Music, burgers and storm recovery support are on the menu for the Nov. 3 event at Colfax Creek Farm in Bostic.
Best Medicine with Eric Brown: Comedians on Halloween, Helene and humor amid horrific disaster
The impact of Tropical Storm Helene on Western North Carolina has been devastating. But four brave comedians take a swing at finding humor amid this ongoing tragedy.
Smart Bets: Center for Craft Emergency Relief Fund for WNC Artists
Emergency relief grants are being distributed to impacted artists and crafters within 29 counties on a rolling basis.
Smart Bets: Lake Logan benefit concert and volunteer weekend
A weekend of music and food combines with post-Helene river and lake cleanup efforts in Haywood County.
Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters’ new album was made the old-fashioned way
With a goal of combining the vibe of a concert performance with the sonic quality of a recording studio, the musicians gathered in one room to record the album’s 12 songs.
Much of the River Arts District looks shattered, but many buildings can be salvaged, property owners, engineer say
Sagging rooflines and toppled cinder block walls are the order of the day in the River Arts District right now, but a development team that owns 11 buildings in the district says nearly all of their buildings are salvageable.
ArtsAVL focuses on relief resources for the arts community
ArtsAVL is coordinating disaster recovery support for WNC artists. Also: updates from other local arts organizations on relief efforts, events cancellations, opportunities to donate and volunteer and more.
Important resources for WNC artists and arts organizations
Press release from ArtsAVL: Our hearts are breaking for our community, especially for our creative community. As your #1 arts advocate, ArtsAVL is here for you! We are doing everything we can to provide local creatives with aid resources. We are also working diligently to secure funding to help with immediate needs and long term […]
On the Record: Council member Sage Turner talks West Asheville, live music and her quest for reelection
Xpress wraps up its “On the Record” series with current council member Sage Turner, who is running for reelection. Unlike the other five subjects in the limited series, Turner opted to walk and talk, as she meandered through West Asheville on a recent afternoon.
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre and Tyler Ramsey join forces
Shiver in the Pines debuts Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, at Diana Wortham Theatre.
Best Medicine with Cayla Clark: Forget the fall leaves, we’re scoping out WNC’s construction crews!
Leaf season is here, but Cayla Clark and her latest cohort of local comedians aren’t interested in the sea of orange, yellow and red foliage. No, they’ve got other ideas for what tourists and residents alike should flock to see.
Around town: Pan Harmonia celebrates 25 years
The Asheville-based chamber music company reflects on a rich body of work, the WTF Festival returns, plus more area arts news.
Randy Molton reflects on three decades of Xpress cartooning
The cartoonist has been an Xpress contributor since May 1995.
On the Record: Asheville City Council candidate Roberto ‘Bo’ Hess on the intersectionality of the arts, mental health and local government
In the fifth installment of Xpress’ limited series “On the Record,” Roberto “Bo” Hess discusses his youth, a life-changing event and how his profession as a social worker informs his views on the arts and local politics — all to the soundtrack of Erykah Badu’s 2000 album Mama’s Gun.
Around town: Inclusive theater camp presents collaborative performance
Rare Bird Inclusive Theatre Camp performs, Heritage weekend returns, ArtsAVL grantees announced and more!
On the Record: Music, mountains and thoughts on self-determination with Asheville City Council candidate Charles ‘CJ’ Domingo
In the fourth installment of Xpress’ limited series “On the Record,” Charles “CJ” Domingo shares his connection to Jim Croce’s 1973 album Live: The Final Tour, ways in which local government can encourage access to creative pursuits and why manual car windows are superior to electric.
Around town: Punch Bucket Lit launches literary festival in Asheville
Punch Bucket Lit will host its first literary festival, featuring more than 100 writers. Plus, a Black Mountain poet releases a book of interviews, The Asheville Ballet debuts its 2024-25 season and the City of Asheville hosts the Festival of Neighborhoods.
Playbill picks: September local theater highlights
Three musicals and a period drama are among this month’s stage offerings.
On the Record: Council member Kim Roney talks music and running for reelection
In the third installment of Xpress’ limited series “On the Record,” Kim Roney shares her connection to Rodriguez’s 1970 album ‘Cold Fact,’ her own musical journey and the role of creativity in politics.
Remembering my fast and furious days at Xpress
Reporting on Asheville’s music and entertainment scene in the 1990s and early 2000s was fast-paced, exciting — and occasionally dangerous.
Andrew Ellington discusses inspiration, goals for Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL
The Asheville native’s inaugural event takes place Sept. 6-7 in Pack Square Park.