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Author of “Blackman’s Coffin” to hold book signing at Thomas Wolfe Memorial

July 8, 2009 – 9:12 am

ASHEVILLE — Just as it once inspired Thomas Wolfe’s classic work “Look Homeward, Angel,” the “Old Kentucky Home” boardinghouse in Asheville has again popped up in a novel, the recently issued “Blackman’s Coffin” by local mystery writer, playwright and film producer Mark de Castrique.
The author will sign copies of the murder mystery at the Thomas [...]

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Holiday Roundup

December 5, 2008 – 5:28 pm

 
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Today’s show is all about the holidays.  We’ll hear about stocking stuffers, holiday shows, and things to do with the family that don’t cost a whole lot. First up is Bill Owens from Historical Publications, who talks about holiday offerings for history fans.  Next, Andrea Lawson, performing arts director of the N.C. Arts Council talks about upcoming [...]

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Historic Sites, Arts on the Move, and N.C. Photos

October 24, 2008 – 10:32 am

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Today’s show highlights a busy day for State Historic Sites, talks about the arts in the lives of North Carolinians, and focuses a lens on a traveling photography exhibit.  First up, Keith Hardison, Director of State Historic Sites, details the fun that will be had on October 25 [...]

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Thomas Wolfe House - Pickin’ on the Porch and Other Fall Programs

September 29, 2008 – 2:57 pm

ASHEVILLE - The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site announces three programs in honor of the famous writer’s 108th birthday. On Oct. 3, 9:30 am -10:00 pm “What is this Dream of Time” reading on the front porch featuring performers Charlie Flynn-McIver and Deborah Austin, joined by harpist Maricia deBary, produced in cooperation with WCQS [...]

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“Pickin’ on the Porch” Continues In September at Wolfe Memorial

August 13, 2008 – 2:00 pm

Passing an afternoon on a front porch has long been one of the pleasures of the South. That tradition continues on Friday, Sept. 5, from 2-4 p.m., with a free performance at one of the most famous porches in Asheville, the “Old Kentucky Home.” Join Buddy Davis, Carol Rifkin and Jamie Soesbee as they present [...]

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ESPN’S Jeremy Schaap Sees Thomas Wolfe Olympics Connection

August 12, 2008 – 1:43 pm

ASHEVILLE—ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap writes that “the Games of the 11th Olympiad were the most siginificant Olympics of the modern era and Thomas Wolfe—who was himself there – captures the atmosphere.” Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Schaap selected “You Can’t Go Home Again” by Thomas Wolfe, published in 1940, as one of the “Five Best” [...]

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More Families Find Fun at State Historic Sites

August 11, 2008 – 4:39 pm

RALEIGH – With back-to-school shopping well underway and the classroom doors swinging open, families in North Carolina can enjoy the last bit of summer fun at the 27 North Carolina State Historic Sites. A six percent increase in visitation in the 2007-08 fiscal year (FY) compared to last fiscal year shows that visitors are maximizing [...]

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Free “Pickin’ On The Porch” Music Program Series

July 29, 2008 – 8:55 am

ASHEVILLE—Passing an afternoon rocking on the front porch has long been one of the pleasures of the South. On Friday, Aug. 1, from 2-4 p.m. the tradition continues with a free performance on one of Asheville’s and the literary world’s most famous porches, the “Old Kentucky Home” of Thomas Wolfe.
Noted singers/songwriters Roger Howell and Richard [...]

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