Local live event and entertainment professionals lit up their businesses in red to bring awareness to a struggling industry.
A&E roundup: Magnetic Theatre presents first live stage show since March
The Magnetic Theatre stays innovative, local filmmakers release new works and other area arts news.
Pandemic Arts series documents how WNC performers persevere
Deni and Will McIntyre’s streaming series explores how area performers and venue owners are coping with COVID-19 challenges, both personally and creatively.
Allan Wolf explores the Donner Party in his latest novel-in-verse
The Asheville-based author turns his attention to the Donner Party in “The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep.”
A&E Roundup: Asheville actress in Netflix’s “Cobra Kai”
Hannah Kepple plays Moon on the hit series, local cultural institutions receive a boost from the Asheville Area Arts Council and other arts news.
Nomadic War Machine’s new EP finds an audience
Although the EP “Are We Not Monsters” is the latest output from the prolific local artist Margaret Killjoy, it’s just one of many creative ventures the musician, writer and activist has been at work on.
Different Strokes and NC Stage produce new shows confronting racism
Two local productions — Different Strokes’ “…while Black” show and NC Stage’s latest collaboration with Mike Wiley — mark their companies’ most ambitious digital performances thus far.
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle makes history with her debut novel
“Even as We Breathe” is a retrospective, coming-of-age tale replete with youthful romance, family secrets, murder and prisoners of war. Set at the Grove Park Inn during World War II, the book comes out Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Sean Mason was the “steady pulse” of Asheville’s music community
Longtime friend and collaborator Matt Williams honors the late drummer, who connected and inspired numerous fellow musicians.
A&E roundup: Locally produced short film debuts at two festivals
Jeff Corpening’s three-part anthology movie plays digital festivals in Burbank and Raleigh, Rabbit Rabbit opens, plus other local arts news.
In photos: Rabbit Rabbit opens on the South Slope
The open-air event space, a joint venture between Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. and The Orange Peel, is welcoming guests on Coxe Avenue.
Acoustic Asheville: Michelle Malone
The Atlanta-based blues rock stalwart performs a pair of classic at Isis Music Hall.
Area board game cafés adapt to keep customers entertained
Well Played and The Kingmaker’s Draft owners discuss the challenges of providing tabletop recreation during a pandemic.
Orgatroid and Adi the Monk release new albums
Synth duo Orgatroid crafts ethereal, deep-groove synthesizer music, while Adi the Monk makes instrumental guitar-based soulful jazz/blues/funk. Even with pandemic-related shutdowns, both Asheville-based acts have new releases.
A&E roundup: Bostic celebrates new book, Flood Gallery show
The Fairview-based artist examines women’s roles in society; plus information on upcoming works, contests and the return of movie theater popcorn.
Sally Anne Morgan makes old-time music for modern minds
The Alexander-based multi-instrumentalist reflects on her eclectic solo debut.
Local maker Tyler Capps finds creative calling with arcade briefcase
The local resident discusses his experience designing and building The Negotiator and the new sense of purpose that the process instilled in him.
A&E roundup: Pickens commissioned to create Wortham Center courtyard mural
The Asheville native is hard at work on her next major project, plus other recent news from the local arts scene.
Acoustic Asheville: The TrueHearts
The Nashville folk-Americana duo perform a trio of songs at The Grey Eagle.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “Brighter Than One” by Travers Brothership
The Asheville-based soul/rock quartet believe that the song’s “message of togetherness and love” is especially relevant in 2020.
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival’s summer series moves online
Fringe Digital Summer offers a virtual alternative. It returns via the Zoom conferencing platform on Wednesday, Aug. 19.