Press release: Learn Roadmaps for the Journey of Death School of Integrated Living partners with the Center for End of Life Transitions for summer courses on end-of-life documents and home funerals Black Mountain, NC (5/24/17) — This summer at Earthaven Ecovillage, School of Integrated Living (SOIL) will offer two courses on the process of dying […]
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City of Asheville begins process for pop-up uses on city-owned downtown property
Press Release from the City of Asheville: City of Asheville begins process for pop-up uses on City-owned downtown property Survey launched inviting input on a temporary name too City-owned properties on Haywood Street and Page Avenue downtown, currently vacant, are being prepared to support flexible short-term uses. On May 23, City Council heard an update […]
Analysis of brewery industry in Asheville shows nearly $1B total output
Press Release from the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County: The Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County has released a contribution analysis of the brewery industry in the four-county Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Madison counties). Sponsored by McGuire, Wood, & Bissette Law Firm, the study showed breweries and a small cluster […]
Listen to This show features guilty pleasures, May 25
Press release: Listen to This stories and more on stage presents “Why Everything Supposed To Be Bad Make Feel So Good?” a guilt-free evening of shared guilty pleasures featuring stories and more by Josh Batenhorst Gina Busaglia Murphy Monday Carter Sharon Feingold Randi Janelle Joe Shelton and more hosted by Tom Chalmers Thursday, May 25th […]
Meditation in Asheville will host benefit night to raise funds for the center
A Press Release from Meditation in Asheville: A Garden Party Benefit for the Asheville Kadampa Meditation Center will be held Sunday June 11, 2017. From 12:30-3:30 p.m. in North Asheville, visitors can enjoy live music, a silent auction, raffle and vegetarian food. There is a $10 cover charge, which includes a voucher for a free […]
WLOS holds Break the Hunger food drive to benefit Children First/Communities in Schools
From Children First/Children in Schools: Each summer, thousands of local children experience higher rates of food insecurity because they are no longer receiving the free & reduced breakfast and lunch from their school. We at Children First/Communities in Schools see an increased demand for family food boxes during the summer months, and in response to […]
Mars Hill University approves two new degrees and certificate program
From Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University Adds Two New Degrees and a Certificate Program Mars Hill University’s third graduate degree is one of three new programs approved by the university’s board of trustees at its meeting on May 12, 2017. The master of arts in criminal justice (MACJ) joins the institution’s other master’s level […]
Community Foundation of WNC celebrates 13th Annual Power of the Purse meeting with speaker, grant awards
From the Community Foundation of WNC: Doris Kearns Goodwin Addresses More than 1,000 at Power of the Purse® Women for Women Giving Circle Announces $270,000 in Grants (May 23 – Asheville, NC) – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin was the featured speaker at the sold-out 13th Annual Power of the Purse® […]
Pack Library’s North Carolina Room hosts presentation on “Appalachian Rustic” furniture style May 31
From Pack Memorial Library, North Carolina Room: “Made with the Simplest of Tools: Appalachian Rustic Style” Whether made of rhododendron, mountain laurel, bent hickory, chestnut, unidentified twigs, barn board or box slats – rustic furniture and the rustic style had its antecedents in Europe, and primarily in England, in the 18th century when there was […]
MANNA FoodBank receives Morgan Stanley grant to expand “Packs for Kids” program in WNC
From MANNA FoodBank: MANNA FOODBANK RECEIVES MORGAN STANLEY AWARD TO EXPAND MANNA PACKS PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ACROSS WNC $50,000 Grant For MANNA Packs for Kids Asheville, NC —May 23, 2017—MANNA FoodBank today announced a $50,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to expand its MANNA Packs for Kids Program, which helps to ensure students continue […]
Foothills Conservancy executive director, founding member Susie Hamrick Jones announces retirement
From the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina: Foothills Conservancy Executive Director Susie Hamrick Jones to Retire MORGANTON, NC — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina’s executive director Susie Hamrick Jones will retire, effective September 1, 2017. Hamrick Jones was among Foothills Conservancy’s founding board members in 1995 and has led the organization as its executive director […]
Asheville Yoga Center launches 2017 Yoga in the Park series May 27
From the Asheville Yoga Center: Enjoy Yoga Alfresco at Yoga in the Park this Summer Donation-based outdoor yoga raises funds for local nonprofits Asheville, N.C., May 23, 2017—Asheville Yoga Center launches its fifth year of the popular Yoga in the Park series on Saturday, May 27. The donation-based classes are held at Reuter Terrace in […]
Hemp advocates celebrate City of Asheville’s proclamation of June 5-11 as Hemp History Week
From event promoters: City of Asheville, NC to Proclaim June 5-11, 2017 as Hemp History Week 8th Annual Hemp History Week Promotes Benefits of Industrial Hemp and Sustainable Agriculture with over 2,000 Events Nationwide Asheville, NC – On Tuesday, May 23, the City of Asheville will make the proclamation that June 5-11, 2017 will be […]
Annual Waynesville Rose Exhibit runs June 8-10
From the Waynesville Garden Club: ANNUAL WAYNESVILLE ROSE EXHIBIT At the Haywood County Library Submitted by Valerie Hunziker This year’s Rose Exhibit sponsored by the Waynesville and Richland Garden Clubs will take place Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10 at the Haywood County Library. Rose growers are invited to enter competition with their fellow […]
Local personal trainer launches new book
Press release: Keith Wimsett, Owner of Inspire Personal Fitness, a local, private personal training gym, joined a group of fitness experts from around the world to share inspirational stories of client transformations in the book, Fuel Your Soul, Transform Your Body. People who want to lose weight and get fit naturally tend to focus […]
Art-science competition for WNC and Upstate SC students
Press release: A solar eclipse will be passing our region on August 21. To educate and inspire the public, Blue Ridge Public Radio and Art + Science In the Field (AS IF) are holding art-science competition for Middle through Community College students in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Cash prizes will be awarded! […]
Mora spotlights Oblik Atelier jeweler & jewelry June 9
From Mora Jewelry: Mora’s Jeweler Spotlight Series Features Oblik Atelier Meet the jeweler and enjoy an expanded collection for a limited time Asheville, NC – Mora is pleased to announce Oblik Atelier as the featured jeweler in its Spotlight Series for the month of June. On Friday, June 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., […]
Asheville Outlets hosts “Flea For Y’all” flea market May 28 through October
From event organizers: ASHEVILLE OUTLETS HOSTS FLEA FOR Y’ALL Asheville Outlets Host of Monthly Flea Market through October A portion of the proceeds to benefit OpenDoors of Asheville ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (May 2017) – Asheville Outlets is the new home and host for Flea For Y’all the last Sunday of each month through October 2017. […]
The Grey Eagle celebrates 24th anniversary on June 4
Press release: 24th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Floating Action + Songs From The Road Band Special Guests TBA! Sunday, June 4 1PM – 7PM • $5/$10 Tickets On Sale Now More Information: www.bit.ly/TGE24 The Grey Eagle Celebrates 24 Years Floating Action is a band from Black Mountain, North Carolina. The touring version of Floating Action is […]
Asheville Art Museum hosts “Time Warp” Benefit Gala June 17
From the Asheville Art Museum: Asheville Art Museum Hosts Time Warp: a Benefit Gala on June 17 ASHEVILLE–The Asheville Art Museum is excited to host its annual benefit Gala on Saturday, June 17 at 6 p.m. at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel with a theme of Time Warp: Taffeta to Tartan to Tie Dye. As a nod […]
Spruce Pine Gallery hosts “Inheritance” exhibition of Paul Hartley students July 15 through August 19
From Toe River Arts: On Saturday, July 15, the Spruce Pine Gallery will host one of their most compelling 2-dimensional exhibitions. Entitled, “Inheritance”, the show will feature the works of Jill Eberle, Kiki Farish, Jane Wells Harrison, and Jerry Jackson. Each has a story to tell about their relationship with master painting professor, Paul Hartley, […]