Press release from The Madison County Arts Council: The first US exhibit of rare, century-old photos taken by British song collector Cecil Sharp opens at The Madison County Arts Center from April 3- May 31st. The photos feature some of the singers he visited during his travels. Britons Sharp and his assistant Maud Karpeles collected […]
From the Spoken Word Soirée event page: A curated, immersive experience, featuring the crème de la crème of Asheville poetic talent. Seriously, this lineup is beyond epic… don’t miss it! *This is NOT a “poetry slam”… at all. This is a mystic linguistic supernova* These individuals will blow your mind & open your heart. Eloquence, grace, […]
Press release from the River Arts District Artists: WHAT: Come Explore The Artists of Asheville’s Historic River Arts District for Studio Stroll. Visit artists in their studios, learn about their artistic process through conversations and live demonstrations. Collect art at its source among the amazing displays of creativity from painting to sculpture, glassblowing to ceramics, […]
Press release from city of Asheville: The City of Asheville is holding three community meetings to seek input from park users regarding improvements to Jake Rusher Park. City staff will incorporate the input received on the general park concept into the design. Input opportunities are available on the following dates: Wednesday, April 5from 11:30 a.m. […]
Press release from Asheville City Schools Foundation: Asheville City Schools Foundation (ACSF) honors community members in annual Celebration of Champions. 2017 Champion honorees highlight the work of community to enhance equity and support the achievement of all children. May 6t h at the Crowne Plaza Expo Center with registration and silent auction beginning at 5:15pm […]
Press release: The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to congratulate four WNC high school art students on their receipt of prestigious national awards that recognize their outstanding talent. The nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers recently announced the national award recipients for the 2017 National Scholastic Art & Writing awards, the nation’s longest-running and […]
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: Enjoy Springtime in the Mountains with Friends of the Smokies WAYNESVILLE, NC – Experience Friends of the Smokies’ Classic Hike to Big Creek on Tuesday, April 11 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The ten-mile round-trip hike will follow the trail lined with blooming wildflowers, sparkling cascades and clear […]
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Asheville, NC — March 21, 2017 — As President Barack Obama neared the end of his presidency, Ambassador Sarah Mendelson continued to do the work he hired her to do. From human rights violations in Mosul, Iraq, and North Korea to Russia’s occupation of Crimea, Mendelson was at the […]
The Virtual Justice Project is presenting a Know Your Rights series of free virtual legal seminars. Individuals may attend at a virtual justice project location, which include the offices of Pisgah Legal Services in Asheville and Hendersonville, or they may use the provided link to join in via phone, computer or tablet. Schedule from the […]
Press release from the U.S. Small Business Administration: ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations that April 18 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon and Swain in North […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: BREVARD, N.C. (March 21, 2017) – Just in time for the spring gobbler season, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering a free workshop for turkey hunters of all skill levels at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education on April 1. “Talking Turkey,” which will be held from 9 […]
Press release from Pardee Hospital: Pardee UNC Health Care announced today that its Comprehensive Wound Healing Center has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year with the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Center of Excellence award, which was given to Pardee because it has met the Center of Distinction quality standards for Healogics. The center […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Amanda Wolfe has been named a 2017 Cottrell Scholar, an honor that comes with a $100,000 prize from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA). The funding will be used to support Wolfe’s chemistry research and teaching over three years. Wolfe, an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry, leads […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will celebrate Spring 2017 Commencement on Saturday, May 13, with alumna Ko Barrett, deputy assistant administrator for research for NOAA, serving as commencement speaker for the morning ceremony. Barrett will receive an honorary degree, along with honorary degree recipients artist Stoney Lamar, pediatrician Olson Huff, and Cherokee elder […]
Press release from Historic Downtown Hendersonville: Historic Downtown Hendersonville is excited to announce that the local Main Street Program was once again, for the fourth year in a row, recognized with an “Award of Merit” during the annual NC Main Street Awards Ceremony. We were recognized for our efforts in 2016 in the area of […]
Press release from Looking Glass Clothing Company: Asheville, NC – March 20, 2017 – Two local moms join together to create a children’s clothing line inspired by, and made in, Asheville. Looking Glass Clothing Company is the newest children’s clothing line to come out of Asheville, NC. Founded and created by two local moms, Leigh Ann […]
Press release from the National Forests in North Carolina: NEBO, N.C., March 20, 2017- Firefighters conducted burnout operations this afternoon to reduce fuels and buffer firelines on the White Creek Fire. The fire, which was reported Thursday, is burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end of Linville Gorge on the Grandfather Ranger District of […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: The City of Asheville is proud to off an Audio Frequency Induction Loop (AFIL) system in Council Chamber to assist those with hearing loss. The system was generously provided by the Asheville Breakfast Rotary Club. Brad Stein, City of Asheville ADA Coordinator, states “The City is continuously working […]
Press release from Funny Business: Asheville, NC: On Saturday, March 25th Funny Business at The Grey Eagle will present 10 of the top Asheville Comedians for 2 shows. Best of Asheville Comedy ShowcaseCome see the most popular standup comedians in Asheville perform together in one outstanding show! The Best of Asheville Showcase expands to 2 shows this […]
Press release from Carolina Day School: ASHEVILLE- Karla Weidner, Carolina Day Middle School and Upper School science teacher, was invited to attend the Climate Reality Leadership Conference in Denver, CO March 2-4. In a competitive selection process, nearly 900 individuals representing 40 countries from around the world were in attendance. The Climate Reality Project is a non-profit organization […]
Press release from Vice Mayor Gwen Wisler: Asheville, NC – Gwen Wisler, Vice Mayor of the Asheville City Council, will run for re-election in 2017. This will mark her second four-year term on the Council, serving as Vice Mayor since 2015. “Asheville has improved during my tenure in terms of transportation, housing, sustainability and other areas,” said […]
