Press release: Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency Board of Directors Board Meeting set for Monday, May 8 The Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency Board of Directors is holding a board meeting on Monday, May 8. You can view the agenda below.
News Bulletins
Barn Day: tour of historic barns with dinner, music and auction, May 20
Press release: Get your tickets for the fourth annual Madison County Barn Alliance Barn Tour Day–Saturday, May 20. Advance purchase of tickets is required and the price is $40 per person or $75 for two for the general public. Special discount for Barn Alliance members. The event begins with a bus tour (starting at 2:30pm) […]
Diana Wortham Theater announces four area high school students as 2017 Emerging Artists scholarship winners
Press release from The Diana Wortham Theatre: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the 2017 Y.E.S. (Youth Education Scholarship) Emerging Artists Fund student scholarship winners: Gennie Basset (Owen High School) for dance; Devin Jones (SILSA) for spoken word poetry; Felisha McCurry (Erwin High School) for vocal performance; and Cameron Robinson (SILSA) […]
Asheville’s Roger McGuire Green reopens after restoration
Press release from the city of Asheville: Months of restoration on the Roger McGuire Green have paid off with lush sod ready for another season of park lovers and festival goers. On the first of May, the fences came down, inviting everyone to enjoy this public space in Pack Square Park that serves as “Asheville’s […]
Hendersonville hosts shredding, Rx return and food drive event May 12
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: The City of Hendersonville will sponsor a secure, Shred Day for City residents on Friday May 12, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the parking lot of Patton Park, 59 E. Clairmont Drive. American Security Shredding, Inc, will have their shred truck in the parking lot […]
Hendersonville seeks property owners’ assistance with roadside mowing
Press release from the city of Hendersonville: Roadside mowing will begin on City streets this week. Residents are encouraged to maintain their property adjacent to street right of ways to avoid the need, and resulting affect, of our sidearm mower. We have 68 miles of streets to maintain, therefore utilizing the sidearm mower is the […]
Lake Junaluska receives new playground equipment
Press release from Lake Junaluska Associates: LAKE JUNALUSKA, N.C. — On the first day of spring, laughter echoed around the grounds at Lake Junaluska as dozens of children explored the J.B. Ivey Playground. During the winter months, new playground equipment, including bucket toddler swings, a new climbing structure, and a tube slide to replace the […]
Good Stuff Pet Truck Tour to make Asheville stop May 11
Press release from Good Stuff Pet Truck: What: Free Dog Training Demos, Dog Treats & More When: Thursday, May 11, 2017, 4 to 7 p.m. Where: Azalea Road Dog Park 395 Azalea Rd E. Asheville, NC 28805 Who: A local dog trainer will offer tips and free training sessions. National press release: OGDEN, Utah […]
Self-acceptance and body positive expert Rosie Molinary speaks at Malaprop’s, May 30
Press release: Self-Acceptance and Body Positive Expert, Rosie Molinary, Visits Malaprop’s 7 pm on May 30, 2017 Promoting a new edition of Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self-Acceptance Who would have imagined even five years ago that the cover model of the 2016 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition would be a size 14? Or […]
Jackson County Arts Council’s artist talk features Brent Martin, May 8
Press release: Local folk artist and writer Brent Martin will be the featured artist for The Jackson County Arts Council’s monthly artist talk series. The talk will be Monday, May 8th at 6 p.m. in the community room of the Jackson County Public Library. Brent’s folk art series will be displayed in the Rotunda Gallery […]
National Day of Prayer observed May 4 in Asheville
Press release from National Day of Prayer: 66th Annual National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 4, 2017, 12:30 – 2:00 pm City County Plaza Downtown Asheville ASHEVILLE, NC (April 27, 2017) – For a remarkable 66th consecutive year, the National Day of Prayer will be celebrated around the country as people from all nationalities, colors and […]
Industrial Hemp Commission to host public meeting May 5 at 9 a.m.
Press release from the N.C. Department of Agriculture: WHO/WHAT: The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via telephone conference call to review and approve research pilot program applications and to discuss any progress regarding the Drug Enforcement Administration’s position on hemp seed purchasing. WHEN/WHERE: Friday, May 5 9 a.m. Access to the conference […]
UNC Asheville students screen original film at Asheville Pizza and Brewing May 11
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville students in mass communication and drama will screen the original film, Mountebank, which was written, directed and produced by UNC Asheville students, alumni and faculty, at 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 11 at Asheville Pizza and Brewing on Merrimon Ave. The screening is free and open to the […]
Disney Institute Returns to Blue Ridge Community College May 3
Press release: Disney Institute Returns to Blue Ridge Community College May 3 Disney facilitators announced What: A one-day course that allows participants to discover insights that drive the Disney organization and how to apply those in their own work. Participants will identify the personal and organizational values that drive them as a leader to carry […]
Biltmore Estate announces lineup for 21st annual concert series
Press release: Celebrate summer at Biltmore when the estate’s 21st annual Concert Series begins Thursday, July 27. Ticket sales begin on May 17, 2017. Kool & The Gang kicks off the series on July 27 on the South Terrace of Biltmore House. The South Terrace venue features expansive sunset views of the 250-room Biltmore House […]
Opening Reception for “The Barns of Madison County,” May 5
Press release: Friday, May 5 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, the Arts Center is hosting the second annual “THE BARNS OF MADISON COUNTY” EXHIBIT with an Opening Reception. Stop by the Madison County Arts Center, 90 S. Main Street, Marshall (828 649-1301) and mix with both amateur and professional photographers and artists who have been invited […]
Hike with the former deputy superintendent of the Smokies in Cataloochee Valley
Press release from Friends of the Smokies: The rich and diverse natural and historical treasures of Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be highlights of the next Classic Hike of the Smokies at Caldwell Fork Trail. Join Friends of the Smokies Tuesday, May 9 to see late spring wildflowers and historic Cataloochee Valley on this moderately […]
OSEGA Gymnasts wins eight regional championships
Press release: OSEGA Gymnasts Pick Up Eight Regional Championships Swannanoa, NC-OSEGA Gymnasts Won Eight USGA Regional Championships last week in what is being called “the best performance by any gymnastics program in our region.” The boy’s regional championship was held in Daytona, Florida. The girl’s regionals were held in Mobile, Alabama. Pitted against state champions […]
Monday night songwriter series at MG Road continues through May
Local musicians Kevin Williams and Stephen Murray of Holy Ghost Tent Revival have launched a Monday night series at MG Road. The free performances run from 7″30 to 9:30 p.m., and this month’s schedule is as follows: • May 1 — Melissa Hyman (songwriter with The Moon and You and Sweet Claudette) • May 8 […]
American Folk Art & Framing celebrates 16th anniversary
Press release: Happy Sweet 16th Birthday to us! 64 Biltmore Ave Asheville, 28801 828-281-2134 www.amerifolk.com American Folk Art & Framing opened May 1, 2001. We are grateful for, and proud of the artists we represent. A remarkable community has been have forged between our artists, our supporters, those interested in folk art and those of […]
Cataloochee Revisited bus tour with author Wayne Caldwell
Press release: Please join award-winning local author Wayne Caldwell on Saturday, August 5, 2017, for a day trip to the Cataloochee Valley Historic Area. Caldwell based his best selling fiction series (Cataloochee and Requiem by Fire) on life in the Cataloochee Valley before and during the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The […]