Press release from North Carolina Writers’ Network: The North Carolina Writers’ Network (NCWN) is proud to announce the creation of the Sally Buckner Emerging Writers’ Fellowship, in memory of one of North Carolina’s most beloved poets, editors, and educators. This annual $500 fellowship will support an emerging North Carolina writer, between the ages 21-35, whose […]
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Actors Maribeth Monroe and Jamie Moyer to perform and teach comedy workshops in Asheville
Press release from the Asheville Improv Collective: The Asheville Improv Collective is excited to bring to stage and screen actors Maribeth Monroe (The Good Place, Workaholics, The Brink) and Jaime Moyer (Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, 2 Broke Girls) to Asheville, May 18 and 19! The two supremely talented women will be performing a total […]
Women AdvaNCe hosts pre-screening of “RBG” in Asheville
Press release from Women AdvaNCe: Asheville’s Fine Arts Theatre is joining forces with Women AdvaNCe, a statewide nonpartisan nonprofit, to host a pre-screening of the highly anticipated documentary, “RBG.” The event, “Women AdvaNCe: RBG and the ERA,” will take place Thursday, May 17, at the Fine Arts Theatre on Biltmore Avenue at 7 pm. Attendees […]
Asheville High students win global Drawdown EcoChallenge
Press release from Asheville High School: Asheville High School students took the lead over 765 other teams worldwide to earn first place in the inaugural Drawdown EcoChallenge, a global competition rooted in identifying and practicing solutions to draw down atmospheric greenhouse gases and eventually reverse global warming. The school’s team consisted of 512 students, staff, […]
City of Asheville invites resident input for city manager search
Press release from the City of Asheville: From Steve Jobs to Steven Spielberg, organizational success begins with strong leadership. As the City of Asheville embarks on a mission to hire a new City Manager, City Council wants to ask you — Asheville residents — what qualities you think are important for the next person in […]
The Mediation Center hosts activist Susan Burton on May 7
Event announcement from The Mediation Center: Every year, The Mediation Center hosts Speak Your Peace, an event that serves to showcase peace makers who are making a difference in the world and which advances our mission in the community. This year, author and activist Susan Burton is coming to share her story of recovering from […]
WARP & WOOF dancer and musician collaborations at REVOLVE, May 12
Press release: WARP & WOOF Saturday, May 12 at 8pm REVOLVE 821 Riverside Drive An evening of paired improvisations between one musician and one dancer with zero preparation or rehearsal. Experimental, unplanned and unrepeatable. Featuring: Sharon Cooper + Elizabeth Lang Cilla Vee + Daniel Levin Amy Hamilton + Kimathi Moore $10 suggested
Weed Patch Mountain Trail opens for hikers, bikers, climbers
Press release from Conserving Carolina: The new Weed Patch Mountain Trail invites people into a stunning backcountry wilderness traversing a 1,327-acre tract that was recently added to the Town of Lake Lure’s Buffalo Creek Park. This land expands the park to 1,527 acres, making it one of the largest town-owned parks in North Carolina. The […]
Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra hosts May 15 concert
Press release from Asheville Symphony: On Tuesday, May 15, the four orchestras of the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra display their skills in a spring concert. The performance takes place in the Asheville High School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The program for the evening includes beloved favorites including Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” Fauré’s “Élégie” for cello […]
Cullowhee Arts hosts 7th annual Summer Arts Workshop Series
Press release from Cullowhee Arts: Cullowhee Arts is taking enrollments for the 7th annual Summer Arts Workshop Series, held at Western Carolina University’s School of Art and Design. Three weeks of visual art workshops begin this year with two-day workshops. These are great opportunities to try a new medium or technique. Regional artists with in-depth […]
Biltmore Concert Series starts ticket sales May 23
Press release from The Biltmore Company: On Aug. 2, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Night Ranger are set to kick off the 22nd annual Biltmore Concert Series. Concerts are staged on the South Terrace of Biltmore House, with breathtaking twilight views of Mount Pisgah and the Blue Ridge Mountains. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets […]
Blue Ridge Community College schedules spring commencement for May 12
Press release from Blue Ridge Community College: Blue Ridge Community College will hold its annual Commencement ceremony for curriculum graduates on Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will be outdoors at the Killian Building Terrace and is open to the public. More than 200 graduates will receive degree, diplomas, or certificates at the […]
SECUNDO, an exhibition of works by local artists opens June 7 at Asheville BookWorks
Press release from Asheville BookWorks: SECUNDO – an exhibition of works by local artists Opening Reception June 7, 2018 5:30 – 7pm exhibition dates: June 7 through July 28, 2018 An exhibition of works by local artists working in book, print and mixed media. Eleven artists from the Asheville area comprise Secundo, a group that […]
Shemekia Copeland will perform at Brevard Blues N’ BBQ Festival, June 1
Press release: Groundbreaking vocalist Shemekia Copeland will headline the Brevard Blues N’ BBQ Festival in Brevard on Friday, June 1, 2018. Her latest album is the Grammy-nominated album, OUTSKIRTS OF LOVE. Copeland won the 2017 Living Blues Readers’ Award for Blues Artist Of The Year (Female), the same distinction she won the year before. She […]
MANNA FoodBank calls for action to prevent SNAP cuts
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: The House of Representatives is currently considering proposed changes to the Farm Bill, the nation’s most consequential food-related legislation that provides for the most effective anti-hunger program in American history, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). More than 41 million Americans utilize SNAP throughout the year to help bridge temporary […]
David Joe Miller’s Spoken Word Open Mic starts July 30 at Habitat Tavern
Press release from David Joe Miller: In early 2015, Storyteller David Joe Miller began a series of monthly Spoken Word Open Mic shows at New Mountain SOL Bar. While most Open Mic’s are geared toward music, Millers open mic was exclusively produced for the spoken word, namely poets and storytellers. Over the course of a […]
Asheville for Gun Safety releases candidate survey results
Press release from Asheville for Gun Safety: Asheville for Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action-Asheville, and Students Demand Action-Asheville have released the results of their 2018 Primary Candidate Questionnaire. The three groups joined together to survey Democratic candidates in contested elections for DA, Sheriff and County Commissioner in Asheville and Buncombe County on issues concerning gun […]
Blue Ridge Agility Club hosts dog agility trial May 25-28
Press release from the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: The Blue Ridge Agility Club of Western North Carolina will host an American Kennel Club (AKC) agility trial during Memorial Day weekend, Friday through Monday, May 25-28, 2018. The event will be held at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center McGough Arena in Fletcher from 8:00am […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Friday, May 4: Moderate (YELLOW)
Friday, May 4, 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 and particulate matter. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]
Asheville Community Theatre seeks submissions for 35below
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Is there a show that you’ve always wanted to direct? To star in? Could that show be performed in an intimate, black box theatre? Asheville Community Theatre is seeking proposals for shows to be presented in 35below, the small theatre located at the back of the ACT building, for the […]
C-SPAN explores court case with ties to Asheville on May 7
Press release from C-SPAN: C-SPAN will explore a court case with ties to Asheville, North Carolina on Monday, May 7 at 9pm ET. This LIVE program will delve into Gregg v. Georgia, and the story of Troy Leon Gregg, a convicted armed robber and murderer from Asheville, NC who challenged his death sentence; four other […]