Press release from Voices in the Laurel: Saturday, Feb 11th, 2017 at HART Theater, Waynesville 3:00 pm “My Funny Valentine” Concert – a program of jazz, popular and show music celebrating love and friendship accompanied by Laurel Strings Ensemble and local professional musicians Tickets are $10 in advance $15 at the door (pending availability) Purchase […]
Press release from Biltmore: The artistry of great literary works, costume design, and movie making comes together in “Designed for Drama: Fashion from the Classics,” Biltmore’s new exhibition premiering in Biltmore House on Feb. 10, 2017. Inspired by George Vanderbilt’s love of literature, “Designed for Drama” showcases more than 40 award-winning movie costumes from films […]
Press release: Lake Junaluska Hires New Director of Programming Lake Junaluska, N.C. –Lake Junaluska has announced a new hire to oversee programs, events and ministries. Mitzi Johnson will begin as director of programming on March 1. In this position, Johnson will oversee the Summer Worship Series, Choir Music Weekend, youth events, and other programs and […]
PRESS RELEASE from Publix: Weaverville, NC, February 1, 2017 – Publix Super Markets, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of the Publix supermarket at Weaverville Plaza in Weaverville on Wed., February 1st, at 7 a.m. The 49,000 square-foot Publix is the company’s first store in Weaverville. “We are excited to begin serving customers in […]
From Asheville Regional Airport: 2016 was the third consecutive year of record passenger utilization at Asheville Regional Airport Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is reporting the highest number of annual passengers in its 56-year history, with enplanements up 5.6% (414,606) and deplanements up 4.5% (412,042), for a total of 826,648 passengers flying in and out of […]
Press release: Hendersonville Landmark Celebrating 23 Years Haus Heidelberg German Restaurant first opened its doors in 1994, and has since been one of Hendersonville’s finest landmark restaurants. Well known for their authentic German comfort food, their fun European décor, and their German-born owner and chef, they have made themselves a cornerstone in Western North Carolina […]
From the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville: Come see Out of Order: A film screening & panel discussion Sunday, February 26 (5:00-7:00 PM) First Presbyterian Church of Asheville Out of Order is a groundbreaking feature documentary revealing the complex and painful struggles faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) faith leaders as they […]
From the United States Forest Service: Burnouts Planned for Sugar Cove Fire NEBO, NC, January 31, 2017 – Crews continue work on fire lines on the Sugar Cove Fire near Marion in preparation for burn out operations planned for tomorrow. The fire saw limited activity overnight, and remains at approximately 180 acres with 10 percent containment. The […]
From Stand & Deliver Asheville: Stand and Deliver Asheville Offers Presentation Skills Spring Learning Lab for Buncombe County Professionals Stand and Deliver Asheville, a presentation and speaking skills program, announced their Spring 2017 Learning Lab will be held in two new locations to meet growing demand. ASHEVILLE – Barrie Barton, speaking coach and lead facilitator […]
From Vaya Health: New WNC alliance to tackle opioid drug epidemic, overdose deaths Organizations to combine efforts to prevent and treat alcohol and drug addiction in mountains, foothills regions January 31, 2017 – Vaya Health and community partners announced today the formation of the Western North Carolina Substance Use Alliance, a collaboration to reduce the […]
From Avadim Technologies, Inc.: Joseph F. Renzulli, II M.D., FACS, Joins Avadim Technologies as Chief Medical Officer ASHEVILLE, NC — (Marketwired – January 31, 2017) — Avadim Technologies Inc. (“Avadim”), a true “patient first” life sciences company, is pleased to announce the engagement of Joseph F. Renzulli, II M.D., FACS, as Chief Medical Officer (“CMO”) […]
From the Asheville Humane Society: A Birthday Wish to Help Animals in Need Asheville, NC – Asheville Humane Society is now offering a new opportunity to help local animals from the comfort of your own home. Leading up to your birthday, you can create your very own campaign to raise funds for the animals at Asheville Humane Society. Donations will provide them […]
From the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Ben Teague Wins 40 Under 40 Award in Economic Development Asheville, NC January 31, 2017 – Ben Teague, Executive Director of the Economic Development Coalition Asheville-Buncombe County and COO of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, […]
From the Brevard Music Center: BREVARD MUSIC CENTER PRESENTS FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS Winter 2017 Series Kicks Off on February 6 Brevard, NC — Brevard Music Center (BMC), in partnership with Brevard College, is pleased to announce the February program for its First Mondays series of free BMC Community Concerts in Brevard. On Monday, February 6 at 12:30 […]
Press release: Located in the heart of downtown Brevard, The Phoenix music venue and farm-to-table restaurant has announced their February live music schedule, as well as news that internationally-acclaimed musician and drummer Jeff Sipe will take up residency at The Phoenix for the month of February. Jeff Sipe, along with bandmates Mark McDaniel and Mike […]
From UNC Asheville: Archaeologist Shelley Stone to Lecture at UNC Asheville on Feb. 16: Morgantina in Sicily and Studying Ceramics at a Large Archaeological Site Archaeologist Shelley Stone, who has been part of the excavations at the Morgantina site in Sicily for 40 years, will offer a free public lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Press release: Stroll through almost any art gallery, and one thing is likely to be consistent – the art on display is complete. Paintings, sculptures and other works are not typically presented if the artist hasn’t finished them. Lara Nguyen, a professor at Warren Wilson College, is changing that expectation and offering the curious a […]
From Asheville Interfaith: World Interfaith Harmony Week (http://worldinterfaithharmonyweek.com) is February 1-7, and AshevilleInterfaith.org is sponsoring two events this coming weekend to help honor and celebrate the diversity found in our community. Saturday, Feb. 4: Visit to Mount Soma and Sri Somesvara Hindu/Vedic Temple. 9:30 a.m. to 2:30p.m. Contact Vicki Garlock at vickig@jubileecommunity.org. Sunday, Feb. 5: […]
From Brunk Auctions: Rooster Cup Sells High at Brunk Auctions to Start The Year of the Rooster Asheville, North Carolina – A rare Chinese porcelain cup sold for $180,000 at Brunk Auctions this Saturday. It was the high lot in a two-day auction which totaled $2.2 million. The Imperial cup features the sealmark of Qianlong […]
From Folkwear: Historic Pattern Company Changes Ownership in Asheville One of the oldest independent sewing pattern companies in the country has transitioned ownership. Folkwear, run by Kate Mathews for the past 18 years, has been bought by Molly Hamilton of Fairview, North Carolina. Mathews, formerly of Fiberarts magazine and Lark Books, has retired and Hamilton […]
From the Center for Cultural Preservation: The Savior of the French Broad River — The Wilma Dykeman Story (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, January 31, 2017) – The Cherokee who lived along the banks of the French Broad River called it “the long man” and the creeks that fed it “the chattering children.” The French Broad is considered […]
