Press release: WCU representatives join in celebration of African-American heritage at Hayesville museum, slave cemetery CULLOWHEE – Clay County residents joined with Western Carolina University representatives in celebrating the county’s African-American heritage with the opening of a new exhibit in the Old Jail Museum and a tour of a previously abandoned slave cemetery, both in […]
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International expert on climate change, national security in Asheville June 9
Press release: International expert on climate change and national security in Asheville June 9 WHAT: Retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral David W. Titley will be at The Collider in Asheville on June 9 for a daylong series of meetings and events that will feature his expertise in climate, the Arctic, and national security. These include […]
Fair Vote Town Hall to look at redistricting reform
Press release: CJJ/West Joins Other Groups to Advocate for Redistricting in North Carolina: Be Part of Making Democracy Fair Again! Mark your calendar to attend the Fair Vote Town Hall on Wednesday, June 14th at Haywood Community College Auditorium, 185 Freelander Drive, Clyde, NC. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 and end at […]
Splasheville closed for repairs; tentative date for reopening June 1
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville’s fun splash play fountain Splasheville developed a plumbing problem over the weekend and had to be closed. Crews are working to get it back up and running. It is tentatively expected to reopen Thursday, June 1. The interactive water feature in downtown’s Pack Square Park delights children […]
Black Mountain Home for Children hosts open house for new West Campus
Press release: Black Mountain Home for Children hosts open house for new West Campus West Campus Open House June 3 from 1-4 p.m. Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families invites the public to visit its West Campus off Lake Eden Road in Black Mountain on Saturday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m. Guests will […]
Asheville Art Museum’s 2017 gala will be held June 17
Press release: Asheville Art Museum 2017 Gala TIME WARP: Tartan to Taffeta to Tie Dye Saturday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. Renaissance Asheville Hotel $150 per ticket TICKETS: Purchase online here or by calling 828.253.3227 Tickets will not be mailed. We will have a list of all guests at check-in. SPONSORSHIPS: Sign up for sponsorships online here or by calling […]
Melungeons to gather on June 23 and 24
Press release: Melungeons Gather on June 23 and 24 The Melungeon Heritage Association (MHA) will meet on Friday and Saturday, June 23rd and 24th, in Vardy and Morristown, Tennessee. The theme of this year’s event is Melungeons and the Arts. Anyone who has an interest in the Melungeons is invited to attend. This gathering is […]
Gardening in the Mountains hosts talk about beneficial insects
Press release: Gardening in the Mountains presents: Beneficial Insects Date: June 15, 2017, 11:30 am – 1 pm New Location: Mountain Horticultural Research Station, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759 Presenter: Jill Sidebottom, Area Extension Forestry/Mountain Conifer IPM Specialist Many insects are helpful in the garden and can be an integral part in your […]
Lake Junaluska announces July 4th schedule
Press release: Enjoy Concerts, Fireworks and more at Lake Junaluska’s Independence Day Celebrations Concerts by Balsam Range, Laura Story and the Lake Junaluska Singers Independence Day parade on July 4 Barbecue picnic, square dance and fantastic fireworks display on July 4 Lake Junaluska, N.C. – The Independence Day Celebrations at Lake Junaluska will feature three […]
Avadim Technologies partners with Briggs Healthcare
Press release: Avadim Technologies Partners with Briggs Healthcare; Theraworx® Now Available to all of Briggs 50,000 Healthcare Customers Asheville, NC (May 30, 2017) – Avadim Technologies Inc. (“Avadim”), the Bionome TherapiesTM life sciences company, today announced an official partnership with Briggs Healthcare to provide Theraworx®, its’ line of topical bionome therapies, to their customers. Briggs […]
Chestnut restaurant debuts monthly dinner menu, June 1
PRESS RELEASE from Westmoreland & Scully: Starting June 1st, Chestnut Restaurant will start a Monthly Dinner Menu. According to Chef Brian Crow, “We are striving for a balance of structure and creativity. I believe that this will benefit the guests who seek a measure of consistency balanced with local products and creative preparations. It will […]
Man falls, dies at Ramsey Cascades
Press release: Man Falls at Ramsey Cascades On Sunday, May 28, Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers received a report that a 37 year-old male fell from the top of the 100-foot tall Ramsey Cascades waterfall late that afternoon. The man, who was hiking alone, was observed climbing across the top of the waterfall before […]
‘Palaces for the People’ Rafael Guastavino on exhibit at Swannanoa Valley Museum through Dec. 1
Press release: From 1882 to l943, in 31 states, 10 in North Carolina, and 6 countries, Rafael Guastavino and his son Rafael Jr., created more than 1,000 Catalan tile domes and vaultings that met their criteria of speed, health, safety, and beauty. “Palaces For The People: Guastavino And America’s Great Public Spaces” is an exhibition […]
‘Pints and Porcelain’ at The Bright Angle Studio
Press release: Local pottery studio plans event to connect with the community. The Bright Angle will hold Pints and Porcelain on June 9th from 4pm to 8pm. The event, which will be held at The Bright Angle Studio in Downtown Asheville in the Refinery Creator Space, will give the public an opportunity to meet the […]
Ben Phan releases new album ‘Fear Is the Teacher’ with June 10 show at Isis Music Hall
Press release: After a Kickstarter campaign that smashed all expectations – 238 people donated $11,754, well above the goal – Ben Phan and the Soul Symphony’s new album, “Fear Is the Teacher,” will be released at a celebration concert on June 10, 9 pm at the Isis Music Hall. “The show is going to celebrate […]
Escape Out to open in Asheville on June 2
Press release from Escape Out: Elicia Ward, Owner of Escape Out, announces the opening of a new location in Downtown Asheville June 2, 2017. The newest and most exciting form of breakout entertainment prides itself on meeting the growing demanding for live and unique social play experiences. The escape room concept places participants in “locked” […]
League of Women Voters to hold annual meeting on June 10
Press release from the League of Women Voters of Asheville-Buncombe County: Don’t forget to RSVP for the League’s Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, June 10th! This year, we will host guest speaker Drew Reisinger about the Slave Deeds Project in Buncombe County. The $25 ticket cost covers the lunch provided by the Double Tree, and payments can […]
Summer classes start at Hands On! in Hendersonville
Press release from HandsOn!: Come play and learn this summer at Hands On!, the children’s museum in downtown Hendersonville, by joining us for a summer class. Our series of summer classes are STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) inspired. Registration is required and spaces are limited. Please call 697-8333 to register. Visit our website, handsonwnc.org, to […]
Community engagement social events to highlight self-sufficiency programs for Housing Authority residents
Press release from the Asheville Housing Authority: Asheville Housing Authority’s (AHA) Family Self Sufficiency’s (FSS) staff and the Buncombe County’s Health and Human Services Department and Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College’s SNAP 2 Skills Employment and Training program have partnered with several organizations to host a series of educational programs this summer. The summer series […]
‘Forms, Figures, and Function’ exhibition of work by The Village Potters’ apprentices
Press release: ‘Forms, Figures, and Function’ is an exhibit featuring the work of The Village Potters’ Apprentices. The show opened in early May, and will run through August 12. The four Apprentices showing work are Cynthu Muthasamy, Jenay Martin, Hannah McGehee, and Tori Motyl. You are invited to meet Tori Motyl as she answers questions […]
Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild spring craft show, June 9 & 10
Press release: The Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild Spring Craft Show and Sale will be June 9th and 10th at the Masonic Lodge. Times are 9 AM to 5 PM each day. The Masonic Lodge is located 174 E Main St, Brevard, NC 28712, across from the Chamber of Commerce. Join the talented Transylvania County Handcrafters […]