From a press release: Harvey Gantt visiting WCU to keynote Friday symposium focusing on NC Harvey Gantt, former mayor of Charlotte and candidate for the U.S. Senate, will be the keynote speaker for a Friday, April 10, symposium at Western Carolina University titled “North Carolina in Dialogue: Our Past, Present and Future.” The daylong event […]
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Jerry Seinfeld comes to Asheville, June 27
Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld, known for extracting humor from life’s day-to-day minutia, will bring his stand-up routine to Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Saturday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets, which go on sale on Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m., will be available through ticketmaster.com, the US Cellular Center box office or by calling […]
Learning to Fly is more than just a show from Asheville Aerial Arts
From a press release: Learning to Fly is more than just a show from Asheville Aerial Arts Asheville Aerial Arts will be performing a visually stunning mix of aerial and ground acts in Learning to Fly. As the show title suggests, this show isn’t just about the performers taking flight. The general public can stay […]
Franklin School of Innovation announces lottery
From a press release: Franklin School of Innovation announces lottery For Immediate Release – Buncombe County’s new charter middle and high school is preparing for its second educational lottery. It is planned for Monday, April 13th, 6:30 p.m. at the Days Inn, 201 Tunnel Road, near the Asheville Mall. The lottery is a random selection […]
Presnell to discuss human trafficking at Mars Hill University
From a press release: Presnell to discuss the issue of human trafficking at Mars Hill University Rep. Michele Presnell will be the guest speaker at an upcoming event at Mars Hill University about the topic of human trafficking. Presnell will be joined by Kate Stahlman, co-founder and outreach director for Compassion to Act, a faith-based […]
Talk and workshop on foundations of ancestor work, April 15-19
From a press release: An introductory talk on the foundations of ancestor work will be given by Daniel Foor at the Sunshine Institute on Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at 20 Fall Pippin Lane, Suite 200, Asheville. A three-day intensive workshop will be held the following weekend, Friday, April 17, at 10 a.m. to […]
Brevard College Theatre stages “Freud’s Last Session,” April 16-19
Brevard College Theatre brings one-act play “Freud’s Last Session” to the stage Thursday, Aprl 16-Sunday, April 19. The production is directed by Karen Bennett and stars Josh Goldstein and Logan Taylor as C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud. Press release from the College: Brevard College Theatre is pleased to present “Freud’s Last Session,” a play by […]
John Fox discusses poetry as medicine at Malaprop’s, April 14
From a press release: Certified poetry therapist John Fox will discuss his work and sign books at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Fox is the founder of the Institute for Poetic Medicine, a nonprofit dedicated to healing the body, mind, and spirit through the creative and therapeutic process of hearing and writing […]
Montreat College announces approval of $2 million athletic complex
Montreat College has announced approval to move ahead with plans to build a new $2 million dollar athletic complex on its Black Mountain campus. The announcement of approval was made by college president Paul J. Maurer during an on-campus ceremony last evening that was attended by students, faculty, staff, and members of the Montreat community. […]
Mountain Gateway Museum to feature local flag from Civil War at April 25 festival
The Mountain Gateway Museum in Old Fort will exhibit the 58th Regiment N.C. Troops’ battle flag from the Civil War. The historic item, on loan from the N.C. Museum of History, will be displayed during Mountain Gateway’s Pioneer Day Festival on Saturday, April 25. “Soldiers from McDowell, Yancey, Watauga and Caldwell counties served in the […]
RiverLink bus tour on April 16
RiverLink hosts a riverfront bus tour on Thursday, April 16. The trip explores the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers and discusses Asheville’s history and future. 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m., $20. Press release from RiverLink: The RiverLink Bus Tour offers answers about Asheville’s past, present and future: What is the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan and what does […]
Timber harvest planned for 85-acre white-pine section of DuPont Forest
The North Carolina Forest Service plans to thin 85 acres of white pine in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Thomas Cemetery trail to create “a more appropriate hardwood and pine stand. … The Thomas Cemetery natural area contains rare natural communities, rare species populations, and high quality examples of typical natural communities. Thinning of the plantation will […]
Warren Wilson college hosts Fiddles & Folklife Festival on April 18
Warren Wilson College has announced that it will be hosting its annual Fiddles & Folklife Festival on April 18. The festival celebrates traditional Appalachian music and the region’s songwriting heritage and culture. The afternoon event also features an old-time music competition, with the chance to win cash prizes in categories such as fiddle, banjo and […]
UNCA’s April 10 solar-observing event highlights NC Science Festival
Look to the sun — safely, and with expert assistance and the right devices at UNC Asheville’ main quad on Friday, April 10. Here’s the scoop: Solar observing event to highlight N.C. Science Festival at UNC Asheville UNC Asheville’s main quad will host a solar observing event, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
Instructor Michael Wooten to host “Dance Tasting” at MetroWines
Dancer Michael Wooten says invites couples or single who “have a thirst for a full-bodied experience” to attend his “Dance Tastings” to be held at MetroWines on Wednesday, April 29, from noon to 8 p.m. The event features dance lessons and pours of MetroWines’ 2014 best sellers. Here is the full release from MetroWines: MetroWines […]
Nashville artist Patrick Sweany plays the Grey Eagle this Friday, April 10
Nashville guitarist Patrick Sweany returns to Asheville for a show at the Grey Eagle on Friday, April 10, at 9 p.m. His original Asheville show, scheduled for March 5, was cancelled due to icy conditions on interstate 40. Although he’s played locally many times, the artist will feature new band mates and several songs from […]
Local percussion group releases “Acoustic Storm” video
A local world music percussion collective featuring Joshua Messick on hammered dulcimer, James Kylen on vibraphone and drums and River Guerguerian on a hybrid drum kit and gongs recently released the video “Acoustic Storm.” The song was composed by Messick and Kylen during a thunder storm; the video was recorded in Asheville.
Asheville Outlets to hold charitable preview night, April 30
Asheville Outlets will hold its Open Doors Open Hearts charity preview night on the evening before the center’s May 1 grand opening. Guests are invited to enjoy “shopping, exclusive savings, prize giveaways and entertainment,” while supporting nearly two dozen local nonprofits on Thursday, April 30, from 5-9 p.m. “[The event] will be packed full of […]
ASAP’s 2015 Local Food Guide is here
The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project’s annual Local Food Guide has arrived. Readers “can find nearly 700 local farms, 100 farmers tailgate markets, hundreds of restaurants, grocers and other outlets for food and farm products” in the guide. There’s new info, too — which Appalachian Grown tailgate farmers market can accept credit, debit and SNAP/EBT; and what’s happening […]
Community supports local woman’s battle against leukemia
From a press release: Volunteers are needed to join Be The Match Registry at donor registry drive at Biltmore Lake Clubhouse on Friday, April 17 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Melanie Fore, 41-years-old, was recently diagnosed with acute leukemia. She has been a patient at Mission Hospital in Asheville since March 6, where she has […]
New Asheville solar-system manufacturing facility cuts the ribbon
A new solar company’s in town: Whitestar Energy cut the ribbon on its new Asheville facility, showcasing the W11-C, which “uses solar concentrators for a highly efficient and cost-effective way of generating quantities of hot water large enough for commercial applications such as breweries, hotels, medical facilities, food processing facilities, restaurants, schools or laundries.” Here’s […]