Tiger Strikes Asteroid Greenville’s group exhibition opens Jan. 24 at Revolve’s RAMP Gallery.
VIDEO RELEASE: “Mistakes Were Made” by Strange Halos
Local singer-songwriter Matt Townsend just returned from hiatus with a new band and new songs.
Local artists offer portraits of our furry friends
“When I see pets, they’re the purist form of unconditional love and joy,” says Angela Alexander. “When I look at them, I feel those things.”
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns for its 18th year
More than 40 local and national acts are scheduled for this year’s Asheville Fringe. The four-day ticketed portion of the festival runs Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 23-26, with additional parties and free events taking place now through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Neil deGrasse Tyson presents ‘An Astrophysicist Reads the Newspaper’
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Tyson takes the stage at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, where he’ll parse current events in real time.
Smart Bets: Girls Rock Rockathon
Registration for the all-levels concert and fundraiser ends Jan. 20.
Smart Bets: Too Many Zooz
The energetic NYC-based Brasshouse trio play The Grey Eagle on Jan. 18.
Smart Bets: Andrew Scotchie’s Birthday Bash
The local rocker celebrates the big 2-7 with talented musical friends, Jan. 18 at Asheville Music Hall.
Theater review: ‘Brilliant Traces’ at 35below
Robert Dale Walker (of Rough Play theater company) has done an extremely sound job of directing such a bleak play. He has the show stripped to the bare essentials, allowing it to challenge ideology and faith.
Smart Bets: Hiss Golden Messenger
M.C. Taylor’s Durham-based ensemble takes to The Orange Peel stage on Jan. 17.
Acoustic Asheville: Alan Barnosky
Barnosky’s new album, ‘Lonesome Road,’ was recorded over the past year and the Durham-based singer is hoping to gain a foothold in Asheville with its release.
Album review: ‘self-titled lp’ by LLGLDNBKS
Though he clearly has an array of instruments at his disposal, often as not on ‘self-titled lp,’ Andrew Larson adopts a less-is-more approach.
Tarah Singh talks about personal paintings and global design initiatives
Of the exhibition #HUMAN, Singh notes, “This is probably the only time in my life I’ve created political or social [commentary] pieces. If you look back at my work, it’s nudes and romantic, lots of sensual energy, which is really important to my creative process. But I’m definitely finding spaces for broadening the conversation.”
Local poet Andrew K. Clark launches his debut collection
The event at Malaprop’s on Jan. 12 also includes readings from Eric Nelson, Meagan Smith Lucas and Benjamin Cutlers.
Women in Music show returns to Isis Music Hall
Joining Amanda Anne Platt and Aubrey Eisenman will be Jane Kramer, Laura Blackley and Tina Collins and Quetzal Jordan of Tina and Her Pony.
Smart Bets: Cashavelly Morrison
The Americana/Alt-Country singer-songwriter plays Jan. 15 at Isis.
Smart Bets: The Muslims
The Durham-based “controversially tender, queer, people of color punk band” performs Jan. 14 at The Mothlight.
Smart Bets: Citizen Cope
The celebrated urban-folk artist plays The Grey Eagle on Jan. 14.
Smart Bets: Dead of Winter
The “Dark Art show” has an opening reception on Jan. 11 at Art Garden.
Acoustic Asheville: The Blue Eyed Bettys
The trio of Sarah Hund, Ben Mackel and Daniel Emond provide harmonies with a splash of folk and bluegrass.
Smart bets: Sandra E. Johnson
The S.C.-based author presents the 366-day ‘Mind-Body Peace Journal’ at Malaprop’s on Monday, Jan. 6.