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 […]
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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 […]
Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 members take prizes in NC district competition
From a press release: Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 members take prizes in NC district competition Two members of Asheville Toastmasters Club #436 won awards at the recent NC District 37 Competition in Greensboro. Ryan Barrington Cox won third place honors in the Humorous Speech Contest, and Lucian Stewart won third place in the Speech Evaluation […]
Eblen Charities expands heating assistance with low income energy assistance program
From a press release: Eblen Charities expands heating assistance with low income energy assistance program Now many who seek heating assistance through these cold winter months will be receiving additional help thanks to the partnership between Buncombe County Health and Human Services the Eblen Energy Project of the Eblen Charities. Beginning Monday, Dec. 1, Eblen […]
CPP: New Belgium grows WNC brewery — and political clout
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: Earlier this year, the brewer [New Belgium Brewing Co.] took steps to form a political action committee (commonly abbreviated as PAC). The step is believed to be a first for brewers in the exponentially growing craft beer industry. Along with filing paperwork to form a PAC […]
Homeward Bound announces fundraiser for Women At Risk
From a press release: Homeward Bound of WNC, a nonprofit based in Buncombe and Henderson counties, works with others to end the cycle of homelessness. Homeward Bound announces the December 1 launch of “Cut the Risk for Women At Risk”, a fundraiser for the Women At Risk program. Fifty locally owned spas, salons, massage therapists, […]
Mission Health’s heart center receives multiple top ratings
From a press release: Mission Heart has received its 16th “3 Star” rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) surgery, placing it once again in the top tier of heart surgery centers across the United States that perform such procedures. In addition, STS has recognized Mission Heart […]
Southeast’s largest fly-fishing event returns to WNC Ag Center
PRESS RELEASE Southeast’s largest fly-fishing event returns to Ag Center 2014 WNC Fly Fishing Expo set for December 5-6 The 6th Annual WNC Fly Fishing Expo is set for Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6, at the WNC Agricultural Center. This two-day fly-fishing extravaganza will provide anglers with a forum to sharpen their skills and learn […]
Hendersonville expresses support for Small Business Saturday
From a press release: Black Friday is an American tradition, but a growing and in our minds more enjoyable shopping holiday is the emerging Small Business Saturday. First observed on Nov. 27, 2010, it is a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which feature big box retail and e-commerce stores respectively. By contrast, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick […]