Press release from Asheville Lyric Opera: The sounds of opera being rehearsed on a local stage were heard again this week as blocking rehearsals began June 25 for Asheville Lyric Opera’s upcoming Béatrice et Bénédict (an operatic adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing”) at the Diana Wortham Theatre on July 6 (8 PM) […]
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Morgan Santander opening reception at Pink Dog, June 29
Press release from Pink Dog Creative: Morgan Santander: Recent Paintings Pink Dog Creative Gallery, 348 Depot Street Opening reception this Friday, June 29, 5:00 – 8:00 PM Morgan Santander’s exhibition comprises a selection of recent paintings from two distinct bodies of work. Floral still life paintings, reminiscent of the classical Dutch tradition, are juxtaposed with […]
Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase to benefit late comedian Michael Roach, July 20
Press release from Funny Business Agency: On Friday, July 20th, the Asheville Comedy Community comes together to raise funds for the family of the late local comedian Michael Roach. The benefit will feature Asheville’s best comedians with shows at 7:00PM and 9:30PM The Asheville Comedy Community comes together for the benefit of the family of […]
UNC Asheville and the MLK Association join to create new scholarship program
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville and The Dr. Martin Luther King Association of Asheville & Buncombe County have agreed to create a new scholarship program, with costs shared by the university and the association. UNC Asheville Interim Chancellor Joe Urgo and MLK Association Founder and President Oralene Anderson Graves Simmons signed the agreement […]
APD requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (June 27, 2018): The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate missing juvenile, Patrick Michael Koerschner. Koerschner was last seen on June 26 at approximately 12:00 p.m. traveling by foot in the area of Griffing Boulevard in North Asheville. Patrick Koerschner is described as a white […]
Asheville Music School announces Ryan Reardon as executive director
Press release from Asheville Music School: Asheville Music School (AMS) Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Ryan Reardon as the new AMS Executive Director, effective July 1, 2018. When Ryan assumes the role of Executive Director in July, he will do so with many years of commitment to the school as well as […]
Craft City workshops and tours continue at Center for Craft, July 6 and 15 and Aug. 3
Press release from the Center for Craft: The Center for Craft has launched its second season of Craft City, with monthly food and art tours April through December as well as pop-up craft workshops led by local makers throughout the summer. Craft City celebrates all things craft in Asheville – including the local, entrepreneurial, small-batch, high-quality, […]
Montford Park Players stage ‘Robin Hood,’ July 6-Aug. 4
Press release from Montford Park Players: Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud announce their upcoming production of the locally-penned Robin Hood, the Legend of Sherwood. All performances will be held at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre at 92 Gay Street in the heart of Asheville’s historic Montford District, from July 6th through August […]
Asheville City Soccer Club hosts Pride Night on June 30
Press release from Campaign for Southern Equality: Asheville, North Carolina (June 27, 2018) – On June 30 at Memorial Stadium, the Asheville City Soccer Club will celebrate Pride Month. We invite you to “Be Yourself” and help us #MaxOutMemorial once again as the Blues take on the Charlotte Eagles at 7 p.m. All are welcome […]
Hendersonville announces lane closures for North Main Street project
Press release from the City of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville has begun installation of sidewalk and a waterline along N. Main Street from O’Cain Court to Baldwin Avenue. Trace and Company has been retained to construct the project. Some of the work will involve construction within road travel lanes, which will result in intermittent […]
BRNHA offers funding for heritage projects
Press release from The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership has announced its 2018 Heritage Grants Program to fund projects that preserve, interpret and promote Western North Carolina’s agricultural, craft, Cherokee, music and natural heritage. These five distinctive legacies earned the region a Congressional designation as a National Heritage […]
OnTrack WNC releases schedule for July financial education courses
Classes are free unless noted. Pre-registration required. Call 255-5166 for more information. All classes listed are held at OnTrack WNC offices – 50 South French Broad Ave. Second Floor. Release from OnTrack WNC: Housing Classes Homebuyer Education Series – ($50.00 participant fee) Our HUD-certified course provides a step-by-step explanation of the home-buying process, a fantastic […]
AMOS Science Pub announces summer series
Press release from the Asheville Museum of Science: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider announce their co-hosted summer series of the Science Pub, a free Friday night guest speaker series offered by AMOS. WHO: In June, AMOS welcomes Ben Prater of Defenders of Wildlife. For the July pub talk, Joe Minicozzi AICP […]
Asheville playwright Sean David Robinson wins the 2019 New Play Project and Mark Gilbert Award
Press release from Sean David Robinson: Sean David Robinson is a playwright, actor and photographer who was born in Winston-Salem, and has lived in Asheville since 2000. Although he studied engineering at NC State and mass communication at UNC-Asheville, his playwriting is entirely self-taught. Starbright, his first full-length play, has been selected to headline the […]
NC Stage announces 2018-19 season
Press release from North Carolina Stage Company: Early Bird Season Pass $185.00 See SIX shows for the price of five! The Benefits – See all 2018-19 Mainstage Productions. – Pick your Holiday show! – Receive special discount codes to EVERYTHING that happens at NC Stage! – Priority seating. – Free unlimited ticket exchanges. – Convenient […]
New mural commissioned for Maggie Valley
Press release from Appalachian Mural Trail: Maggie Valley North Carolina is a town that sparks your imagination with memorial images. The Ghost Town theme park, the Stomping Ground’s mountain music, dinner theater, fine dining, shopping for crafts, ski slopes, connecting with the Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycles, bear & elk and camping by Jonathan Creek are […]
Asheville City School Board of Ed to hold special called meeting June 28
Announcement from the Asheville City Schools: NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. The Asheville City Board of Education will hold a special called meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018, in the Board Room of Asheville City Schools Administrative Offices, 85 Mountain Street, Asheville, North Carolina. The purpose […]
Lake Julian hosts July 4 fireworks show
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: Buncombe County Recreation Services will host its Annual Fireworks Display at Lake Julian Park on Wednesday, July 4. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket and join the fun. Experience one of the largest and most exciting fireworks displays in the area with a view like no […]
Mark Mothersbaugh talks at WCU’s Bardo Arts Center, Aug. 25
Press release from Western Carolina University: The Western Carolina University School of Art and Design and WCU Bardo Arts Center are pleased to announce a special evening with Mark Mothersbaugh on August 25 at 7:30 p.m. Mothersbaugh, well-known as a member of the band Devo, will be interviewed on stage by Jon Jicha, Professor of […]
Habitat ReStore announces 7th Annual ReUse Contest
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: For the seventh consecutive year, the Asheville Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Road near Biltmore Village is encouraging residents to show off their creativity and talent for a chance to win in the ReStore ReUse Contest. Garden shed, artist studio, chicken coop…tree house, playhouse, tiny house…if you recently […]
Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts returns
Press release from Howard Alan Events: Picturesque Pack Square Park will once again transform into an art-lover’s paradise July 7 – 8 during the 2nd Annual Downtown Asheville Festival of the Arts. One hundred regional, local and national artists are set to display their works in a prestigious show encompassing fine jewelry, exquisite works of […]