All of a sudden it seems to some, if not to those of us who are older, that we have an “energy crisis.” We’ve been living on the edge for years, driving larger and larger cars, building larger and larger homes, and pretending the supply of oil and especially gasoline was unlimited. Oops: Now the […]
Tag: Asheville Civic Center Commission
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Asheville City Council
In several public hearings, incorporation supporters have said they want local control over funding and services; opponents have said they live in the area specifically to avoid city taxes and more extensive governmental regulation.
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Meet the new Civic Center director
Public reception planned on Tuesday for Samuel Bass, new director of the Asheville Civic Center.
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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.
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Get on boards
So you say you want to get involved? Well, the city of Asheville is game. Numerous boards and commissions have vacancies that need to be filled by civic-minded folks.
Looking the Wolfe in the teeth
Longstanding structural needs at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium were the sole agenda item for a special meeting of the Asheville Civic Center Commission on March 26. And a unanimous vote gave Civic Center Director David Pisha a letter of support for bringing the workhorse entertainment venue up to a more serviceable level. Pisha was on […]
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Civic Center advocate takes a back seat
Max Alexander, chair of the Asheville Civic Center Commission for nearly three years, has voluntarily turned the commission reins over to John Broadbooks, former vice chair. Alexander will continue to serve as a commission member.