Press Release from the I Love Brevard Podcast: BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA – For the fourth year in a row, Brevard’s beloved ambassador white squirrel, Pisgah Pete, will take the helm at the city’s February 2, 2018, Groundhog Day festivities in an event dubbed by local residents, “White Squirrel Day.” Event organizers say the town’s cute […]
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Eliada’s campus transforms with new geodesic grow dome
Press release from Eliada: For over 100 years Eliada has served children in Western North Carolina on the same piece of land. When the organization was a self-sustaining orphanage, farming ensured there was enough food on the table. Through a relationship with the Biltmore Dairy operation, Eliada sold milk, and earned money to support the […]
Hendersonville Community Theatre stages ‘Love, Loss & What I Wore,’ Feb. 2-11
Press release from Hendersonville Community Theatre: Love, Loss & What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron comes to Hendersonville Community Theatre. This off-Broadway hit will run for two weeks only, February 2-11. Tickets are on sale now by calling 828-692-1082or ordering online at hendersonvilletheatre.org. Known for screenplays such as Sleepless in Seattle, When […]
Ginger’s Revenge release party for first bottled ginger beer Jan. 26
Press release from Ginger’s Revenge: Ginger’s Revenge, Asheville’s first and only brewery focused on the production of alcoholic ginger beer, has released its first bottled ginger beer and will celebrate with an official bottle release party on Friday, Jan. 26. “We’re extremely excited to now offer our Original ginger beer in bottles,” says David Ackley, Ginger’s […]
Conductor Garry Walker leads the Asheville Symphony, Feb. 10
Press release from Asheville Symphony: Conductor Garry Walker wears his Scottish nationality with pride. “As a Scot, I am naturally aware and proud of the impact of the Scottish diaspora in America. Even Uncle Sam’s parents were Scottish, and Mickey Mouse was voiced for 40 years by a man from Dundee!” To celebrate his homeland […]
‘Skylight’ will be onstage at 35below, Feb. 2-18
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Asheville Community Theatre is excited to present David Hare’s intimate and compelling 1995 drama SKYLIGHT to Asheville’s 35below for the first three weekends in February. SKYLIGHT will be performed February 2 – February 18, 2018 with performances Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 […]
Registration now open for third annual Wings for Autism
Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: Asheville, NC – On February 13, the third annual Wings for Autism® event will be held at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), and registration is now open. This special event is hosted by The Arc of Buncombe County, AVL and Allegiant Air, and is also supported by the Transportation Security […]
Poor People’s campaign to kick off in Asheville
Press release from the Poor People’s Campaign: ASHEVILLE — The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, sponsors its first Town Hall in Asheville 7-9 p.m. Feb. 8, at Hill Street Baptist Church. The campaign originated in December 1967, created by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated before he was […]
Carolina Concert Choir holding auditions throughout January
Press release from Carolina Concert Choir: Carolina Concert Choir is pleased to announce auditions for the Choir’s 39th season will be held throughout the month of January. Positions are open for quality voices, especially tenors and basses, though all voice types are encouraged to try out. “We look forward to welcoming new talent for our 2018 […]
Be Active Day set for Jan. 27 in Hendersonville
Press release from Henderson County Department of Public Health: Be Active Day will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at center court at the Blue Ridge Mall. Sponsored by the Henderson County Department of Public Health, the free event features information, activities and demonstrations to inspire all ages-toddlers, kids, adults and seniors to move […]
Craft Centric Taproom & Bottleshop named one of top five in the U.S.
PRESS RELEASE from Craft Centric Taproom & Bottleshop: South Asheville, NC – Craft Centric Taproom & Bottleshop ia a New Addition to the craft beer scene in South Asheville. On Jan. 12, 2018, Hop Culture magazine voted Craft Centric one of the Best New Bottle Shops in the United States for 2017. “We’re honored to be named to this […]
Blue Ridge Community College to hold Discover Diversity Week
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Blue Ridge Community College will hold its annual Discover Diversity Week, March 12-15, at both the Henderson and Transylvania County campus locations. BRCC’s Discover Diversity Week is a series of events to promote awareness of diversity and a greater understanding of global issues. Ms. Wheelchair USA Madeline Delp […]
Powers named chair of SEDC board
Press release from the Southern Economic Development Council: ASHEVILLE — The Southern Economic Development Council, the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America, announced Samuel (Sam) H. Powers, CEcD, economic development director of the city of Asheville in Asheville as chairman on the SEDC board of directors as of Jan. 1. Powers […]
Terry Taylor presents South Asheville’s history through postcards
Press release from Terry Taylor:
North Carolina SBI seeks applicants for vacant Special Agent I positions
From the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation: SBI Has Job Openings for Special Agent I Positions RALEIGH — The State Bureau of Investigation is accepting job applications until Friday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m. for approximately 12 special agent I positions to work in various locations statewide. “We are looking for men and women who are […]
Historian Darin Waters kicks off A-B Tech’s Community Voices lectures series Jan. 31
From Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College: Community Voices Lecture Series Beginning at A-B Tech A-B Tech is launching a Community Voices lectures series that will be kicked off with a Black History Month presentation by Dr. Darin J. Waters, Assistant Professor of History and Special Assistant to the Chancellor at UNC Asheville, at 3 p.m. on […]
Mission Health, MAHEC honor team members with Spirit of MLK Awards
From Mission Health: Winners honored at Spirit of MLK Awards On January 17, Mission Health and MAHEC recognized team members at the 2018 Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Ceremony who carry on Dr. King’s spirit, leadership and vision to influence unity, equality, equity and justice in both the workplace and their communities. […]
Riceville Volunteer Fire Department appoints John Coffey as interim chief
From the Riceville Volunteer Fire Department:
Air quality forecast for Asheville: Saturday, Jan. 20: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, Jan. 20, 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. The rating is based on particulate matter in the air. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality […]
Asheville Art Museum presents award-winning WNC student artwork
Press release from the Asheville Art Museum: ASHEVILLE—The Asheville Art Museum is excited once again to present the Western North Carolina Regional Scholastic Art Awards exhibition with a selection of award-winning student artwork on view January 27 – March 4 at 175 Biltmore Avenue. The Asheville Art Museum and the Asheville Area Section of the […]
Artspace survey on affordable housing for Asheville artists launches Jan. 25
Press release from the Center for Craft: The Center for Craft and Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive community outreach campaign and survey to quantify affordable housing and space options for Asheville’s artists, makers, performers and creatives. The Arts Market Survey, with a tagline of “Keep Asheville […]