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Asheville selected as tour site for Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival

Press release from Food Truck Festivals of America: 2016 was the biggest year yet for Boston-based event company Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA) – and 2017 promises to far surpass it.  The country’s largest touring food truck & craft beer festival company, FTFA is branching out to new markets in 2017 including Palm Beach, FL, […]

Asheville restaurants band together and switch reservation system

Press release from Westmoreland & Scully:  In 2017, many of Asheville’s independent restaurants will change their online reservation system to Reserve.com. This is due to Reserve’s amazing range of options for restaurants and guests, ease of use, and fee structure. By January 10, these Asheville restaurants will switch to Reserve: Ambrozia, Blackbird, Blue Dream Curry, Chestnut, […]

AMOS Beer City Science Pub teams up with Asheville Humane Society for dog adoption event, lecture Jan. 27

From the Asheville Museum of Science: Meet Your Dog – An Introduction to the Science Underlying Your Dog’s Behavior Free public lecture on Jan. 27 explores game-changing scientific insights into dog behavior for dog owners and our greater dog-friendly community ASHEVILLE, NC – Jan. 11th, 2017: The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) and The Collider […]

Local land trusts receive $8 million from USDA for farmland conservation in WNC

From the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy: USDA awards $8 million for farmland conservation in Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Forever coalition secures unprecedented allocation of funding for local land trusts’ efforts Asheville, NC – The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture National Resource Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) recently announced 2017 funding allocations from the Regional Conservation Partnership […]

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Asheville Water Resources Department issues Boil Water Advisory for residents

The city of Asheville’s Water Resources Department has issues a Boil Water Advisory for residents using city tap water in the wake of and emergency water interruption in the vicinity of Sweeten Creek Road from Buck Shoals Road to Lower Christ School Road and surrounding areas. While the disruption does not indicate that the water […]

North Carolina Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine hosts opioid addiction treatment workshop Jan. 15

From the North Carolina Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine: HELPING FIGHT OPIOID ADDICTION IN NORTH CAROLINA Anyone dealing with long-term pain from arthritis, migraines and lower back pain deserves relief from their suffering. Drug-free options such as acupuncture exist to relieve pain without relying exclusively on drugs. The North Carolina Association of Acupuncture and […]

Isis Music Hall hosts “Funky Formal” benefit for Francine Delany school Feb. 3

From Francine Delany New School For Children: Isis Restaurant and Music Hall presents The Funky Formal benefitting Francine Delany New School for Children Friday February 3, 2017 6 p.m.-midnight 743 Haywood Road, Asheville The Funky Formal is a fundraiser to benefit Francine Delany New School For Children. Guests dress-up funky, formal, or both and hit […]

The Farm event venue named winner in The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” list for fourth year

From The Farm Events: THE FARM NAMED WINNER IN THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2017 The Knot’s Best of Weddings Award Honors Top 2 percent in U.S. Asheville, N.C. January 5, 2017 — Myron and Beverly Gottfried are pleased to announce that The Farm has been selected as a 2017 winner in The Knot Best […]

Bob Moog Foundation & MusicFirst team up to provide educational assets for SoundSchool teachers

From the Bob Moog Foundation: Bob Moog Foundation and MusicFirst Collaborate to Provide Enhanced Teacher Experience Asheville, NC – January 10, 2017: The Bob Moog Foundation has partnered with cloud-based software creator MusicFirst to provide a robust online portal of educational assets for its Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool teachers. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool is the Foundation’s hallmark […]

The Fresh Market announces January “Little Big Meal” dinner preparation program schedule

From The Fresh Market: The Fresh Market offers “Little Effort, Big Savings” with grab-and-go “Little Big Meal” program Specialty grocer provides convenient solutions for preparing a delicious home-cooked meal Available every day of the month, The Fresh Market offers shoppers convenient, grab-and-go solutions for preparing a home-cooked meal with its “Little Big Meal” program! Shoppers […]

Council on Aging of Buncombe County announces first quarter Medicare classes for seniors

From The Council on Aging of Buncombe County: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, in conjunction with Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) announces Medicare Choices Made Easy, for January – April 2017. The classes will explain how Medicare works, the enrollment process, how to avoid penalties and ways to save money.  The Information […]

The SuperHappy Trivia Challenge returns to The Magnetic Theatre, Jan. 18

Press release from event organizers: Next week, on January 18th, The SuperHappy Trivia Challenge returns to Magnetic 375!!! This month’s theme: Elvis & Company. Come join hosts Adam Arthur and Troy Burnette as they take you on a wild comic adventure featuring trivia, improv, ridiculousness, and Peanut Butter, Bacon, and Banana fried sandwiches. Prizes will […]

Aloft Asheville Downtown celebrates five-year anniversary with Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 13

From Aloft Asheville Downtown: Aloft Asheville Downtown Kicks Off Five-Year Anniversary with Polar Bear Plunge for Charity Who: Aloft Asheville Downtown What: Aloft Asheville Downtown celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and is kicking off a year-long series of events with a Polar Bear Plunge in the hotel’s pool located on the rooftop Air Level. […]

Organic Growers School announces workshops, registration for 24th annual Spring Conference

From the Organic Growers School: Organic Growers School Hosts the 24th Annual Spring Conference in March The 24th Annual Spring Conference — for farmers, gardeners, homesteaders and sustainability seekers—is hosted by Organic Growers School (OGS), a local non-profit organization, and will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 11 & 12, 2017, at the University of […]

Mamet’s “Oleanna” staged at the White Horse, Jan. 22-29

Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Oleanna, playwright David Mamet’s explosive exploration of power and gender politics in academia, debuted in 1992 in the wake of, and partially in reaction to, the Clarence Thomas and Anita Hill hearings. The issues Mamet probes are as relevant today as they were then, and the two-character play […]

Jan. 10 public meeting for RAD construction signage rescheduled due to inclement weather

From the Asheville Riverfront Redevelopment Office: CANCELED: Public Meeting Invitation For Riverfront Redevelopment RAD Construction Signage Graphic Design We Need Your Feedback! Meeting: January 10, 2017 8:30am – 9:30am Dr. Wesley Grant Center 285 Livingston St, Asheville, NC 28801 This meeting has been canceled due to inclement weather. It will be rescheduled ASAP. Apologies for […]

Mission Health’s CEO selected to serve on national committee

Press release: Ronald A. Paulus, MD, Mission Health’s President and CEO, has been selected to serve on the American Hospital Association’s Committee on Health Strategy and Innovation. In a letter to the appointed members, Nancy Howell Agee, Committee Chair and President and CEO of Carilion Clinic, said, “We look forward to critical and important discussions […]

Central United Methodist Church celebrates its 180th anniversary

Press release: Asheville’s Oldest Institution Celebrates 180 Years What: Tours for the Community of Historic Central UMC Where: Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street Asheville, 28801 When: February 8th and March 8th, from 6pm – 7pm Who: Open to the Community Central United Methodist Church, Asheville’s first church, has a rich history as Asheville’s […]

Asheville City Schools closed for second day Tuesday, Jan. 10

Message from Asheville City Schools: Asheville City Schools closed on Tuesday, January 10 Asheville City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 10 due to hazardous road conditions and the current icy status of a few of our schools’ parking lots. The safety of our students, parents and staff are our number one priority. Weather make-up days will be […]

Father-Daughter Dance tickets on sale

Press release from Fletcher Parks and Recreation:  The Town of Fletcher will host its popular Father-Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 11th at Calvary Episcopal Church. This is a special opportunity for dads to spend time with their daughters enjoying music, dancing and refreshments. Each daughter will receive a flower, photo by a professional photographer and […]

Security personnel hiring event Jan. 14 in Greenville, SC

Media advisory from Allied Universal: Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, will host a professional security personnel hiring event on Saturday January 14th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites at 670 Verdae Boulevard in Greenville, South Carolina. Allied Universal is […]

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