psychedelia, […]
Bojangles celebrates grand opening of Smokey Park Highway restaurant, July 19
PRESS RELEASE: WHO: On Tuesday, July 19, Bojangles’ franchisee BOJ of WNC, LLC, celebrates the opening of their newest restaurant in Asheville, N.C. WHAT: Bojangles’ franchisee BOJ of WNC, LLC, celebrates the opening of their newest Bojangles’ restaurant in Asheville, N.C., on Tuesday, July 19. Grand opening festivities will begin at 5 a.m. During the grand […]
Jackson County featured in two episodes of Anglers & Appetites this week
Press release from Jackson County Tourism: Anglers will enjoy watching Jackson County on national television this week with a third season of Anglers & Appetites. The first episode will feature three downtown Sylva chefs, and local anglers Matt Canter of Brookings and Kyle Fronrath of Fontana Guides. Filmed in early May, Anglers and Appetites showcases two things – great […]
Asheville seeks applications for Recreation Board
The City of Asheville is accepting applications for the Recreation Board, a citizen advisory board to city staff and City Council on matters pertaining to the operation of park facilities and recreation programs within the City of Asheville, to make policy recommendations to the City Council, and to carry out duties as may be assigned to them by the City Council.
Registration opens for RiverLink’s 2016 Anything That Floats Parade
PRESS RELEASE FROM RIVERLINK: Registration is open for RiverLink’s Anything That Floats Parade to be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 on the French Broad River in Asheville. Join RiverLink for the wildest, wackiest event of the summer. Creating and building a raft, float or flotilla with fun-loving friends, family or co-workers is not only […]
Songcatchers Music Series hosts Laura Boosinger and the Midnight Plowboys
Press release from National Forests in North Carolina: The Cradle of Forestry in America’s Annual Songcatchers Music Series continues Sunday, July 24, with Laura Boosinger and the Midnight Plowboys. This year’s series is sponsored by Morrow Insurance Agency, Inc. The Midnight Plowboys are a traditional roots music string band comprised of talented, fun-loving musicians and stage entertainers, […]
Asheville seeks applicants from the public for three boards and committees
Announcement from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a voice in the City’s growth and future? Do you want to be a […]
Teatro del Gusto — Burlesque and Circus Cabaret at The Orange Peel, July 24
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ORANGE PEEL: At 8pm on Thursday, July 24th and Sunday August 25th, the series the Orange Peel and Absfest introduced in 2014, called Teatro del Gusto, debuts a brand new season of Burlesque and Circus Cabaret, local restaurant partners and live music. These events are a collaboration between the always zesty […]
Comedian Jarrod Harris will perform at The Millroom July 23
PRESS RELEASE FROM FUNNY BUSINESS AT THE MILLROOM: On Saturday, July 23rd, Funny Business at the Millroom presents Jarrod Harris with special guest Lace Larrabee for one show at 8:00pm. Jarrod Harris‘ act is an oddly comfortable mix of trailer-park filth, comic angst and hipster irony. While his style may fit into several categories along […]
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation brings Listening and Learning Tour to Asheville
Press release from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: Community leaders gathered Thursday at the Chancellor’s Residence (Brumit Pisgah House) at UNC Asheville to welcome the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation and its new Executive Director Maurice “Mo” Green, to the city. This event was the latest stop on the Foundation’s Mo Wants to Know tour. Launched in May […]
Jami Daniels becomes third generation leader of Asheville business
The Daniels Group, an Asheville-based commercial printing company and call center service, announced today that Jami Daniels has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. Daniels is the third generation to lead the family business. She previously served as vice president of marketing and took the helm when her father, former CEO Jim Daniels, announced his retirement this summer.