“THE WATERS & HARVEY SHOW” DEBUTS MARCH 11 ON BPR NEWS Local UNCA professors Darrin Waters and Marcus Harvey take a fresh look at the challenges, experiences and possibilities of historically marginalized people By Michelle Keenan Blue Ridge Public Radio is pleased to introduce The Waters and Harvey Show to listeners across WesternContinue Reading
Astronomers at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute announce that on Friday, February 10, there will be a penumbral eclipse of the Moon that is visible from western North Carolina. What causes an eclipse of the Moon, also called a lunar eclipse? As the Moon orbits the Earth, it comes toContinue Reading
Warren Wilson College’s proximity to Black Mountain College endures Holden Gallery opens exhibition influenced by Black Mountain’s Josef Albers Between 1933 and 1957, Black Mountain College offered students an experimental education that “resemble[d] no other college in the U. S.,” according to a 1939 Time magazine article. At theContinue Reading
Each year wildlife rehabilitators, vet offices, wildlife centers, zoos and other like places see more and more animals brought through their doors from interactions with humans. As the numbers of wildlife needing help increase the need for a facility that can provide the expert care in our area grows greater. Continue Reading
Be Prepared to get Scared at Folkmoot’s Second Annual Spookmoot On October 28th and 29th, Folkmoot opens the historic Hazelwood School for the second annual Spookmoot Haunted Schoolhouse. Participants will get face-to-face with the ghouls and spirits that reside in the school along with frightening internationally-themed characters who danced at FolkmootContinue Reading
Organizers of the 2017 Miss Asheville/Miss Blue Ridge Valley/Miss Hendersonville Scholarship Pageant are calling for contestants to compete for the Miss Asheville 2017, Miss Blue Ridge Valley 2017 and Miss Hendersonville 2017 crowns, as well as Blue Ridge Valley’s Outstanding Teen in a gala event on Jan. 28, 2017Continue Reading
Organic Growers School hosts 3rd Annual Harvest Conference ORGANIC GROWERS SCHOOL (OGS) is hosting the 3rd annual Harvest Conference, for backyard gardeners, urban farmers and homesteaders of all skill levels on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at AB Tech’s, Main Campus in downtown Asheville, NC. This Fall event, featuring all the popularity of theContinue Reading
WNC GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL REVIVES APPALACHIAN OFFSETS PROGRAM AS LOCAL SOLUTION TO GLOBAL POLLUTION The WNC Green Building Council is relaunching its Appalachian Offsets program this fall to reduce climate changing emissions by funding energy efficiency upgrades for local nonprofit organization facilities. Back by popular demand thanks to the help of two grants,Continue Reading
“Our VOICE launches innovative curriculum to prevent Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault on College Campuses at UNCA” Asheville, NC — Our VOICE is thrilled to announce the official launch of CODE RED, a new curriculum developed to end Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) on college campuses. The launch will be celebrated in collaboration with UNCContinue Reading
