Press release from Hendersonville High School: The HHS Orchestra and Chorus present their final concert of the year on May 17 at the Hendersonville High School Auditorium. This will be an eclectic performance of both classic and popular music. Highlights include a full orchestra performance of Berlioz’s March to the Scaffold, a Mendelssohn piano concerto […]
Press release from Madison County Arts Council: Each spring the Madison County Arts Council is proud to host local raconteur, Joe Penland, in concert. “This will be a special experience for those who have seen Joe before. We are hosting him at the historic Mars Hill Radio Theatre in Mars Hill,” remarked Laura Boosinger, Executive […]
Press release from Grovewood Gallery: Falling, a solo exhibition of contemporary paintings by Michael Francis Reagan, opens at Grovewood Gallery in Asheville on Saturday, June 9, with an artist’s reception from 2-5pm (free and open to the public). This show will feature acrylic paintings on canvas from Reagan’s popular Falling Series, inspired by a haunting […]
Press release from North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation: RALEIGH, N.C., April 30, 2018 – The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s foundation, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), is pleased to announce North Buncombe High School from Weaverville, North Carolina, placed second in the management division during the National ProStart Invitational, April 27-29, […]
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Shared History June 1, 2018 – August 4, 2018 at 56 Broadway 2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of BMCM+AC. As the last exhibition to be held in our 56 Broadway gallery before the move to 120 College St. on Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, Shared History highlights […]
Press release from Montford Park Players: Montford Park Players Presents Comedy Classic, The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde Produced by Montford Park Players at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St. Asheville, NC Show Dates: May 4-26 Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 7:30pm For more information see www.montfordparkplayers.org Montford Park Players opens its 45th […]
Tuesday, May 1, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities. The rating is based on ozone levels and particulate matter. Click on the map below for an updated, detailed forecast. For more information contact: WNC Regional Air […]
Press release from Pardee UNC Health Care: Pardee UNC Health Care has expanded its sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program, allowing the hospital to have a SANE on call 24/7. A SANE is a registered nurse who has completed specialized education and clinical preparation to provide comprehensive care to sexual assault victims. These nurses – […]
Press release from Mission Health: The latest influenza-like illness (ILI) report from the state health department shows a decrease in flu-like illnesses in our region. As a result, Mission Health is lifting the visitor limitation policy. This limitation is lifted at Mission Hospital and Mission Health member hospitals and affiliates in the western North Carolina […]
Press release from The Center for Cultural Preservation: The Center for Cultural Preservation, WNC’s cultural history and documentary film center, is proud to present a special concert featuring one of the premiere bluegrass bands in Western North Carolina, the Whitewater Bluegrass Company. The band’s style of music intermingled with stories and humor have graced Western […]
Press release from QuickDraw: Spring brings lively annual color, and brings the unique and colorful QuickDraw, a live-art benefit where guests watch artists create in an eye-popping hour and buy their work at auction. The nonprofit QuickDraw’s 17th annual Live Art Benefit will take place on May 19 at 4:30 pm at Laurel Ridge Country […]
Press release from the Great Smoky Mountains Association: Great Smoky Mountains National Park may have experienced an eclipse in 2017, but the support it received from one of its largest retail partners was anything but eclipsed, with more than $2 million contributed to a vast array of activities during the year by Great Smoky Mountains […]
Press release from the Carolina Mountain Club: Join the Carolina Mountain Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, US Forest Service (Appalachian Ranger District), and our sponsors as we restore this regional icon in the Pisgah National Forest. We’ll be out rehabbing the trail and making new friends. No experience necessary; experienced CMC trail crews will be on […]
Press release from the North Carolina Community Action Association: It is no secret that the opioid pandemic has hit our state like a sledge hammer. This pandemic knows no cultural, racial or socio-economic boundaries. In fact, the CDC (Center for Disease Control) reports a 24% increase in opioid overdose deaths in North Carolina. National Prevention […]
Press release from Alzheimer’s Association: It’s not too early to sign up for the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. The Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter is inviting Buncombe and Henderson County residents to turn their communities into a sea of purple and help fight Alzheimer’s at a Walk in their community. The Walk in […]
Press release from Sly Grog Lounge: Legacy of Dreamers Arts & Music Fest is a day long festival with the goal of building community and creating a platform for under represented local artists and musicians. Artist venders participate free of charge and musicians will receive 80% of the entrance fee as well as be able […]
Press release from Haywood Community College: Students in the Haywood Community College fish and wildlife program took hands-on learning to a whole new level and a different state recently when they traveled to Sweetwater Farms, a 4,000 tract of land in South Georgia. Through this trip, students got an up-close look at some of the […]
Press release from N.C. Department of Public Instruction: North Carolina State Superintendent Mark Johnson wrapped up is four-day WNC Listening Tour in Asheville. He had the opportunity to visit Hall Fletcher Elementary School and the Martin L. Nesbitt Discovery Academy. There he got to talk with students and teachers and observe some of the innovative […]
Press release from Stop The Balfour Parkway: Stop The Balfour Park Parkway will have a presence at the “Mother Earth News Fair” this weekend at the Western North Carolina Agriculture Center near Asheville Airport. The “Stop the Balfour” booth (#1103) will be staffed by volunteers to inform attendees about the proposed parkway in Henderson County. […]
Press release from the River Arts District Artists: On the Second Saturday of each month until the end of the year, the River Arts District will be holding gallery walks with live demonstrations, live music, wine tastings / spreads of food, and more! Meander the mile-long district while the artists keep their doors open late. […]
Press release from Friends of the WNC Nature Center: The Friends of the WNC Nature Center will fund 83% of the Asheville City Council’s approved $184,820 project: construction of a red panda habitat. “We’re excited to work with the City to make this project possible. We have agreed to donate $154,200 toward the construction of […]
