From a press release: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today that 22 organizations in North Carolina will receive $527,000 in the categories of Art Works, Challenge America, and Creative Writing Fellowships in Poetry. In total, the NEA plans to award 1,116 grants totaling $29.1 million to organizations and individuals […]
From a press release: Asheville High School band holds craft fair to fund spring trip The award-winning Asheville High School band is pleased to invite the public to celebrate the joyous sounds of the season, as well as the talented craftsmanship of the musicians and their families, with its annual Holiday Symphony Concert & Craft […]
From an Asheville High School press release: Asheville High School Band presents: A free community holiday concert & craft fair Proceeds from the craft fair support the students’ educational spring trip Asheville, NC – The award-winning Asheville High School band is pleased to invite the public to celebrate the joyous sounds of the season, as […]
From a newsletter: Gallery Minerva announces final show Dear Friends, Friday’s Art Walk will be the final Art Walk for the gallery. I am retiring from the arts and will be closing the doors at the end of this year. It has definitely been a fascinating time but all things change and it is now […]
From press release: The Life, Health and Employee Benefits Team at local, independent insurance agency Insurance Service of Asheville (ISA) was recently awarded membership in BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina’s (BCBSNC) President’s Club. This distinguishes the agency for its outstanding contributions to BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina in sales and service to its customers and […]
From a press release: Technology integrator TSAChoice, Inc., with offices in Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC, announced a healthy competition for its customers: a 10,000-step challenge during the month of December to help promote healthy lifestyles as the new year approaches. TSAChoice will donate $500 to the charity of choice for the company team with […]
From press release: Master-at-Arms Second Class Caroline Taylor, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) physical security manager from Asheville and a 2006 graduate of Roberson High School, was recently named NSA HR’s Junior Sailor of the Year. “The personal worth of this award means that I continue to push myself to exceed my own […]
From a press release: Christmas crèches from around the world exhibit, Dec. 12 On Friday, December 12th, 2014, the First Inaugural “Christmas Crèches from Around the World” Exhibit will open to the public at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Asheville. The exhibit will run Friday and Saturday from 11 to 8 PM, […]
From a press release: Holiday windows contest winners announced The Asheville Downtown Association (ADA) today announced the winners of its annual Holiday Windows Contest, sponsored by Window World of Asheville. The windows contest follows the same theme as the Asheville Holiday Parade. This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays.” Categories for judging included: Best […]
From a Western North Carolina Alliance press release: Come paddle—and plant live trees—with the French Broad Riverkeeper ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina Alliance needs volunteers to paddle with our French Broad Riverkeeper and plant live trees along the riverbank as we go. Each tree we plant will help to restore the bank’s stability and prevent […]
From a press release: Odyssey Community School & Isaac Dickson partner in conversation around graffiti Middle School student presents on Graffiti. In just a few hours, Odyssey Community School and Isaac Dickson partner in a local conversation around graffiti. Seventh grade student Bella Wells-Fried first developed her presentation on Graffiti for the Pecha Kucha event […]
Press Release From Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project: ASHEVILLE, NC (December 3, 2014)—Red Kuri, Blue Hubbard, and Candy Roaster are just a few of the varieties of winter squash found in the Appalachian GrownTM region. Vividly colored, they are flavorful, and brighten up fall and winter meals. From main dish to side dish to dessert, these […]
From a press release: Nashville instrumental band STEELISM plays The Altamont Theatre, Dec. 12 East Nashville’s STEELISM will be in Asheville at the Altamont Theatre on Friday, December 12. The instrumental band was recently profiled on NPR Weekend Edition for its new album, 615 to FAME – kind of modern Space Age bachelor pad music […]
From a press release: Social media casts intriguing light on Civil War story North Carolina project taps tell-all diary to give history a modern twist Mary Boykin Chesnut would have been the most popular blogger of the Civil War had there been a Web in her world. Instead her revealing diaries became an enduring literary […]
As part of an annual anniversary celebration, App Ski Mountain will offer $5 day session (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) lift tickets this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7. This “53rd year of family fun” will see lift prices drop to their 1962 value in honor of the company’s inaugural year. The steep […]
From a press release: Asheville manufacturer to distribute Theraworx product to improve veteran health Asheville, NC (December 2, 2014) — Avadim Technologies, Inc. announced today its patented Theraworx Technology will be available to Veteran’s Administration and Department of Defense facilities through the Federal Supply Systems (FSS) contract with distribution partner, ADS, Inc. Avadim’s patented Theraworx […]
From a press release: Insurance Service of Asheville team awarded membership in BCBSNC President’s Club The Life, Health and Employee Benefits Team at local, independent insurance agency Insurance Service of Asheville (ISA) was recently awarded membership in BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina’s (BCBSNC) President’s Club. This distinguishes the agency for its outstanding contributions to BlueCross […]
Press release: Friends of the Smokies set an initial goal to raise $4,500 yesterday, more than twice the amount raised by the organization on #GivingTuesday last year.
The City of Asheville released more details on Tuesday, Dec. 2 regarding the move to offer transit on Sundays in 2015. Planned service changes will be implemented starting Sunday Jan. 4. Read the full story below. From City of Asheville website: Are you ready for a terrific New Year’s resolution? Beginning Jan. 4, Asheville Redefines […]
From a press release: Altamont Theatre announces final shows, will close on Dec. 14 We are sad to announce that The Altamont Theatre will be closing up shop for good on December 14th, 2014. Don’t miss out on these fantastic final shows we have lined up! Thank you so much for a great run! • […]
From a press release: Asheville Mardi Gras comes marching in Asheville Mardi Gras is bringing back the city’s only season long festival! This is a general announcement with information and details on the season’s events calendar thus far. Come join us for the most fun you’ll have all winter: Tuesday, Jan. 6: 12th Night, hosted […]
