AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Asheville North Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/asheville-nc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/asheville-nc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:03:32 -0500 Dear Friends, We are on the precipice of making history and we need your help! When I started in 2019, I heard loud and clear that advocacy was https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-we-are-on-the-precipice-of-making-history-31364801-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-we-are-on-the-precipice-of-making-history-31364801-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Call to Action Three NC bills with direct impacts on the arts have been introduced: - Senate Bill 914: Buncombe County Occupancy Tax Modifications https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-call-to-action-nc-arts-bills-filed-31378947-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-call-to-action-nc-arts-bills-filed-31378947-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ASHEVILLE, NC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the Asheville Art Museum of Asheville, NC as one of six recipients of https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-art-museum-recognized-as-a-2022-recipient-of-nations-highest-museum-and-library-honor-31383476-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-art-museum-recognized-as-a-2022-recipient-of-nations-highest-museum-and-library-honor-31383476-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Ingles Independence Day Celebration returns to Downtown Asheville’s Pack Square Park on Monday, July 4. This event is produced by the https://www.americantowns.com/news/downtown-asheville-independence-day-celebration-2022-31394213-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/downtown-asheville-independence-day-celebration-2022-31394213-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Our advocacy efforts are paying off! On June 21, Commissioners approved the 2023 county budget— including $129,788 ($.50 per capita) in https://www.americantowns.com/news/buncombe-county-arts-funding-approved-for-2023-31401307-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/buncombe-county-arts-funding-approved-for-2023-31401307-asheville-nc.html Clubs and Organizations Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 LoveShinePlay is a 4-day celebration of yoga in Asheville, North Carolina featuring workshops, kirtans, healthy food, outdoor excursions, yoga related https://www.americantowns.com/news/5th-annual-loveshineplay-festival-31403175-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/5th-annual-loveshineplay-festival-31403175-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Announcing: Arts AVL Town Hall Series! Meet your candidates, get real answers, vote with confidence. The Asheville Area Arts Council is excited to https://www.americantowns.com/news/announcing-arts-avl-town-hall-series-31411312-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/announcing-arts-avl-town-hall-series-31411312-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Grassroots Grant is Now Open! Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) has provided North Carolina https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-grassroots-arts-program-grant-is-now-open-31431618-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-grassroots-arts-program-grant-is-now-open-31431618-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Today, President Biden signed into law the CHIPS and Science Act, which included several of my bills and amendments. This historic package will make https://www.americantowns.com/news/chips-and-science-act-31441995-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/chips-and-science-act-31441995-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Earlier this year, I secured more than $1 million to help revitalize downtown Garner. This funding will increase accessibility for residents and https://www.americantowns.com/news/revitalizing-downtown-garner-31441997-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/revitalizing-downtown-garner-31441997-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Last week, Democrats passed the single-greatest investment in clean energy and combating climate change in history. The Inflation Reduction Act will https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-inflation-reduction-act-31441999-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-inflation-reduction-act-31441999-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 I’m very saddened to hear of the passing of Rolesville Fire Chief Rodney Privette. He served our community for many years and was dedicated to https://www.americantowns.com/news/rolesville-fire-chief-rodney-privette-31444709-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rolesville-fire-chief-rodney-privette-31444709-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This decision is devastating, but not unexpected. We cannot rely on our courts to protect our reproductive freedom. Abortion access is on the ballot https://www.americantowns.com/news/abortion-access-31444718-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/abortion-access-31444718-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ArtsAVL Town Hall with State Candidates Next Wednesday, September 7th at 5PM at Wortham Center Don’t miss your opportunity to get to know https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-dont-miss-out-on-these-opportunities-31444747-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/asheville-area-arts-council-dont-miss-out-on-these-opportunities-31444747-asheville-nc.html Arts and Entertainment Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) issued the following statement after President Biden announced the Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/butterfield-statement-on-president-bidens-historic-student-loan-debt-relief-31451107-asheville-nc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/butterfield-statement-on-president-bidens-historic-student-loan-debt-relief-31451107-asheville-nc.html Government and Politics Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500