Press Release from RiverLink: RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The sessions are held in the conference room of the RiverLink office at 170 Lyman […]
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Mining and Energy Commission looks at public fracking comments, Nov. 6-7
From a press release: The MEC will discuss the 217,000 public comments about draft rules for the new fracking law at 9 a.m. on Nov. 6 and 7 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh. The public can also comment at these meetings, with up to 10 speakers per meeting, […]
“Five Themes” poetry reading, Nov. 15
From a press release: “Five Themes” poetry reading, Nov. 15 Nov. 15th Poetry Reading Five Themes with poets Chall Gray, Michael Boyko, Lisa McCool-Grime, Ashley Steineger and Gary Hawkins The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville presents a poetry reading on Saturday, November 15 at 8:00pm called Five Themes, with poets […]
Air quality forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 5: Medium (yellow)
Wednesday, November 5, 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 […]
Asheville Board of Realtors raises $3,300 for Eblen Charities
From a press release: The Asheville Board of Realtors presented Eblen Charities with a donation check in the amount of $3300 during the board’s annual meeting held Oct. 30, 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel. The money was raised during the annual Jean Ann Rogers Memorial Golf Tournament held in August and will be used to […]
Town Mountain plans Holiday Bluegrass Benefit for MANNA FoodBank at Isis with Mandolin Orange
From a press release: On Friday, Dec. 20, Town Mountain and Mandolin Orange will play a benefit for two local hunger relief organizations, Funding America Through Entertainment (FATE) and MANNA FoodBank at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall in Asheville, NC. New Belgium Brewing Company is sponsoring the event and will donate proceeds from their beer […]
Grove Arcade announces Winter Wonderland and other holiday events
From a press release: Friday, Nov. 21st from 5-8 p.m. The Historic Grove Arcade on Battery Hill decks its halls and lights the building for its 2014 Winter Wonderland. Sing holiday carols with the Asheville Symphony Chorus. Make holiday ornaments. View gingerbread houses from Omni Grove Park Inn National Gingerbread House competition. Have photos with […]
Shepherd’s Forum 2014: Healthy Fiber, Healthy Herd
From a press release: Farmers raising fiber animals in the Local Cloth region will learn how to generate an income flow from all that gorgeous fiber walking around in their pastures. Local Cloth’s Shepherd’s Forum provides tools to increase income from fiber animals, as well as a place to meet service-providers and network with other […]
Model and lifestyle blogger Teresa Moore details perfect weekend in Asheville
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 […]
Atlanta Bread hosts public power lunch to benefit Junior Achievement of WNC
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 […]
Local café owner selected as corporate health coach for international company
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 […]
Violin concert at Rainbow Community School benefits families in Gaza, Nov. 16
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 […]
ACT’s Youth Production Class presents “The Wizard of OZ,” Nov. 14-16
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 […]
Sample wine & benefit Youth OUTright, Nov. 20
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 […]
F to eMbody promotes Transgender Awareness, Nov. 11
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 […]
“Don’t Dress for Dinner” opens at NC Stage, Nov. 12
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
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 […]
Dr. Caroline Wellbery presents “Why the Arts and Humanities Matter to Medicine” at UNCA, Nov. 13
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, […]
WCQS CEO Jody Evans named next PRPD President
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 […]
AIDS Memorial Quilt returns to Asheville, Nov. 24-Dec. 1
Tickets on sale for WNC Cheese Trail’s Carolina Mountain Cheese Fest
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 […]