From press release: Comporium of Brevard and United Way of Transylvania County (UWTC) are conducting a coat drive for new and gently used coats of all sizes throughout the month of January. “We are heading into the coldest period of the year,” said Comporium General Manager Frank Porter. “Warm clothing, shelter and food are necessities […]
The National Weather Service says a wind chill advisory will be in effect from noon Wednesday until noon Thursday. The low Wednesday night is expected to dip to 7 degrees with the high Thursday in the mid-20s, the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are possible. A wind chill advisory […]
Via the Buncombe County website: The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is now open for business in its new home, the fourth floor of the Buncombe County Judicial Complex in downtown Asheville. The Sheriff’s Office administration, criminal investigations division and support operations will all be located at this location. Patrol, Crime Prevention, Reserves, SERV, Property Crime […]
From a press release: The Appleseed Collective plays Jack of the Wood, Jan. 23 “The dictionary defines Americana as, ‘things associated with the culture and history of America, especially the United States.’ Well if that is the case then The Appleseed Collective is real Americana. I figured out sort of a mathematical equation last night- […]
From a press release: Accordion Time Machine presents Photosynthesis, Feb. 6 & 7 Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s Experimental Theatre Ensemble, presents Photosynthesis Friday, February 6th AND Saturday, February 7th at 8:00pm Toy Boat Community Art Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Accordion Time Machine, Anam Cara’s experimental theatre ensemble, is delighted to bring […]
From a press release: David Holt and the Lightning Bolts at Madison County Arts Center, Jan. 24 David Holt and his Lightning Bolts are set to strike Marshall on Saturday, January 24. Four-time Grammy Award winner David Holt is a musician, storyteller, historian, television host and entertainer, dedicated to performing and preserving traditional American music […]
From a press release: Hot tunes from Asheville Jazz Orchestra at White Horse, Jan. 18 The Asheville Jazz Orchestra presents the first of its monthly 2015 appearances at the White Horse Black Mountain on Sunday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. with a swinging evening of big band favorites and fresh new compositions. Founded in 2006 […]
From a press release: Asheville Aerial Arts & Asheville Community Theatre present “Soaring,” Jan. 16-18 Emotion and beauty are just two reasons you can’t miss Soaring, an Asheville Aerial Arts production. Combining theater, acrobatics, dance and aerial arts, UP is a full spectrum of the local troupe’s artistic and athletic talent. The show will be […]
With state legislators are gathering in Raleigh for the opening of the session next week, the N.C. Press Association is urging its member newspapers to voice their support for Rep. Marilyn Avila’s public notices bill. Avila’s bill is reported to be identical to HB723 which was introduced in the last session. Avila’s bill will be introduced […]
The two-day bone marrow drive for three-year-old Xander Valentin will be held at CarePartners Health Services on Friday, Jan. 9 in the Homecare IDG Room — and at the Seymour Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 10. Both locations are in the facility at 68 Sweeten Creek Road. Press Release From Delete Blood Cancer: Asheville, NC, January 5, […]
From a press release: Looking to scale up your small business? Deadline is Jan. 15 to apply for new ScaleUp WNC program to help entrepreneurs take their ventures to new heights Successfully starting up a new business is one thing; scaling up that business is quite another. Now a new initiative designed specifically for growth-oriented […]
From a press release: Richard Russell speaks on the rise and fall of Sulphur Springs Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County hosts program about Malvern Hill’s most famous resort and the man behind it The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County (PSABC) presents a special program by Richard Russell about the development and […]
From a press release: American Novelist Jesmyn Ward to speak at LRU Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Visiting Writers Series will present American novelist Jesmyn Ward on Monday, January 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Belk Centrum. Co-sponsored by the LRU Office of Multicultural Affairs, this event is open to the public and free for all guests. No tickets […]
PRESS RELEASE Parkway Seeks Input for Moses H. Cone Developed Area Management Plan (Asheville)—The Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway) is seeking public input, through February 9, 2015, on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Moses H. Cone Developed Area Management Plan (DAMP). The DAMP would guide the future development and management of the Moses H. Cone […]
From a press release: Ithaca’s The Blind Spots play The Root Bar, Jan 23 Fresh off the release of its third album, Rhizomatic, The Blind Spots, an Ithaca, NY-based band that calls its music “moxy rock” will make a swing through Asheville Friday night with a show at The Root Bar. The group is a […]
From a press release: Retrospective of John Heliker’s paintings & drawings at Asheville Art Museum, Jan. 31-May 2 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present John Heliker: The Order of Things—60 Years of Paintings and Drawings, an exhibition opening Saturday, January 31 that charts the career of a significant American artist and offers an […]
From a press release: Cabaret Blues and Jazz with Linda Mitchell at White Horse, Jan. 16 “Chicago After Dark”: Cabaret Blues and Jazz with Linda Mitchell Friday, January 16 – 8 p.m.- “Chicago After Dark”, Linda Mitchell and guests, cabaret jazz/blues, $15 Chicago is called the Windy City, not for its weather but for the […]
From a press release: Asheville Green Drinks: Wilderness Act celebrates 50 years, Jan. 7 The Wilderness Act Celebrates 50 years Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1 Edwin Pl, (Charlotte & Edwin) Start Time: 7:00 PM Contact: Judy Maddox; Judymattox@sbcglobal.net; 828-683-2176 The Sierra Club, Green Drinks, and MountainTrue will present a program on the Wilderness Act celebrating […]
From a press release: Winter Whimsey Tour: Circus Sideshow and Burlesque at the Odditorium, Jan. 14 The Winter Whimsy Tour is coming to your town! 4 Philadelphia folks en route to New Orleans bring their circus sideshow, including burlesque, juggling, aerial arts and more to Sol Luna Hookah Lounge in Feasterville on Monday January 12th […]
From a press release: “Take Two” jazz at White Horse on Monday, Jan. 5 “Take Two: Jazz Duets at the White Horse Black Mountain” enters its second year this year with a good deal of momentum and a brand new lineup. “Take Two” is unique in putting WNC’s A-list jazz musicians out front, alone, with […]
Press release from the city of Asheville: Christmas trees will be collected by the City according to the routine brush collection schedule. Residents are asked to remove lights, tinsel, ornaments, and stands prior to placing the trees to the curb for collection. Residents can drop off Christmas trees for recycling at the following locations: Buncombe […]
