PRESS RELEASE FROM PAN HARMONIA: Pan Harmonia, Asheville’s own chamber music company, offers a mosaic of concerts, educational residencies and community outreach. We love bringing our signature mix of chamber music masterpieces and new works to as many listeners as possible through informal performances and adventurous programming. Directed by flutist Kate Steinbeck, this award-winning repertory […]
Press release from Asheville Downtown Association: In partnership with the City of Asheville and the Public Art & Culture Commission, the Asheville Downtown Association Foundation is pleased to announce a new public art project on Lexington Avenue. The installation will recognize the vision of many local leaders whose foresight made Lexington Avenue One of America’s […]
Press Release from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: Twenty NC leaders appointed to serve in an advisory capacity to the Foundation Winston-Salem, NC (August 30, 2016) – The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is pleased to announce its newest cohort of Community Leadership Council members. Established in 2012, the Community Leadership Council is a group of 20 diverse […]
Press release: RiverLink seeks to “Name That Creek” in the Kenilworth neighborhood ASHEVILLE, N.C. — With the help of the City of Asheville and the Kenilworth Residents’ Association (KRA), RiverLink’s Name That Creek program is set to name a new stream. This one flows through the Kenilworth neighborhood, which is located between downtown Asheville, Biltmore […]
Press release: Blue Ridge Parkway Hike of the Week “Flat Laurel Creek” (Asheville, N.C.) – Join Blue Ridge Parkway rangers at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 9th for a moderate, 2.5 mile loop hike through the headwaters basin of Flat Laurel Creek. Flat Laurel Creek begins in a high elevation valley surrounded by high peaks, […]
Press release from Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s 2016 Farmer Education Workshop Series In partnership with NC Cooperative Extension and the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute presents: “Farm Safety: Tractors, PPE and Risky Business” When: Thursday September 8 2016 | 2-4:30 pm (Rain or Shine) What: Safety on the farm, though seemingly boring, is crucial for the sustainability of your […]
Press release from Mission Health: SPRUCE PINE, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2016) – Blue Ridge Regional Hospital and McDowell Hospital, part of the Mission Health network, are pleased to announce the addition of nine new medical specialists over the past year. The physicians, who serve both facilities, were added specifically to provide needed medical expertise to […]
Press release from Diamond Brand and Frugal Backpacker: Local outdoor lifestyle specialists Diamond Brand Outdoors and Frugal Backpacker today announced the several additional vendors for the Asheville Outdoor Show, along with entertainment. In its second year, the free public expo brings top innovators from the most popular outdoor companies to recreation enthusiasts in the playground of […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Visitors can enjoy all the thrills of the N.C. Mountain State Fair, plus save some money by taking advantage of advance ticket sales and several special promotions during the fair’s 10-day run Sept. 9-18. “For the best deal on ride tickets and gate admission, fairgoers […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM MICA GALLERY: “From The Earth”, the fall exhibition at Mica contemporary craft gallery in downtown Bakersville, features the work of Bryant Holsenbeck, Amy Putansu and Rodger Jacobs, notable artists who all derive their inspiration from the natural world. We are honored to present and share their work. Their exhibit runs from September […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CRAFT GUILD: The 36th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held on September 17 and 18 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free celebration of mountain heritage is sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild and features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. A highlight of the […]
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: This summer Henderson County Public Schools sponsored a Kids Eat Free Summer Food Service Program with three locations for children ages 2-18 to come for a free lunch. The program was held June 20th- August 19th. City employees at Patton Park and Patton Pool provided one of the […]
PRESS RELEASE: West Asheville gains a new, active-life gathering spot and restaurant with the opening of UpCountry Eatery today, Monday, August 29. The restaurant at 1050 Haywood Road, adjacent to UpCountry Brewing Company, is located in the space formerly occupied by Nona Mia. UpCountry Eatery serves Southern Appalachian Eats. Open seven days a week, the […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MAGNETIC THEATRE: When The Magnetic Theatre opened its world premiere of Steven Samuels’ When Jekyll Met Hyde in January 2011, it was an immediate, huge hit, selling out nearly all of its extended run, delighting critics and audiences alike. David Hopes of Mountain Xpress raved that “you realize that theater can […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM NC STAGE CO.: NC Stage is launching two new classes this fall. A Classical Theatre course will be offered for 8th – 12th grade students. This class will delve into the “how to’s” of classical texts: How to read the text, how to approach the role, how to portray characters using archetypes, […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Exhibition Dates: Sept. 26 -Oct. 14, 2016 Opening Reception: Fri., Sept 30, 6-8 PM UNCA Owen Hall Gallery 2nd Floor, 215 Owen Hall On the Other Hand… is an exhibition of collaborative and individual prints by members of Asheville Printmakers Group at the Owen Hall Gallery at University of North […]
PRESS RELEASE: The Center for Art & Spirit at St.George will mark the International Day of Peace, September 21, with an entire week focused on peace, from Sunday, September 18 through Sunday, September 25 2016, with special events each day. Saturday, September 24 will feature a multitude of events and activities, and the campus will […]
PRESS RELEASE: Lake James State Park has grown by 41 acres with Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina’s donation today of the historic Whippoorwill Farm property to the State of North Carolina. In a 10 o’clock dedication ceremony this morning, N.C. State Parks officials gathered with members of the community, project donors and funders, including representatives […]
PRESS RELEASE: Saluda’s Labor Day weekend kicks off on Friday, September 2 with the Top Of The Grade Concert Series presenting Aaron Burdett and his band at McCreery Park at 7 p.m. Building on the traditions of the finest performing songwriters, Aaron’s original Americana music blends folk-rock, bluegrass, and blues into a sound that is […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Kentucky native Etta May, often called the “Polyester Princess,” is making a stop on her tour in Waynesville, NC at The Strand on September 9 at 8pm. This Queen of Southern Sass will surely have the audience in stitches with her tell it like it is humor. Etta May married […]
PRESS RELEASE: This year’s design features an airplane, clouds, a globe, and local business and title sponsor, MB Haynes. We are proud to host, yet again, WNC’s largest Corn Maze with 100% of proceeds going toward caring for the Eliada kids and families that we serve! Dates & Times: September 14th – October 23rd Wednesday & Thursday: 9am-3pm Friday […]
