PRESS RELEASE: Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud to announce their upcoming production of Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare. The performances will be held at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheater, located at 92 Gay Street in the heart of the Montford region of Asheville, from July 8th through July 30th on Friday, Saturday […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, is back June 17th. This free community event is located on North Lexington Avenue between Hiawassee Street and I240. Headliner: Futurebirds Hailing from Athens, Ga., Futurebirds play a high-energy, country rock-infused live show. Four-part harmonies and pedal steel guitar blend with Americana […]
PRESS RELEASE: The Pack Memorial Library and OnTrack WNC Financial Education & Counseling are pleased to offer Budgeting 101 as part of the series of FREE financial education classes at the library. The classes are part of a nationwide initiative through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) which capitalizes on the unique role of libraries […]
From a press release: Soundbarre, a local barre fitness studio has created a new program that will assist single mothers in the Asheville community. The program is called Soundbarre Super Moms and will offer single mothers free, unlimited access to fitness classes at Soundbarre for a minimum of six consecutive months. All interested single mothers […]
Press release: YMCA of Western North Carolina Dedicates YMCA Camp Watia Affordable overnight camp for local families opens June 12, 2016 Asheville, N.C., June 7, 2016 – The YMCA of Western North Carolina will be holding a dedication ceremony for its new overnight summer camp, YMCA Camp Watia, on June 8, 2016, on the grounds […]
Press release: Buzzed About Bees! On June 16th, Renaissance Hotels kicks off their 5th Annual Global Day of Discovery. 160 Hotels, 35 Countries, 24 hours of Local Events. Check out the hidden Discoveries Renaissance Asheville has in store as it takes part in this global event! Asheville, NC, June 16, 2016 – Join Renaissance Asheville […]
Press release: Asheville Featured in Where to Retire Magazine Houston, TX (June 7, 2016) – Asheville, N.C., has been selected a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. Asheville is profiled in a feature titled “8 Rejuvenating River Cities” in the July/August […]
LEAF Downtown returns Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, at Pack Square Park. The community-minded festival is free. PRESS RELEASE FROM LEAF: “Join us at LEAF Downtown AVL 2016 to celebrate music, art and culture from July 30 & 31, presenting a powerful “Soultown” theme bringing the very best soul, funk, R&B and world […]
Press release: For Pisgah by Pisgah – Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs to perform at Pisgah Brewing Company’s outdoor stage to benefit Pisgah Legal Services Nonprofit organization partners with Pisgah Brewing Company to host concert ASHEVILLE, N.C. – On Tuesday, June 21, music legends Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs will perform with Kentucky Thunder at […]
Superintendent Dr. Tony Baldwin today announces six new administrative assignments for Buncombe County Schools and the Central Office for the 2016-17 school year. “Our school system continues to be a desirable destination for exceptional educational leaders,” said Dr. Baldwin.
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2016 Asheville Native, International Comedian Jim David Returns to Hometown for Benefit Performance From a beginning in Asheville Community Theatre’s Tanglewood program to a career as a comedian, writer, director and actor, Asheville native Jim David has traveled the world, performed for thousands and headlined a half hour […]
For the millions of children who receive free or reduced price lunch while school is in session, the end of the school year can cause more stress than celebration. In North Carolina, the child food insecurity rate is 26 percent, meaning one in four children have limited access to adequate food.
Press release: For Immediate Release, June 5, 2016 Food Truck Open for Lunch Weekdays Order and Pay from Mobile Device Makes Lunch Quick and Easy Asheville – Foothills Meats’ Food Truck at Hi-Wire’s Big Top will be open for take-out lunch beginning Wednesday, June 8 at 11 a.m. “We’re pleased to be back in the […]
Press release: Blue Ridge Parkway After Hours Hike: “Wilderness In Your Backyard” (Asheville, N.C.) – Join Parkway rangers at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 16th for an easy, 1.5-mile hike that is right in Asheville’s backyard. Come learn about how the Blue Ridge Parkway and the many trails throughout the area can affect plant and […]
Press release from Buncombe County Special Olympics: Buncombe County Special Olympics is a volunteer-driven, donation-funded program designed to create sporting opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The program’s efforts focus on inclusionary programming that builds connections between Special Olympics athletes and the community at large. In an attempt to move away from labor intensive fundraising […]
Press release: TRANSGENDER ACTRESS AND ACTIVIST SHAKINA NAYFACK ANNOUNCES VENUES FOR HER MANIFEST P*SSY TOUR IN NORTH CAROLINA JUNE 11 – 19, 2016 With the recent passage of North Carolina’s HB2 Law, aka “The Bathroom Law,” and its message of exclusion, high-profile corporations and celebrities have spoken out, canceled events or threatened sanctions if the […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: What: Open Letter Music Series Who: Josh Berman & Keefe Jackson, Sarah Louise, Parish/Libramento Where: The Mothlight When: Sunday, June 12, 2016, 9pm Open Letter Music Series returns and is proud to present the horn duo of Josh Berman & Keefe Jackson, from Chicago, along with Black Mountain-based guitarist Sarah […]
Aloft Asheville Downtown announced today that it is donating $10,000 to local non-profit Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue (CAAR). Aloft was awarded a $5,000 grant to donate to the local charity of its choice by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide as the recipient of its 2016 Starwood Cares for the Community Hotel Volunteer Award for the North American region.
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE AREA ARTS COUNCIL: Asheville Art in the Park will once again be providing access to some of the finest artists in the region with it’s market series now in its eighth year. The event takes place on three consecutive Saturdays each June and October. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event […]
Press release from First Baptist Church: The congregation of the First Baptist Church of Asheville, N.C., voted Sunday to call the Rev. Dr. Austin McIver “Mack” Dennis to be the church’s 22nd senior pastor. His first Sunday at the church will be Aug. 7. Dennis, who grew up in Henderson, N.C., earned his Bachelor of […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: The Asheville Downtown Association’s Pritchard Park Summer Series gets into full swing this week with four nights of programming in downtown’s Pritchard Park. All events are free and open to the public. The Pritchard Park Summer Series includes: · Hoop Jam, Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm, produced by Asheville Hoops · […]
