Press release from Apartment List: Rents in Asheville, NC are up 2.9% over the last year. After months of subdued growth, our national index saw a substantial increase of 1.0% over the past month. States in the the West and South experienced the fastest growth, while rents in the Midwest and New England tended to […]
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Asheville Jazz Orchestra at White Horse Black Mountain
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: March has a reputation as a windy month, and Asheville Jazz Orchestra will make sure that’s so with a blast of brass and woodwind big band swing at its monthly White Horse Black Mountain show on Saturday, February 11 at 8 p.m. The intimate White Horse features a spacious dance floor for those who […]
Thomas Wolfe’s “The Child by Tiger” discussion with Darin Waters at Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
Press release from the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site: A 1906 shooting rampage around Pack Square, a posse, and the killing of outlaw Will Harris. This incident haunted Thomas Wolfe’s life, who struggled to present it in the context of Asheville race relations. Wolfe wrote; “…I would hear the furious bell, the crowd a-clamor and […]
The Gallery at Flat Rock presents second annual “Art in Bloom”
Press release from The Gallery at Flat Rock: When we think of great art, we think of that which stands the test of time. But not all creative efforts strive for permanence. An artfully arranged array of fresh flowers is made all the more precious by its brief life-span. This is art with an expiration […]
11th annual Fiddlers of Madison County held March 11
Press release from the Madison County Arts Council: The 11th Annual The Fiddlers of Madison County Saturday, March 11, 2017 Two shows 3:00 and 7:30 pm $20 advance $25 Day of Show more information at: (828)649-1301 www.madisoncountyarts.com
Conceal and Reveal, The Hidden Deity of Form: Art exhibition by contemporary fine artist Dusty Benedict
Press release from London District Studios: London District Studios will host “Conceal and Reveal, The Hidden Deity of Form,” an art exhibition for contemporary fine artist Dusty Benedict. The opening reception will take place in Asheville, NC-10 March 2017, 5:00pm-10:00pm at the London District Studios located at 8 London Road in the London Entertainment District […]
The JCC opens 2017 summer camp programs that includes Camp Tikvah, a day camp for children with autism
Press release from the Asheville Jewish Community Center: The Asheville Jewish Community Center is gearing up for summer 2017 by opening registration for its summer camp programs, Camp Ruach, a day camp for rising 1st through 8th graders, and Camp Tikvah, a day camp for children with Autism, which is fully integrated into Camp Ruach’s […]
Red Cross honors local heroes for Red Cross Month
Press release: Recognizing local heroes who bring hope to people in need March is Red Cross Month (ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Feb. 28, 2017) – Every eight minutes, the American Red Cross brings help and hope to people in need, thanks to local heroes. March is Red Cross month, the perfect time to honor Red Cross […]
Carolina Day School Upper School presents the musical “Urinetown”
Press release from Carolina Day School: Urinetown is an darkly hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, politics and musical theatre itself! Inspired by the meta-theatrical works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown turns a wicked, irreverent lens on society and no one is safe from scrutiny. For more information […]
The 11th Asheville Butoh Festival
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WNC Progressive Women’s Lunch and Literary Club
Press release: Please join us for the first meeting of the WNC Progressive Women’s Lunch and Literary Club on Thursday March 23 at 1:00 PM at a restaurant near Biltmore Park. The agenda includes both lunch and book discussion. Choose one of these two books and come prepared to share: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into […]
Learn to grow vegetables with Master Gardeners on March 16
Press release from Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers: Gardening in the Mountains presents: Alternative to the Vegetable Stand: Growing Your Own Vegetables Thursday, March 16, 2017 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. NC Cooperative Extension Buncombe County Center 49 Mount Carmel Road Asheville, NC Presenters: Donna Sapp, EMGV and Barb Harrison, EMGV When that platter […]
Flat Rock Playhouse presents “The Music of the Rat Pack”
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: The Playhouse has kicked off its 2017 season with a month of music celebrating genres ranging from rock to country, and everything in between. Continuing with this music marathon, The Music of the Rat Pack, a Music on the Rock special featuring timeless music from the golden age of American standards, […]
Asheville Tea Party Joining FreedomWorks for Support Rally for Congressman Mark Meadows
On Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 supporters of Congressman Mark Meadows, R-NC11 and Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, will gather at noon at the Congressman’s office at 200 North Grove Street, Suite #90 in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
UNC Asheville presents Mary Louise Pratt and Renato Rosaldo
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Educated Imagination in Uncertain Times, a discussion let by Pratt, with participation by Rosaldo and the audience, will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8 in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Arts of the Contact Zones in Time of Border Crossings, a discussion led by Rosaldo, with participation from Pratt […]
City to host Comprehensive Plan input session March 9
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville continues the work of updating its comprehensive plan. The intent of this document is to capture the community vision — your vision — for our city, which will help guide policy decisions in the future. We are now a little more than half way through the […]
Anam Cara Theatre Company seeks actors for Prairie Fire
Press release Anam Cara Theatre Co.: Prairie Fire By Ryan Madden (local Asheville playwright) Directed by Peter Lundblad Tuesday, February 28 @ 6pm and 7:30pm Wednesday, March 1 @ 6pm At Colourfield (54 Ravenscroft Dr., Asheville, NC 28801) Performance Dates: April 21, 22, 28, 29, May 5, 6 at Toy Boat Community Art Space ABOUT AUDITIONS: […]
Final ideas for city-owned property at Haywood Street and Page Avenue set to be on display
From City of Asheville: Asheville residents invited to come see finalist ideas for City-owned properties on Haywood Street and Page Avenue Asheville residents will get an update and peak into possible uses for City-owned properties on Haywood Street and Page Avenue during a March 8 meeting downtown. Facilitated by the Asheville Design Center, a 17 […]
The Community Foundation awards $460,450 in grants
Press release from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: (February 2017) The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) approved thirteen focus area grants to support regional projects in Early Childhood Development, Food and Farming, Natural and Cultural Resources and People in Need. The Foundation’s focus areas were identified to benefit the region and […]
Camille Dungy to read at March 2 Visiting Writers Series at UNCA
Press release from UNC Asheville: Camille Dungy, author of several award-winning poetry collections and essays, will read from and discuss her works at noon on Thursday, March 2 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall in the Laurel Forum. This event, part of UNC Asheville’s Visiting Writers Series curated by the university’s Writer-in-Residence Wiley Cash, is free […]
UNCA student publications win statewide awards
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s student media publications earned several honors at the annual N.C. College Media Association’s conference held Feb. 25 at Elon University. UNC Asheville’s weekly student newspaper, The Blue Banner, won nine awards in the small school category for its coverage during 2016, and the student literary journal, Headwaters, took home two honors. The N.C. College Media Association, sponsored by the […]