PRESS RELEASE: A talk of special interest to teachers and those interested in education will be offered by Patricia Jennings at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23, at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, in the Mission Health Mountain View Conference Room. The lecture, Mastering Classroom Social and Emotional Dynamics to Promote Learning: A Mindfulness-Based Approach, is free and […]
From a press release: The Blood Connection recognizes National Police Week, asking for donations to remember the fallen. Law enforcement officers have a duty of the highest honor. They serve our communities and investigate danger with a near-instant readiness that protects our way of life. Community blood donors also serve, saving the lives of patients […]
Thursday, May 12, 2016, is a code yellow air quality forecast day for the valleys of Asheville and Buncombe County. Unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion. For the ridge tops, it is a code green air quality forecast day. No health impacts are expected when air quality is in this range. WNC Regional Air Quality Agency 49 Mt. Carmel Road […]
PRESS RELEASE: May 20, 21, 27, 28, June 2*, 3, 4, 9*, 10, 11 at 7:30pm and May 22, 29, June 5 & 12 at 2pm The summer kicks off with a bona fide Broadway Musical Smash at HART. “Legally Blonde the Musical” opening May 20 is based on the popular 2001 film which made […]
PRESS RELEASE: A Shred and Protect Event sponsored by Local Government Federal Credit Union will be held for residents of the Buncombe County. This is a free event that encourages residents to shred documents to protect from identity theft (Black Mountain, NC) To assist members of the community reduce their risk of identity theft […]
PRESS RELEASE: The busy spring arts calendar in Transylvania County Schools turns next to Brevard Middle School, whose bands will present a Spring Concert this Tuesday, May 17th, at 7:00pm in the Brevard High School Auditorium. Drawing from several genres, the versatile sixth, seventh, and eighth grade bands will offer something for all listeners. Noting […]
PRESS RELEASE: Changes are underway with the Asheville Area Arts Council. The local nonprofit will soon be leaving their home in the Grove Arcade to take residence in The Refinery space in Asheville’s South Slope neighborhood. Staff changes are also in progress. Kitty Love will be stepping down from her position as Executive Director. Love […]
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville, NC Awarded Kick-Off Stop for the GEICO Motorcycle Hot Bike Tour on Sept. 7 The pages of Hot Bike magazine are set to come to life on the streets of Asheville, NC., on Sept. 7, 2016, when the national motorcycle enthusiast brand stops in the city as part of the GEICO Motorcycle […]
PRESS RELEASE: Our Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) program offers comprehensive training in the ancient traditions of classical Chinese medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The four-year degree program is steeped in classical training and practices and is centered around each student’s personal cultivation and growth. Faculty members bring years of practical experience […]
PRESS RELEASE: Get Up Stand Up, voted number two on Timeout Magazine’s list of the best comedy open mics in Chicago, debuts at Sanctuary Brewing Company in Hendersonville! Get Up Stand Up South: A Comedy Showcase and Open Mic will take place on the last Wednesday of each month beginning May 25th, 2016 at 8pm. […]
PRESS RELEASE: Saturday, May 14 marks the 24th anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving – the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers walk through the community every day, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many: Hunger. In WNC alone, 1 in […]
Press release from Asheville Police Department: Asheville, NC (May 11, 2016): On May 10th at approximately 1:35 PM, the Asheville Police Department responded to 55 Nancy Street in West Asheville in regards to a report of a death. Officers arrived to find Jerry Darrell Langford, 58 years of age, deceased. Asheville Police Department detectives are working […]
PRESS RELEASE: West Ridge Auto Sales will be hosting a blood drive with American Red Cross, Friday May 20th. The drive will run from 11:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. Location: 1098 Patton Avenue Contact Donna Ray Norton at (828) 259-9460 to schedule your appointment.
PRESS RELEASE: “Global Climate Change: Do we need to save the world?” will be the topic of a presentation at the monthly meeting of the Asheville Jewish Business Forum on Wednesday, June 1, at the Governor’s Western Mansion, 45 Patton Mountain Road (off Town Mountain Road), Asheville. Registration, networking and dinner will precede the program […]
PRESS RELEASE: Balsam Mountain Junior Roller Derby has issued a challenge to Woody Harrelson. The actor is currently on the set in Sylva filming the movie “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” One of our team members mentioned she would like to meet Woody and that the team should issue him a challenge to come skate […]
A coalition of local organizations has announced two weekend activities connected with North Carolina Governor Pat McGrory’s planned stay in Asheville. On Saturday, May 14, the coalition will gather at the Governor’s Western Residence at 45 Patton Mountain Rd., where McCrory and his wife will host an open house. On Sunday, May 15, the […]
PRESS RELEASE: New York Times best selling author Mary Kay Andrews will speak at an author’s luncheon in Mars Hill on Thursday, June 2. In addition to the program and book signing by Andrews, there will be a full buffet luncheon and silent auction. It will be held from 11:00 until 2:00 at the Redway Room […]
PRESS RELEASE: Dana and Susan Robinson – CD Release Concert at: BridgeBack Movement Studio 36 Bridge St. Marshall, NC Friday, May 27th at 7pm Suggested Donation $15 Dana & Susan Robinson’s WEBSITE – Dana and Susan Robinson – CD Release Concert at: BridgeBack Movement Studio 36 Bridge St. Marshall, NC Friday, May 27th at 7pm […]
Press release from the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville has selected the incoming class of the City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy (CAYLA). CAYLA, created in April 2007, places Asheville High School students in prestigious summer internships and offers ongoing leadership development throughout the academic year. The vast majority of CAYLA students will […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM TERPSICORPS: The pre-professional wing of Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance presents an exciting evening of classical and contemporary dance performed by up and coming young dancers. The Muses is composed of junior and high school students who study at The Academy at Terpsicorps, under the direction of Heather Maloy, the artistic director of […]
PRESS RELEASE: The City of Asheville Parks and Recreation Department launches the 2016 season of Movies in the Park, a free monthly movie series in Pack Square Park beginning Friday, May 8. Children’s craft activities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk on a giant screen on the Pack Square Park stage. […]
