Press release from Ben & Jerry’s Asheville: Asheville, NC, February 4, 2019 – All Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops serve up fan favorite flavors like Phish Food and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. They all blend up thick shakes, serve sundaes, make the best ice cream cakes for special occasions, and do catering. However, the Asheville […]
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USTA hosts community events during Fed Cup
Press release from the Untied States Tennis Association: As Fed Cup returns to Asheville, the USTA is once again hosting a variety of community events for players and fans of all ages and abilities to turn the United States’ First Round tie vs. Australia February 9-10 into another week-long celebration of tennis and to build […]
Sierra Nevada purchases San Francisco-based Sufferfest Beer Co.
Press release from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.: Sufferfest Beer Company of San Francisco, CA will join Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. of Chico, CA and Mills River, NC, the breweries announced on Monday. Sierra Nevada will acquire 100 percent of Sufferfest, which is the company’s first-ever acquisition. The breweries stated shared values, commitment to innovation, and […]
Imam Khalid Latif to present at Trinity United Methodist Church
Press release from Trinity United Methodist Church: Internationally recognized leader of interfaith dialogue Imam Khalid Latif is the second speaker in the series conducted by Trinity United Methodist Church. The purpose of the series is to locally encourage understanding and empathy for others. Imam Latif will be sharing his experiences as a Muslim in America […]
Harlem Globetrotters break several records prior to Western Carolina University performance
Press release from the Harlem Globetrotters: As the Harlem Globetrotters prepare to bring their new 2019 Fan Powered World Tour to The Ramsey Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee on Monday, March 25, 2019, the world famous team decided to celebrate Guinness World Record Day by setting five new Guinness World Records™ titles – bringing the team’s standing Guinness World Record count to 21. The records are highlighted […]
Mars Hill University hosts Unveiling Our Treasures, Feb. 28
Press release from Mars Hill University: Join Hart-Melvin Archival Research Fellows Jonathan R. Brown and Hannah McCormick in the Ramsey Center for Regional Studies on Thursday, February 28, 2019, 3:30-4:30 p.m. During this “Unveiling Our Treasures” event, Brown and McCormick will give a glimpse into life in Southern Appalachia and the changing industrial landscape of […]
The Village Potters Teaching Center presents Michael Kline
Press release from The Village Potters: The Village Potters Teaching Center presents the second installment of their 2019 Masters Series Workshop with a one-day demonstration workshop featuring WNC studio potter Michael Kline. The workshop will take place at The Village Potters on Saturday, April 13, 2018 from 10:00am-6:00pm. Michael Kline makes utilitarian ceramics with botanical-themed […]
HART holds annual auditions, Feb. 10-11
Press release from Haywood Arts Regional Theater: The Haywood Arts Regional Theater will hold auditions for its 2019 main stage season on Sunday and Monday, February 10 & 11. Directors of all of the main stage productions will be present and all roles are open. HART is principally a community theater and preference is given […]
Haywood Community College offers free seminar, “How to Write a Business Plan”
Press release from Haywood Community College: The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar titled, “How to Write a Business Plan,” Tuesday, March 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the College’s Regional High Technology Center in room 3021. A business plan can be the most important tool a small business owner has. […]
Hi-Wire Brewing to open Knoxville taproom in summer 2019
Press release from Hi-Wire Brewing: Continuous and strategic growth has been imperative to the overall success of Asheville, North Carolina’s Hi-Wire Brewing. Established in 2013, Hi-Wire has expanded its distribution footprint to over 6 states and is proud to announce it will be opening its fourth retail taproom in Knoxville, Tennessee in summer 2019. Located […]
Flatiron Writers hosts 25th anniversary party
Press release from the Flatiron Writers Room: Though the Flatiron Writers Room has only been in existence two years, the Flatiron Writers are celebrating 25 years as a literary critique group. To celebrate that longevity and as a hats-off to the vibrant and ever-evolving Asheville-area literary scene, the Flatiron Writers, the Flatiron Writers Room and the Connect Beyond Festival* are throwing a party at UpCountry Brewing. The […]
Two meetings announced for North Charlotte Street road diet and zoning evaluation
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville will host two meetings on February 19 for the community to learn about improvements planned for North Charlotte Street including the road diet and zoning evaluation for the corridor. The meetings will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 236 Charlotte St. A morning […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Monday, Feb. 4: Moderate (YELLOW)
Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, 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 particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Monday, […]
Henderson County Tailgate Market recruits vendors
Press release from Henderson County Tailgate Market: Here’s your chance to see what it takes to become a vendor at the Henderson County Tailgate Market for the upcoming 40th Anniversary season. A meeting will be held Thursday, February 28th from 7:00 – 8:00pm at the North Carolina Extension Center, 100 Jackson Park Road. Rules and […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Sunday, Feb. 3: Moderate (YELLOW)
Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, 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 particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Sunday, […]
AdventHealth Hendersonville Lunch & Learn Series: “How Do You Starve Cancer?” on Feb. 8
Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville: Just like other cells, cancer cells are affected by the food we put into our bodies. Approximately 30 to 40% of cancer cases doctors diagnose in patients could have been prevented by modest diet and lifestyle changes. According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research in 2017 alone, 675,512 cancer diagnoses […]
Air quality forecast for Asheville, Saturday, Feb. 2: Moderate (YELLOW)
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, 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 particulate matter in the air. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Saturday, […]
WCU spring semester enrollment crests 11,000 for first time
Press release from Western Carolina University: For the first time in Western Carolina University’s history, spring semester enrollment has exceeded 11,000 students, thanks to healthy increases in the number of new graduate students, new undergraduate transfer students and first-time freshmen returning after their initial fall semester. Enrollment for the 2019 spring semester stands at 11,028, […]
Mars Hill Theatre Arts Department presents “Freaky Friday” musical, Feb. 21-24
Press release from Mars Hill University: Mars Hill University’s Theatre Arts Department is honored to premier Disney’s Freaky Friday A New Musical both in North Carolina and as the first collegiate production. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday, February 21st-23rd, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, February 24th. Also included in […]
STIG releases single “Splügarn,” announces late-February tour
Press release from Red Rover Booking: Asheville-based progressive jazz funk fusion band STIG is pairing up with Chicago-based jamtronic electro-funk band Chachuba for a 6-night run through the Southeast starting on February 15th at The One Stop in Asheville, North Carolina, followed by shows in Highlands, North Carolina; Tucker, Georgia; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee; Athens, […]
YWCA Asheville seeks community input and new leadership
Press release from YWCA of Asheville and Western North Carolina: Last week, Beth Maczka announced that she will be stepping down from her role as CEO of YWCA, effective May 2019. In response, the YWCA Board of Directors will host two Community Listening Sessions on Tuesday, February 12th to gather input from the Asheville community as […]