PRESS RELEASE: Sean Haugh, Lon Cecil, and William Meredith, the Libertarian Party candidates for US Senate, North Carolina Governor, and North Carolina Senate 49, are holding a campaign rally at Upcountry Brewing at 5pm on Saturday October 8th. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Local Libertarian Party leaders will also […]
News Bulletins
Haywood Street-Page Avenue survey on Open City Hall
The City of Asheville seeks residential input. In its announcement, the city writes: The Haywood Street Advisory Team, working with the Asheville Design Center and Asheville City staff, will gather input through October to help define a long-term vision for the City-owned property at the intersection of Haywood Street and Page Avenue in downtown Asheville. We […]
Multi-sensory event Tranceformation takes place at Highland Brewing, Oct. 14
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: WHAT: TRANCEFORMATION WHEN: OCTOBER 14::: 5:00 pm — 2:00 am WHERE: HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY 12 OLD CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY ASHEVILLE NC 28803 TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tranceformation-tickets-27476777782 On October 14, in collaboration with an all-star local team of visual artists, producers, and performers, red.tree Inc brings Asheville a […]
Photographer Steven McBride presents “A Walk in Big Ivy,” Oct. 6
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Spicer Greene Jewelers holds grand-opening celebration
Announcement from Spicer Greene Jewelers: Oct 6-9 Spicer Greene Jewelers will celebrate their grand opening with bubbles and baubles. The recently renovated Wick and Greene building boasts lightfilled rooms and state of the art technology. “It’s even better than we had hoped” say Eva-Michelle and Elliott Spicer, co-owners of the newly re-branded Spicer Greene Jewelers. […]
Warren Wilson College offers a lecture series during October and November
PRESS RELEASE FROM WARREN WILSON COLLEGE: Academic leaders at Warren Wilson College launch a free lecture series Tuesday, Oct. 4, covering U.S. and global affairs. Topics will include a historical look at the first women to run for U.S. president and an in-depth conversation about the lasting impact of National Socialism on multiple generations of […]
Our VOICE seeks submissions for the 15th annual Survivors’ Art Show
PRESS RELEASE FROM OUR VOICE: Healing from sexual violence comes in many forms, and we at Our VOICE believe that art is an essential tool in that healing process. Artistic expression has the power to transform our feelings and our lives, and this is exactly why we are dedicated to curating an annual art show […]
RiverLink Seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
Press Release from RiverLink Volunteer Coordinator: RiverLink invites those interested in becoming volunteers to attend a monthly volunteer information session on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The sessions are held in the conference room of the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman Street in the River Arts District. Volunteers can fill out and […]
Habitat ReStore announces 2016 ReUse Contest winners
Press Release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: The Asheville Habitat ReStore is pleased to announce the winners of its fifth annual ReStore ReUse Contest. The entries, ranging from furniture to trailers and everything in between, were built using predominantly reused materials. The panel of five judges selected winners in four categories: Furniture, Homesteading, Live/Work […]
Preservation Society offers self-guided tour of Riverside Cemetery on Oct. 15
Press Release from the Preservation Society of Asheville & Buncombe County: On an autumn afternoon this October 15, take a walk through one of Asheville’s special places and see where time lies still. Join the Preservation Society in a self-guided tour of Riverside Cemetery, founded in 1885 and encompassing 87 landscaped acres that are beautiful, […]
“After Coal” documentary screening at White Horse Black Mountain
Press release from Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center: On October 9, the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University in partnership with the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center will screen an hour-long documentary entitled After Coal at the White Horse Black Mountain. The film profiles inspiring individuals who are building a new future in the […]
Deadline extended for Asheville Holiday Parade
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: The application deadline for the parade has been extended to Friday, October 7 at pm. Applications are available at ashevilledowntown.org/holidays. The Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC, rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 19 beginning at 11am. The parade features nearly 100 entries […]
Winter Magnolia Designs hosts debut party and pop-up shop at All Souls Pizza
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Artist and Honky Tonk frontwoman Trish Tripp has never been afraid to set out into new creative territory. Since forming popular Country band Hearts Gone South four years ago, she’s discovered that her audience enjoys the t-shirts for sale at the merch table as much as the music on the […]
Community invited to first Comprehensive Plan update workshop on Oct. 10
Press release from city of Asheville: The first public workshop to gather input on the Comprehensive Plan update will be held October 10 at the Collider, located at 1 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville. The Comprehensive Plan is the community’s vision for the future of Asheville. This exciting process will determine key principles that will guide […]
Preservation Society highlights history through cemetery tour
Press release from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County: On an autumn afternoon this October 15, take a walk through one of Asheville’s special places and see where time lies still. Join the Preservation Society in a self-guided tour of Riverside Cemetery, founded in 1885 and encompassing 87 landscaped acres that are beautiful, peaceful […]
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to campaign in Asheville for Hillary Clinton
According to a representative from the Campaign for Southern Equality, CSE Executive Director Jasmine Beach-Ferrara will participate in the LGBT panel discussion at Malaprop’s Bookstore on Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. Press release from the Hillary Clinton campaign: On Monday, October 3, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will campaign for Hillary Clinton in Asheville. In Asheville, […]
Educational concert series teaches students about finance in an unconventional setting
Press release from OnTrack: GOODING, a Nashville-based indie rock band, announced it will be performing a series of financial literacy rock concerts for Asheville schools through a partnership with nonprofit Funding the Future. Using the power of a live rock performance to deliver inspirational lessons of finance and discipline to young people, Funding the Future […]
Dream home tours support college scholarships
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: Step inside some of the finest homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains during the Yancey County Dream Home Tour, Saturday, Oct. 15. The Mayland Community College Foundation hosts the tour, which includes five houses. Three homes are located in the gated Mountain Air community, perched atop Slickrock Mountain at […]
United Way of Henderson County’s Annual Day of Caring impacts the community
Press release from United Way of Henderson County: On Friday, September 30th almost 300 community volunteers spent their day working on 39 projects at 31 Henderson County nonprofit agencies and schools as part of United Way of Henderson County’s (UWHC) annual Day of Caring. Projects included cleanup at the Boys and Girls Club, tidying up […]
Awesome Foundations focuses on kids with next grants
Press release from Awesome Foundation Asheville: We’re giving away $1000 to some kids!!! Awesome Foundation Asheville, a local chapter of the Awesome Foundation, is pleased to announce that our next grant cycle will focus on projects from elementary through high school students. We are contacting schools in the Asheville area and encouraging them to help […]
New book from Cherokee Museum describes Cherokee clothing in the 1700s
Press release from Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Cherokee Clothing in the 1700s: with Information from Previous and Following Centuries, by Barbara R. Duncan, has just been published by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. A fashion show of this traditional clothing will launch the book at 7:30 p.m. Friday October 7 at the Cherokee Fall […]