Press release from N.C. Stage: May 31 – June 10, 2018 Wed – Sat at 7:30 PM & Sun at 2:00 PM AS YOU LIKE IT is brought to you by NC Stage’s new Community Tour Ensemble. This education and outreach program focuses on bringing theatre to audiences in non- traditional spaces such as homeless […]
Press release from Special Olympics North Carolina: Raleigh, NC – Law enforcement officers throughout North Carolina will carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope across the state this spring to light the cauldron at the 2018 Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Summer Games Opening Ceremony June 1 at Reynolds Coliseum on North Carolina State University’s […]
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: In honor of Western North Carolina’s deep history and international impact in glass arts, Burnsville and the Toe River Arts Council are joining area arts organizations, galleries and museums in celebrating the Summer of Glass. The six-month period, May through October, includes special exhibitions, tours, workshops and demonstrations focused […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: This summer, UNC Asheville will debut Science on the Move, a new program designed to help close the “opportunity gap” in science education and exposure to college for rural, migrant youth in Buncombe County. Thanks to a $174,948 grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, UNC Asheville will offer this full-day, […]
Press release from Pisgah Legal Services: Area coffee shops and cafés will host the 7th Annual Java for Justice event on Friday morning, May 18, raising money and awareness for local nonprofit Pisgah Legal Services (PLS). Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Pisgah Legal’s work to provide free civil legal aid to help low-income Western […]
The YMCA of Western North Carolina: The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program has recognized YMCA of WNC volunteer Camryn Gang with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. “I didn’t think of it as volunteering. I love to spend time with children and make them smile. Making them feel welcome and safe at the Y was […]
Press release from Veterans for Peace, Chapter 099: WHEN: SATURDAY, MAY 12th, 11am WHERE: VETERANS’ MEMORIAL at the Northeast Corner of Pack Square Park WHAT: A gathering to proclaim and remember the original meaning of Mother’s Day and to unite/empower women in their efforts to eliminate war and the causes of war. In 1870, Julia […]
Press release from media representative for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians: At one time, centuries ago, elk were plentiful in the southern Appalachians, but overhunting led to a decline by 1790. In 2001, the National Park Service successfully reintroduced elk to the Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, making sightings possible […]
Press release from Amanda Schaaf: With a mindful awareness of nature and its calming influences, Dream Notes expresses the minimalist reveries of multimedia artist Amanda Schaaf within a space dedicated to healing. Amanda’s abstract mixed media and watercolor pieces integrate organic materials, such as mica, tree bark, and feathers found on local trails, among other […]
Press release from Andrea Kulish: All are invited to the five year anniversary celebration of Studio A at Pink Dog Creative in the River Arts District. There will be lots of merchandise giveaways, and refreshments including locally made brews, pink wine and yummy treats with a pink-colored theme. Studio A is a creative space- Andrea […]
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Press release from Asheville Music School: The Paul Thorpe Music Education Fund (PTMEF) was created in honor of Paul Thorpe, beloved late director of Asheville Music School (AMS). A nonprofit music school, AMS strengthens Western NC communities through music education and outreach, and continues Paul’s legacy through its scholarship and outreach programs. Since its inception […]
Press release from N.C. Restaurant and Lodging Association: RALEIGH, N.C., May 8, 2018 — The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s philanthropic arm, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), recently awarded Christine Mukosiej of Henderson County Career Academy in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with its 2018 Educator of Excellence award. The award is presented annually […]
Press release from James Vaugh: Plaques honoring the listing of the James Madison and Leah Arcouet Chiles House on the National Register of Historic Places will be unveiled as well as an historical marker at the park across the street which was recently renamed Leah Chiles Park by the Asheville City Council. Leah Chiles was […]
Press release from Henderson County Tourism Development Authority: Hendersonville, NC—Garden Jubilee, one of the largest gardening shows in Western North Carolina, will be held Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during Memorial Day weekend. More than 265 plant and craft vendors will line Main Street from Sixth Avenue […]
Thursday, May 10, 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 […]
Press release from Buncombe County Health and Human Services: Buncombe County Health and Human Services is excited to bring eWIC to families in Buncombe County! The North Carolina WIC Program is moving from a paper-based method of WIC benefit issuance to an electronic benefit transfer system, called eWIC. eWIC makes it easy for clients to use […]
Press release from the Folk Art Center: This Saturday, May 12, the Folk Art Center will host 17 graduates of Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program 2018 for an opening reception. The 31-piece exhibit opened on May 5 and is showing in the Main Gallery on the second floor until June 24. The show continues […]
Press release from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission: With fawning season in full swing, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is once again reminding people not to approach, touch or remove any white-tailed deer fawns they encounter over the next few weeks. From late April through June, white-tailed does across North Carolina are giving birth. Whitetails are a […]
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum is excited to present Red Hot in the Blue Ridge, an exhibition being held in conjunction with Western North Carolina’s community-wide Summer of Glass celebration. On view at the Asheville Art Museum On the Slope at 175 Biltmore Avenue May 19 – September 30, 2018, […]
Press release from Parsec Financial: Parsec Financial, an independent fee-only wealth management firm, continues to uphold one of its core values of charitable giving with the announcement of the 2018 Parsec Prize. Parsec Financial is committing $155,000 to nine local nonprofits and their missions of helping those in their communities. The Parsec Prize represents approximately […]
