Here’s the press release from Melibee Global: Melibee Global, an innovative professional and personal development organization, has announced a unique new ‘conference’ named “The Melibee Swarm,” which will focus on Culture, Identity and Perspective. This intimate event will take place in downtown Asheville on October 13th and 14th, 2014. Ideal for anyone who interacts across […]
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Mail Art Show opens Sept. 6
From a press release: Mail Art Show opens Sept. 6 Mail Art Opening September 6th from 6pm to 9pm at the Courtyard Gallery and the Flood Fine Arts Center, 109 Roberts St. in the Phil Mechanics Building located in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC. Artists and (non-artists!) still have time to submit non-returnable […]
“Pericles, Prince of Tyre” opens at NC Stage, Aug. 20
From a press release: “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” opens at NC Stage, Aug. 20 North Carolina Stage Company (NC Stage) is excited to begin its 13th season with one of Shakespeare’s grandest adventures, Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Pericles begins his quest when the King of Antioch offers his daughter’s hand in marriage to any man […]
Journal-making workshop for beginners, Sept. 20
From a press release: Journal-making workshop for beginners, Sept. 20 Workshop with Kent Stewart on Saturday, September 20 at 3:00 pm Learn to make a sewn book of your very own. This beginner’s workshop is intended for children ages 11 through adults. Younger children should plan to attend with a parent or other responsible adult. […]
Sixth annual queer girls literary reading
From a press release: Sixth annual queer girls literary reading Sunday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. The Mothlight, 701 W Haywood Rd, West Asheville, North Carolina 28806 This year the Queer Girls Literary Reading Series is teaming up with the Juniper Bends Reading Series for a fantastic evening of original readings by your favorite literary […]
Council on Aging of Buncombe County ‘Celebrates 50 Years’ with a gala Saturday, Aug. 23
Press release from Council on Aging of Buncombe County: Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., “Celebrates 50 Years” with a gala Saturday, August 23, from 6:30-10 p.m. Since 1964, Council on Aging’s senior-centered support remains respected for its leadership and commitment to quality of life for aging adults and their care givers. Today, the […]
Buncombe County Rescue Squad receives grant from The Community Foundation of WNC
Press release from Buncombe County Rescue Squad: Buncombe County Rescue Squad Receives Grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (Asheville, North Carolina-8/8/2014)— “Help!” is a call that Buncombe County Rescue Squad is accustomed to answering. Recently, the Squad had to send out a distress call of its own, one that was answered by […]
Weir and Ratdog cancel tour, including Asheville show
Bob Weir and Ratdog canceled their Sept. 13 show at the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville as well as all of their other shows previously scheduled for the year. No reason was for the cancellation was given in an announcement on the band’s website, which states that “refunds are available at place of purchase.” Weir is […]
CPP: Asheville forum spotlights law enforcement’s use of force policies
Here’s an excerpt from the Carolina Public Press article: At an Aug. 7 forum on how law enforcement should and should not engage in use of force, Asheville Police Chief William Anderson and Buncombe County Sheriff Van Duncan spoke at length and fielded audience questions on the matter, sparking a round of sometimes […]
Sarah Creech reads and signs “Season of the Dragonflies” at Malaprop’s, Aug. 15
From a press release: Sarah Creech reads and signs “Season of the Dragonflies” at Malaprop’s, Aug. 15 Sarah Creech Reading and Signing SEASON OF THE DRAGONFLIES Friday, August 15, 7PM Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe Open to the Public Born and raised in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Sarah Creech grew up in a house full […]
Flat Rock Playhouse stages “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” Aug. 14-Sept. 14
From a press release: Flat Rock Playhouse stages “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” Aug. 14-Sept. 14 Flat Rock Playhouse presents the high-camp farce, The Mystery of Irma Vep, from August 14 – September 14 at the Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown. As part of its “Season of Laughter and Love” presented by the Cliffs Communities, the Playhouse […]
Ashvegas: Four Citizen-Times’ employees do not reapply for jobs
Ashvegas.com (founded and run by former Asheville Citizen-Times and Mountain Xpress staffer Jason Sandford) reports that four long-time Asheville Citizen-Times newsroom employees have decided not to apply for recently redefined newsroom positions. The positions are part of the “newsroom of the future” described by Executive Editor Josh Awtry in a letter to readers published last week. Ashvegas.com reported the […]
Plastics manufacturer expansion in Transylvania County will deliver 80 new jobs
Here’s the press release from Gov. Pat McCrory’s office: Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Sigma Plastics Group will restore the former Excelsior Rosman plant in Transylvania County and create 80 new jobs under the newly formed New Excelsior Incorporated. In addition to the new jobs, the […]
Amendment One advocate criticizes Cooper, judges
Here’s the message from Tami Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the North Carolina Values Coalition: It’s a sad day in America when federal judges disenfranchise the average American citizen and elected officials stand in front of the press and announce they won’t do the job they’ve been elected to do. But that’s exactly what we saw […]
HT-N: Henderson County delegation splits over coal ash bill
Hendersonville Times-News: As the General Assembly’s short session wound down last month, both Sen. Tom Apodaca and Rep. Chuck McGrady expressed confidence they could resolve differences between the House and Senate and pass a bill to clean up coal ash ponds. “I fully expect that a coal ash bill will pass this short session,” […]
“Salamandering” in Standing Indian, Aug. 29
From a press release: “Salamandering” in Standing Indian, Aug. 29 Explore salamanders in the salamander capital of the world with staff from the Highlands Biological Station and the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. From 10am until 2pm on Friday, August 29th, join herpetologist Kyle Pursel to search for and identify salamanders in the seeps and streams of […]
Wine and cheese pairing at the Biltmore, Aug. 28
From a press release: Wine and cheese pairing at the Biltmore, Aug. 28 Join us at the beautiful Biltmore for a cheese and wine pairing in the Champagne Cellar. We’ll savor a selection of handcrafted red, white, and sparkling Biltmore wines paired with a variety of delicious cheeses from our region and around the world. […]
Meet the Winemaker event at The Cheese Store of Asheville at The Weinhaus, Aug. 25
From a press release: Meet the Winemaker event at The Cheese Store of Asheville at The Weinhaus, Aug. 25 It’s not often we get to actually meet a French winemaker. Join us for this unique opportunity to meet Brice Jourdan, soon be the head winemaker at his family’s winery in Sommieres, France. M. Jourdan will […]
An Evening with Wiley Cash, Aug. 24
From a press release: An Evening with Wiley Cash, Aug. 24 Following his debut success A Land More Kind Than Home, which earned accolades such as New York Times Notable Book of the Year; IndieNext Pick; SIBA Fiction of the Year; and was a PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize Finalist, Wiley Cash once again delivers a […]
Treasure Island at Parkway Playhouse, Aug. 23-Sept. 6
From a press release: Treasure Island at Parkway Playhouse, Aug. 23-Sept. 6 Adventure, treasure, and deadly pirates await in the next production in Parkway Playhouse’s 2014 season, which continues on August 23 with a production of Treasure Island, based on the classic book by Robert Louis Stevenson. The production opens August 23rd and continues through […]
Asheville Regional Airport breaks ground on $64 million runway project
PRESS RELEASE Asheville Regional Airport breaks ground on $64 million runway project titled “Project SOAR” On August 8, 2014 Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) broke ground on the biggest construction project since the airport was originally built, titled Project SOAR: Significant Opportunity for Aviation and the Region. The 5-year, 4-phase project, slated for completion some time […]