PRESS RELEASE: The Transylvania Community Arts Council is pleased to present a class entitled Irish Song Workshop offered by Aoife Clancy. This class will be held on Thursday’s March 3, 10, 24 and 31 from 2:00 pm till 3:30 pm. The cost for the workshop is $20 per student, per class. About the class: This […]
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EPA finalizes 9 million dollar interim cleanup plan for CTS Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has selected an interim cleanup plan to address contamination beneath the former plant at the CTS of Asheville Inc. Superfund Site. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality concurred with EPA’s decision. The total estimated cost of the interim remedy is $9,035,000.
Outdoor Aerial Adventure Park opens for the season, March 18
PRESS RELEASE: Families looking for an exciting adventure this spring won’t need to look far: the season opening for the outdoor aerial adventure park, High Gravity Adventures, is right around the corner. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in Blowing Rock right outside of Boone, this family-friendly ropes course […]
Deadline for South East Regional Folk Alliance showcase is Feb. 26
The South East Regional Folk Alliance (SERFA) holds its 9th annual conference in Montreat, May 18-22. The event, geared toward music professionals in the singer-songwriter and acoustic communities, offers “showcasing opportunities for future gigs, group mentorships, instrumental clinics and workshops on a variety of topics ranging from songwriting to the business of music,” according to […]
Oskar Blues reaches distribution agreements in The Dakotas & Oklahoma
Press release: And then there was one…… Oskar Blues Brewery to Expand Beer Distribution to The Dakotas and Oklahoma On Target to Complete U.S. Footprint in First Half of 2016 Longmont, C.O. & Brevard, N.C. — Oskar Blues Brewery is pleased to announce that it is now just one state away from completing its national […]
Children’s Welfare League holds annual Mardi Gras Ball & Auction Feb. 13
In celebration of the Mardi Gras season and to help raise funds for its work in among community youth, the Children’s Welfare League in Asheville will host its annual Mardi Gras Ball and Auction on Saturday, February 13 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Asheville, from 6 p.m. until midnight. Complimentary cocktails will be served […]
Public meeting for Livingston Street improvements on Feb. 16
From the City of Asheville: The City of Asheville is wrapping up planning to improve Livingston Street and a portion of Depot Street to make them safer and more comfortable for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users. Based on input from the community at meetings in September, the engineers have made revisions to their preliminary plans, […]
Center for Cultural Preservation honors chestnut’s role in WNC culture & cuisine Feb. 23
Press release: WNC’s Crowning Glory- The Culture of the Chestnut (HENDERSONVILLE, NC, February 11, 2016) – The chestnut played a central role in Western North Carolina’s ecosystem, in its economic system and on its dinner table. The Center for Cultural Preservation in conjunction with the American Chestnut Foundation will present “WNC’s Crowning Glory — The […]
WNC Nature Center hosts “Critter Check Up” for children Feb. 13
Press release: New ‘Critter Check Up’ event at the WNC Nature Center will be held Saturday, February 13th [ASHEVILLE, N.C.] Show your favorite stuffed animal your love this Valentines Day by bringing it to the WNC Nature Center for a wellness exam this Saturday, February 13th. “Critter Check Up,” organized by the Friends of the […]
Today is National 211 Day
Today, Feb. 11, is “National 2-1-1 Day” #211Day — a day to remind us that this simple, three digit number can connect everyone with all kinds of health and human resources, notes the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County. For some people, making a call to ask for help can be really hard. “Our […]
19th annual Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge takes place Feb. 27
Press release: Mount Mitchell Challenge Set for February 27 BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. – The 19th annual Black Mountain Marathon and Mount Mitchell Challenge begins on Saturday, February 27, at 7:00 a.m. at the Old Depot, 207 Sutton Avenue, Black Mountain, North Carolina. The two-part event includes 400 Challenge and Marathon runners. Challenge runners will compete […]
Flat-Rock Hendersonville Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays present LGBTQ youth panel at March meeting
Announcement from Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: Representatives from several local gay-straight alliances (GSAs) will participate on a LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) youth panel for the March 7 meeting of the Flat Rock-Hendersonville Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). The meeting is 7:00 – 8:30 pm […]
Soulshine Farm Music Festival announces 2016 dates
PRESS RELEASE: In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, I find it that there are very few things better than moonshine; except if you throw in the equation a ragin’ lake, campsites, 3 stages, dancing hippies, and happy trails- mix it all together and you got Soulshine Farm Music Festival. As it is now […]
Joshua Messick & Friends perform at The Altamont Theatre, March 4
PRESS RELEASE: Joshua Messick & Friends will be performing at The Altamont Theatre, located at 118 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801, on March 4, 8pm. Doors will open at 7:00pm. Joshua Messick, a local resident, is a National Hammered Dulcimer Champion and has established himself as one of the nation’s leading hammered dulcimer artists. Creativity […]
Sustainable poultry scholarship available
Food Animal Concerns Trust is giving away a full scholarship to a Sustainable Poultry School training session running from March 7-11 in Marion. The SPS says the workshop will cover a variety of topics, “This comprehensive, week-long educational experience is for anyone interested in raising, breeding, hatching, marketing, cooking, exhibiting and preserving standard bred poultry. The […]
Jews for Justice to host Clean Energy Asheville panel discussion
Press release from Carolina Jews for Justice: Carolina Jews for Justice/West will sponsor a program, “Clean Energy Asheville: A Report from Mayor Manheimer.” on Sunday, March 13th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Dave Hall at Congregation Beth HaTephila Congregation, 43 North Liberty Street in Asheville. The purpose of the meeting is to update […]
Student jazz ensemble, led by Michael Buble saxophonist, holds auditions Feb. 28
PRESS RELEASE: AMS Student Jazz Ensemble w/ Jacob Rodriguez & Ben Bjorlie Brand new for 2016, and forming now. Every Wednesday, March 2-May 25. Auditions February 28. Led by local jazz artists who have performed on national stages, Jacob Rodriguez (saxophonist with Michael Bublé) and Ben Bjorlie (bass and drum extraordinaire) will guide young musicians […]
Dulcimer player Madeline MacNeil performs at Immaculate Conception Church, Feb. 27
PRESS RELEASE: Madeline MacNeil, renowned Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer player, will perform a concert on Saturday, February 27th at Immaculate Conception Church in Hendersonville. The performance will begin at 7pm and tickets will be sold at the door for $10.00 (no tickets will be sold prior to the evening of the concert). Madeline MacNeil’s audiences […]
Truck of missing Haywood County man found in South Carolina
From Hunter Frederick, President of Frederick & Associates: On Monday, February 8, 2016 Jeffery Scott Turner of Canton, North Carolina was reported missing by his family. Scott was last seen around 11am Monday driving his ‘87 black Toyota pickup truck. Wednesday, February 10, 2016—Scott Turner’s ‘87 black Toyota pickup truck with North Carolina tags ZSL-1573 was found […]
Free massage & wellness day, March 8
From a press release: Asheville Massage & Natural Therapeutics and WNC Barbell is excited to announce Free Massage & Wellness Day. Evan Turnau N.T.S. Owner of Asheville Massage will be set up at WNC Barbell on March 8th from 10am – 1pm offering free massage demos and educating the public concerning injury recovery, chronic / […]
Buncombe County EMS, first responders boost crisis situation skills
From a press release: Ten emergency first responders from Buncombe and Madison counties are now better equipped to respond to people with issues related to mental illness, alcohol or drug use or a developmental disability. Training helps participants respond to people in a mental health or addiction crisis The seven men and three women completed […]