Press release: Asheville Zine Fest is gearing up for another celebration of independent publishing with an exhibition for independent publishers, small press and creators of zines, comics, chapbooks, anthologies, pamphlets, and other ephemera. After a successful first year, the fest returns on Sunday, May 7th to the Refinery Creator Space; a bigger and brighter venue […]
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Musicologist William Cheng will lecture on the crossroads of sound, politics and power, April 24 & 25
Press release: The interface of music, education and ethics will be the topic when William Cheng presents two free public lectures, both beginning at 7 p.m. on April 24 and 25 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. Cheng says his research and writing “explores how people’s spoken and unspoken judgments of others’ artistic, musical, […]
Spring Arts & Flowers craft festival at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, April 22-23
Press release: Tryon Arts and Crafts School will present its first annual Spring crafts festival on the grounds of the School at 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon this Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM, April 22nd & 23rd. The free festival will feature fine arts […]
Bakersville hosts 71th annual North Carolina Rhododendron Festival June 16 & 17
From event promoters: North Carolina Rhododendron Festival Celebrates 71 Years & 2 Full Days of Family Fun On June 16 and 17, the Town of Bakersville, “Gateway to the Roan” and “Home to the Arts”, will host its 71th North Carolina Rhododendron Festival, which is among the oldest and most respected festivals in the Southeast. […]
Park Ridge Health announces April community events
Press release: Please join Park Ridge Health in supporting these important community events: Children’s Day Festival Sunday, April 30, 2017 Jackson Park 801 Glover Street, Hendersonville The 19th Annual Children’s Day Festival is a multicultural event designed to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. Families will enjoy live entertainment, inflatables, kids raffles […]
MLK Youth Awards & Scholarship presented April 25 at A-B Tech
Press release from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County will present the 2017 Youth Awards and scholarships at a ceremony April 25. The theme for the 2017 awards ceremony is “Stand Up, Speak Out, Unfold the Dream for Today.” […]
Summer programming open to public at Balsam Mountain
Press release from Balsam Mountain Trust: The Balsam Mountain Trust has released its summer programming available to local community members. Balsam Mountain Preserve, a conservation-oriented residential community set on 4,400 acres in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, created the Balsam Mountain Trust to provide expertise in managing the 3,400 acres of protected acres within […]
Rotary Clubs of WNC seek volunteers for eighth annual meal packaging event April 29
From event promoters: Help Rotarians Feed WNC and the World Asheville, NC – Join in the movement to provide much needed meals in Western North Carolina and participate in the Eighth Annual Rotarians Against Hunger (RAH) meal packaging event on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park. The goal is […]
Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games happen April 22 through May 17
Press release from the City of Asheville: Asheville Parks & Recreation invites area seniors to participate in friendly competition at the 2017 Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games and Silver Arts Competition. Opening ceremonies will be held on April 22 with various competitions through May 12. Awards will be presented at the Closing Ceremonies and Silver Arts Showcase […]
Rotarians Against Hunger seeks volunteers for meal packaging event April 29
Press release from event promoters: Join in the movement to provide much-needed meals in Western North Carolina and participate in the Eighth Annual Rotarians Against Hunger (RAH) meal packaging event on April 29th, 2017 at the Reuter Family YMCA in Biltmore Park. The goal is to package 300,000+ fortified meals that will be distributed throughout […]
Asheville Outlets to host “Flea For Y’all” market April 30 through October
From event promoters: ASHEVILLE OUTLETS TO HOST FLEA FOR Y’ALL Last Sunday of Each Month, April through October, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Asheville Outlets to Host Monthly Juried-Artist Flea Market from April through October $2 spectator fee to benefit OpenDoors of Asheville ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 2017) – Asheville Outlets will be the new […]
Call for submissions for photo:object exhibition + zine
Press release: photo:object @ PUSH – Open Call To ALL Exhibition + Zine SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY 5.1.17 (all work must be DELIVERED by this date) / email submission info. below to secure your spot in the show by FRIDAY 4/28/17 Dates: opening reception May 5, 7-10pm / show runs through June Call for entry: Photography […]
Autistic scholar Elizabeth Grace to present lecture on “Disability Power” at UNC Asheville April 21
Press release from UNC Asheville Communication & Marketing: Autistic scholar, writer and activist Elizabeth (Ibby) Grace will present Activated Intersectionality and Disability Power in Today’s World from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, April 21 in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, Whitman Room. This lecture is free and open to the public. Grace, assistant professor of education at National […]
Pinhole Photography at Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Press release from Black Mountain Center for the Arts: Join photographer Lynette Miller for two days of Pinhole Photography exploration and fun at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts located at 225 W. State Street. On Friday April 28 at noon in the Arts Center’s theater space, Miller will explain the magic of pinhole photography, […]
Pancake breakfast to raise money for memorial at Oakley Elementary, April 22
PRESS RELEASE FROM OAKLEY EMEMENTARY PTO: The Asheville community along with the Oakley Elementary PTO would like to honor the lives of Alexander Bautista Gomez and his sister Milena Maria Alejandro Gomez by commissioning and installing a beautiful, handmade bench on the Oakley Elementary playground. Alex and Milena both died in a tragic accident while […]
Graveyard Fields ribbon cutting celebration set for April 25
Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Parkway, and U.S. Forest Service celebrate joint project to install interpretive signs along trail. The public is invited to join the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Superintendent Mark Woods, and Pisgah National Forest District Ranger Dave Casey for a ribbon cutting event at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April […]
Children’s Day Festival at Jackson Park on April 30
Press release: The 19th Annual Ingles Children’s Day Festival is Sunday, April 30th, noon to 6pm at Jackson Park. This multicultural event is an International holiday observed across the globe, designed to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. New this year are the adorable and athletic – Ultimate Air Dogs. The high-flying canines […]
Baker Barber collection honors African American members of Henderson County community
Press release from Community Foundation of Henderson County: Photographs from the Baker Barber collection will be featured in a special presentation that honors the African American members of the Henderson County community. The slideshow entitled “Unlocking the Mysteries of the Baker Barber Photos” will take place on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 5 to 6:30 pm […]
CIMA-Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción launches #MakeAshevilleSafe campaign
Press release from CIMA-Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción: State your solidarity with immigrant and refugee communities by committing in visible ways! Introducing the #MakeAshevilleSafe campaign by CIMA-Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Acción. We believe that in this political moment, we must all rise up against violence brought into our community. Citizens of Asheville must protect one […]
Canyon Kitchen kicks off 2017 season with new dinner events and staff, April 27
PRESS RELEASE FROM CANYON KITCHEN: CASHIERS, N.C. (April 18, 2017) – Canyon Kitchen, located in the rustically elegant Jennings Barn at the foot of Cow Rock Mountain in Lonesome Valley, will be opening for the season on Thursday, April 27th. Executive Chef Adam Hayes and his team of seasoned culinary professionals have been preparing for […]
Roan Mountain hosts trail festival to showcase community
Press release from Carter County Tourism Association: The Roan Mountain community invites all Appalachian Trail enthusiasts to the Roan Mountain Trail Festival on Saturday, May 6. Roan Mountain Appalachian Trail Community Ambassador Jim Chambers believes the event will showcase many positive aspects of the community. “This is a celebration of several community events in Roan Mountain,” […]