From press release Gasland II, a documentary that chronicles some of the worst impacts of the natural gas industry, will be shown Monday, Sept. 8, at The Millroom. The screening, scheduled for 11 a.m., will be followed by a talk and discussion led by Sally Morgan of Clean Water North Carolina. Morgan will speak about […]
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State fines Duke Energy for coal-ash problems at Wilmington plant
The Associated Press reports that North Carolina’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources has cited Duke Energy for ongoing contamination at its L.V. Sutton Electric Plant near Wilmington: North Carolina environmental officials moved Tuesday to fine Duke Energy over pollution that has been seeping into the groundwater for years from a pair of coal ash […]
RiverLink Bus Tour scheduled Sept. 18
From press release: Asheville — The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does it hold for Asheville’s future? How did the Flood of 1916 change the river area landscape? The next tour will be Thursday, Sept. 18, when the public is […]
Tibetan monks’ residency at UNC Asheville, Oct. 20-24
From a press release: Tibetan monks’ residency at UNC Asheville, Oct. 20-24 UNC Asheville will present Sacred Music, Sacred Dance for World Healing, a performance by monks of the Atlanta-based Drepung Loseling Monastery, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in Lipinsky Auditorium. The performance is part of “The Mystical Arts of Tibet” tour, endorsed by […]
Tony Earley reads at Malaprop’s, Sept. 4
From a press release: Tony Earley reads at Malaprop’s, Sept. 4 TONY EARLEY, Reading, Q&A and Signing MR. TALL: A Novella and Stories Thursday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe Two decades after his debut collection Here We Are in Paradise heralded Tony Earley as one of the most accomplished writers of his generation, […]
Daugherty’s American Kitchen & Drink opens its doors in Asheville’s Gerber Village
From a press release: Asheville, NC (August 22, 2014) – Daugherty’s American Kitchen & Drink, a new restaurant by sports star and hometown celebrity Brad Daugherty, is now open in South Asheville’s Gerber Village. Drawing on inspiration from Brad’s past travels, the restaurant celebrates fresh variations of American cuisine with a strong focus on simple […]
AC-T: New Asheville pub to open on Patton Avenue
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Mackensy Lunsford ASHEVILLE – A new European-style public house is under construction in the former Barbecue Inn building on Patton Avenue. Patton Public House, which will feature live music, European fare and a family-friendly dining area, is set to open near the end of September at 1341 Patton Ave. The space […]
CPP: After Ferguson, Asheville ‘Peace Rally’ scheduled for Aug. 30
From Carolina Public Press: By Alicia Funderburk About 100 people gathered in downtown Asheville Sunda, [Aug. 24], to protest police brutality and racial injustice. One of the rally’s organizers, Shanita Jackson, handed out flyers about a larger Peace Rally planned for [Saturday], Aug. 30, in Asheville. Read the full story here.
2014 Minority Enterprise Development Week releases event schedule
The Minority Enterprise Development Committee of WNC released the following event schedule for the week of Sept. 8. Monday, September 8 Meet the MED Board of Directors Come and discover why the MED committee is so important to the success of minority businesses in the community and learn how this advocacy helps to provide opportunities for business development. 10 […]
Moscow Ballet holds open auditions in Asheville, Sept. 14
From a press release: Moscow Ballet holds open auditions in Asheville, Sept. 14 Moscow Ballet announces open auditions on Sun, Sep 14, 2:00pm for student dancers ages 7 to 16 years at Center Stage Dance Studio, 38-L Crossgraggon Road, Ashville, NC. About 60 student dancers will be selected to perform side-by-side with the professional company […]
Call for entries for Next: New Photographic Visions at Malaprop’s
From a press release: Call for entries for Next: New Photographic Visions at Malaprop’s Opening Reception: Friday, Nov. 7, 6-8 pm Deadline For Submission: Oct. 1 Notification Of Winning Entries: Oct. 10 by email Winning Entries to Arrive at Gallery: Oct. 27-31 Next is the sixth annual juried exhibition for Castell Photography. We loved this […]
Comedian Rob Delaney holds a talk and booksigning at Malaprop’s on Sept. 5
From a press release: Comedian Rob Delaney holds a talk and booksigning at Malaprop’s on Sept. 5 Catch Rob Delaney in Asheville: Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe–Talk/Q&A/ Signing, September 5, 7 p.m. Open to the public. ROB DELANEY Mother. Wife. Sister. Human. Warrior. Falcon. Yardstick. Turban. Cabbage.A Spiegel & Grau Hardcover “Twitter’s most outrageous voice goes big with […]
Youth OUTright’s Young Voices project premieres Sept. 11
From a press release: Youth OUTright’s Young Voices project premieres Sept. 11 Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc. will introduce its Young Voices project on Thursday evening, September 11, from 7:30 to 9:00 at the Jewish Community Center on Charlotte Street in Asheville. Young poets and actors, including Andi Espenshade, Justin Day, Wesley Stroupe, and Coraline Badgett […]
Celebrate the Block fundraiser at Berry Temple United Methodist Church, Aug. 29
From a press release: Celebrate the Block fundraiser at Berry Temple United Methodist Church, Aug. 29 In an effort to create a more intimate setting for a world class performer to share her talents with the Asheville community, Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation and Asheville Lyric Opera have moved the Celebrate the Block Friendraiser to […]
AC-T: Complaint: Asheville police violated city resolution
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Romando Dixson ASHEVILLE – Police violated Asheville’s civil liberties resolution by videotaping people attending Mountain Moral Monday rally earlier this month, a resident told city officials Monday. City Councilman Cecil Bothwell, a member of the committee, said the videotaping “would seem to be at odds with our policy.” Read the full […]
AC-T: Small quake rattles Boone area
From Asheville Citizen-Times: By Sabian Warren BLOWING ROCK – Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a minor earthquake rattled the Boone and Blowing Rock areas of Watauga County on Sunday evening. The 2.4-magnitude quake happened at 7:16 p.m., centered about two miles northeast of Blowing Rock, according to the USGS. Read the full article […]
Warren Wilson College hires new Advancement Vice President
Here’s the press release from Warren Wilson College: K. Johnson Bowles, associate vice president for corporate and foundation relations at Longwood University, has been named vice president of advancement at Warren Wilson College. Bowles’ appointment by President Steven L. Solnick and the Warren Wilson College Board of Trustees is effective Sept. 22. Bowles will […]
New AdvantageWest website recognized as ‘Superior’ by Southern Economic Development Council
Here’s the press release from AdvantageWest: (August 25, 2014 – Fletcher, North Carolina): The new website for AdvantageWest, www.AdvantageWest.com, has won a “Superior” award from the Southern Economic Development Council. SEDC is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America with nearly 1,000 members in 17 states and the District of Columbia. […]
Southern rock comes to the RiverMusic stage on Friday, Aug. 29, with the Artimus Pyle Band
From a press release: RiverLink’s RiverMusic series continues on Friday, August 29 with The Artimus Pyle Band and Andrew Scothie and the River Rats. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the music goes until 10 at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District. RiverMusic offers local beer, food […]
Bonnaroo Works Fund kicks off back-to-school with lunch boxes and books
From a press release: Manchester, Tenn. — August 25, 2014 — Reusing and recycling are part of Bonnaroo’s DNA, and festival organizers have shown their green colors once again while supporting local schools. Just in time for back-to-school, Bonnaroo Works Fund Director Nina Miller recently delivered 4,000 Bonnaroo-themed lunch boxes to school officials, one for […]
New book on Blue Ridge Mountains released
From press release: The Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina is the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series. It was released Monday, Aug. 25. The book by local author Janet Morrison uses vintage postcards and images to illustrate the history of the mountains. Running along the western border of the state, the Blue Ridge […]