Press release from Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority: With vacationers arriving throughout popular outdoor destinations in western North Carolina, park, forest and emergency management leaders will gather in Pisgah National Forest at Cove Creek Group Campground on Thursday, May 31st, at 10 am to spread the word about waterfall safety. This press event is sponsored by […]
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Summer workshops with the Asheville Butoh Collective
Press release from the Asheville Butoh Collective: The members of Asheville Butoh Collective are experienced Butoh dancers and teachers. Between them, they have trained with some of the best known Butoh masters alive today, including Yoshito Ohno, Natsu Nakajima, Akira Kasai, Seisaku & Yuri, Tadashi Endo, Yumiko Yoshioka, Yuko Kaseki. The workshops are a synthesis of their training and […]
UPDATED: The City of Asheville has openings on various committees
Press release from the City of Asheville: **Originally posted May 1. Updated to include the Citizen Police Advisory Committee (CPAC).** The City of Asheville has various openings on various committees. Have you ever wanted to make a difference? Have you wondered, “Can the City benefit from my experience and knowledge?” Do you want to have a […]
Environmental activist Steven Norris to speak in Asheville on May 29
Press release from Indivisible Asheville/WNC: Indivisible Asheville/WNC will host environmental activist Steve Norris, who will give a special presentation on the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline and its effects on the people of North Carolina, concluding with positive action steps we can take. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, May 29, as part of Indivisible Asheville/WNC’s […]
Nikki Forbes’ album release concert at Isis Music Hall, May 31
Press release: Nikki Forbes, a high school senior at The Franklin School of Innovation in Asheville, NC is releasing her first CD at Isis Music Hall on May 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Forbes, not only sings, but also accompanies herself on acoustic guitar and ukulele. The album titled “Out of the Crowd” will showcase […]
Youth OUTright’s fundraiser blitz through May 31
Press release from Youth OUTright: We have an amazing opportunity for the next 10 days: If we raise $2,000 by May 31st, one of our major donors will multiply that by 5 and award us $10,000!!! Donate Now! Youth OUTright is in an exciting phase of growth. With a paternership with Blue Ridge Pride, Tranzmission , and SONG (Southerns on New […]
City of Asheville offices closed for Memorial Day, ART buses to run on holiday schedule
Press release from City of Asheville: Asheville City government offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Though City offices will be closed, Sanitation services will run on schedule. Trash and recycling will be collected as normal on May 28. The Sanitation Division will not collect brush on Memorial Day […]
ACDT presents “Dance Salad,” June 8-10
Press release from Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre: Who: Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre What: “Dance Salad” an evening of tasty dance art Where: BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce Street Asheville, N.C. 28801 When: June 8 and 9 at 7:30pm and June 10 at 6:00pm How Much: $15.00 in advance $12.00 Seniors and Children, advance sales $18.00 at the […]
CIMA organizes May 23 vigil for ICE detainees in Hendersonville
Press release from CIMA: Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción, families of those detained, community members and the Sanctuary Network invite you to join us this WEDNESDAY May 23 to hear the stories of relatives of loved ones of detainees in the last round of ICE. As is already public knowledge, on April 14th, ICE […]
Mainspring Conservation Trust receives grant to conserve Simp Gap
Press release from the Mainspring Conservation Trust: Mainspring Conservation Trust recently received a $21,500 grant from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) towards the conservation of property known as Simp Gap. Simp Gap is 504 acres in Graham County, of which nearly 80 percent is visible from many points along the Appalachian Trail. The property is […]
Marquee Comedy presents Talk About Funny, June 7
Press release from Marquee Comedy: Marquee Comedy Presents Talk About Funny with Jason Scholder and Friends Part Stand Up Comedy • Part Talk Show • All Hilarious! Talk About Funny is kicking off season 2 with another round of laughter at Asheville’s best decorated comedy spot, The LaZoom Room! See one of Asheville’s funniest, most […]
APD seeks assistance in West Asheville sexual assault case
Press release from the Asheville Police Department: Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating a sexual assault that occurred on May 14, 2018, at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the area of the 60 block of Virginia Ave in West Asheville. There are several leads being followed, including forensic evidence. APD requests the public’s assistance to bolster […]
Music Works Asheville hosts free Sounds of Unity Concert, May 25
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Sugar Mountain Ski Resort opens remodeled bike park on June 30
Press release from Sugar Mountain Ski Resort: Sugar Mountain Resort’s rebuilt and expanded bike park opens Saturday, June 30. Trails are wider; expert terrain is better than ever; beginner and intermediate line options offer choices from the summit to the base, and added features like rollers, pumps, and jumps are scattered about the park. The […]
Kimberly-Clark to invest $30 million in Hendersonville manufacturing plant
Press release from Kimberly-Clark: Kimberly-Clark Corporation has approved $30 million for expansion and improvements to its nonwovens manufacturing facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The plant produces nonwoven materials for Kimberly-Clark’s North American adult and feminine care brands including Depend, Poise and U by Kotex. The two-year project will focus on expanding the plant’s production capacity […]
Youth OUTright hosts Crystal Queer Prom on June 2
Press release from Youth OUTright: Youth OUTright’s 9th annual prom will be held Saturday, June 2, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Biltmore Hotel. This year’s “Crystal Queer Prom” promises to be a stellar event, with crystal and gem-themed decorations supported by IlluminEra Studios, a catered buffet, photobooth by Vintage Nouveau Photo, music by […]
Asheville’s Betsy Cantrell wins top state AARP volunteer award
Press release from AARP North Carolina: At a regional fraud prevention event held by elder advocates across the Mountain Region, AARP volunteer Betsy Cantrell was presented with the AARP Andrus Award for her outstanding contributions to improving the lives of adults as they age. The award, named after AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, is […]
Music and hearing loss: Understanding the challenges and working toward solutions
Press release from the Hearing Loss Association of America Asheville Chapter: For more visit, nchearingloss.org/asheville.htm
Pardee Bariatrics & Weight Loss to host monthly support group meetings
Press release from Pardee Bariatrics & Weight Loss: Pardee Bariatrics & Weight Loss will host monthly bariatric support group meetings from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mission Pardee Health Campus, located at 2775 Hendersonville Road (second floor) in Arden. The support group will meet the third Wednesday of every month. Meetings are free […]
Asheville chooses sculpture for Lexington Avenue installation
Press release from the City of Asheville: A thriving downtown Asheville street will become even more vibrant this year with the installation of a new piece of public art on Lexington Avenue. The City of Asheville is pleased to announce that, after a competitive process, a metal sculpture entitled Lexington Life Column by Beatrice Coron […]
Magnolia Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema
Press release from The Molton Group: Morris Broadband presents the fifth annual Magnolia Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concerts, produced by Howard Molton, will be at 3:00 pm on the second Sunday of each month beginning in June and ending in October. This […]