The collection of exclusive, previously unreleased music worked on at West Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studios features songs by MJ Lenderman, Animal Collective and more.
The Playlist: Listen to these 13 tracks for an unexpected musical journey
For the March edition of “The Playlist,” Xpress reached out to electric, indie-pop musician Moon Bride (Carly Kotula) to tackle our latest theme: unexpected turns.
Poet Michael Dechane explores loneliness and transformation in his debut collection
In his debut collection, The Long Invisible, poet Michael Dechane examines broken relationship and starting anew. Many of the works are set in Florida, where Dechane grew up, as well as Western North Carolina, where he now resides.
Smart Bets: Artbeat Gallery & Lounge
Opened March 22, Elliott From’s working artist studio will host live art and music performances.
Smart Bets: Golden Girls — The Laughs Continue
The bawdy stage show plays Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on March 27.
Smart Bets: Chords for Callum
The star-studded March 30 benefit show will raise money for local musician Jon Stickley’s son’s medical bills.
Local arts leaders share post-Helene highs and lows
Xpress checks in with ArtsAVL, the Center for Craft and the Asheville Theater Alliance.
Best Medicine: The benefits (as well as the horrible realities) of raising a child in Asheville
As “Best Medicine” co-host Cayla Clark prepares for motherhood, she turns to three local comedians for parenting advice. Xpress should note we are not responsible for any of the suggestions and recommendations made by these stand-ups.
Smart Bet: Jim Swayzee
The local singer-songwriter’s album release show takes place March 22 at One World West.
Smart Bets: Petit Mondrian
Asheville Creative Arts’ dance-theater piece debuts April 2 at the Tina McGuire Theatre.
Mercy in the Mountains concert initiative supports Helene victims and WNC musicians
A grassroot effort launched by a retired educator, the next show in the Mercy in the Mountains series features Ashes & Arrows at The Grey Eagle.
Smart Bets: Asheville Fringe Arts Festival
The beloved event returns March 19-23.
They Might Be Giants play their 10th and 11th Asheville shows
With two upcoming sold-out shows at The Orange Peel, the genre-defying band discusses its past, future projects and plans to support local storm recovery.
Smart Bets: Cyber Punk
The digital exhibition is on display at Third Room through mid-May.
Smart Bets: Ada Khoury Band at Modern Local Art Gallery
The band’s March 15 show at Modern Local Art Gallery in Mars Hill is aimed at drawing attention to the work of area artists in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene.
Asheville Beer Choir fosters community one song and beer at a time
“The goal,” says Laura Williams, the choir’s founder, “is to connect with other singers, make friends within the community and support local businesses.” And in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, she adds, the mission feels more important than ever.
Smart Bets: Faith + Justice + Film
With its free film series St. John’s Episcopal Church in Sylva hopes to offer space to consider the intersections of faith and action within a peace and justice framework.
Smart Bets: Singer Songwriter ROUNDup
The March 12 benefit show at The Grey Eagle features 16 popular local musicians performing to raise funds for Beloved Asheville’s storm recovery efforts.
‘Come Hell Or High Water.’ New archival, oral history project gathers WNC Helene stories
Katherine Cutshall, the Buncombe County Special Collections manager, said the concept was conceived soon after Helene but staff held off asking for submissions until earlier this year.
Smart Bets: Tribal Seeds
The nine-member San Diego-based reggae-rock band performs on March 11 with Grammy winner Kabaka Pyramid at The Orange Peel.
Smart Bets: Resurrection Studios Collective
The March 7 grand opening event will showcase the new art gallery and working studios in the re-imagined Moog Music building.
