This summer Penland School of Crafts will be offering an exciting program of one week, arts-oriented day camps for children ages 3 to 18. Penland’s Kids Camp begins on June 20th and runs through August 5th with different camps each week.
News Bulletins
My Name is Asher Lev presented by The Autumn Players
My Name is Asher Lev, the “coming-of-age” story of a boy prodigy, is scheduled for three matinee performances by The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre (ACT): Friday and Saturday April 29 and 30, 2016 in 35below at ACT and Sunday, May 1, 2016 in the Manheimer Room at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Curtain is at 2:30 pm.
Hendersonville guided history walks
Press release from the organizer: Starting Saturday, April 23 and April 30, and continuing each Saturday morning in May, at 10 a.m., guided walks along Hendersonville’s Main Street will reveal the history of the town and interesting architectural designs — including stops at the Historic Courthouse, Skyland Hotel, City Hall, and other shops and structures […]
APD identifies body in East Asheville as Phillip Nathan Carter
On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 12th the Asheville Police Department responded to Pinnacle Point Drive in East Asheville after receiving a report of a deceased subject. The man has been identified as Phillip Nathan Carter (35) of Black Mountain.
United Way rising leaders ready to serve local nonprofits
After eight months of education and community service, 16 members of United Way of Henderson County’s fifth annual Rising Leaders Program have graduated and are better prepared to start making a difference as volunteers with Henderson County nonprofit organizations.
Public Input on Bent Creek Greenway closing April 21
Buncombe Greenways is nearing the end of its public comment period for the section of greenway that could one day connect the Asheville Outlets, the WNC Farmers Market and the current French Broad River Greenway (which spans between Hominy Creek Park and Carrier Park). This section of greenway would generally follow 191/Brevard Road and would be a key point of connectivity between existing greenways and the County’s larger master plan.
Author Talk and Book Signing at the Asheville Art Museum
PRESS RELEASE: Stephanie Storey: Oil & Marble Saturday, April 16, 2:00 p.m. The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to welcome author Stephanie Storey on her tour for her just-published debut novel Oil and Marble that the New York Times calls “richly imagined… tremendously entertaining.” The book is the fictional account of the rivalry that drove […]
Pardee Hospital Earns Blue Distinction® Center+ designation for knee and hip replacement
From a press release: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) has selected Pardee Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center+ for knee and hip replacement surgeries, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based […]
UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center hosts panel discussion on the state of education in N.C. April 28
Press release: Education Affects Us All: North Carolina and You Public education matters to the entire community — whether or not we have children or grandchildren in the public schools. Despite tremendous pressures, public schools in North Carolina have worked hard to maintain quality education. However, the current trends are threatening public schools in our […]
Asheville Downtown Association board approves statement on HB 2, condemning “discrimination of any kind”
Today, the Asheville Downtown Association met for the first time since the passage of HB 2 and they prepared a statement on the new law. The law requires that people use bathrooms and changing-room facilities that are assigned to the genders on their birth certificates, creating problems for transgender individuals who would rather use the facilities for […]
WNC, Asheville natives among “100 Most Influential People” named in Great Smokies National Park history
Press release: Friends of the Smokies President, Board Members Named Among 100 Most Influential in Park History WAYNESVILLE, NC – In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) has released a list of the 100 most influential individuals in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s (GSMNP) history, including […]
Free document shredding event Saturday on College Street
Press release from the Better Business Bureau Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina: The Better Business Bureau Serving Asheville and Western North Carolina invites the Western North Carolina Community to the BBB “Shred Day/Secure Your ID” Day Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Executive Park – College Street parking lot, Asheville, North Carolina from 9am-1pm. The […]
Zaniac Asheville STEM education center celebrates grand opening April 19
Press release: Zaniac Debuts in North Carolina, Hosts Grand Opening Event Former NASA Astronaut Opens Asheville’s New STEM Education Center on Tuesday, April 19 What: Zaniac, a national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) after-school enrichment center will open its first North Carolina campus. NASA astronaut Dr. John Herrington will officially open the location, along […]
Asheville Greenworks celebrates Arbor Day in Carrier Park April 16
Press release: GreenWorks Celebrates Arbor Day with Family Fun in Carrier Park ASHEVILLE – Environmental nonprofit Asheville GreenWorks, in partnership with the City of Asheville Tree Commission and N.C. Forest Service, will observe Arbor Day on Saturday, April 16, 1-4 p.m. at Carrier Park with fun, family-friendly activities and fascinating facts all about trees. Certified […]
AVL coffee shops to participate in “Java for Justice” benefit for Pisgah Legal April 21
Press release: April 21st “Java for Justice” Event is Coffee for a Great Cause Local Coffee Houses Support Pisgah Legal Services’ Work to Help Low-income People Area coffee shops and cafés will host the 5th Annual “Java for Justice” event on Thursday, April 21, raising money and awareness for local nonprofit law firm Pisgah Legal […]
Aloft Asheville Downtown hotel receives 2016 Starwood Cares Hotel volunteer Award
Press release: Aloft Asheville Downtown Honored with 2016 Starwood Cares for the Community Hotel Volunteer Award for North American Region Local hotel team recognized for making a meaningful impact in the Asheville community Asheville, N.C. (April 13, 2016) – McKibbon Hospitality, a leading hotel management company with more than 80 properties, is pleased to announce […]
Swannanoa Valley Museum offers exclusive tours into Asheville watershed April 30
Press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Museum Offers Exclusive Tour of the Asheville Watershed” On a balmy March day in 1903, the North Fork Reservoir’s freshly-appointed warden, Will Burnett, turned a brand-new cast iron valve to emit the first trickle of drinking water for Asheville, located over twenty miles away. This water — some of the […]
Renaissance Asheville Hotel welcomes new Executive Chef Richard Petrelli to Writer’s Bistro
Press release: New Executive Chef making his mark at Renaissance Asheville Hotel Asheville, NC –Renaissance Asheville Hotel is proud to announce the addition of Chef Richard Petrelli. In the rapidly crowding downtown Asheville hotel scene, the Renaissance Asheville Hotel has carved out its niche with its easily walk able location to many of Asheville’s most […]
Asheville Humane Society launches “Paw It Forward” crowdfunding campaign April 15
Press release: For Immediate Release April 13, 2016 Paw it Forward “Pets Helping Pets Campaign” Asheville, NC — Asheville Humane Society is launching the Paw it Forward Campaign presented by Dog Tag Art to benefit the homeless animals of Buncombe County. AHS’ first large-scale crowdfunding campaign will run from April 15 to June 15 with […]
Woodfin and Black Mountain named among safest cities in the state by the Safe Wise Reports
Press release from the Town of Woodfin: For the second year in a row Woodfin has been named one of the top 20 Safest Cities in North Carolina by The Safe Wise Report. Improving on last year’s position by moving up to the 14th spot from number 20 last year the Woodfin Police Department has been […]
Biltmore Volleyball Academy hosts 20th annual Jr. High Neighbor Tournament April 16 & 17
Press release: Biltmore Volleyball Academy Hosts 20th Annual Jr. Hi Neighbor Tournament This Weekend (Asheville, NC) Biltmore Volleyball Academy (BVA) will host the 20th Annual Jr. Hi Neighbor Volleyball Tournament throughout the Asheville area this weekend, Saturday April 16 & Sunday April 17. The Tournament is celebrating its 20th Anniversary bringing an estimated 3,500 players, […]