Here’s the note from loyal reader Lucy: Hello My name is Lucy, me and a few friends have started a radical blog of news and culture in Asheville. We intend it to be a place to find under reported news and radical analysis of current issues facing Asheville and the surrounding regions. We also want [...]
This is awesome. Here’s the press release from Chad Nesbitt, who has always had a flair for getting attention: Former Chairman of the Buncombe County Republican Party Chad Nesbitt will be competing in the Asheville Toughman Competition. If successful, Mr. Nesbitt will give all prize money to the Shriners Hospital For The Burned And Crippled [...]
Kitty Love, the director of the Asheville Area Arts Council, has been preaching this line for years. Now she’s in a real position to make things happen. She’s making a big push for local players to attend this year’s Creative Sector Summit. At that March 29 event, she’ll announce where she’s taking the arts council, [...]
Gas prices today are in $3.80-a-gallon territory. Timing could be better for this. Press release here: Strive Not to Drive began 21 years ago as “Bike to Work Day,” with the goal of encouraging bicycle commuting in Buncombe County. Over the years, as concerns have grown about air quality, traffic congestion and the consequences of [...]
Here’s what Asheville Citizen-Times reporter John Boyle reports regarding no more Charu Kumharia on WLOS: It sounds like Charu is a full-time mom these days. The baby boy came Jan. 21, and Charu and hubby sound like they’re on cloud nine, although they could probably use a good nap like all new parents. As far [...]
The Hunger Games buzz keeps building in Asheville, as the big-budget Hollywood movie brings attention to the scenes filmed in North Carolina, and Western North Carolina. Here’s a round-up of some of the latest links: -Hunger Games opening night events: Carol Motsinger of the Asheville Citizen-Times reports that there are a number of movie-related events, [...]
This is always a great show. Don’t miss it! Press release: Asheville’s own Runaway Circus and the Loose Cabooses will be presenting their 6th annual community circus at the Odyssey School during the last two weekends in March 2012! This year’s all volunteer show entitled, Rock Paper Scircus, will explore the wonderful world of games, [...]
Oxford American’s list of “new superstars of Southern art” includes several Asheville artists. Here’s who was included: -Larkin Ford, described as someone who “can draw anything with a beautiful authority that cannot be taught.” -Kreh Mellick, described as an artist who “balances delicately rendered pen-and-ink figures with crisp, bold strokes of red gouache, all set [...]
Press release here: Warren Wilson College is hosting an all-day Herbal Symposium on April 7 with the theme of “Plants and Healers of Appalachia.” The event offers an opportunity for those interested in wellness and natural healing to come together and explore the world of herbs. Display booths and workshops by well-known regional herbalists will [...]
The Blue Ridge Roller Girls and their roller derby greatness returns to action on April 7. The team also recently announced that it has been accepted into the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Congrats!
Buddy Melton of the popular Western North Carolina bluegrass band Balsam Range was injured last week after he was kicked in the face by a cow. The Balsam Range website reports Melton’s weekend surgery was a success (via Bluegrass Today): Buddy’s surgery today (about 10 hours) was completed with great success complete. Thanks for all [...]
Will be an awesome show, for sure. Here’s the announcement from the Orange Peel. We are proud to announce that Jack White will be bringing his solo tour to Ashevilleon Saturday May 19th. The tour is in support of his first solo album, Blunderbuss, which is scheduled for release April 23rd & 24th across the US. The [...]
The name of the Asheville company is Take the Cake, a custom cupcake bakery. Cupcake Wars is the show. The viewing party will start at 7:30 p.m. at Broadways. Details: Join us on April Fool’s day as we watch Take the Cake compete in Food Network’s Cupcake Wars! Show starts at 8pm and we will [...]
Press release here: ASHEVILLE – On the evening of 3-01-12, the City of Asheville Police Department held its annual Awards Banquet to celebrate the many achievements of the department from the previous year. Asheville’s own local celebrity Harry Anderson, (from TV’s Night Court and Dave’s World), very graciously and hilariously provided the evenings entertainment and [...]
Here’s the press release: Come join us for drinks to celebrate the launch of the WNC AdGuild. Friday March 16, 5.30pm- 7.00pm at The Artery, 346 Depot Street, Asheville. We have music, we have beer, wine and nibbles and we’d love to see you! WNC AdGuild is an online ad network, linking web and mobile [...]
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