From a press release: November events at Malaprop’s Bookstore & Cafe Sunday, November 2 at 3 pm POETRIO Join us for our monthly series of readings and signings by 3 poets at 3 pm! This month will feature Megan Volpert (Only Ride), Libby Bernardin (The Book of Myth), and Jane Hicks (Driving with the Dead). […]
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“Jewish Perspectives on Becoming Happy to the Core” course at The Chabad House
From a press release: “Jewish Perspectives on Becoming Happy to the Core” course at The Chabad House Beginning November 4, the Asheville Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present How Happiness Thinks: Jewish Perspectives on Positive Psychology, the institute’s new six-session fall 2014 course. This course will be offered at The Chabad House, 660 Merrimon Avenue, […]
Chimney Rock to host nature photography workshop during peak fall color November 1-2
From a Press Release: Chimney Rock to host nature photography workshop during peak fall color November 1-2 CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (October 10, 2014)—Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will host its biannual Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop led by award-winning WNC photographer Jeff Miller on Saturday and Sunday, November 1-2, 2014, from 8:30am-4:00pm on both […]
Dalai Lama film series comes to Asheville
From a Press Release: Dalai Lama film series comes to Asheville • North Carolina Premier of Dalai Lama Awakening on Friday, November 14 in Asheville • Screening Followed by Special “Question and Answer” Discussion with Director • Premium Tickets Available, Includes Preferred Seating, Dinner with Director, and DVD Friday, November 14, 2014 Masonic Temple 80 […]
Indie Grits Film Festival in Columbia, SC calls for submissions
From a press release: Indie Grits Film Festival in Columbia, SC calls for submissions Indie Grits Film Festival, the Southeast’s premier film and culture festival in Columbia, S.C. for DIY media-makers, is seeking film submissions in five categories: feature, short, experimental, animated and student films. The ninth annual Indie Grits will take place April 15-19, […]
Michael Dabroski concert will benefit victims of war in Gaza, Nov. 16
From a press release: Michael Dabroski concert will benefit victims of war in Gaza, Nov. 16 On Sunday, November 16 at 3:30 PM, violinist Michael Dabroski will perform music by Bach and original works based on Palestinian melodies in a concert to benefit the victims of war in Gaza. The concert is sponsored by Western […]
NCEDA 2014 Fall Conference
From a Press Release: NCEDA 2014 Fall Conference What: The North Carolina Economic Developers Association (NCEDA) will host speakers and panels to discuss efforts to keep North Carolina competitive. In addition to presentations from the N.C Economic Development Partnership and the N.C Department of Commerce, a highlight of the conference will be a panel of […]
Moffitt releases new TV ad blasting Turner for recording phone conversation
Republican Rep. Tim Moffitt released a new campaign ad Oct. 21 blasting his Democratic opponent Brian Turner for “secretly recording telephone conversations in a desperate attempt to further his own political ambitions.” The ad is derived from an incident earlier this year in which Turner alleged that Moffitt tried to threaten him and offer him […]
Merrill touts endorsements from colleagues, business leaders
Press release from Republican candidate for the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners Christina Merrill: Asheville, NC (Oct. 21, 2014) – With the November 4 mid-term elections only two weeks away, local community and business leaders have endorsed Christina Merrill for Buncombe County Commissioner, District 2. Buncombe County Commissioners Joe Belcher and Mike Fryar are joined […]
Details on Asheville leaf collection
Press release from the city of Asheville: Leaf season is upon us, and with that comes leaf collection. The City of Asheville Sanitation Department picks up leaves on an alternating schedule. Be sure to leave bags untied or use a reusable container marked “leaves”. And if you need some reusable bags, you can pick them […]
Hendersonville resident creates backcountry board game
Press release from Trailside Games: In the summer of 2007, John Isley, of Hendersonville, NC and Jason Butler, originally of Pearisburg, VA set out on a road trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons. These two hikers had been backpacking together since 1997 and had spent many miles together on the trail. On the third day […]
CPP: Public records on nonprofits: Review of groups funded by Buncombe County highlights disclosure laws
From the Carolina Public Press: Public records on nonprofits: Review of groups funded by Buncombe County highlights disclosure laws By Jon Elliston How much is the public allowed to know about the inner workings and finances of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, especially those that are publicly funded? The question looms large over local governments that outsource key […]
AC-T: Group urges officials with strong beliefs to refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: By Beth Walton Area register of deeds offices said officials would issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples regardless of their own beliefs. “Same-sex marriages are against my Christian beliefs, but I have taken an oath, and I have to uphold my oath and do what the law tells me to do,” […]
Turner campaign crosses fundraising milestone
Press release from the campaign of Brian Turner: Asheville, NC – House District 116 candidate Brian Turner announced Monday that his campaign had crossed the 1000 donor mark. “Over 1000 individuals have given to my campaign because they believe that we need bring balance back to Raleigh.” Turner said in a statement. Turner has not […]
ASAP, RAFI-USA launch program to increase farmers market sales
Press release: The goal for the collaboration is to support and build equitable community-based local food economies through the development of direct markets for farmers in North Carolina.
Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective presents “Next Fall,” Nov. 6-22
From a press release: Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective presents “Next Fall,” Nov. 6-22 Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective is excited to announce the final production of its fourth season: Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts, running November 6 through 22 at The BeBe Theatre, located at 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville. Showtime is Thursday […]
Program on preservation of family treasures with archivist Heather South, Oct. 29
From a press release: Program on preservation of family treasures with archivist Heather South, Oct. 29 In celebration of Archives Month, join Archivist Heather South of the Western Regional Archives, State Archives of North Carolina for a program on how to care for family treasures: Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 7 p.m. Liston B. Ramsey Center […]
Celebrate the Arts event opens Oct. 25
From a press release: Celebrate the Arts event opens Oct. 25 Tryon is a town rich in the arts, with deeply-rooted cultural traditions that go back almost to its founding. One of the early incubators of the arts in Tryon was Lanier Library, which was founded in 1889. A small group of women began organizing […]
WCU names director of International Programs and Services
From a Press Release: WCU names director of International Programs and Services CULLOWHEE – Ling Gao LeBeau, an award-winning educator experienced with leading programs that support study abroad and international scholarship, joined Western Carolina University as director of the Office of International Programs and Services on Oct. 15. At WCU, LeBeau will work to help […]
City contractor session for artists changed to Oct. 27
From press release: Artists can join RiverLink and Brenda Mills on Oct. 27 to find out how to become a contractor for the city. The session was originally scheduled for Oct. 29. We are pleased to offer these special two-hour interactive FREE information sessions at RiverLink’s Warehouse Studios, 170 Lyman Street from 10 to 12. […]
Asheville mayor to moderate panel at N.C. Metro Mayors Coalition meeting
Press release from the North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition: N.C. Metro Mayors Coalition to Meet in Asheville Big city mayors to discuss strategies for creating regional economic success Asheville, NC — Mayors from North Carolina’s largest municipalities will gather to discuss strategies for creating regional economic success during their annual meeting luncheon, October 23rd at […]