Press release from U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) today announced new export data that shows merchandise exports from the Asheville metropolitan area totaled a record $1.1 billion, an increase of 11 percent or $105 million from 2012 to 2013. “The Department of […]
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WNC Video Music Awards, Sept. 25
From a press release: WNC Video Music Awards, Sept. 25 Bioflyer Productions introduces the first annual WNC Video Music Awards. Each year more and more local musicians and film makers are collaborating to create new and exciting visual statements. Yet there is limited opportunity for them to publicly showcase their efforts. Now these artists have […]
UNC Asheville Library receives grant for Digital Media Design Lab
Press release from UNC Asheville: Thursday, Sep 4th, 2014 UNC Asheville’s D. Hiden Ramsey Library has been awarded a $25,000 grant to be used for its new digital media design lab, supporting student and faculty work in the digital humanities and the liberal arts. This competitive grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library […]
State enviro official says WNC fracking study won’t happen this year
The Sylva Herald By Quintin Ellison: The state has retreated from its plan to collect rock samples this year in Jackson and the other far-western counties to test for indications of shale gas deposits. The presence of such deposits could have led to fracking in the region. “We are focused on exploring and developing the […]
Dog Day Afternoon at carrier Park, Sept. 28
From a press release: Dog Day Afternoon at carrier Park, 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 […]
Mastin Kipp, the founder of TheDailyLove.com, holds a book launch at Malaprop’s, Sept. 15
From a press release: Mastin Kipp, the founder of TheDailyLove.com, holds a book launch at Malaprop’s, Sept. 15 Mastin Kipp, the founder of TheDailyLove.com – a website, daily e-mail, and twitter account that serves soulful inspiration to a new generation is coming to Asheville, North Carolina to celebrate the launch of his highly anticipated book, […]
The Asheville Chamber Music Series presents Festival Pablo Casals Prades Collective, Oct. 17
From a press release: The Asheville Chamber Music Series presents Festival Pablo Casals Prades Collective, Oct. 17 The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) will present Festival Pablo Casals Prades Collective, Friday, October 17th at 8:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, corner of Charlotte Street and Edwin Place in Asheville. Individual tickets are $38 and […]
Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest in Raleigh includes local acts, Oct. 3-4
From a press release: Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest in Raleigh includes local acts, Oct. 3-4 The full schedule of artists and performances for Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest, the free street festival portion of Wide Open Bluegrass, has just been announced. The roster of artists performing at Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest, held October 3 and 4 […]
Registration open for ‘Rock the Quarry 5K’
Press release from organizers: ROCK THE QUARRY 5K TRAIL CHALLENGE & KIDS FUN RUN GROVE STONE & SAND COMPANY – 842 OLD US HWY 70, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH – 9:30AM FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION LINK: www.hedrickind.com/rock-the-quarry PRESENTED BY: GROVE STONE & SAND COMPANY & CAROLINA CAT Locally owned and operated Grove […]
U.S. Forest Service unveils ‘Fall Foliage 2014’ webpage
Press release from U.S. Forest Service: The U.S. Forest Service National Forests in North Carolina today unveiled its Fall Foliage 2014 webpage, which features scenic drives and other activities for enjoying autumn’s colorful splendor in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. The feature is posted at http://www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc, click on “Fall Foliage in Western North Carolina […]
RiverMusic finale set for Sept. 12 with Fruition
Press release from RiverLink: The grand finale of RiverLink’s RiverMusic is Friday, September 12 with bluegrass from Fruition, The Fireside Collective and Amythyst Kiah The 2014 series of RiverLink’s RiverMusic wraps up on Friday, September 12 with a night of bluegrass featuring headliners Fruition, a string infused quintet from Portland, Oregon. Opening the show […]
Organicfest to happen downtown this weekend
PRESS RELEASE 13th Annual Organicfest Celebrates National Organic Month ASHEVILLE, NC—On Sunday, September 7, Asheville’s 13th annual Organicfest will bring thousands to Pack Square Park and the Roger McGuire Green to celebrate everything that is organic, green, and healthy. Free and open to the public, the family friendly day will commemorate National Organic Month […]
Inaugural performance of “Story For Life” at ACT, Sept. 20
From a press release: Inaugural performance of “Story For Life” at ACT, Sept. 20 Asheville’s most beloved playwrights and favorite actors come together to perform the stories of Asheville’s local senior citizens. Join us to celebrate the start of STORY FOR LIFE, a storytelling initiative designed to pair young people with Western North Carolina’s elderly […]
Art Adventurers day trip to Cherokee, Sept. 13
From a press release: Art Adventurers day trip to Cherokee, Sept. 13 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to host an Art Adventurers Day Trip to Cherokee, held in conjunction with the new exhibition Hands, Heart, Mind: Cherokee Artistry. On Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., adventurers will experience a day of art, music and […]
Exhibition honoring photographer Chuck Marting opens at UNC Asheville, Sept. 29
From a press release: Exhibition honoring photographer Chuck Marting opens at UNC Asheville, Sept. 29 Honoring Chuck Marting, Photographer, an exhibition of black-and-white photographs by the Asheville Traditional Photographers Group, is on display through September 29 in Ramsey Library Blowers Gallery. A reception with the artists will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 […]
Photo essay from Carolina Public Press: Asheville’s ‘Peace Rally’ focuses on local community
Report: The Peace Rally showcased several local community speakers and local talent.
AC-T: Sovereign Remedies craft cocktail bar opens Saturday downtown
Asheville Citizen-Times By Mackensy Lunsford: On Saturday, Sovereign Remedies, a new bar by Charlie Hodge, will open on the corner of Market and Walnut streets in downtown Asheville. The opening menu will focus on craft cocktails, some “sturdy classics,” said Hodge, and some with seasonal and Appalachian themes, such as the pickled ramp — a […]
AC-T: Asheville’s Black College Museum + Arts Center to expand
Here’s an excerpt from the Asheville Citizen-Times article: More than 80 years after the groundbreaking Black Mountain College opened, the Asheville-based museum and arts center dedicated to the progressive arts school’s legacy is opening a new space. The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center will more than double its physical presence in downtown […]
RiverLink seeks volunteers interested in watershed stewardship and conservation
From a press release: Asheville, NC — RiverLink invites those interesting in becoming volunteers to attend our monthly volunteer information sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will have a chance to fill out a volunteer application, meet the RiverLink staff and find the best fit for donating their time […]
OrganicFest, healthy eating festival, to be held Sept. 7 in Pack Square
Event announcement: The free, family friendly event will commemorate National Organic Month with local vendors and activities that spotlight organic farmers and businesses.
Bookopolis 2014, Sept. 19-21
From a press release: Bookopolis 2014, Sept. 19-21 Bookopolis 2014: Printmade Artist Books Free and open to the Public on Friday, Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 20, 1-5 p.m. at Asheville BookWorks, 428 1/2 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. 828-255-8444. Regular Studio Hours: M-F 1-5 p.m., Sat 1-4 p.m. info@ashevillebookworks.com BookWorks is excited to […]