Fresh on the heels of a primary victory in Pennsylvania, New York Sen. Hillary Clinton will bring her presidential campaign to the Asheville Civic Center this Thursday, April 24, with an appearance scheduled for 8 p.m.
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It’s all part of the plan
A series of public meetings has been announced to get people acquainted with Asheville’s new Downtown Master Plan.
Meet the new Civic Center director
Public reception planned on Tuesday for Samuel Bass, new director of the Asheville Civic Center.
Greening Asheville, full-time
It requires a lot of energy to hatch a plan for greening a city, but Asheville’s new energy coordinator, Maggie Ullman, says she’s up to the task.
Book Report: As the literary world turns …
This week in book events, locally and region-wide.
Civic Center gets new director
The city announced today that Sherman Bass, Asheville’s new Civic Center director, will take his new post in March.
Civic Center gains and losses
The Asheville Civic Center came in slightly over budget on income and under budget on expenses during the first half of the current fiscal year—a cause for smiles at the Civic Center Commission’s Jan. 28 meeting. At the Center: City Council member Jan Davis (foreground) and Civic Center Commission Vice Chair Bill Lack discuss bringing […]
Q&A with Larry the Cable Guy
Will blue-collar comedian Larry the Cable Guy tone down his redneck humor for Asheville? Not likely.
Give my regards to Broadway
This season’s “Broadway in Asheville” series will be the last Nederlander production tour for the forseeable future at the Asheville Civic Center.
Civic Center Commission to meet Jan. 28A
The Asheville Civic Center Commission has slated a public meeting for Monday, Jan. 28. Topics will include discussion of a new ACC director, smoking in the arena, and a status report on repairs, among other items.
Cape’s take on 2007
Think we have a do-nothing City Council in Asheville? Council member Robin Cape sees it differently.
Asheville bars man from city buildings
A Maxwell Street resident known for railing against Greenlife Grocery’s use of that street has been barred from Asheville city buildings without a prior appointment — and an escort.
Bellamy to give “State of Downtown” address
The Asheville Downtown Association will host an annual “State of Downtown” luncheon with keynote speaker Mayor Terry Bellamy, Tuesday, Oct. 16, at noon.
No bullets at Bele Chere
Asheville Police Chief Bill Hogan said his department was prepared for the worst on Saturday, July 28, due to threats of gang violence. That didn’t happen, but 89 unrelated arrests were made.
This panda was not made in China
Younger readers shouldn’t dismiss the upcoming Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands.
Green Drinks discusses: A green roof for the Civic Center?
The idea of a green roof for the Asheville Civic Center has not totally withered on the vine — and it’s front and center at an enviro-drinking event Friday, July 6.
Smells like good, clean fun: Mumpower praises fans, police at concert
City Council member Carl Mumpower issued a report this morning on drug activity he did and didn’t witness in Asheville last night.
Guess who’s at the show
As fans flood the Asheville Civic Center arena for tonight’s Widespread Panic concert, much ado is being made about one guest: City Council member Carl Mumpower.
Don’t panic — but don’t take “large bags” to Widespread show
Asheville Civic Center Director David Pisha has announced a new policy. “Backpacks and bags larger than 1 foot by 1 foot will be prohibited from Friday’s Widespread Panic concert at the facility,” according to a press release Pisha issued today.
The doobie and the damage done: Mumpower to attend Widespread Panic
OK, all you Spreadheads, beware: Carl Mumpower will be attending the upcoming Widespread Panic show at the Asheville Civic Center — but not to get his groove on.
Asheville mayor on the city’s state
Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy gave her second State of the City address on Tuesday, April 3, in City Hall. The 30-minute speech, delivered before a nearly full Council chamber, touched on the city’s accomplishments over the past year and highlighted some of the mayor’s priorities for the near future.