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UNC Asheville hosts exhibition of new works by alum Jonathan Fisher Jan. 9

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 […]

Spellbound Bookshop hosts NYT bestselling author Susan Dennard Jan. 16

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 […]

Brother Wolf Animal Rescue hosts Drag Queen Bingo & Trivia with the Queens fundraiser Feb. 10 & 11

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 […]

Riverfront Redevelopment Office calls for stakeholder input on RAD construction signage Jan. 10

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 […]

Mills River Presbyterian Church hosts 8th annual PuzzleFest Jan. 22-31

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 […]

OMNI Grove Park Inn announces Winter Concert Series line-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 […]

City hosts open house on planned Pritchard Park improvements Jan. 12

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 […]

Asheville GreenWorks hosts: Hard 2 Recycle

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 […]

Limited visitation at Haywood Regional due to rise in flu-like illness

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 […]

Intro to beekeeping at the Hendersonville Community Co-op Community Room

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 […]

Asheville Art Museum partners with community organizations for youth art programs

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 […]

Zola Marcus: Kinetic Origins at BMCM+AC

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 […]

City schedules additional meeting to gather input on equity program manager position

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 […]

Winter Concert Series returns to The Omni Grove Park Inn

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 […]

OLLI holds advance care planning workshop, Feb. 9

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 […]

Haywood Regional Medical Center now accredited chest pain center

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 […]

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