Press release: Celebrating Visionary Art, Activism and Spirits: An Event to Keep THE BLOCK off biltmore’s Doors Open What: Visionary Art Exhibit/Reception/Sale/Door Prize. Art donated by Tobey Pierce. Music by Albi and The Lifters. Food donated by Corner Kitchen Catering. Cash bar. Children welcome. Free. Where: THE BLOCK off biltmore, 39 S. Market St. Asheville, […]
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Giant basket and nest-building workshop, July 7 and 8
Press release: Come to Homestead Retreat July 7th-8th to Build a Giant Nest Made for People Nest Building with Nancy Basket: Wouldn’t it be great to change places with a bird? To fly freely, to perch on the highest branch – even to share the joys of building a nest! Join us for a fun […]
Findings of Arts & Economic Prosperity study are revealed
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: On Saturday, June 17 the Americans for the Arts released the Arts & Economic Prosperity V (AEP5) study finding the non-profit arts and culture sector is a $68 million industry in Buncombe County! This spending supports 2,233 full-time equivalent jobs and generates over $7.3 million in local and […]
Dollar General to host management hiring events
Press release from Dollar General: WHAT: Dollar General plans to host hiring events throughout North Carolina in the next week, specifically aimed at recruiting potential store management candidates. Attendees are encouraged to review and apply for positions online before attending the event at www.dollargeneral.com/careers. At each event, candidates will have the opportunity to meet with local […]
UNC Asheville to hold neighborhood meeting on June 29 to provide update on construction projects
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville will hold a neighborhood meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, in the Reuter Center, Manheimer Room on campus, to provide an update on current university construction projects. The projects include construction of new residence halls adjacent to Brown Hall; the renovation of Highsmith Student Union and […]
Hendersonville’s Bullington Gardens hosts “Fairy Day” June 27
Press release from Bullington Gardens: HENDERSONVILLE: The fairies are coming for a magical day at Bullington Gardens on Tuesday, June 27. Children ages 4 and older are invited to enjoy the fun and fantasy at Bullington Gardens’ Fairy Village. Reservations are available for two sessions: 9:30-11:30 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. Space is limited. The cost […]
Conference on resilient infrastructure coming to The Collider June 22
Press release from CASE Consultants International: CASE Consultants International and its partners are pleased to announce a conference entitled Game-Changing Resilient Infrastructure that is scheduled for Thursday June 22, 2017 at The Collider facility in downtown Asheville, located at 1 Haywood St., on the top floor of the Wells Fargo building. The program begins at 8:15 […]
Tryon Arts & Crafts School holds ghost story competition
Press release: The Apparitionist-National Ghost Story Competition Write the Scariest Ghost Story You Can Think Of! Deadline: September 1, 2017 To embrace and honor the heritage of storytelling in Western North Carolina, Tryon Arts & Crafts School (TACS) is initiating this exciting National Ghost Story Competition. Winning stories will be read to an audience on […]
The Market Place Restaurant named to inaugural Good Food 100 Restaurants list
PRESS RELEASE from The Market Place Restaurant: Asheville, NC June 17, 2017—The Market Place Restaurant has been recognized for its role in promoting good food and sustainable food systems with Six Links on the first annual Good Food 100 Restaurants List from the Good Food Media Network. The list is based on self-reported annual food […]
Connect Buncombe provides updates on greenway projects, announces upcoming events
From Connect Buncombe: JUNE E-NEWS GROWING GREENWAYS On May 19 Connect Buncombe, in collaboration with NC State University’s Recreation Resource Service, held a public symposium at the North Carolina Arboretum focusing on generating and sustaining public and political support for greenway projects throughout Western North Carolina. Past President Ann Babcock recounts the event in our […]
Caldwell Arts Council hosts “Modern Traditions” exhibit Aug. 4 – Sept. 30
From the Caldwell Arts Council: “MODERN TRADITIONS” ART EXHIBIT AT THE CALDWELL ARTS COUNCIL The Caldwell Arts Council is pleased to announce the art exhibit “Modern Traditions” featuring furniture creations by Christina Boy and Richard Prisco; wall artwork by Julia Lawing, Jim Arendt, and Nick DeFord; and photography by Ann Ehringhaus. The exhibit will be […]
RiverLink hosts flood expert James Fox for discussion on French Borad River & floods June 22
From RiverLink: Hell or High Water: Flooding Past, Present and Preparedness Salon Join us as James Fox of NEMAC discusses historical floods of the French Broad River and what climate change may mean for future flooding. We will also discuss what our regional government is doing to prepare for the next big flood and simple […]
Cradle of Forestry invites public to celebrate Bug Day, Pollinator Week June 24
From the Cradle of Forestry in America: Cradle of Forestry Celebrates Bug Day and National Pollinator Week PISGAH FOREST, N.C., June 16, 2017 – The Cradle of Forestry in America invites all ages to come learn about insects and their relatives on Saturday, June 24 in honor of National Pollinator Week. From 10 a.m. – […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum hosts 4th of July hike to Sunset Mountain
From the Swannanoa Valley Museum: Celebrate the 4th of July with a moderate, 1.5-mile evening hike to the peak of Sunset Mountain overlooking the town of Black Mountain. Here, relax with a picnic dinner, a cold drink and an old-fashioned watermelon cutting while historians from the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center share many tales […]
Hendersonville Tree Board offers Pollinator Safari at Oklawaha Greenway and viewing of educational garden plots
Press release from Hendersonville Tree Board: On Saturday, June 24, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., a Pollinator Safari will be presented along the Oklawaha Greenway. Attendees will join Bee City USA safari guide Kim Bailey for a chance to see and learn about the wide diversity of pollinators that thrive in the Greenway’s flowering meadows. The […]
Asheville Lyric Opera stages “Elixir of Love,” July 14 and 16
Press release: Asheville Lyric Opera is pleased to announce our brand new production of Donizetti’s Elixir of Love at the Diana Wortham Theatre on July 14 (8 PM) and July 16 (3 PM). One of the world’s most beloved operas, “Elixir of Love” is centered on a country bumpkin in love with a girl out of […]
Threads & Beats at Pink Dog Creative, June 14
Press release: Threads and Beats Pink Dog Creative, 342 Depot Street Sunday, June 14 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM THREADS & BEATS is a fashion, music and art arrangement with local independent retailers, creators and artists. The event starts at 10am and DJs will start around noon. Fresh West Pizza will be serving pizza and […]
Muddy Sneakers’ Teacher of the Year awarded to Pisgah Forest Elementary teacher Cheryl Gardner
Press release from Muddy Sneakers: Pisgah Forest Elementary Fifth Grade Teacher, Cheryl Gardner, was recognized as the Muddy Sneakers “Teacher of the Year” at the fifth grade awards ceremony on Tuesday, June 6. Every year, the field instructors at Muddy Sneakers select a Teacher of the Year. The award is given to an educator at […]
Asheville Police Department seeking information about June 15 Brooklyn Road shooting
Press release from APD: The Asheville Police Department is seeking information from the public on a shooting that occurred on June 15 at 1:52 p.m. on Brooklyn Road. Alfed Luther Williams Jr. was shot twice in the hands and was treated at Mission for non-life threatening injuries. If anyone has information on this incident they […]
WNC addiction expert to address rising opioid drug use among pregnant women at D.C. conference
Press release from Vaya Health: Insights into western North Carolina’s opioid drug epidemic will be shared with healthcare professionals across the country at a summit Thursday in Washington, D.C. The one-day event, “Opioid Epidemic: Crisis to Care in Medicaid,” is sponsored by the D.C.-based Institute for Medicaid Innovation. The summit will feature clinical, research and […]
City of Asheville to hold public input meeting on Neighborhood Coordinator position
Press release from the city: The City of Asheville is looking for your input on ways to improve community engagement in Asheville. Recognizing the important role of neighborhoods in the fabric of a healthy community, the City has been and remains committed to connecting with people at the neighborhood level. Over the past 10 years, […]