Monthly Archives: June 2014

A Raisin in the Sun – Hendersonville Little Theater


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The Hendersonville Little Theater at 229 S. Washington St. opens its production of Lorraine Hansberry’s acclaimed drama “A Raisin in the Sun” at 7:30 Thursday night June 19th.

The Hendersonville Little Theatre production directed by Kai Elijah Hamilton features veteran local actors Howard Burgin, Jonathan Forrester, Brandon Gash and Ronnie Pepper with newcomers Dakota McMinn, Kimbela McMinn, Nickie Sampson, Pam Suber, Africa Thompson and Josh Williams.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 29. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for students ages 18-25 and $10 for students under the age of 18. Reservations can be made by calling the theater box office at 692-1082 or click here.

YWCA Seeking a new Volunteer Coordinator

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Please click to read more about the Volunteer Coordinator position, and download an application.

The Volunteer Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Director of Advancement to connect community groups and individuals to meaningful volunteer opportunities at the YWCA and to strengthen relationships and opportunities to increase understanding across differences of race, class, religion, sexual orientation and political affiliation.  They will manage the Stand Against Racism campaign and work collaboratively with other organizations on anti-racism events. The position is full-time, year-round, benefits eligible, and exempt.

Goombay Vendor Search Announcement

Goombay-2014Goombay is happening this year! The YMI Cultural Center, Inc. is hosting this event on September 12th-14th on the Roger McGuire Green. We are really excited for this year’s event. We will have more room to dance and have fun and more space for great vendors with tasty ethnic food, arts and crafts, handbags, clothes and more. We are seeking vendor for this year’s event. We have created a payment plan to make it easier on the wallet.

We encourage businesses, organizations and non profits to apply. Simply send your request to goombay2014@gmail.com to request an application. We want this event to be jam packed with goodness so get your application to get the ball rolling. We also have a few at the YMI for you to pick up. The deadline for applications is Friday July 4th.

State of Black Asheville 2014 Community Presentation

State of Black AshevilleUNC Asheville students from the State of Black Asheville course will present their research on the status of Black Asheville in several public policy areas such as : education, health care, housing & economic development, criminal justice, and culture.

Event is FREE & OPEN to the public 
Lunch will be provided

For any questions please email : stateofblackasheville@gmail.com