Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: BMCM+AC in Collaboration with the Asheville Percussion Festival Present Bonnie Whiting performs 51’15.657″ for a Speaking Percussionist by John Cage. Wednesday, June 27 – 8pm {56 Broadway} Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center is proud to host speaking percussionist Bonnie Whiting for an evening performance in collaboration with the Asheville […]
Friday, June 15, 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 […]
Press release from RiddleFest: Once a year, musicians, historians and music fans gather in Burnsville to honor the legacy of Yancey County native and musician Lesley Riddle. This year’s RiddleFest takes place Saturday, June 30, with an afternoon seminar and evening concert. Songstress Laura Boosinger and fiddler Josh Goforth headline the concert. Boosinger, an award-winning […]
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: This June, Grandfather Mountain is encouraging folks to embrace their inner eco-hero. To assist, celebrated conservationist, activist and writer Tom Butler will present at Grandfather Mountain on Thursday, June 21. His presentation is part of Grandfather Mountain’s after-hour lecture series, Grandfather Presents. “On the mountain, we like to bridge […]
Press release from MANNA FoodBank: Asheville, NC (June 14, 2018) – Many of us are busy planning summer vacations, gatherings, and picnics ahead of July. But for over 100,000 Western North Carolina residents busy trying to make ends meet to provide for their most basic needs, that kind of celebration is out of the question. […]
Press release from Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina: Asheville, NC — Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and A-B Tech are offering free classes for anyone who wants to work as a Personal Care Aide (PCA). Classes will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, beginning June 18, and running through August […]
Press release from Brevard Music Center: Following its successful pre-season jazz and classical guitar concerts in early June, Brevard Music Center (BMC) officially kicks off its 2018 season with an extended (and extensive) opening weekend of performances from Thursday, June 21 through Tuesday, June 26. A masterful collection of artists including Artistic Director Keith Lockhart, […]
Press release from YWCA of Asheville: It is a multi-faceted issue with many contributing causes, but the fact remains: there just isn’t enough childcare available for working families in our area. In an effort to combat the increasing challenge of finding childcare, YWCA of Asheville is expanding its Early Learning Program to provide care for […]
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Press release from Asheville Regional Airport: If you’re looking to hang out in Asheville, or ready for a warm Florida getaway, Spirit Airlines is ready to help you take-off and save! Beginning September 6, 2018, Spirit will begin service from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and Tampa […]
Press release from Rad Craft Beer: Thirsty Monk, brewer of Belgian-Rooted Modern Ales and operator of world-recognized craft beer bars, will debut its Portland location on Friday, June 15 with a tapping of the first Portland-brewed Thirsty Monk brew. Thirsty Monk is located in the former Bazi Bierbrasserie space, which joined the Thirsty Monk, Inc. […]
Press release from Namaste in Nature: Namaste in Nature is hosting the first ever Friday One Day Fun Day Adult Yoga Summer Camp Series, combining all the fun and excitement you had as a kid at summer camp with the adult health benefits and relaxation of yoga & mindfulness. This series will take place in Amboy […]
Press release: Iconic comic book artist and writer, Mike Grell is making a few special stops in Asheville, ahead of his appearance at the Knoxville Fanboy Expo on June 29 – July 1. Grell will be vacationing in Asheville a week ahead of the show, and is planning a few special surprises for local fans. […]
Press release from NC Child: The opioid epidemic has devastated North Carolina families, driving thousands of children into foster care, according to a new report by NC Child. Statewide, parental substance misuse was a contributing factor to children entering foster care in 39 percent of cases in SFY 2016-17, a 50 percent increase since SFY 2007-08. […]
Press release from The Haen Gallery: “Celebrating Tim Murray: A Life In Art,” opens this Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 5:00-8:00pm at The Haen Gallery at 200 King Street in Brevard. An exhibit of the late Tim Murray’s work, the exhibit will include pieces never previously shown. Born in Reading, England, Tim Murray arrived in […]
Press release from Hatch AVL: Hatch AVL a non-profit foundation supporting high-growth startups, made a bold move this month by appointing Emily Breedlove as their first official Executive Director, with the intention of spearheading fundraising efforts, expanding their regional footprint, and collaborating on tech-based programming development. George Glackin is one of the Founders of the […]
Announcement from Asheville Downtown Association: Tactical Urbanism Workshop June 21 Asheville on Bikes, Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, AARP and Asheville Area Arts Council are teaming up to do a Tactical Urbanism project on Coxe Avenue. On Thursday, June 21 from 6pm – 8pm, they will host a workshop focused on improving Coxe Ave’s active transportation […]
Press release from NorthWest Student Exchange: Becoming a Host Family Host families are warm, hospitable and understanding families who enjoy meeting new people and making friends from other countries. They invite an international student into their home for the duration of the student’s exchange program in the USA and, by including the student as a member of their […]
The Asheville Regional Airport has invited media representatives to an announcement of a new airline. The event is scheduled to take place Wednesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. inside the main lobby of the Asheville Regional Airport. Following the announcement, airline executives and airline officials will offer remarks and take questions.
Press release from the Henderson County Partnership for Health: A new local website, www.gohendo.org, has officially launched as a resource for local activities and farmers’ markets specifically for Henderson County residents. Want to find a place to ride bikes with the family? Explore the newest playground with the kids? Pick up some local, fresh produce for […]
Press release from United Way: Launched in 2011, the Rising Leaders Program is sponsored by Friday Staffing and Carolina Village and was created as a direct response to the need for a new generation of board members and key volunteers at Henderson County nonprofit agencies. Rising Leaders participants are volunteers and professionals representing a wide […]
