Press release from Transylvania County Schools: Transylvania County residents have another chance, on March 20 at Rosman Elementary School, to address the Board of Education about the facilities needs and master plan for Transylvania County Schools. The Board’s regularly scheduled meeting begins Monday night at 6:30, with a one-hour discussion on the findings of the […]
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) will honor four extraordinary supporters – Russell Shuler, Tom Siekman, and Bernice and Arnold Green – at its 2017 Jazz for Justice event on Tuesday, March 21st at 5:30 pm at The Venue in downtown Asheville. Jazz for Justice is a fundraiser and celebration of […]
Press release from Eblen Charities: Asheville, NC: For those families still seeking help in keeping warm this winter and in need of utility assistance, Eblen Charities still has Federal heating funds available through it’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program through the end of March or until funds are depleted. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program […]
News alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: The White Creek Fire was reported at 4:00 pm Thursday and is burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end of Linville Gorge, on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest. The fire is estimated at 75 acres and 0% contained. Last night, firefighters worked to […]
Press release from FIRST North Carolina: High-school students from across North Carolina will have the opportunity to showcase their hard work after an intense six weeks of designing and building an original robot in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (firstinspires.org). This week at The Kimmel Arena at UNC […]
Announcement from The Asheville Art Museum: We are excited to present a new exhibition in our On the Slope “pop-up” gallery! Pop ‘n’ Op, which is on view March 18 – May 14, features American Pop and Op art. From pulsating lines and psychedelic colors to iconic imagery of consumer culture, works like those on […]
News alert from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service are responding to a wildfire burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end of Linville Gorge, on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service is issuing an emergency closure of the Shortoff Trail (Trail #235) and […]
Malaprop’s launches the Rise Up and Read Together initiative on March 26 with Andrew Aydin who, with Georgia Congressman John Lewis, co-authroed “March,” a trilogy of graphic novels that depicts Lewis’ experience in the civil rights movement. Press release:
Press release: “When words are not enough, music goes deep into the soul and can transform a seemingly hopeless situation,” says Cecilia St. King international musician performing at Jubilee! Community in Asheville on March 26th at 7pm. Cecilia St. King is an Inner Peace Troubadour who has dedicated her life to healing our planet through […]
Press release: “Transmitting culture” is the phrase Jim Magill uses to describe The Swannanoa Gathering. The program’s longtime director is seeing his words take on new meaning as UNC-TV broadcasts one of The Swannanoa Gathering’s star-studded concerts. “Last summer, the Gathering celebrated its 25th anniversary,” said Magill. “One of the ways Warren Wilson College marked […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Spring Greenfest 2017 begins March 25 and will feature a walking tour of a wildfire site, workshops on rain gardens, on electric vehicles, and on mushrooms as medicine, in addition to many more events celebrating spring planting and sustainability. Carolyn Finney, author of Black Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the […]
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore: ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March 16, 2017) – The Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, known to be a community resource for affordable home improvement and home furnishing items, will host a free screening of the documentary film Reuse! Because You Can’t Recycle the Planet. “As a business […]
Press release: Makers of the Southern Highland Craft Guild are preparing for the launch of their 2017 special event programming at the Folk Art Center with the second annual Glass and Metal Day. On Saturday, April 1, nearly fifteen Guild members will showcase their skills and techniques of glass and metal in the auditorium of […]
Press release: Haywood County Public Library’s second annual Library-Con will be held on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. downstairs at the Waynesville Library. This Comic-Con-type event is fun for the whole family, and was a great success last year with around 250 visitors attending. With even more events planned for Library-Con […]
Press release from The Collider: Top 10 reasons to join The Collider for our Saturday night fundraiser & birthday party! 10. A great view of the sunset over vibrant downtown Asheville. The Collider’s been open a full year and there’s one thing that’s never gotten old: Watching the spectacular sunsets from our downtown, top-floor location. 9. […]
Press release from Artists in Resistance: Today we find ourselves part of an intersectional movement. Now more than ever, people working to protect climate, the environment, and social justice need to link arms against industries that exploit our people and planet while ignoring or contributing to the climate change that will devastate us all. Currently, […]
Press release: Salvage Station is proud to announce their 1st Annual Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, April 15, 2017 from 1pm-5pm. This outdoor arts festival will welcome local artisans, craft vendors, and artists to showcase their handcrafted items for sale to the public. The cost to attend the event is free, and there are limited […]
Press release from Living Web Farms: The commitment to eating an abundance of fruits and vegetables is a great first step toward optimal health, but what do we know about the actual nutrition within our produce? Studies have shown that the mineral content of vegetables, fruits and meat has declined significantly in the past few […]
Press release: Three Area Writers – A.K. Benninghofen, Lockie Hunter and Beth Keefauver – Present their Works in Next “Writers at Home” Reading on March 19 A.K. Benninghofen, Lockie Hunter and Beth Keefauver will offer a free reading at the next installment of the Writers at Home series, presented by UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing […]
Press release from M R Gardens: Saturdays, April 8 until June 10 ASHEVILLE—M R Gardens in the Oakley community of Asheville is offering tours of the nursery’s one-of-a-kind passive solar greenhouse, designed for the production of plants using nearly all renewable resources. The 40-minute tours are at 11 a.m. Saturdays from April 8 to June 10. […]
Press release: The Magnetic Theatre is adding two late-night offerings to its lineup, beginning in April: Jeff Messer’s Maintaining an Election and The SuperHappy Radio Hour! Much like his daily iHeartRadio talk show, Jeff Messer’s Maintaining an Election will be a political satire-driven entertainment, with the latest headlines and news as well as interviews with […]
