Press release from the River Arts District Artists: On the Second Saturday of each month until the end of the year, the River Arts District will be holding gallery walks with live demonstrations, live music, wine tastings / spreads of food, and more! Meander the mile-long district while the artists keep their doors open late. […]
Press release from Brooks-Howell Retirement Community: Thanks to Asheville’s Brooks-Howell, the city will have a Community Medical Clinic and Medical Loan Closet for seniors in need. Brook-Howell is also raising money to donate to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church to develop a BEAR (baby equipment and resource) closet. Brooks-Howell is a non-profit, charitable retirement community offering continuing […]
Press release from Joyce Thornburg: Twelve ROSEBUD paintings are currently showcased at the District Wine Bar in the Wedge Building. On Friday, July 27th the District Wine Bar will host a reception from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm to honor ROSEBUD and we hope you will join us. Joyce Thornburg and Ken Vallario are artists, each with […]
Press release from Just Economics: Western Region Coalition of Raising Wages NC holds rally and press event to support a higher minimum wage in NC When: Tuesday, July 24th at 12:30pm Where: Pritchard Park, Asheville Why: July 24th is the anniversary of the last time the federal minimum wage was raised in 2009. We are […]
Press release from the U.S. Cellular Center: The U.S. Cellular Center is accepting applications from qualified volunteer groups to assist in the concessions operations when needed at the U.S. Cellular Center. USCC Concessions Volunteer Program goals Primary goal: Supplement paid part time and temporary/seasonal staffing for large events held at the facility. Due to the […]
Press release from Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: According to Feeding America, one in eight Americans is hungry or at risk of hunger. That’s just one of the reasons why Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen has kicked off a donation program to fight hunger in our local community by joining forces with Asheville Poverty Initiative. The restaurant in Asheville […]
Press release from Buncombe County Recreation Services: The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening Celebration for the new Lake Julian Park playground located at 406 Overlook Extension, Arden, on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:00 am. “Lake Julian Park is popular with kids and families, and these enhancements will support the community in […]
Press release: Madison County Economic Development through a grant with the Community Foundation of WNC has been working on a dynamic public art project to highlight the intrinsic relationship between art and manufacturing. Madison County Economic Development created this project to connect various community groups that it values as part of the economic culture of […]
Press release: The Curved Line – A Celebration of Form Archival Works on Paper and Canvas by the Late Vadim Bora Opening Reception, Thursday, August 2, 6-9 p.m. Exhibition runs August 2 – September 30 District Wine Bar Works by the late Vadim Bora will be shown at District Wine Bar in the River Arts […]
Press release from Asheville Community Theatre: Steven Dietz’s Irish time-travel love story, Bloomsday, closes out Asheville Community Theatre’s 35below season. The production is directed by Jason Williams who directed last year’s critically acclaimed productions of Constellations in 35below and Peter Pan for the Montford Park Players. The production runs August 3-19, 2018 with performances Fridays […]
Press release from Flood Gallery: Master printmaker Porge Buck will be exhibiting examples of her collage and printmaking art, opening at the Flood Gallery Fine Art Center at 850 Blue Ridge Road, in Black Mountain, NC on Saturday July 28th from 6pm to 9pm. The opening event will feature dozens of Buck’s remarkable prints and […]
Press release from Parkway Playhouse: Godspell, is a musical that will begin showing at Parkway Playhouse on July 28 and run until August 11. Directed by Dwight Chiles, Parkway Playhouse’s production features Allen Law, Briar Boggs, Maximillian Koger, Hunter Taylor, Zacary Landolt, Martine Rose, Candice Dickinson, Christine Caldemeyer, Sam Lebrocq, and Heather Bronson. Performances are […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Haywood Community College’s workforce continuing education department is offering a wide variety of courses for the month of August. There’s something for everyone, including courses that allow you to earn a credential to courses for the hobbyist. iPhone Photography will be held Tuesdays, July 31 through August 21, 6-8 p.m. […]
Press release from Mission Health: Join Mission Health live on Facebook July 24 at 7 pm as we bring you the latest on our plans to join HCA Healthcare. We will be joined by board members and team members who have visited HCA hospitals and successor foundations, including: Jill Hoggard Green, PhD, RN, Chief Operating […]
Press release from Dreamspider Publicity: Taylor Martin Album Release show at Isis on Friday, Aug 3 Delta Roots opening 9pm, seated show; $15 828.575.2737 743 Haywood Rd Asheville, NC 28806 http://isisasheville.com/event/taylor-martin-cd-release-celebration/ Taylor Martin Releases Song Dogs on Sept 7 on Little King Records Produced by Amanda Anne Platt at Sound Temple Studios in Asheville, NC […]
Press release from Brevard Music Center: The Brevard Music Center (BMC) is delighted to announce the return of Asheville-native Noah Bendix-Balgley to its 2018 summer music festival. Bendix-Balgley, the First Concertmaster of the world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic, will perform his own composition, Fidl-Fantazye: A Klezmer Concerto, on July 27th at 7:30 p.m. at BMC’s Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium […]
Press release from RiverLink: Gather your friends, family or co-workers and join us for the Anything That Floats Parade! This event challenges teams to showcase their creativity by building “anything that floats” and navigating it up the French Broad. Judges will award prizes in categories, including the funniest, greenest and wackiest float. The Anything that […]
Press release from LPC Media: Acclaimed North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, “a troubadour seemingly from another age” (Elmore), will release his third album in as many years and his 13th studio album, Come Hell or High Water (Singular Recordings), on September 14. In support of the release, Holcombe will kick off a 25-city tour July […]
Press release from LEAF: “What does HOME mean to you? Is it in the streets, fields, and forests where you grew up? Or does it rest in the warm embrace of a loved one after a long day? Of all the places we plant our roots, few things bring us HOME in our hearts like […]
Press release from Organic Records: With vivid original storytelling, vibrant musicianship and intelligent arrangements, Asheville, NC band Tellico creates an innovative sound that redefines what today’s Southern Appalachian music can be. Following their acclaimed debut album Relics and Roses, the group has now signed with Organic Records to release their sophomore effort, Woven Waters. Tellico features two […]
Press release from Window (re/production|re/presentation): Aaron McIntosh July 16 – October 26, 2018 54 Broadway, Asheville, NC FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Reception With the Artist + Sidewalk Art Talk July 26th, 2-3 pm Window (re/production|re/presentation) is pleased to host the work, Road to Tennessee, by Richmond, VA artist Aaron McIntosh, coinciding with Scale Up: 10 […]