Press release from The Magnetic Theatre: Luna Gale is the unseen but oft-discussed infant at the center of Rebecca Gilman’s astonishing and discussion-worthy play that is having its Asheville premiere on March 15, in a production directed by Andrew Gall. The production runs March 15 – 31 at The Magnetic Theatre. Tickets ($12 – $16) […]
Press release from Hood Huggers International: The weather is warming up…your garden is calling! The Burton Street Community Peace Gardens (47 Bryant St.) is holding our Early Spring Plant Sale (all cold-hardy plants) on Saturday, March 17 AND Saturday, March 24, 10 am – 4 pm. Each year we work hard to make this a […]
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care sports medicine providers will be onsite to assist runners at the 6th Annual Asheville Marathon & Half at Biltmore Estate on Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18. A Southeastern Sports Medicine and Orthopedics physician as well as Pardee certified athletic trainers and […]
Press release from Omni Grove Park Inn: Seasons, an artisan showcase, will host a grand opening event open to the public on Friday, April 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Omni Grove Park Inn. Complimentary bites and cocktails, created by the Inn’s culinary team, will feature local honey and soda from our partners at Asheville Bee […]
Press release from TRIP: While the number of older Americans continues to grow at a significant rate, the number of older drivers involved or killed in fatal traffic crashes is growing even faster, finds a new report from TRIP. With older Americans leading more mobile and active lifestyles than previous generations, it is critical that […]
Press release from the office of the City Clerk for the city of Asheville: Reminder: The March 27 City Council meeting has been cancelled. The following is a City Council public hearing scheduled for the next formal meeting – April 10. This listing is for information only and is subject to change. Please call City […]
Press release from Historic Flat Rock, Inc.: The nonprofit organization Historic Flat Rock, Inc. (HFR, Inc.) has submitted an open letter, endorsed by its Board of Directors, to the Flat Rock Village Council regarding the proposed NCDOT changes within Flat Rock. Of primary concern to the organization is the historic integrity of the Flat Rock Historic […]
Press release from Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: Farm Succession Planning Workshop Date: Tuesday, March 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, 588 Chestnut Gap Rd., Hendersonville Cost: $20 per person, includes coffee and lunch In this half-day Farm Succession Planning Workshop we will work through three models for transitioning your farm enterprise and how to get the […]
Press release: The “Books and Bites” Literary Luncheon Series (hosted by the Friends of the Mountain Branch Library) takes place at the Lake Lure Inn to support library endeavors. The upcoming luncheon on March 20, starting at 11:00 am, includes a “Meet and Greet” where Dick Wall will speak about his late wife’s deeply affecting […]
Press release from Explore Asheville Convention & Visitors Bureau: ꟷThe Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) is embarking on an important assessment of the Asheville area as a visitor destination. The assessment takes the form of a survey (link below) utilizing DestinationNEXT, a diagnostic tool used by over 290 other destinations worldwide. The goal of the […]
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: The Asheville Area Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through May 7, 2018 by 5 pm. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program has provided North Carolina citizens access to quality arts experiences. Using a per […]
Press release from Jackson County Arts Council: The Jackson County Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is proud to announce our second annual “Arts Night Out” event. This event will happen throughout Jackson County at participating restaurants on Thursday March 22, 2018. Please join us at one of the participating restaurants on Thursday, March 22 to support your local business […]
Press release: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Pat Ferguson (Madison, WI), a longtime fixture in the Midwest music scene, is releasing his debut solo album, Light of Day / Dark of Night. Produced by Adam Greuel of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and out on LoHi Records on 4/27/18, the album showcases a collection of original music that […]
Press release: Come to Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe on Haywood Rd in Asheville, NC on May 5th at 6 pm to see local author Elizabeth Hunt present her newest children’s picture book REX. If you bring in your own copy or buy one while there, she is happy to sign them! If your kids have […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Health and Human Services: Public comment is being sought on North Carolina’s proposed Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program waiver, which will allow an increase in allotted funds available for the Weatherization Assistance Program and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Program from 15 to 25 percent for the current […]
Press release from WUSSY Magazine: Southern Queer Media: WUSSY & Queer Appalachia Meetup Thursday, March 29 at 6 PM – 8 PM WUSSY MAG + Queer Appalachia present a night of Southern + Queer media, readings, and clothing drive. Pick up your copy of WUSSY’s Sex Issue and Queer Appalachia’s Electric Dirt Zine and meet […]
Press release from Buncombe County District Attorney: ASHEVILLE — Today the Buncombe County District Attorney dismissed 27 cases involving 17 defendants that were initiated by former Asheville Police Department Officer Christopher Hickman. “Consistent with the criminal charges that my Office has filed against Mr. Hickman, we do not consider him to be a credible State’s witness […]
From UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville Greenfest, March 24-31, to Focus on Overcoming Barriers UNC Asheville’s biannual Greenfest, March 24-31, 2018 will focus on overcoming barriers and building community to create an intersectional and accessible sustainability movement. Keynote speakers Audrey and Frank Peterman, authors of Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance […]
Press release from Jackson County Arts Council: Jackson County Arts Council presents: Piano Party: A Celebration of Jackson County Pianists Location: Community Room of Jackson County Library Date: Tuesday, March 20 Time: 6-8 p.m. FREE Event To showcase the new piano they recently purchased, the Jackson County Arts Council is hosting a “Piano Party” on […]
Press release: For four months in 2017, Jeff Messer took his political views and brought them to life on stage at The Magnetic Theatre. This was a change from his life as a popular radio talk show host with iHeart Radio’s 880 The Revolution in that he was no longer restricted by the FCC rules […]
Press release from The Sublime Theater: “It’s not good enough for theater to be good. It’s got to be extraordinary. Ours will be Sublime!” So says Steven Samuels, the producing artistic director of Asheville’s newest stage company, The Sublime Theater, co-founded with John Crutchfield, associate artistic director. Samuels and Crutchfield, both writers, actors, and directors, […]
