From Flat Rock Playhouse: FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL Flat Rock, NC (October 28, 2017) – It’s almost that special day of the year when all the little girls and boys dress up as their favorite characters from television shows, movies, cartoons and picture books. Some may even choose to base their costume on The […]
From Western Carolina University: Jackson County Genealogical Society publication now in digital archives, available online at WCU CULLOWHEE – Staff with Special and Digital Collections at Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library recently undertook a project to digitize past editions of the Jackson County Genealogical Society members’ publication and make it publicly available. Since the genealogical […]
From UNC Asheville: ‘Acknowledging Bob Moog’s Love for the University’ – Moog Music Presents UNC Asheville with Gift of Historic Moog Model 15 Synthesizer Moog Music Inc. has presented UNC Asheville with a gift of a Moog Model 15 modular synthesizer – a re-creation of the original 1973 synthesizer and one of a limited number […]
From the Madison County Arts Council: Ragtime Willy Pottery: An Exhibit of Functional works by Andy Gordon OPENING: Friday, November 3, 2017 5-7 p.m. The Madison County Arts Center 152 N. Main St Marshall, NC 28753 (828)649-1301 www.madisoncountyarts.com Andy Gordon has been an avid potter since 1998. He studied ceramics at Old Dominion University with […]
From Western Carolina University: Broadwells announce $1 million commitment to scholarships for WCU students CULLOWHEE – When Western Carolina University Chancellor David O. Belcher and wife Susan Brummell Belcher announced a $1.23 million commitment to the university’s efforts to provide enhanced scholarship support for WCU students, they did so in hopes of inspiring others to […]
Press release from the Office of Gov. Roy Cooper: Raleigh, N.C. —Gov. Roy Cooper announced additional appointments to state boards and commissions, including 15 to the board of directors of the Western Residence, which is located in Asheville. “These new appointees bring dedication and experience to our state boards and commissions,” Cooper said. “I’m grateful […]
Press release from Samaritan’s Purse: Asheville, N.C. — This month, several locations in the Asheville area will serve as drop-off sites for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world. During the project’s National Collection Week, Nov. 13-20, Asheville residents will […]
Press release from the Interfaith Initiative: Asheville, N.C. — The Interfaith Initiative, made up of representatives of 14 faith communities in the Asheville area, has organized a Green Energy Forum. This will be an action forum about local green energy efforts to help individuals and congregations enrich their lives by being good stewards in caring […]
Press release from United Development Co.: Asheville, N.C. — New restaurants and retail are on their way to Asheville at a new retail center opening June 2018 called The Peaks. The project celebrated a kick-off on Oct. 26 at the site, which was formerly a UA theater. The Peaks will occupy a 2-acre corner in […]
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: Asheville, N.C. — The Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC, rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 18 beginning at 11 a.m. The parade features nearly 100 entries including marching bands, dance and cheer squads, nonprofits and businesses. This year’s parade theme is […]
In the Tuesday, Oct. 31, episode of “Adventure Capitalists,” airing at at 10 p.m. on CNBC, two Asheville-based entrepreneurs showcasing their products for a potential investment. Adam Masters presents the Bellyak, a lay-on-top Kayak. Nathan Masters demonstrates the Hammer, a customizable slingshot. Press release: CNBC has renewed its original series, “Adventure Capitalists,” for a sophomore […]
Press release from The Collider: Asheville, N.C. — Whether it is violent extremism, climate change, Ebola, or food production, Wasafiri Consulting has helped navigate Africa’s most intractable and complex challenges. Now it is setting up its U.S. headquarters in Asheville, at The Collider, to apply its expertise to America’s own wicked problems. “Large-scale problems appear […]
Press release from Odyssey ClayWorks: Asheville, N.C. — Odyssey ClayWorks announces the fifth annual Odyssey Auction, taking place in its clay studio and gallery in the River Arts District on Nov. 4 from 6:30-9 p.m. This year’s auction will feature more than140 items by emerging, midcareer and established artists in a number of mediums, including […]
Press release from Fletcher Parks and Recreation: Due to the high chance of rain on Saturday, Oct. 28 and the extensive preparations needed to put on a large special event, the Town of Fletcher has decided to move the Halloween Carnival to Veritas Christian Academy Gymnasium (17 Cane Creek Rd., Fletcher). The event will be the […]
Press release from Local Cloth: Asheville, N.C. — Statistics for the amount of clothes that end up in landfills is sobering. According to a Newsweek article, Americans throw away up to 14 tons of clothes per year. That is 80 pounds per person. Goodwill or similar organizations are one option, but not all donations get sold or […]
From Rep. Susan Fisher’s email newsletter: Gov. Roy Cooper has declared Oct. 22-28 Financial Aid Awareness Week and urged high school seniors to take advantage of opportunities to seek financial aid. It is estimated that recent N.C. high school graduates who did not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid would have been eligible for […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: Asheville, N.C. — Asheville’s holiday season will sparkle a little brighter this year, accented by some fresh décor. The city of Asheville is pleased to announce that its Winter Lights Downtown partnership with The N.C Arboretum will not only continue for a second year, but also expand. The […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, N.C. – On Tuesday, Oct. 24 at approximately 8:52 p.m. a black male wearing dark pants, a dark hoodie, a red face covering, black/white shoes and blue medical gloves entered the Jimmy Johns at 2 Hendersonville Road and pointed a firearm at staff, demanding access to the cash register. An undisclosed […]
From event organizers: Orison Books is pleased to announce a reading by 2016 Orison Prize-winners Rebecca Aronson & David Ebenbach at Malaprop’s Bookstore on Tuesday, November 14 at 6 p.m. Ebenbach will also give a presentation at the Asheville Jewish Community Center on Wednesday, November 15 at 7 p.m., based on his book The Artist’s Torah, […]
From the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture: Comienzan Elecciones para Comités de Condado de la Farm Service Agency; Productores Agrícolas Recibirán Boletas Electorales Semana del 6 de Noviembre Agricultores y ganaderos tendrán voz y voto sobre administración local de programas agrícolas RALEIGH, NC, Oct. 26, 2017 – Lorraine Dillard, Director Ejecutivo Interino de la Agencia de […]
From Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty: Asheville and Buncombe County Real Estate Market Update 3rd Quarter 2017 The housing market in Asheville and Buncombe County seems to have leveled off, as prices have stopped climbing and the volume of sales has either remained the same (Asheville) or dropped (Buncombe County). In Asheville, there were 411 sales in the […]
