The book gives the educator somewhere to put thoughts and ideas he’s typically unable to express in the context of a music theory course.
Best Medicine: It’s time for Asheville to create its own Charlotte the stingray drama
Sure, Charlotte the stringray of Hendersonville fame may not be pregnant after all, but that isn’t stopping local comedians from dreaming up other unusual animal scenarios to rival Charlotte’s popularity.
Theater review: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ at Flat Rock Playhouse
Despite many theatergoers’ familiarity with the Oscar-nominated film — and possibly Stephen King’s source novella — the story proves surprisingly captivating on stage.
Around town: Local painter featured on PBS exhibits new collection
Local artist featured on PBS, Brevard hosts Fourth of July, Mountain Gateway Museum explores voting rights, and more!
Youth art exhibit highlights work from emerging creatives
The upcoming exhibit features paintings, metalwork and drawings from youths in the Under Construction program.
Around town: Juneteenth Gala returns
Juneteenth Gala returns with a free public event. Plus: The Moth hosts a story slam, comedy contest determines stand-up champion, Story Parlor presents mInd reader and more!
Isa ibn Wali and Saint Disruption release new albums
Lyrically rich hip-hop and healing fusion are on tap this month.
Don Silver’s new novel explores childhood issues manifesting in adulthood
The Asheville-based author discusses the long journey to his second novel.
Playbill picks: June local theater highlights
SART fiddles on the roof while Flat Rock Playhouse goes to jail.
Around town: Marion plantation recognizes woman of color as descendant
Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
Four of a Kind: Jesse Sawyer talks local craft scene
The woodworker talks new projects and the city’s crafts scene.
The scoop on the return of AVLFest and Transfigurations IV in August
Mark your calendars for two of Asheville’s most beloved summer music festivals.
Four of a Kind: Leslee Johnson discusses local literary scene
The writer and educator talks new projects and the city’s literary scene.
Four of a Kind: Jeff Catanese shares insights on local theater scene
The actor/director talks new projects and the city’s theater scene.
Four of a Kind: Sandra Bottinelli on the local visual arts scene
The painter talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Around town: The Whale hosts Grown-up Book Fair in West Asheville
Plus: Asheville Art Museum expands literacy program, Trillium Arts announces ACE Fellowship winner and more!
Best Medicine: House a Cop Week could be Asheville’s next big thing
In Xpress’ latest humor feature, “Best Medicine,” local comic Cayla Clark is joined by fellow humorists Helen Jenny, Kathleen Hahn and George Awad to brainstorm ideas for unique music festivals and new types of citywide, weeklong celebrations.
Around town: Connect Beyond Festival celebrates art that inspires
Connect Beyond Fest returns, Montford Park Players stage Richard II, Vance Birthplace hosts Juneteenth play and more!
Salvage Station concert venue to close, making way for I-26 Connector project
The venue, which opened in 2016, has hosted dozens of live shows through the years and boasts indoor and outdoor stages, all a stone’s throw from the French Broad River.
ArtsAVL’s Creative Spaces study spotlights affordability gaps
The data comes from 400 surveys — 305 (76%) by arts professionals and 95 (24%) by arts businesses — across Buncombe, Haywood Henderson and Madison Counties in early 2024.
Around town: Nerd Pride Festival returns for second year
Nerd Fest returns, local painter gives away art, WCU announces endowed professorship, Unity of the Blue Ridge hosts a singing and storytelling festival and more.