Members of the Jewish community are deeply committed to ensuring that everyone has the right to vote and have been dismayed by efforts in recent years in North Carolina to suppress the vote.
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Writer Lucy Corin to offer reading and discussion at UNC Asheville Nov. 8
Press release from UNC Asheville: Lucy Corin, the award-winning novelist and short-story writer, will read from and discuss her works at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, in the Laurel Forum. This event is free and open to everyone. Corin, who won a Rome Prize in literature from the American Academy of […]
Immigration rights attorney to speak at UNCA Oct. 27
Press release from UNC Asheville: Refugees in Crisis: From Texas to Turkey – Talk by Immigration Rights Attorney Martin Rosenbluth at UNC Asheville Oct. 27 Martin Rosenbluth, a North Carolina-based immigration rights attorney will give a talk, Refugees in Crisis: From Texas to Turkey, at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, in the […]
UNC Asheville presents a Fall Dance Happening on Nov. 3
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Fall Dance Happening, a studio showing of faculty and student in-progress works, will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 in UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center Dance Studio 351. This event is free and open to everyone. In the tradition of experimental dance, the Fall Dance Happening is a low-tech, […]
‘Toasty’ blanket and winter wearables drive to benefit ABCCM Nov. 17
Press release from Insurance Service of Asheville: WHO: Insurance Service of Asheville and ABCCM with support from 98.1FM The River WHAT: TOASTY, Blanket & Winter Wearables Drive WHERE: Corner of College and Charlotte streets, Executive Park parking lot WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2016 • 7am – 1pm BRING: New or clean, gently used blankets, coats, hats, scarves and […]
Duckworth at the Wedge pop-up offers gallery walk and performance Oct. 21
Press release from event organizer: WHAT: Gallery Walk & Video/Performance with Artist John Duckworth WHO: Duckworth at the Wedge Pop-Up Gallery WHERE: 37 Paynes Way #009, Asheville, NC, 28801 WHEN: Gallery walk, Saturday, October 21st at 4 p.m. Performance, Saturday, October 21st at 5 p.m. INFO: Duckworth at the Wedge is a pop-up gallery in […]
Lake Louise advocates convince Weaverville to stop proposed development
Press release from the Lake Louise Preservation Association: Monday night a local group — the Lake Louise Preservation Association (LLPA) — won an unusual victory. They achieved a last-minute stop to a high-density development being built on the shores of small Lake Louise in Weaverville, immediately opposite the lake’s historic park, at the corner of Quarry […]
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam returns to Asheville Dec.10
Press release from event organizer: October 20, 2016 – New York, NY – Warren Haynes’ 28th Annual Christmas Jam returns on December 10,2016 to once again light up Asheville, NC’s U.S. Cellular Center with the holiday spirit. One of the most celebrated and longest-running live concerts in the U.S., the Christmas Jam is a beloved […]
Melanie Norris exhibit at The Refinery Creator Space
The Asheville Area Arts Council will be exhibiting the work of Melanie Norris at the Refinery Creator Space in its Hall Gallery, through Wednesday, Nov. 23. The exhibit is free and open to the public. In her artist statement, Norris writes: I observe the originality, purity, and honesty of each subject’s being as a whole […]
RBTS WIN releases new EP, King Summer, today
Press release from Terrorbird Media: RBTS WIN are completing production on their forthcoming album Sensitivity Kit for 2017, the follow-up to 2014’s Palm Sunday. In anticipation of the new album, RBTS WIN are releasing the King Summer EP this Friday (October 21st) on Tidal Prism. Northern Transmissions is streaming the prismatic EP cut “Heart Eyes” […]
Three western North Carolina counties experiencing extreme drought
Press release from North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: RALEIGH– While eastern North Carolina is still reeling from the flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew, three counties in western North Carolina have been designated as experiencing extreme drought conditions. The extreme drought in Cherokee, Clay and Macon counties was caused by below normal rainfall and […]
Beary Scary Halloween festival returns to Grandfather Mountain Oct. 29
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Looking for mountains of Halloween fun? Grandfather Mountain has plenty of tricks and treats in store for its annual Beary Scary Halloween festival, returning Saturday, Oct. 29. The special day features a spooky selection of nature programs, Halloween-themed crafts, a costume contest, animal enrichments and, of course, trick-or-treating. All […]
Hospice of McDowell signing ceremony Oct. 24
Press release from Mission Health: WHAT: The public is invited to join Mission Health and CarePartners in officially welcoming Hospice of McDowell into the Mission Health family with a signing event. The new business […]
Transylvania Women’s Imaging Suite grand opening Oct. 27
Press release from Mission Health: WHAT: The public is invited to join Mission Health and Transylvania Regional Hospital for a grand opening celebration of the Transylvania Women’s Imaging Suite and to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. […]
Student interns explore career options through Project SEARCH
Press release from Mission Health: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (October 20, 2016) – A group of 11 student interns recently began a unique opportunity to explore a variety of career paths as participants in Project SEARCH, a national nonprofit program that creates business-based internships for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Project SEARCH Asheville is a collaboration […]
Winter lights come to downtown Asheville
From City of Asheville: Winter lights come to downtown Asheville (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Oct. 20, 2016) – The City of Asheville will unveil an exciting new holiday light display this season called Winter Lights Downtown, the seasonally bright display will be centered around the Vance Monument and Hoss Haley fountain area of Pack Square Park. […]
Pardee Hospital to host UNC cancer network lunch and learn event on Friday, Oct. 28
Press release: Pardee Hospital will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn videoconference series for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The second session, “Finding Reliable Cancer Support Resources,” will take place on Friday, Oct. 28, from 12 to 1 p.m. in Pardee Hospital’s video conference room. Participants will have an opportunity to ask […]
Mountain Housing Opportunities: Treva’s journey
Press release from Mountain Housing Opportunities: “Momma, when are we ever going to get a house?” It was a question Treva Williams’ youngest daughter, Cierra, always asked. After 13 ½ years of living with five people in a two-bedroom apartment, Treva knew that it was time to take a leap of faith. While living in […]
Locals will tackle the climate crisis and peace at November Interfaith Peace Conference
From Lake Junaluska: Locals Will Tackle the Climate Crisis and Peace at November Interfaith Peace Conference LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. – Eight years ago, a group of locals came together to tackle world issues through community-level involvement. That was the start of the Interfaith Peace Conference, an event that works in partnership with Christians, Jews, Muslims […]
‘Serafina’ Author Robert Beatty to visit Reading Raiders at Rugby Middle
Press release: “Serafina” Author Robert Beatty to Visit Reading Raiders at Rugby Middle HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2016) – His books about a curious protagonist living in the depths of Asheville’s Biltmore Estate in 1899 have sparked interest in school book clubs, and prompted class visits to the Vanderbilt house. On Monday, Oct. 24, New […]
Bark House receives North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership award
From Bark House: GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA (Oct. 19, 2016) – The Bark House received the Leadership Award in Sustainable Manufacturing from the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) today. The award was presented by NC Commerce Secretary John Skvarla, NCMEP Director Phil Mintz, and EDPNC Global business Services VP John Loyack at the Sheraton Four […]