From UNC Asheville: Exhibition of New Works by Printmaker Jonathan Fisher to Open at UNC Asheville Jan. 9 Jonathan Fisher, assistant professor in the School of Art and Design at Kennesaw State University, will exhibit new works in the Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library from Monday, Jan. 9 until Feb. 9. A reception […]
From Spellbound Bookshop: Bestselling Author Susan Dennard at Spellbound Bookshop Spellbound Children’s Bookshop welcomes Susan Dennard, author of the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Truthwitch, on Monday, January 16 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the Tuesday, January 10 release of the sequel Windwitch. Publishers Weekly‘s starred review said of Truthwitch, “Dynamic storytelling and a […]
From Brother Wolf Animal Rescue: The Famous Lady Bunny Hosts Drag Queen Bingo & Trivia with the Queens Asheville, NC – January 4, 2017: Drag Queen Bingo is a popular, annual event that benefits the animals of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. In 2016, the organization held the event at the US Cellular Center and it […]
From the Asheville Riverfront Redevelopment Office: Public Meeting Invitation For Riverfront Redevelopment RAD Construction Signage Graphic Design We Need Your Feedback! Meeting: January 10, 2017 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Dr. Wesley Grant Center 285 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801 Hello RAD Stakeholders, As many of you know, the City is working with all interested RAD […]
From the Mills River Presbyterian Church: Eighth Annual PuzzleFest at Mills River Presbyterian Church MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Area residents are invited to Mills River Presbyterian Church for the Eighth Annual Puzzlefest, from noon to 8 p.m. daily starting on Sunday, January 22 and concluding on Tuesday, January 31. The church will have set up […]
From the OMNI Grove Park Inn: THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN TUNES IN TO WINTER WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEASONAL CONCERT SERIES Tickets now available for star-studded musical and comedy acts. Asheville, N.C. (January 3, 2017) – The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. invites everyone to shimmy and shake off winter blues with the […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: Everyone is invited to attend an open house about planned Pritchard Park improvements from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Asheville Housing Authority boardroom, 165 S. French Broad Ave. The City of Asheville is working to resume sustainable improvements to Pritchard Park, designed to contribute to […]
Press release from Asheville GreenWorks: WHAT: Hard 2 Recycle Collection Event WHO: Asheville GreenWorks WHERE: West Asheville, Parking Lot of Aaron’s Rent to Own, 1298 Patton Ave. Asheville, NC 28806 WHEN: Saturday, January 14, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Asheville GreenWorks Hosts Hard 2 Recycle Event January 14 in West Asheville On Saturday, January […]
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Effective immediately, Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) will begin “limited visitation” at the hospital due to the increased number of positive flu cases in our area and increased number of admissions. The rates of influenza-like illness have risen above the two percent mark in our region and the […]
Press release: The American Museum of the House Cat is opening near Dillsboro, North Carolina on April first 2017. I started collecting items related to the house cat long before I opened the Catman2 shelter. My mission now is to display my collection in a museum where these items can be shared and enjoyed by […]
From the Buncombe County Public Libraries: Free yoga classes will be offered at Pack Library starting this Saturday – the class is free but you do need to register. Registration and more info here: avl.mx/3a5
Press release from the Hendersonville Community Co-op: Saturday, January 7 ~11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Free and open to the public! Intro to Beekeeping at the Hendersonville Community Co-op Community Room 60 South Charleston Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792 At the corner of S Grove St and Spartanburg Hwy. Learn about the Bee School: Equipment and […]
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: While under construction, the Asheville Art Museum will continue to offer youth art programs by partnering with community organizations. These programs are designed to engage and inspire kids to learn in new ways. After School Art Adventures, which feature an afternoon of art-making for kids and their caregivers, will […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: APD Officers are on the scene of a Bank Robbery at the Asheville Savings Bank, located at 1012 Patton Ave., in West Asheville. The suspect had fled the premises prior to officer’s arrival in an unknown direction on foot. The suspect entered the bank just prior to 11:13 am, made […]
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins Curated by Connie Bostic and Alice Sebrell Opening reception: Friday, January 13, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., FREE 56 Broadway, Asheville, NC 28801 Gallery talk with Julie Feinsilver at 6:45 p.m. Zola Marcus (1915 – 1998), a long-time resident of New York and […]
Press release from city of Asheville: As part of the City of Asheville’s effort to expand equity in City services and programs, a new position of Equity Program Manager is being created. This position will be dedicated to helping the City achieve meaningful progress by evaluating delivery of programs and services and its decision-making on […]
Press release from The Omni Grove Park Inn: The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C. invites everyone to shimmy and shake off winter blues with the return of the popular Winter Concert Series. The Blue Ridge Mountain retreat is serving up live entertainment with the Big Band and Swing Dance Weekend, the Classic Rock-n-Roll Weekend and the Comedy Classic […]
Press release from THE BLOCK off biltmore: Start your new year with swing dancing lessons for beginners and intermediates! …with Swing Asheville instructors Trevor Wolfgang Lohrbeer and Lindsey Kari. Classes will be held every Tuesday in January from 7-9 p.m. (intermediate dancers at 7 pm and beginners at 8 pm). Each class costs $10, or […]
From a press release: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville will hold an advance care planning (ACP) workshop on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Reuter Center. The workshop will feature a panel whose members are experienced in addressing end-of-life issues. Discussion will include communicating your treatment wishes to loved […]
Press release from Pan Harmonia: All Kinds of Beautiful Sunday, February 5, 4 pm Pan Harmonia offers a mid-winter Sunday afternoon concert in a cozy North Asheville bungalow. This show features Demeler, a cafe and salon music duo made up of husband and wife, guitarist Andy Jurik and vocalist Rachel Hansbury, along with flutist Kate […]
Press release from Haywood Regional Medical Center: Clyde, NC. (January 2, 2017) – Haywood Regional Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. SCPC is an international not-for-profit organization focused on transforming cardiovascular care by assisting facilities in their effort to create […]
