From Yahoo Travel blog: Model and lifestyle blogger Teresa Moore (check out her blog Teresa Tastes) shows us around Asheville, North Carolina. The small town is famous for its Southern hipster culture and cuisine, the largest home in America (the Biltmore House) and, at this time of the year, the beautiful changing leaves along the […]
From a press release: In the American business vernacular, the “power lunch” is the time when business connections, discussions and decisions come together. On Friday, Nov. 14, the “power lunch” takes on an even greater meaning: it becomes a powerful fundraising launch to benefit Junior Achievement (JA) of Western North Carolina. Asheville’s business movers and […]
From a press release: Medea Galligan MS Nutrition, CHHC, AADP, RYT has been a holistic health coach for over 20 years. Medea and her husband also own Medea’s Espresso & Juice Bar, serving mostly organic and local foods, their café is located on the south side of Asheville off Long Shoals Road. Medea will provide […]
From a press release: Violin concert at Rainbow Community School benefits families in Gaza, Nov. 16 As world leaders debate how much, when, and under what conditions they will aid the families who survived the war in Gaza last summer, citizens around the world are not waiting for their governments to come up with a […]
From a press release: ACT’s Youth Production Class presents “The Wizard of OZ,” Nov. 14-16 We’re off to see the wizard! The Youth Production Class at Asheville Community Theatre will perform The Wizard of OZ, Nov. 14-16. The Wizard of OZ is directed by Lori Hilliard with musical direction by Ryan Dixon and features a […]
From a press release: Sample wine & benefit Youth OUTright, Nov. 20 On Thursday, November 20, head to Metro Wines at 169 Charlotte Street, Asheville, for a delightful sampling of fine wines and hors d’oeuvres, all to benefit Youth OUTright. Suggested donation at the door is $15. Each admission includes a FREE raffle ticket for […]
From a press release: F to eMbody promotes Transgender Awareness, Nov. 11 November is Transgender Awareness Month and UNCA is celebrating the lives and voices and Trans* people with F to eMbody F to eMbody Featuring Trans* hip-hop artist Rocco Katastrophe and the slam poetry of Athens Boys Choir Tuesday, Nov. 11 VENUE: Allumni Hall […]
From a press release: “Don’t Dress for Dinner” opens at NC Stage, Nov. 12 North Carolina Stage Company (NC Stage) is excited to announce the production of Don’t Dress for Dinner in November and December of 2014. Bernard (Flynn-McIver) is at it again. He makes big plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress complete […]
Sponsor Tommy Hays in Mountain of Words Write-A-thon Local author Tommy Hays writes: I’m a big believer in our area’s public schools, having had two children go through them. They were served wonderfully well. But over the past few years our schools have become strapped and our teachers have been pressed to do more and […]
From a press release: Dr. Caroline Wellbery presents “Why the Arts and Humanities Matter to Medicine” at UNCA, Nov. 13 Dr. Caroline Wellbery, a physician who also holds a Ph.D in comparative literature, will present a lecture, The Other Side of the Story: Why the Arts and Humanities Matter to Medicine at 6 p.m. Thursday, […]
From a press release: WCQS CEO Jody Evans named next PRPD President The Public Radio Program Directors Association (PRPD) has named Jody Evans its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Evans is currently President and CEO of Western North Carolina Public Radio, Inc., which operates WCQS-FM in Asheville, NC. Evans joined WCQS in (year) and […]
PRESS RELEASE from WNC Cheese Trail Tickets for the WNC Cheese Trail’s first annual Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest are on sale starting today through the Festival website www.mountaincheesefest.com. Adult tickets (ages 13+) will be $12.00 and children under 13 are free. The fest will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Highland Brewing Company […]
From a press release: Sunday, November 9th, from 2-6pm – Highland Brewing will host VET FEST 2014, a concert celebration honoring two local non-profit organizations serving disabled Veterans in Western North Carolina–Helios Warriors, offering alternative holistic healing therapies, and Heart of Horse Sense, providing equine-assisted therapies. Both organizations offer their services at low to no […]
From a press release: A fundraiser for Jacob Vanlandingham, who has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, will be held at the Millroom at Asheville Brewing Company, 66 Asheland Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 2 from noon to 7 p.m. The fundraiser is hosted by the Underdog Crew, a youth breakdancing troupe based in Asheville that has […]
Press release from Mechanical Eye Microcinema: Tuesday, November 18 at 8pm BeBe Theatre 20 Commerce Street, Asheville $5 (No one turned away for lack of funds) Mechanical Eye Microcinema presents the Asheville premiere of OUR NIXON, an all-archival documentary consisting of Super 8 home movies filmed by three of Nixon’s top White House aides who […]
Press release from N.C. House Rep. Tim Moffitt: MOFFITT RENEWS CALL FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF APD AMID CHARGES OF POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, FAILURE TO DISCHARGE OFFICIAL DUTIES Asheville – Recent public statements by the Chief of the Asheville Police Department, William Anderson, concerning his knowledge of expired calibrations for many of the city’s speed […]
Press release from Eblen Short Stop Stores: Jennie Eblen, vice president at Eblen Short Stop Stores, Inc., has been elected to the statewide Board of Directors of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. Eblen currently serves on the boards of the N.C. Partnership for Children, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, Care Partners Foundation, and […]
Press release from city of Asheville: ASHEVILLE – Asheville City Manager Gary Jackson announced on Friday that he is calling for an outside audit of Asheville Police Department citations issued using radar guns over the last three years. This will involve a review of all radar units, as well as the certification of the officers […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville announces Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship Mrs. Julia G. Ray, a former Board of Trustees member at UNC Asheville, has established a scholarship at the university. The Julia G. Ray Endowed Scholarship will support one student each year. “For generations now, my mother has been working to close […]
From a press release: Local company In Blue Handmade unveils a new line of custom instrument straps In Blue Handmade, the top-selling leather shop on Etsy.com known for its handmade leather journals, wallets, totes and flask covers, is excited to unveil a new line of custom instrument straps. Each strap is hand cut and hand […]
