Press release from Asheville Ceramics Gallery: Asheville Ceramics Gallery in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC, wants to welcome you into the cosmic imagination of Bridget Fox, the master of Mudvention. Bridget will have her creative ceramic art on display for one month as May’s Featured Artist. There will be an opening reception with […]
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Show & Tell Pop Up Shop at Asheville Social Hall, May 10-20
Press release from Show & Tell Pop Up Shop: SHOW & TELL POP UP SHOP PRESENTS OUR SPRING POP UP SHOP! OPEN MAY 10-20, 10AM – 9PM OPENING PARTY, MAY 10 FROM 6-9PM LOCATED AT THE ASHEVILLE SOCIAL HALL. 81 BROADWAY ST, ASHEVILLE 28801 A HANDMADE AND VINTAGE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FEATURING 75+ LOCAL & REGIONAL INDEPENDENT […]
Asheville Downtown Association hosts talk by urban designer Dennis Pieprz
Press release from the Asheville Downtown Association: On Wednesday, May 9, the Asheville Downtown Association welcomes Dennis Pieprz. The event takes place at The Center for Craft at 67 Broadway Street in downtown Asheville. Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the presentation will begin at 6pm. Dennis will share his design expertise, which focuses upon […]
Asheville Museum of Science names interim executive director
Press release from the Asheville Museum of Science: Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is pleased to announce that Amanda Bryant is filling the role of interim Executive Director following the departure of former Executive Director Anna Priest. Ms. Priest helped steer the museum’s transition from the Colburn at Pack Place to AMOS in the current […]
The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free Business Jump-Start Series in May
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free Business Jump-Start Series in May at the Haywood County Public Library-Canton branch. On Tuesdays beginning May 15 through May 29 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m., prospective small business owners and budding entrepreneurs have the opportunity to jump-start […]
Asheville School student work will be featured in spring arts performance, May 8-10
Press release from Asheville School: Each spring, the varied disciplines within the Asheville School Fine Arts Program band together to put on a production that combines dance, music, writing and visual art to create a performance that features original work by students. This year, Fine Arts presents “Looking Out, Looking In,” a performance that seeks […]
North Carolina Oilers bring minor-league football to Asheville
Press release from the North Carolina Oilers: The MFL, Minor Football League, has announced it will launch a minor-league football team in Western North Carolina. The North Carolina Oilers will be based out of Asheville, North Carolina. The MFL, based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 1993, serves the same function for the NFL as […]
Odyssey Creative Drama Collective presents “Somebody/Nobody,” April 27-29
Press release from Odyssey Creative Drama Collective: Odyssey Creative Drama Collective – O.C.D.C. presents Somebody/Nobody by Jane Martin Friday, April 27 at 7:30 pm Saturday, April 28 at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday, April 29 at 2:30 pm Odyssey School 90 Zillicoa St. Asheville, NC Synopsis of Somebody/Nobody So you think you want to be […]
Festival of Wisdom and Grace at Lake Junaluska, Aug. 13-16
Press release from Lake Junaluska: Lake Junaluska will host the Festival of Wisdom and Grace, a conference for those looking for purpose and renewal in the second half of life, from August 13-16. The conference invites all older adults to attend, from those nearing retirement to those already retired for many years. The program includes […]
The Cabbage School announces summer classes
Press release from The Cabbage School: Beginning in early June 2018, the Cabbage School will offer its first full season of programming at the Commons, our property in Little Sandy Mush, NC. Situated amongst vibrant ecological diversity of Madison County, NC, about 30 minutes from downtown Asheville, the Cabbage School convenes for the creation of […]
“BOW” program brings outdoor recreation opportunities to N.C. women
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is part of an international program in which women can learn outdoor skills through hands-on experiences. Throughout the year, women age 18 and older can participate in workshops and events that will introduce them to outdoor activities such as […]
Carolina Concert Choir appoints new artistic director and conductor
Press release from Carolina Concert Choir: The Carolina Concert Choir (CCC) welcomes Dr. Michael A. Lancaster as Artistic Director and Conductor beginning with the 2018-19 concert season. Dr. Lancaster received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree (Choral Music) from the University of Southern California. He has extensive academic experience, including serving as Director of Choral […]
Warren Wilson hires Joni Williamson as Director of Athletics and Adventure Sports
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Warren Wilson College announced last week that Joni Williamson has accepted a position as the Director of Athletics and Adventure Sports. Williamson is excited to implement a new vision for athletics at the college that will expand athletic programing by increasing student athlete enrollment. Warren Wilson College’s athletic program […]
Angel Medical Center receives Certificate of Need, will build replacement hospital
Press release from Mission Health: FRANKLIN, N.C. (April 23, 2018) – Angel Medical Center today announced that its Certificate of Need (CON) application for a new replacement facility has been approved, clearing the way to begin planning for construction. “We are so pleased to have successfully completed the regulatory phase and look forward to our […]
Pardee UNC Health Care to host free skin cancer screening May 8
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a free community skin cancer screening on Tuesday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mission Pardee Health Campus (second floor), located at 2775 Hendersonville Road. The screening is open the public and Spanish interpretation services will be available free […]
RiverMusic and RiverFest lineup announced
Press release from RiverLink: RiverMusic and RiverFest lineups announced for 2018 RiverLink is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2018 RiverMusic series and RiverFest. RiverMusic and RiverFest are presented in partnership by RiverLink, New Belgium Brewing, and 98.1 The River with special thanks to Stage Sponsor Prestige Subaru. June 8th Tony Furtado Elonzo Wesley […]
Spring art sale at UNC Asheville, April 27 & 28, plus more art events
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Department of Art and Art History will hold its annual two-day Spring Art Sale from 4–7 p.m. on Friday, April 27, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located on the ground floor of Owen Hall on campus. The sale is […]
Asheville Symphony celebrate Bach’s 333rd birthday, April 28
Press release from Asheville Symphony: Bach’s Mass in B Minor April 28, 2018 • 7:30 p.m. Arden Presbyterian Church Asheville Symphony Chorus with members of the Asheville Symphony Dr. Michael Lancaster, director Bach Mass in B Minor, Part 1: Kyrie & Gloria Join us for a truly grand celebration of Bach’s 333rd birthday, as Dr. […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, April 21: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, April 21, 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 ozone levels. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 […]
Fermented Nonsense Brewing to open in Craft Centric by early fall
Press release from Fermented Nonsense Brewing: South Asheville will be getting a nano-brewery in just a few months! Fermented Nonsense Brewing will be coming to South Asheville either late Summer or early Fall of 2018. Fermented Nonsense Brewing will be located inside the multi-award winning Craft Centric Taproom & Bottleshop in South Asheville, NC at 100 […]
Warren Wilson College free tuition initiative expands local higher education access
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Applications to Warren Wilson College from North Carolina residents have increased significantly this year, especially from the western part of the state. Warren Wilson’s new North Carolina Free Tuition Plan, which guarantees a tuition-free college education to every incoming North Carolina undergraduate student who is eligible for federal or […]