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Overview > Local Scoop > Archive > 2008/03/30/index

Friday, April 4, 2008

Asheville Tourists' Regular Season Starts

Asheville's minor league baseball team, the Asheville Tourists, have begun their regular season. There's plenty of time for people to grab a hot dog and join in the fun.

This year, roaming vendors will be selling food and beverages to folks in the stands. New box seats have been built right under the press box and two Sunday night games will have fireworks displays.

McCormick field hasn't changed much since it was built in 1924, but most people in Asheville see that as a good thing.

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Monday, March 31, 2008

Another Million for Performing Arts Center

The proposed Asheville Performing Arts Center has received another grant -- this time for $1 million from the Susanne Marcus Collins Foundation.

The Center's estimated cost is between $65 million and $85 million, depending on the place of construction. This grant will more than likely be used for further planning.

At this time, the Performing Arts Center has more than 200 contributors who have pledged up to three million dollars. The Center would replace the older Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, the current main venue for large concerts and events.

Labels: asheville, grants, performing arts

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