Asheville Symphony Chorus Opens Season with a Celebration of European Folk Music
The Asheville Symphony Chorus (ASC) opens its 2023-2024 season with “On the Danube’s Shore: Music from Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary” on November 12, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Asheville. The concert, performed under the baton of ASC’s new, permanent Conductor, Kyle Ritter, will feature folk music and love songs from Béla Bartók, Johannes […]
Study Abroad Opportunities for High School Students
ASSE International Student Exchange Program offers qualified high school students the opportunity to explore the world by spending a year, semester, or summer abroad, fostering intercultural understanding through youth exchange, while also providing American families a chance to host international students for an enriching experience.
What’s Going Up?
Construction is underway on a 2,500-square-foot Starbucks store in the parking lot of the Weaverville Plaza in front of Big Lots on Weaver Blvd., according to a permit issued by the Town of Weaverville. The permit was taken out by ECA Buligo Weaverville Partners LP. No word if Starbucks will keep the location open inside […]
Code Purple: Just in Time
In its fourteenth year in Asheville, Code Purple went into effect just one week before temperatures fell into the 20s. Through participating shelters, Code Purple offers no-questions-asked shelter to homeless persons when outdoor temperatures put them at risk of freezing.
Penland Left Legacy Of Selflessness, Courage, & Devotion
Anne Penland passed away in 1976, leaving behind a legacy of selflessness, courage, and devotion to those in need.
What’s Going Up?
Construction is underway on a 2,500-square-foot Starbucks store in the parking lot of the Weaverville Plaza in front of Big Lots on Weaver Blvd., according to a permit issued by the Town of Weaverville. The permit was taken out by ECA Buligo Weaverville Partners LP. No word if Starbucks will keep the location open inside […]
Giving the Bear Some Space
An eight-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has been closed indefinitely because a bear cub has been hanging out with humans. Park rangers say this is dangerous, and they want the bear to have enough time to "lose interest" in the friendly overlook.
ASO’s Masterworks 3: American Portraits
Experience the star-studded "Masterworks 3: American Portraits" concert by the Asheville Symphony, featuring Pulitzer-winning composer Jennifer Higdon and "Hamilton" star Bryan Terrell Clark, on November 18, 2023, showcasing Higdon's "Cold Mountain Suite" and Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" with Clark as the narrator.
Celestial Glimpses
This week, Aries reflects and finds calmness, Taurus embraces tranquility and focus, Gemini enjoys a breather, Cancer embraces feminine energy, Leo indulges in fun, Virgo goes with the flow, Libra welcomes peaceful connections, Scorpio experiences a lighter atmosphere.
Magical Holiday Winter Lights Show at NC Arboretum
The 10th Annual Winter Lights show at The North Carolina Arboretum is about to begin with many added displays.