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Governor’s office announces ReadyNC emergency response app

Published in Asheville Attractions on January 18, 2014

From the office of Gov. Pat McCrory:

Raleigh, NC – Governor Pat McCrory and Public Safety Secretary Frank L. Perry announced the launch of a new mobile application today that will help North Carolinians prepare for everything from minor traffic emergencies to severe storms on a daily basis.

The app is free and available now in the AppStore for iPhones and Google Play for Android devices.

“The ReadyNC mobile application is an all-in-one tool that both residents and visitors can use to get the latest weather, traffic and hazard information and know what to do to be safe,” said Governor McCrory. “None of us can predict when the next disaster will occur, but we can minimize the impacts by preparing ahead of time.”

Governor McCrory stresses the new mobile app does not replace calling 911. However, it can be used to find life-saving information.

The new app provides users with:
real-time traffic and weather information
critical information on how to be safe during different hazardous events
real-time information about opened shelters for evacuees (including addresses, capacity, directions and if the shelter is pet-friendly)
real-time updates on flood levels

Article source: http://www.mountainx.com/article/55617/Governors-office-announces-ReadyNC-emergency-response-app If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

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Putin to gay visitors: ‘leave the children in peace’ – Asheville Citizen

Published in Asheville Attractions on January 17, 2014

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Article source: http://www.citizen-times.com/usatoday/article/4580061 If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

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Cynthia Homire: Vision Quest opens at BMCM+AC, Jan. 24

Published in Asheville Attractions on January 17, 2014

Cynthia Homire: Vision Quest
Exhibition: Jan. 24 – May 17, 2014
Opening Reception: Friday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 – 7:30pm, FREE Admission

The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville presents the new exhibition Cynthia Homire: Vision Quest from January 24 – May 17, 2014 with a free opening reception on Friday, January 24 from 5:30 – 7:30pm. The artist will be present at the opening, and a new publication of her poems and drawings will be available to purchase.

Cynthia Homire: Vision Quest will focus on the work of poet, potter and visual artist Cynthia Homire, a Black Mountain College alumna, now in her early 80s, who has worked in a variety of media over the course of her prolific career. Homire was a student at Black Mountain College from 1950-1954, where she studied with Charles Olson, Robert Creeley, and M. C. Richards, among many others. Homire describes this seminal experience with her typical humor and grace.

Yes, I have rubbed shoulders with the pantheon, a few bellies, too. Washed the floor Merce Cunningham danced on, then went leaping through his class. Jitterbugged with Rauschenberg… Shared

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There is an abundance of concerts in the local region

Published in Asheville Attractions on January 17, 2014

NIGHTLIFE


ACOUSTIC COFFEEHOUSE: Johnson City, 415 W. Walnut St. Jan. 16, 8 p.m., Chris Titchner and Nick Driver; Jan. 17-18, 8 p.m., Barefoot Blinded; Jan. 21, 8 p.m., Randy Hixson and Drew Davis. 423-434-9872.

BEARS BAR GRILL: Bristol, 4460 Hwy. 421. Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Len Martin. 423-217-0442.

BIGGIES: Kingsport, 417 Stone Dr. Jan. 17, 9 p.m., Austin Crum; Jan. 18, 9 p.m., Rachele Lynae. 423-765-9633.

BONEFIRE SMOKEHOUSE: Abingdon, 260 W. Main St. Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Andy Ferrell Oncoming Train; Jan. 18, 10 p.m., The Lost River Cavemen. 276-623-0037.

CAPONE’S: Johnson City, 227 E. Main St. Jan. 16, 10 p.m., Sundy Best; Jan. 17, 8 p.m., Annabelle’s Curse and A Great Disaster; Jan. 18, 8 p.m., Red County Gospel and Jerry Shoema. www.caponesjohnsoncity.com or 423-928-2295.

DOWN HOME: Johnson City, 300 W. Main St. Jan. 16-17, 8 p.m., Blue Highway, $25; Jan. 18, 8 p.m., Michael Reno Harrell, $16. www.downhome.com or 423-929-9822.

THE HANGAR GRILL: Wise, 6104 Airport Rd. Jan. 17, 9 p.m., K.T. Vandyke and Driftin’ Westward. 276-328-9699.

HIDEAWAY: Johnson City, 235 E. Main St. Jan. 16, 9 p.m., This Mountain;

Article source: http://www.tricities.com/news/local/article_8a1f4da8-7dee-11e3-b6b9-0019bb30f31a.html If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

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Coastal Carolina falls to Winthrop, Campbell in Big South action

Published in Asheville Attractions on January 16, 2014

Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2014 1:31 pm
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Updated: 1:32 pm, Thu Jan 16, 2014.

Coastal Carolina falls to Winthrop, Campbell in Big South action

By Matt Totten
info@myhorrynews.com

Waccamaw Publishers, Inc.

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‘Dames, Divas and Drama Queens’ at Candlemas concert

Published in Asheville Attractions on January 16, 2014

Taylor performed as soprano soloist in the Flat Rock Playhouse’s “A Celtic Christmas” in December 2012. Asheville Lyric Opera accompanist Vance Reese will accompany Taylor.

The concert will feature songs that audiences know and love from a wide range of Broadway hit shows, including “Funny Girl,” “The Music Man,” “The Sound of Music,” “Kismet” and many more. There will be a few contemporary favorites mixed in, so audiences will also enjoy some of the best songs from composers Kurt Weill, George Gershwin and Duke Ellington.

An Asheville native now living near Nashville, Taylor has appeared in oratorio, concert, musical theater and opera performances throughout the North and Southeast. She earned a Master of Music degree in vocal performance from The New England Conservatory in Boston, where she studied voice and pedagogy under Mark St. Laurent. Her Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance is from Furman University, where she studied with mezzo-soprano Trudy Hines Fuller.

In the WNC area, in addition to her 2012 Christmas performance with the Flat Rock Playhouse, Taylor has performed several times with the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and the Asheville Lyric Opera. She was also the headlining soloist in the 2010 Asheville Bravo Concert’s “Arts in the Garden”

Article source: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20140115/ENT/140119796?Title=-Dames-Divas-and-Drama-Queens-at-Candlemas-concert If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

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Going Out Guide for the District of Columbia, Jan. 16-22, 2014

Published in Asheville Attractions on January 16, 2014

“The Importance of Being Earnest” Two wealthy Englishmen make up tales to entertain themselves in Oscar Wilde’s comedy. Opens Thursday at 8 p.m., continues Friday-Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at noon and 7:30 p.m. Through March 2. Lansburgh Theatre, 450 Seventh St. NW. 202-547-1122. 877-487-8849. www.shakespearetheatre.org. From $20.

Todd Glass The stand-up comic is a regular on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Conan.” For age 18 and older. Thursday at 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 p.m. DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-296-7008. www.dcimprov.com. $17-$20.

Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires The soul singer and subject of the 2012 documentary “Charles Bradley: Soul of America” channels the smoothness of Marvin Gaye and the sharp shouts of James Brown. 7 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. 202-265-0930. www.930.com. $25.

The Big Broadway Singalong: Love Betrayal Musical director Joshua Morgan and professional performers lead a singalong of classic to contemporary Broadway songs. Lyrics will be provided. Suggested for age 18 and older. 7:30 p.m. D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3251. www.washingtondcjcc.org. $15, seniors and students $12.

Article source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/going-out-guide-for-the-district-of-columbia-jan-16-22-2014/2014/01/14/dd1e4a56-77cf-11e3-a647-a19deaf575b3_story.html If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

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