From a press release: Santa & Mrs. Claus visit Charlotte Street Computers, Dec. 20 Charlotte Street Computers is thrilled to announce that Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their annual appearance on Saturday, December 20th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Santa’s official photographer will also be present to take complimentary photos with children of all ages. […]
News Bulletins
Metro Wines to host ‘Midwinter’s Night’ benefit for animal sanctuary
Event announcement: Metro Wines will host a benefit for Full Circle Farm Sanctuary on Friday, January 16.
Mission Hospital named among top 50 heart hospitals in U.S.
From a press release: Hospital Spends Thousands Less Per Procedure, Releases Patients Sooner than Peers Mission Heart has been named one of the nation’s Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, a leading authority on clinical quality. Mission Heart is the only hospital in the Carolinas to receive this recognition. This marks the 9th time […]
Season’s at Highland Lake to hold winter cooking class, Dec. 13
PRESS RELEASE FROM SEASON’S AT HIGHLAND LAKE Flat Rock, North Carolina – December 1, 2014 – Season’s at Highland Lake announces the December Cooking Class, “A Hearty Winter Menu,” to be held Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the restaurant. The cooking classes at Season’s are presented in a relaxed and informative format, and feature delicious dishes paired […]
Local nonprofits may apply for free advertising services with AAFA
Announcement: The American Advertising Federation of Asheville will choose one nonprofit organization to provide free professional advertising and marketing assistance to in 2015 as part of its annual public service project.
“Relieve Holiday Stress” drop-in yoga class, Dec. 11
From a press release: “Relieve Holiday Stress” drop-in yoga class, Dec. 11 One Center Yoga will host a 90 minute yoga class entitled “Relieve Holiday Stress/Level I” with Nicole Lindsay Majer on Thursday December 11, 2014 from 5:30-7pm. The class will also be offered on Thursday December 18, 2014 from 5:30-7pm. With the holidays around […]
CPP: Proposed changes to abortion rules released
Carolina Public Press releases report on changes to North Carolina abortion rules
Cataloochee Ski Area to host Can-U-Ski Food and Coat Drive, Dec. 7
PRESS RELEASE FROM CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA Maggie Valley, NC – Cataloochee Ski Area continues its tradition of holiday giving with their 14th Annual Can-U-Ski Food and Coat Drive for Haywood Christian Ministries, on Sunday, December 7. Record numbers turn out each year for this event as guests are given a free lift ticket valued at […]
GreenWorks announces new director
Announcement: Dawn Chávez will take over as head of Asheville GreenWorks on December 1, 2014.
African Musical Traditions with Chikomo Marimba & Arouna Diarra, Dec. 13
From a press release: African Musical Traditions with Chikomo Marimba & Arouna Diarra, Dec. 13 Aficionados of world music sounds can get a double dose of African traditions as Chikomo Marimba and West African musician Arouna Diarra team up for a special concert at the White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday, December 13 at 8 […]
Sean Gaskell performs solo acoustic set on the Kora, Dec. 19
From a press release: Sean Gaskell performs solo acoustic set on the Kora, Dec. 19 Sean Gaskell will give a solo acoustic set on the Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. Gaskell features traditional songs of the Mandinka people from Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The show will take place at […]
New Mountain Climate Bash features food, beer, local bands
From a press release: New Mountain Climate Bash features food, beer, local bands Join us for the “New Mountain Climate Bash” at New Mountain Asheville at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. This event celebrates local music and Asheville Beyond Coal’s efforts to fight climate disruption and stop the poisoning of our rivers from toxic coal […]
Documentary premiere and fundraiser for “Libertad,” Dec. 12
From a press release: Documentary premiere and fundraiser for “Libertad,” Dec. 12 We are hosting a promotional debut for “Libertad” on December 12th at our gallery in Asheville, NC. We will be discussing our work throughout the country and the progress that has been made. We will be selling organic coffee from La Florida and […]
Red Cross asks for holiday blood donations
From a press release: Blood donations often decline this time of year when donors get busy with holiday festivities and travel. Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations, but the need for blood remains steady. On average, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood […]
Air quality forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 2: Moderate (Yellow)
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, is a code YELLOW air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and surrounding area. This means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code GREEN air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in […]
Paste: Wicked Weed is ’emblematic of everything that’s hot’ in beer
Here’s an excerpt from the Paste Magazine article: One might best describe Asheville, NC’s Wicked Weed as “the brewery that most breweries want to be in 2014.” They’re emblematic of everything that’s hot, everything that’s come into favor in American craft brewing, from old standbys like a hoppy, West Coast DIPA to the bracingly tart, […]
Asheville GreenWorks: Guide to resources, information on waste reduction and recycling
From press release: Waste reduction is a major component of our work at Asheville GreenWorks. Since 1973, our staff and volunteers have worked to educate and reduce our dependance on one-use, so called “throw-away” items that simply fill up our landfills. Through recycling and compost education, we will reduce our need for landfills and through […]
Hendersonville author Dave Richards named a finalist in USA Best Book Awards
From a press release: Hendersonville author Dave Richards named a finalist in USA Best Book Awards Hendersonville author Dave Richards was named a Finalist in the “General History” category of the 2014 USA Best Book Awards by USA Book News for his first book, Swords in Their Hands: George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy. Launched […]
Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit Irene Wortham Center, Dec. 6
From a press release: The Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, will partner with the Irene Wortham Center to host a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 6. All proceeds raised by the group will be used to help children and adults in the Asheville area lead healthy and independent lives. The […]
“Live In Wonder” national tour comes to Altamont Brewery, Dec. 3
From a press release: “Live In Wonder” national tour comes to Altamont Brewery, Dec. 3 “LIVE IN WONDER” Best Selling Author and Award Winning Film Maker Eric Saperston is presenting an evening of Discussion and Multimedia surrounding “Live in Wonder”, a global art project and best selling book to encourage everyone to live their life […]
Henderson Holidays open with Tree of Lights, Dec. 5
From a press release: Henderson Holidays open with Tree of Lights, Dec. 5 Illuminate the joys of the holiday season with Four Seasons Compassion for Life’s community celebrations, the 24th annual ‘Tree of Lights,’ Friday, Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m., and 2nd annual ‘Songs for the Seasons,’ Saturday, Dec. 6, immediately following the Henderson County Christmas […]