PRESS RELEASE: Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill Friday, May 27 • 8:00 p.m. Join Irish fiddle aficionado Martin Hayes and American guitarist Dennis Cahill as they explore the rising and falling melodies that enchant their audiences and hold them spellbound with every fiery performance. Learn more LISTEN: Tune in to 88.7 FM WNCW this Friday, May 27 in the 11 […]
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Pulitzer Prize nominee David George Haskell will appear at Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
PRESS RELEASE FROM CAROLINA LITERARY FESTIVAL: As part of the North Carolina Humanities Council Pulitzer Initiative, the Carolina Mountains Literary festival welcomes David George Haskell, Pulitzer Prize nominee for his book The Forest Unseen. The annual festival is held in Burnsville September 8-10, 2016. Haskell’s appearance is made possible by The North Carolina Humanities Council […]
Lex 18 hosts Moulin Rouge-themed shows
PRESS RELEASE FROM LEX 18: Sunday, June 12, and Wednesday, June 29 Limited to 20 persons per show 6:00pm seating 7:45pm seating Price per person: $55.00 Gratuity and 7.25% tax are additional and presented on site Includes: Three course dinner, bottle of wine from our select French wines (1 bottle per couple), dinner show. Tickets […]
AARP extends service to Western North Carolina
PRESS RELEASE: Reflecting the increasing number of older adults in North Carolina, the 1.1 million-member state affiliate of AARP is also growing and is extending its service to communities in Western North Carolina. AARP has hired Rebecca Chaplin as its new Community Outreach Associate State Director to serve the mountain region of the state. With […]
Aloft Asheville Downtown sponsors third Homeward Bound move-in
PRESS RELEASE: This week, Aloft Asheville Downtown, a McKibbon Hospitality property, sponsored its third move-in through Homeward Bound, supporting the transition of people experiencing homelessness to permanent housing. The Aloft team collected items such as furniture, household supplies and toiletries, delivered them to the home, and helped the individual set up their new permanent residence. “We […]
Blue Ridge Roller Girls hold double header at U.S. Cellular Center June 4
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROLLER DERBY DOUBLE HEADER AT U.S. CELLULAR CENTER JUNE 4 May 23, 2016 – On Saturday, June 4, 2016, the Blue Ridge Roller Girls will hold a double header at the U.S. Cellular Center in downtown Asheville. The bouts will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the Blue Ridge French Broads […]
Free Range Asheville bring Daniel Pujol to Ole Shakey’s, June 4
PRESS RELEASE FROM FREE RANGE ASHEVILLE: June 4, 2016 Pujol Ole Shakey’s 7pm – $5 at the door / 21+ 790 Riverside Dr Asheville, NC 28801 FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/557328771125486/ “Nashville artist Daniel Pujol has built a reputation for engaging classic issues and contemporary ideas in a thoughtful, nuanced way rarely seen in rock’n’roll.” – Sobotka […]
Live taping of the Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour, June 25
PRESS RELEASE FROM FUNNY BUSINESS AT THE MILLROOM: On Saturday, June 25th, Funny Business at the Millroom presents the Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour featuring Tom Simmons, Stewart Huff and Cliff Cash. Sick of Stupid promises to give audiences an intelligent, comedic look at all things Southern. Sick of Stupid Comedy Tour Standup Comics Tom […]
Air quality forecast for Thursday, May 26: Moderate (YELLOW)
Thursday, May 26, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys and ridge tops of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road Asheville, NC 28806 828-250-6777 Air Quality Forecast for Thursday, 05/26/2016
Oxford American holds summer issue launch party at Downtown Books & News, June 4
Little Rock, Ark.-based literary magazine Oxford American holds a launch party for its summer issue at Downtown Books & News on Saturday, June 4. The event features local author and Oxford American contributor Jeremy B. Jones, banjo player Joe Sundrell and Oxford American editor Eliza Borné — the magazine’s first female editor in its 25 […]
UNC Asheville Biology professor discovers new species of snake
press release: Graham Reynolds, Biology Faculty at UNC Asheville, Discovers New Species – the Silver Boa ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville Assistant Professor of Biology Graham Reynolds recently led a team from Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology in the discovery of a new species of boid snake during an expedition to a remote corner of […]
Local nonprofits receive $254,000 in grants to support women’s crisis resources
Press release: Dr. Mae Jemison Addresses More than 1,000 at Power of the Purse® Women for Women Giving Circle Announces $254,000 in Grants (May 24 – Asheville, NC) – Astronaut, physician and entrepreneur Dr. Mae Jemison was the featured speaker at the sold-out 12th Annual Power of the Purse® held yesterday at the Crowne Plaza […]
Homeward Bound receives $35,000 grant from Community Foundation of Henderson County
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Homeward Bound Receives Funds from the Community Foundation of Henderson County Hendersonville, NC (May 25, 2016): Homeward Bound of WNC is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a grant on behalf of the Henderson County Homeless Coalition in the amount of $35,000 by the Community Foundation of Henderson […]
9th annual Squirrel Box Derby returns to Brevard May 28
Press release: SPEEDING TOWARD SATURDAY’S SQUIRREL BOX DERBY RACE BREVARD, NC — On Saturday, May 28, the Squirrel Box Derby will return after a one-year break in the running of the colorful, small-town race. Organizers said registrations are streaming in for racers, volunteers and sponsors who want to enjoy the new, one-day format for the […]
SAHC hosts farm tour, volunteer event June 4 in celebration of Land Trust Day/National Trails Day
Press release: National Trails Day/Land Trust Day on Saturday, June 4 to support, appreciate conservation Shop, dine, hike or volunteer to support conservation with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC – On Saturday, June 4, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) is organizing events across the mountains of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee to […]
Exhibition “Perceptions the Black Male: images of Dignity” opens June 3 at Pink Dog
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Perceptions the Black Male: Images of Dignity This body of work was inspired by the need to present a counter perception to the continuous seemingly collective negative perceptions of black males in the United States. We believe that now is an important and opportune time to address the various perceptions […]
Anam Cara Theatre Co. holds auditions for “American Cream”
PRESS RELEASE FROM ANAM CARA: ANAM CARA THEATRE COMPANY seeks actors for American Cream Compiled, distilled and rendered by Zach Trebino Directed by Rachel Thomas-Levy May 26, 6-9pm at Toy Boat Community Art Space (101 Fairview Rd.) May 27, 3pm-5pm at Colourfield (54 Ravenscroft Dr.) Possible callbacks May 27, 8pm-10pm at Colourfield ABOUT AUDITIONS: Anam […]
EPA issues Special Notice Letters to three Potentially Responsible Parties at CTS of Asheville site
On Monday, May 16, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced the issuance of Special Notice Letters to three Potentially Responsible Parties in regards to the CTS of Asheville Superfund site on Mills Gap Road in Southern Buncombe County. The letters, says Angela Miller, Public Affairs Specialist for EPA’s Region 4 Superfund Division, are an […]
Behavioral health technology conference planned for Southeast, May 27
From a press release: Carolina HealthTEC Live will bring together providers, policy makers, caregivers and consumers who offer or use mental health, developmental disability and substance use disorder services on May 27 in Asheville for one of the first behavioral health conferences and technology expos catered to the southeast region. The one-day event will feature […]
Technique for Butoh dance six-week session
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: What: A TECHNIQUE FOR BUTOH DANCE 6 – Week Session Who: Taught by Julie Becton Gillum email: jbgbutoh@gmail.com website: www.ashevillebutoh.com When: Monday Evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25 Where: French Broad Studios 475 Fletcher Martin Road, Alexander, NC 28701 Cost: $100 for entire […]
SAHC, Highland Brewing team up to host Farm to Rooftop Beer Dinner June 2
Press release: “For Love of Beer & Mountains” Farm to Rooftop Beer Dinner Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and Highland Brewing Company host local food, beer event Asheville, NC – On Thursday, June 2, the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC) and Highland Brewing Company will host a Farm-to-Rooftop Beer Dinner as part of their “For Love […]