Press release from Open Studio Tour of Henderson County: The doors to 36 Henderson County art studios will swing open to welcome guests in the 8th annual Open Studio Tour from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 23-24. This all-volunteer effort showcases the work of local artists in painting, sculpture, pottery, […]
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Down With Pants presents, ‘Board Room’ at The BeBe Theatre, July 27-29
Press release from Down With Pants: Down With Pants Presents: Board Room, a pantsless tragicomedy in one act Friday, July 27th 9pm; Saturday July 28th 3pm, & Sunday July 29th 7pm, The Bebe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., downtown AVL! Thespian-free local stage artists Down With Pants (Roman Meal, Fringe Fest 2017, Haichu!, AVL Vaudeville 2017, […]
‘Variation on a Theme’ exhibition opens at The Art Cellar Gallery July 7
Press release from The Art Cellar Gallery: Bright Color, Bold Shapes, Brilliant Texture; these are just a few words to describe The Art Cellar Gallery’s next show, “Variations on a Theme” featuring artists Gregory Smith and Tim Turner. “Variations on a Theme” will feature abstract painted works from both artists. Gregory Smith will be showing […]
Tanya Solomon presents “Truth Assassin” magic show, July 15
Press release from Tanya Solomon: “Tanya Solomon: Truth Assassin” July 15, 2018 Venue: Odditorium 1045 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC SHOWTIME: Sunday, July 15 9:00 pm Artist website: www.tanyasolomon.net Tanya Solomon, one of stage magic’s few female professionals, is making Asheville one of the stops on the first national tour of her solo show “Tanya Solomon: […]
Attic Salt Theatre Company stages an all-female production of “Talking With…” Aug. 2-11
Press release from Attic Salt Theatre Company: Attic Salt Theatre Company is excited about their upcoming, all-female production of Jane Martin’s Talking With…, to be presented August 2nd through the 11th at Magnetic 375. Attic Salt is coming off the acclaimed Mass Appeal, presented in April of this year. Their previous work includes How I Learned […]
Asheville-based DIYtiny, Inc. is first in state to use Local Public Offering option
Press release from the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State: DIYtiny, Inc. has become the first State crowdfunding issuer to use Local Public Offering (LPO) rules to offer securities in North Carolina, and the second filing under the North Carolina Providing Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Act (NC PACES). Asheville-based […]
Feed-a-Child Yancey, July 12
Press release from Beverly-Hanks & Associates: Help prevent Yancey County children from going hungry on weekends. The Beverly-Hanks Burnsville office, 369 West US 19-E, Burnsville, will be collecting non-perishable food items for Feed-a-Child Yancey on Thursday, July 12 from 4:00–6:00pm. “We are proud to support such an important community organization that is making a difference […]
SylvanSport’s Outdoor Industry recognized by Gov. Roy Cooper
Press release from SylvanSport: SylvanSport plays a prominent role in North Carolina’s growing outdoor industry, and was honored this past weekend with a visit from North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper and NC First Lady, Kristen Cooper. The Coopers met with Tom Dempsey, SylvanSport founder/CEO to discuss the importance of the Outdoor Industry to the state’s […]
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair team makes an impact
Press release from Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity: Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity’s Home Repair team, with financial and volunteer help from Spectrum and Spectrum Housing Assist Program, built a 70-foot accessibility ramp for 93-year-old Shiloh resident Emma Aiken. Twenty-four Spectrum volunteers spent a Saturday pouring footers, building sections of the ramp, landscaping, and more […]
Edwin Salas presents “Seven Deadly Sins in the Border,” July 21 and 22
Press release from Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre: Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and Edwin Salas Performance Studio present SEVEN DEADLY SINS IN THE BORDER World Premiere Dates & Times: July 21st, 2018 at 7:30pm and July 22nd, 2018 at 6:30pm Location: BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St. Asheville, NC 28801 Tickets: $13.00 available at the door. Or […]
Penland School of Crafts annual benefit auction, Aug. 10 and 11
Press release from Penland School of Crafts: The Penland School of Crafts 33rd Annual Benefit Auction will take place on August 10 and 11 on the historic Penland campus, north of Asheville. The gala weekend event includes live and silent auctions, food, receptions at the Penland Gallery and the studios of Penland’s resident artists, and […]
Blackbird Restaurant wins Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
Press release from the Blackbird Restaurant: Asheville, NC, July 2, 2018—On July 2, Wine Spectator announced the Restaurant Winners for 2018. The Blackbird Restaurant in downtown Asheville received the Award of Excellence. Winners in this category are recognized for their carefully selected assortment of quality producers and a thematic match to the restaurant’s menu. The […]
Empyrean Arts hosts free movement classes for LGBTQ+ students
Press release from Empyrean Arts: Empyrean Arts is teaming up with Youth OUTRight’s Adrian Spencer Parra to invite our LQBTQ+ and non-binary friends and their friends to the Queer Fam Circus Jam, an evening aerial and pole fundamentals class and playtime every first Friday of the month from 7:45-9:15 pm. Open to all queer, trans, and […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games return July 12-15
Press release from Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation: Scotland returns to Grandfather Mountain July 12-15 for the 63rd annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Boasting bagpipes, Scottish athletics, Highland melodies, Celtic cuisine, crafts aplenty and tons of tartans, the Games hearken back to the rich cultural traditions of Scotland in a setting not so different from the mountains […]
APD looking for information on dog owner
Press release from Asheville Police Department: The Asheville Police Department is seeking information on the identity of the owner of a dog, who was at the Octopus Garden (140 Airport Road) on June 30, 2018 at approximately 11:53 am. The victim was treated for minor injuries. If the owner is not located within the next […]
Mercy Urgent Care offers free tick removal kits
Press release from Mercy Urgent Care: Hiking season has officially begun in the mountains of Western North Carolina, and that means a steep jump in muddy bootprint sightings, a rise in oversized marshmallow sales — and, unfortunately, the accompanying uptick of tick bite (and tickborne disease) cases across the region. But Mercy Urgent Care wants […]
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2018-19 directors
Press release from the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has named its 2018-2019 board of directors, with Himanshu Karvir of Virtelle Hospitality continuing as board chair through December 2018. Carolyn Coward of The Van Winkle Law Firm will assume the role of board chair in January 2019. Executive Committee […]
NC Forest Service seedling sales begin July 2
Press release from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: The North Carolina Forest Service Nursery Program will begin accepting orders for seedlings on July 2. The NCFS produces about 16 million quality seedlings for nearly 50 species of conifers and hardwoods annually, including an expanded selection of control mass-pollinated loblolly pine seedlings. […]
Mountain Wildlife Days returns to Sapphire Valley Resort July 13-14
Press release from Sapphire Valley Resort: In appreciation of past presenters who have been responsible for the success of Mountain Wildlife Days over the years, the 15th annual event will be dedicated to those who have made this a successful and meaningful event for all ages. Mountain Wildlife Days is scheduled for July 13 and […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, July 2: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, July 2, 2018, 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 in the air. https://xapps.ncdenr.org/aq/ForecastCenter Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. […]
Wildlife Commission requests help reporting wild turkey observations
Press release from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public assistance in reporting observations of wild turkeys this summer. Through Aug. 31, wild turkey sightings by volunteers and Commission staff will be recorded and submitted to management biologists. Observation information gives an indication of annual wild turkey productivity, […]