Press release Chicano artist John Valadez gives a free presentation at UNCA today, Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. John Valadez, Chicano Artist and Master of Montage UNC Asheville presentation on Tuesday, March 4, 6:30, Humanities Lecture Hall (free and open to the public) John Valadez is well-known in the art world today. As a major […]
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Modular synthesizer documentary “I DREAM OF WIRES” will debut at Moogfest
Press release Modular synthesizer documentary “I DREAM OF WIRES” will debut at Moogfest The big screen premiere of the I Dream of Wires documentary theatrical cut has been announced for Moogfest, taking place April 23rd-27th in Asheville, North Carolina. Interview subjects include musicians and producers Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Gary Numan, Vince Clarke (Erasure), […]
Bender Gallery presents “Explorations” solo show, April 4-May 31
Press release Bender Gallery presents “Explorations” solo show, April 4-May 31 Bender Gallery is presenting Explorations, a solo exhibition featuring the work of prominent glass sculptor, Toland Sand. The exhibition will run through May 31 during regular gallery hours with an opening reception on Friday, April 4 from 5 to 8 PM. The reception is […]
Jonas Gerard’s new gallery space opens April 12
Press release Jonas Gerard opens a new gallery space Jonas Gerard’s new gallery at Riverview Station is the result of the powerful synergies possible when creative growth aligns with a thriving business. New explorations in flow painting techniques and a love for larger canvases, on top of an already vibrant and extensive body of work, […]
Motion and Emotion Art Show at The Red House Studios and Gallery, opens March 7
Press release Motion and Emotion Art Show at The Red House Studios and Gallery, opens March 7 Several artists and photographers of the Swannanoa Valley Fine Art Leaque have created an eclectic collection of 2D and 3D works that is surely “candy” for the eyes. There will be colorful fun art in the way of […]
The Feral Chihuahuas take a victory lap
“Awards Show” — one of the sketch comedy troupe’s only two full-length programs for this year — takes place March 7 and 8 and 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., at NC Stage.
“Adventures in Letterpress” book release party, March 14
Press release “Adventures in Letterpress” book release party, March 14 Brandon Mise of Blue Barnhouse returns to Asheville to celebrate the release of his new book, “Adventures in Letterpress.” Asheville Bookworks will be hosting a book release party on Friday March 14 from 6:30pm-8:30pm for Brandon Mise’s new book, Adventures in Letterpress (Laurence King Publishing). […]
March programs at Youth OUTright
Press release March programs at Youth OUTright Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc., dives into March with great programming. Programs are held every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in downtown Asheville. Plus, YO’s monthly expressive arts program is happening WEEKLY on Thursdays from 5-6:30 pm at our regular […]
Smile starters
Local prog-rockers Makayan release debut full-length album “Smile” at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, March 7. Photo courtesy of the band.
Musical [title of show] at 35below, March 6-22
Press release Musical [title of show] at 35below, March 6-22 The Performing Arts Laboratory, a production company that is home of Vocal Blast as well as a voice/acting studio, is proud to announce their upcoming production [title of show] in 35below at Asheville Community Theatre March 6-22, 2014. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights […]
The Sketchbook Project Mobile Library visits Asheville BookWorks on March 26
Press release The Sketchbook Project Mobile Library visits Asheville BookWorks on March 26 The Sketchbook Project Mobile Library will be at Asheville BookWorks on Wednesday, March 26, 1 – 5 PM, the Mobile Library will be parked outside the doors of Asheville Bookworks, the event is free and open to the public. You will get […]
Columbia Open Studios, April 5-6
Press release Columbia Open Studios, April 5-6 WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 2014, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday, April 6, 2014, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Preview Party Thursday, April 3, 2014, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. at 701 Whaley) WHERE: Columbia Open Studios is a free, self-led driving tour of participating visual artists’ […]
Asheville Symphony receives $610,000 for Educational Initiative
Press release Asheville Symphony receives $610,000 for Educational Initiative The Asheville Symphony Orchestra has received a $610,000 gift to fund a three-year after-school pilot program that will use music education as a tool to teach life skills to school-aged children in underserved populations in the city of Asheville. Funded by a gift from the Waterbury, […]
Next book in Renee Kumor’s River Bend Series comes out in May
Press release Next book in Renee Kumor’s River Bend Series comes out in May The next book in Renee Kumor’s popular River Bend Series of romance/mystery — An Act of Charity — is due for release in May. Kumor has created a following with her series, which revolves around characters, plots, romances, nonprofit-organization intrigue, murder, […]
Women in Traditional Music:Sheila Kay Adams, Carol Rifkin, Jeanette Queen at Isis on March 6
Press release Women in Traditional Music:Sheila Kay Adams, Carol Rifkin, Jeanette Queen at Isis on March 6 Three nationally known performers share a lifetime of traditions in this powerful mountain string band- soaring vocals, sweet harmonies, banjo, fiddle, guitar, feet-a lively engaging show full of historic content & fun. When: 8 p.m. Thursday March 6. […]
Lillian Exum Clement Stafford at Pack Memorial Library’s North Carolina Room
Press release Lillian Exum Clement Stafford at Pack Memorial Library’s North Carolina Room In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, the North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial Library will present a special exhibit and photographic display of Buncombe County native Lillian Exum Clement Stafford, the first woman to serve in the NC state legislature […]
Smart Bet web extra: Claude Coleman Jr. and Mountain Pass
The drummer from Ween sits in with a newly-minted local group including Andre Cholmondeley (Project Object, Wham Bam Bowie Band) Brett Spivey (Wham Bam Bowie Band) Dave Gilbert (Amandla) and Josh Rosenstein (Delicious). The show takes place tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 27.) at Emerald Lounge. Photo from Claude Coleman Jr.‘s Facebook page.
Acoustic Asheville: Grits & Soul
The local roots duo performed an exclusive song at Asheville Area Arts Council. Video by Jesse Hamm.
Call for entries for Runaway Runway 2014
Press release Call for entries for Runaway Runway 2014 The Columbia Design League, a membership affiliate of the Columbia Museum of Art, is now accepting entries for the seventh annual Runaway Runway: A Recycled Fashion Show. The deadline for entering the design competition is Friday, March 21, 2014. Entry is open to everyone and each […]
Pressing matters
WNC’s small but mighty independent publishers. Photo by Carrie Eidson.
Coconut Cake at Jack of the Wood
The local band played an all-too-rare show last weekend. Like the confection it’s named for, Coconut Cake is complex, richly textured and sophisticated — and easily digestible.