Press release: REASONABLY PRICED BABIES Asheville’s premier improv comedy toupe Mondy Carter, Karen Stobbe, Tom Chalmers, Josh Batenhorst, and Aaron Price (on piano) presents: The Too Darnn Hot Show Friday June 2nd at 8PM The Altamont Theatre 18 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Tickets: $10 at the door or online at http://thealtamonttheatre.com/event/RPB Doors open at […]
Press release: Pisgah Brewing Company has been well known for their outdoor amphitheater, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage, which has operated behind the brewery since 2010. For their 8th concert season on the Outdoor Stage, Pisgah has planned another stellar season of shows that ramps back up starting Friday, June 16th with modern piano legend […]
Press release: The editors at THE ASHEVILLE POETRY REVIEW are pleased to announce the WILLIAM MATTHEWS POETRY PRIZE RECIPIENTS for 2017. Jared Harel, from Rego Park, NY, was awarded first prize for his poem, “You Want It Darker,” and will receive $1000, plus publication in The Asheville Poetry Review (Vol. 24, Issue 27, 2017), which […]
Statement from Duke Energy Progress: RALEIGH, N.C. – Recent work to modernize power plants and generate cleaner electricity, responsibly manage coal ash and respond to major storms is at the heart of the request by Duke Energy Progress to change customer rates. Duke Energy Progress serves 1.3 million electric customers in central and eastern North […]
Press release from the Charles George VA Medical Center: State of the Asheville VA— 5 Stars! Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin delivered his first “State of the VA” address on May 31, highlighting the activity and direction of the agency since his appointment in February. In his address, Secretary Shulkin stated that […]
Press release from the Asheville City Schools Board of Education: The Asheville City Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection and appointment of Dr. Denise Patterson as the next superintendent of the Asheville City Schools (ACS). Dr. Patterson will take office on July 1, 2017. During the search process, the board carefully […]
Press release: For six hours on Saturday, June 10, the hill behind the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be filled with more than twenty potters selling ceramic wares for both décor and function. Clay Fest is an annual Southern Highland Craft Guild event that celebrates the varied craft processes and techniques […]
Friday, June 2, 2017, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 125 South Lexington Avenue, Suite 101 Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: 828.250.6777 Air Quality Forecast for Friday, 06/02/2017
Press release: Girish, an accomplished musician of many genres, former monk infused in spiritual practice, loving wordsmith linking lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event, will be performing live at Black Mountain Yoga, Saturday June 17, 5:30-6:30 pm for LIVE Music and Yoga w/Martia Rachman and 8-9:30pm for a Magical Musical Kirtan Concert; and […]
From the Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Festival 2017 Season Opening Weekend Features Lee Ann Womack June 24 performance includes Sarah Siskind & Sunliner, featuring Jeff Sipe, as opening act Brevard, NC—The Brevard Music Center’s 81st anniversary season offers an extraordinary and diverse schedule of musical performances and exciting guest performers. The BMC Presents series, […]
Press release: The AAAC is working in conjunction with Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance and four local breweries to raise awareness within our community for the incredible dance companies that exist right here in Western North Carolina. During the week of June 4 – 10, $1 of each pint sold of the participating brewery’s selected beer […]
From the United States Department of Agriculture: USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Begins June 15 WASHINGTON, June 1, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that the nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees begins on Thursday, June 15, 2017. “County committees allow farmers and ranchers to […]
From event promoters: Prestigious National Art Festival Comes to Pack Square Park during Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts and Craft Marketplace July 1-2 Collectors and appreciators will find something for everyone from 100 regional and national artists ASHEVILLE, NC (June 1, 2017) – Picturesque Pack Square Park will transform into an art-lover’s paradise July 1 […]
PRESS RELEASE from Canyon Kitchen: CASHIERS, N.C. (June 1, 2017) – On Wednesday, June 21, executive chef Adam Hayes will welcome Sonoma Vintner Guy Davis of the Davis Family Vineyards to Canyon Kitchen for a lively summer soiree. Complete with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, live music, a seasonal feast and a plethora of wine pairings, […]
PRESS RELEASE: May 30th, 2017 – Local food writer and social media personality Stu Helm’s public radio show “The Food Fan” will be celebrating its 2nd year of production with episode number 71, to be recorded on Tuesday, June 6th, for broadcast on WPVM 103.7fm at 5pm Friday, June 9th, 2017 and again at 1pm […]
From the Buncombe County TDA: Event Funding Application Process Begins ~ Applications for 2018 Events Due in August ~ ASHEVILLE, N.C. (May 24, 2017) — The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) announced details of its 2018 Event Fund grant program. The grant program, launched in 2016, provides financial support for festivals and cultural events […]
PRESS RELEASE from Dunkin’ Donuts: Dunkin’ Donuts’ sweet celebration June 2 offers guests in Asheville a free classic donut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage WHAT: National Donut Day is Friday, June 2, and donut devotees can rejoice by ringing in the holiday at Dunkin’ Donuts with a free classic donut of […]
From Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care: Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Announces New Medical Director Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care is pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth T. McCarty assumes the role of medical director on Thursday, June 1, 2017. With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. McCarty has been a physician with Sisters […]
From Western Carolina University: Meister continues in leadership role for WCU’s Mountain Heritage Center, now as director CULLOWHEE – Pam Meister has been named director of Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center, well known as a showcase for Southern Appalachian culture, programs and exhibits and as a regional facility for research and education. Meister had […]
Press release: David Markoff, MD, FACS and Caroline Denwood, MD of Mountain Eye Associates in Clyde will present the Talk with a Doc dinner seminar “New Options in Cataract Surgery” on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Haywood Regional Medical Center Café. Dr. Markoff and Dr. Denwood will speak while […]
From the office of Congressman Patrick McHenry: McHenry Announces 2017 10th District Art Competition Winner Bunker Hill High School’s Shelby Yang selected as winner by judges Hickory – Congressman Patrick McHenry (R, NC-10) announced Shelby Yang as the winner of the Tenth District’s 2017 Congressional Art Competition. Shelby’s work, “Luminous Soul,” was selected as the […]
