Asheville-area artists hear “no” on a regular basis, yet develop the grit and determination to keep going.
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Asheville-area artists hear “no” on a regular basis, yet develop the grit and determination to keep going.
A native to Western North Carolina, Kevan Frazier says cheap rent is what initially drew many artists to the city. If elected to Asheville City Council, one of his top priorities will be to help find solutions to the current housing crisis as a way to assist residents, including those in the creative sector.
Best of WNC has arrived, and some from this month’s latest cohort of comedians want to know where is the best place to go to see unique athletic competitions.
Draped, shaped and painted hammocks examine concepts ranging from Yucatan culture to weightlessness to the natural world. The show runs through Saturday, Sept. 21, at Tracey Morgan Gallery.
The West Asheville record store celebrates a milestone anniversary, local vocalists reflect on touring with Dr. Dog, plus more area arts news.
Anatolii Tarasiuk, a Ukrainian refugee, will celebrate his first art exhibit in Asheville on Friday, Aug. 23 at Pink Dog Gallery.
Over the next several weeks, Xpress will sit down with each of the six candidates running for Asheville City Council to listen to an album of their choice while discussing the local arts scene.
New Belgium Brewing hosts film festival, ArtsAVL announces grant recipients, Asheville FM holds record fair, and more!
It’s unlikely that you are going to see another play this enthralling any time soon. To say it is “not to be missed” is an understatement.
Music Movie Mondays, Cinemania and Masterpiece Mondays bring people together each month with unique film screenings and discussions.
The longtime locals embrace collaboration on their latest collections.
Butterfly gallery opens new exhibition, ReClaim Madison features monthly concert series, Citizen Vinyl presents forgotten Appalachian recordings, and more!
UNCA faculty and local theater professionals believe the department’s loss will have lasting effects.
A musical, a comedy and a courtroom drama lead the way this month.
The multivenue gathering included hundreds of local and touring acts, with headlining performances by Papadosio and Washed Out — both of which drew massive crowds.
Venture Shakespeare performs Hamlet, Warren Wilson hosts a puppet festival, Blue Ridge Public Radio revamps its programming and more!
“I actually fried an egg on my mailbox this past weekend,” notes comedian Cayla Clark in the latest round of Best Medicine. This month, she is joined by fellow local comics Evelyn Pekarek, Corey Day and Larry Griffin.
Orison Books holds a fundraiser, Asheville Comedy Festival returns, Museum of the Cherokee People hosts its signature arts festival and more!
The adaptation of the beloved film is far from boring, but too wild and untamed to belong in the league of great or even very good musicals.
In Xpress’ latest poetry feature, we speak with Emöke B’Racz about her recent publication, her approach to writing and the influence that Western North Carolina has had on her work.
New book explores Buncombe County history, Asheville Symphony retains pivotal music director, Asheville Community Theater turns 78, and more!