From a Press Release: Cradle of Forestry to host Forest Festival Day and Woodsmen’s Meet Pisgah Forest, N.C., Sept. 22, 2014 – The Cradle of Forestry invites people of all ages to celebrate the heritage of western North Carolina during the annual Forest Festival Day on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. This is […]
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Plasticard-Locktech International to hold job fair in Asheville Oct. 3
From a press release: Asheville-based PLI: Plasticard-Locktech International, the World’s largest manufacturer of hotel keycards, is holding a job fair on Friday, October 3rd from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The company is filling 20 to 25 full-time positions in all departments, including sales, production, accounting, quality assurance and administration. The job fair will be […]
AC-T: Brewgrass pulled a big out-of-town crowd
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Tony Kiss Asheville’s big Brewgrass craft beer festival on Sept. 20 was another hit, pulling about 3,500 fans, the vast majority of them from out of town, event founder Jimi Rentz said Monday. An early check of festival attendance showed tickets sold in 32 states and 60 percent of buyers came […]
The Invention of Influence, Reading by MacArthur Fellow Poet Peter Cole at UNC Asheville, Oct. 8
From a press release: The Invention of Influence, Reading by MacArthur Fellow Poet Peter Cole at UNC Asheville, Oct. 8 Peter Cole, poet, translator and recipient of a 2007 MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant, will give a reading, The Invention of Influence, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. His […]
Dog Day Afternoon Festival, Sept. 28
From a press release: Dog Day Afternoon Festival, Sept. 28 On Sunday, September 28th Carrier Park will be home to Asheville’s only outdoor festival created for dogs to benefit dogs. The 3rd annual Mix 96.5 Dog Day Afternoon festival will take place at the East Green of Carrier Park in West Asheville from 1 to […]
Bob Moog Foundation hosts Ignite Gala benefit, Oct. 4
From a press release: Bob Moog Foundation hosts Ignite Gala benefit, Oct. 4 The Bob Moog Foundation will be hosting a very special benefit event on October 4, 2014. The Ignite Gala, held at Michael Boddicker’s residence in Encino, CA, will benefit the Foundation’s hallmark education initiative, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool. The event promises to be […]
The Madison County Arts Council presents: Moira Craig and Carolyn Robson, Oct. 10
From a press release: The Madison County Arts Council presents: Moira Craig and Carolyn Robson, Oct. 10 Madison County is known for its centuries old ballad tradition and now that tradition is coming for a visit. The Madison County Arts Council is proud to host two evenings of song from two of the finest performers […]
Asheville Juggling Festival, Sept. 26-28
From a press release: Asheville Juggling Festival, Sept. 26-28 Jugglers from all around will come together and attempt to defy gravity this weekend at the 4th annual Asheville Juggling Festival. The festival is free and open to the public, with a large indoor juggling space, two variety shows, workshops, and a “Construction Zone” where the […]
Parker Priddy Gallery + Studio
From a press release: Parker Priddy Gallery + Studio Parker Priddy Gallery + Studio, located at 43 Rankin Avenue, is a collaborative showroom for Parker J Pfister Photography and Ship to Shore Clothier, the custom gown design label from R. Brooke Priddy. The Gallery + Studio will now be open to the public for retail […]
Weaverville Art Safari, Nov. 1 and 2
From a press release: Weaverville Art Safari, Nov. 1 and 2 The arrival of fall in Western North Carolina signals more than the start of colorful autumn foliage. It also marks the arrival of one of the most popular studio art tours in the area, the Weaverville Art Safari. Held on November 1 and 2 […]
Ian Moore performs at the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 16
From a press release: Ian Moore performs at the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 16 Morris Broadband, WTZQ and Carolina Investment Brokers present a special concert featuring Ian Moore in the 9th concert of the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concert, […]
American Idol winner Caleb Johnson to make homecoming appearance at Asheville Holiday Parade
From a press release: The Asheville Downtown Association today announced that 2014 American Idol winner, Caleb Johnson, will serve as Grand Marshal for the Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles, on Saturday, November 22. The Grand Marshal float, sponsored by Mission Health, will lead the parade beginning at 11am on Biltmore Avenue. The parade continues […]
‘Moving North Carolina’ debuts on Sept. 25 on UNC-TV
Press Release From UNC-TV: “Most of us take our roads and bridges, airports and railroads for granted. We have no trouble getting from one place to another. This excellent documentary reminds us that this has not always been the case in North Carolina with our treacherous coastlines, shallow rivers, nearly impenetrable mountains, and roads that […]
Rhetorical Factory hosts customer appreciation party Sept. 30 with new 828isgreat collection
West Asheville’s Rhetorical Factory is hosting a customer appreciation party on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 4-9 p.m. More from a press release from 828isgreat: Celebrating four years of Rhetorical Factory in Asheville, and four months open at the new store, located at 444 Haywood Rd., they want to welcome customers and supporters to come enjoy […]
AC-T: Asheville officials to hear about busking policy
Asheville Citizen-Times By Romando Dixson: ASHEVILLE – Complaints from business owners, visitors and residents caused city staff to examine policies involving panhandling, peddling and busking, city officials said Friday. City staff will present information on those issues to the city’s Public Safety Committee at 3:30 p.m. Monday on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, […]
Asheville Community Theatre hosts ‘New Umbrella’ tonight, Sept. 20
Saturday, September 20 * 7:30 pm Tonight, be a part of something really special. Story For Life is a new initiative in storytelling created by New Umbrella that brings the amazing stories of our elders to the stage. With the help of Asheville’s professional writers and our area’s most talented actors, these stories spring to […]
Friends of the Smokies hosts hike along Pretty Hollow Gap and elk viewing, Oct. 14
Press Release From Friends of the Smokies: WAYNESVILLE, NC – Join Friends of the Smokies for a full day of hiking on a Classic Hike deep in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along Pretty Hollow Gap Trail in Cataloochee Valley, followed by elk viewing. Hiking guide and author Danny Bernstein will lead this Friends […]
Randall Barnett appointed to city of Asheville Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
From a press release: Asheville, NC (September 17, 2014) – Local REALTOR®, Randall Barnett, gets appointed to city of Asheville’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee by the city council. Currently serving as the chairperson for Asheville Board of REALTORS® Affordable Housing Committee, Randall has been a key ambassador for affordable housing fairs since 2011 in the […]
Vollie and Kari and the Western Wildcats perform at Good Stuff on Oct. 4
From a press release: Vollie and Kari and the Western Wildcats perform at Good Stuff on Oct. 4 Vollie and Kari and the Western Wildcats will be kicking up some dust at Good Stuff in downtown Marshall Saturday October 4. The great Lynn Netherton will be there, sharing his pedal steel prowess, and you seriously […]
Rhetorical Factory holds a customer appreciation party, Sept. 30
From a press release: Rhetorical Factory holds a customer appreciation party, Sept. 30 Rhetorical Factory is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party on September 30th from 4-9 at their Flagship Store at 444 Haywood Rd in West Asheville. Celebrating four years of Rhetorical Factory in Asheville, and four months open at the new store, they want […]
Asheville Art Museum participates in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live, Sept. 27
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum participates in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live, Sept. 27 The Asheville Art Museum will provide visitors who have a Museum Day Live ticket with free admission on September 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 10th annual Museum Day Live. The nationwide event represents Smithsonian’s commitment […]