Press release from Fatz Southern Kitchen: ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 2, 2018 – Fatz Southern Kitchen is offering teachers a 50% discount from August 1-31 to thank educators during the back-to-school season. Any teacher that dines in-restaurant with Fatz for either lunch or dinner will receive 50% off of his or her meal. To redeem, teachers […]
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Alex Irvine-Foundeviation art show opens at PUSH Gallery, Aug. 3
Press release from PUSH Gallery: Foundeviation: an art show/fundraiser for skateable public art featuring new works by Alex Irvine. Reception Friday, August 3 from 7-10pm. Refreshments graciously provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon. A few words from the artist: This art show is a fundraiser / proposal to build a sideways “Guastavino dome”—a cradle, in skatepark […]
Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community is awarded a $40,000 grant
Press release from Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community: Today it was announced that Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community is among 10 organizations from across North Carolina awarded a grant by the North Carolina Local News Lab Fund, which seeks to support people and organizations making sure that North Carolinians have greater […]
State seeks public feedback on proposed Enka Lake reclassification
Press release from the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality: The N.C. Division of Water Resources is seeking public feedback on a proposed reclassification of Enka Lake, a portion of Bill Moore Creek in Buncombe County (French Broad River Basin). The Biltmore Lake Association has requested that Enka Lake be reclassified from Class C to Class B. […]
Patriot Tour veterans fundraiser stops in Swannanoa on Aug. 7
Press release from the Nation of Patriots: The ninth annual Patriot Tour, a 110-day, 14,500-mile journey during which motorcycle riders carry our nation’s flag city-to-city through all 48 continental states to raise money for disabled veterans and their families, launched on Saturday, May 19 from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Throughout the 110-day journey, more than 150,000 […]
Japanese wabi sabi informs new Southern Highland Craft Guild exhibition
Press release from the Southern Highland Craft Guild: The Southern Highland Craft Guild opens its third exhibition for the 2018 year with Wabi Sabi, Embracing the Art of Imperfection in the Folk Art Center’s main gallery upstairs. It features 60 objects from makers of the Guild that showcase this traditional Japanese aesthetic of honoring the […]
Tunnel to Towers 5K on Aug. 19 to benefit Asheville’s first responders
Press release from the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation: The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, established in memory of a fallen 9/11 firefighter and whose mission is to honor and support first responders and the military, will hold its inaugural Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk in Asheville, NC on August 19, 2018. The event will honor and […]
Great Smoky Mountains Association announces August Branch Out events
Press release from the Great Smoky Mountains Association: Cultural history, natural surroundings, park cemeteries and sweat-inducing, blood-pumping hikes. These are just a few of the topics to be explored in Great Smoky Mountains Association’s Branch Out adventures. Those interested in learning more about our country’s most visited national park are encouraged to join any of […]
Carolina Concert Choir announces new accompanist, September auditions
Press release from the Carolina Concert Choir: The Carolina Concert Choir of Hendersonville is pleased to announce the appointment of Ned Tipton as its new accompanist for the 2018-2019 season. Ned, a pianist and organist, along with the choir, will be under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Michael Lancaster. Ned Tipton has […]
GreenToy to launch region’s first used hybrid and electric car dealership
Press release from GreenToy: GreenToy, the first and only hybrid and electric used car dealership in Western North Carolina, will open in Asheville at 5 London Road this summer, in the vibrant and swiftly-growing neighborhood adjacent to Biltmore Village just south of downtown. Offerings will include the Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Toyota […]
Mark Meadows announces area Veterans Solutions Seminars, Aug. 9-10
Update from Congressman Mark Meadows: Last week, we announced the official dates and locations of my office’s fifth annual Veterans’ Solutions Seminar, and in case you missed it, I wanted to make sure we included the details again. This is an event where we are working with the Charles George VA Medical Center staff, the […]
Grubhub food delivery service expands to Asheville
Press release from Grubhub: This week, Grubhub delivery is expanding to Asheville, connecting hungry customers with their favorite restaurants. Previously, Asheville restaurants on Grubhub supplied their own couriers to deliver through the platform, but by providing Grubhub drivers that can deliver from any local spot, Grubhub delivery now makes it possible for all restaurants to […]
N.C. Industrial Commission rules line of death duty for Asheville Fire Department engineer Will Willis
Press release from the Asheville Fire Department: The Asheville Fire Department is elated to share the news that the Industrial Commission has ruled that AFD’s Engineer Will Willis, who died in February due to cancer, is considered a line of duty death. Not only will his family receive survivor benefits but his children will receive […]
Rotary Club of Asheville hosts Asheville High fundraiser on Aug. 9
Press release from the Rotary Club of Asheville: The Rotary Club of Asheville will present the Second Annual Nashville Songwriters in the Round Concert on Thursday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Highland Brewing Company. Songwriters will sing and play and share the stories of songs you know and love, in an intimate and unique […]
NCWorks Commissions to hold quarterly meeting in Asheville Aug. 8
Press release from the N.C. Department of Commerce: The NCWorks Commission is scheduled to hold its quarterly meeting in Asheville on Wednesday, August 8. The meeting is open to the public. Led by a private sector chair, the 33-member NCWorks Commission includes representatives from the business community, heads of state workforce agencies, educators and community […]
Women’s herbal conference inaugurates new venue at Kanuga with Rosemary Gladstar
Press release from Southeast Wise Women: Asheville, NC—June 1, 2018—Over a thousand women of the Southeast Wise Women Herbal Conference will gather at their new venue, Kanuga Conference and Retreat Center, on October 12-14. Founded by Corinna Wood 14 years ago with 200 women in attendance, the growing conference has met at a youth camp […]
Morganton Festival returns Sept. 7-8
Press release from the city of Morganton: Join Morganton in celebrating 37 years of the Morganton Festival sponsored by Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge! The free festival features free music all day plus national country acts, a NEW Indie Stage, Kid Zone fun with rides and games, and food for all ages, plus over a […]
Pardee UNC Health Care hosts nursing job fair Aug. 16
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care will host a nursing job fair and hold on-site interviews on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the Pardee Hospital Orientation Room, located at 800 N. Justice Street in Hendersonville. Sign-on bonuses are available […]
Park Ridge Health announces new emergency care partnership
Press release from Park Ridge Health: Hendersonville, NC (August 1, 2018) – Park Ridge Health and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are joining forces to elevate the level of emergency care available to people in the Western North Carolina region. This new agreement means Wake Forest Baptist emergency providers have joined the Park Ridge Health […]
Parkway Playhouse presents ‘Godspell’
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 […]
The Orange Constant plays Pisgah Brewing on Aug. 10
Press release from The Orange Constant: Athens, Ga.-based rock outfit, The Orange Constant, will perform at Pisgah Brewing Company on Friday Aug. 10 as part of the band’s 2018 summer tour. The group will head southeast to Colombia, SC the following night and stop in Atlanta, Ga. as well as other major southeast cities throughout […]