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    Around Town: Concert honors Doc Watson’s 100th birthday

    Posted on March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    The Diana Wortham Theatre will host a concert celebrating Doc Watson’s 100th birthday. Plus, Eblen Charities gives away prom dresses and AVL Clothing Swap raises money for reproductive rights.

    1.7 K views+Art NewsArts

    Kids stuff: A safe space to create, grow and learn

    Posted on March 19, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Lauren Rogers Hopkins, education programs manager at Flat Rock Playhouse, discusses helping kids find their creatives voices. 

    1.3 K views+Community NewsEducationNewsTheater

    Kids stuff: Make reading fun!

    Posted on March 18, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Kate Spratt, Buncombe County Public Libraries youth services specialist for the Preschool Outreach Program, discusses trends in children’s literature and ways parents can make reading fun. 

    2.2 K views+Community NewsEducationLiteratureNews

    Sounds from the avant-garde music scene in WNC

    Posted on March 17, 2023March 7, 2023 by Bill Kopp

    Xpress explores WNC’s avant-garde music scene, spotlighting some of the acts that are contributing to the area’s eclectic mix.

    1.7 K views+ArtsMusic

    Kids stuff: Build early literary skills

    Posted on March 17, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Jacquelyn Hall, co-executive director of Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe discusses the importance of reading to children from a young age and the how everyone in the community can play a role in promoting literacy. 

    1.1 K views+Community NewsEducationLiteratureNews

    Kids stuff: The beauty of mistakes

    Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Amy Chambers, art teacher at Glen Arden Elementary, discusses the benefits of the arts and the dedication teachers bring to the profession. 

    1.4 K views+Community NewsEducationNewsVisual Art

    Susan Reinhardt’s latest novel combines satire and solemnity

    Posted on March 16, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Contributor

    Known as a humorist by many, the local author pivots in her latest novel, The Beautiful Misfits, tackling the issue of addiction. Despite the heavy topic, Susan Reinhardt promises that there is also plenty of hope and potential laughter within the story’s pages.

    1.3 K views+ArtsLiterature

    Filmmaking classes empower area youth

    Posted on March 16, 2023March 13, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Fierce Flix, Lisa Smith Teaches and Asheville School of Film teach local kids the art of filmmaking and life skills.

    1.7 K views+ArtsMovie News & Previews

    Kids stuff: The power of music in the digital age

    Posted on March 16, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Lyndsay Pruett, member of the Jon Stickley Trio and a teacher at Academy for the Arts, discusses the surprises that come with teaching kids to play the fiddle. 

    1.1 K views+Community NewsEducationMusicNews

    Around Town: A.C. Reynolds Symphonic Band will play at Carnegie Hall

    Posted on March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    The A.C. Reynolds High School Symphonic Band will play an evening concert at Carnegie Hall in April. Plus, Shakespeare & Friends presents two very different takes on A Doll’s House, a local author recounts growing up in the South and Story Parlor celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.

    1.9 K views+Art NewsArts

    Kids stuff: Keep your sense of humor

    Posted on March 13, 2023March 3, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Cactus, the Asheville-based hip-hop artist also known as Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, discusses encouraging self-express, the lessons children can teach adults and the importance of embracing failure as a means of growth. 

    1.2 K views+ArtsCommunity NewsMusic

    The Rumpus establishe­s home base in Asheville

    Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Alyson Sinclair and Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn discuss the literary magazine’s rich history and their plans for collaborations with Asheville’s writing community.

    3.1 K views+ArtsLiterature

    Asheville Creative Arts premieres its first baby theater production

    Posted on March 9, 2023March 6, 2023 by Amber Adams Niven

    Unlike any of Asheville Creative Arts’ previous productions, Shell is categorized as “baby theater.” Such performances are intended for children 5-years-old or younger (accompanied by their caretakers).

    1.2 K views+ArtsTheater

    Kids stuff: Respect the youths

    Posted on March 9, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Ellen Bowditch, a retired elementary school teacher and volunteer tutor with Literacy Together, discusses her work with the local nonprofit, the importance of community involvement and the need to show care and respect to our area’s youth. 

    1.3 K views+Community NewsEducationLiteratureNews

    Around Town: Screening will feature movies made by local students

    Posted on March 7, 2023March 7, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    A long-time educator will present a screening of movies made by Asheville students. Plus, the Prom Dress Exchange is back for a second year, Free Radio Asheville is immortalized in film and the Asheville Fringe Festival returns.

    1.9 K views+Art NewsArts

    Local comic book stores thrive together

    Posted on March 3, 2023February 27, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Morgan’s Comics, Comic Envy and Pastime Comics enjoy mutual support in an evolving industry.

    2.6 K views+Art NewsArts

    WellSpring­, Keith Harry and Stephen Evans release new albums

    Posted on March 2, 2023February 27, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    This month’s selections include harmony-laden folk, pop/jazz and Americana.

    1.9 K views+ArtsMusic

    Around Town: Zelda Fitzgerald Week returns to Asheville

    Posted on March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Asheville will celebrate Zelda Fitzgerald’s legacy with series of events. Plus, Kenilworth residents honor George Gibson Sr. and South Asheville community, and the Folk Art Center hosts a tapestry exhibit.

    2.7 K views1Art NewsArts

    Hillcrest High Steppin’ Majorettes and Drum Corp’s legacy endures

    Posted on February 24, 2023February 16, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The marching band and dance team had over 10,000 kids participate, 1977-2019, including a few who’ve started their own performance groups.

    4.2 K views1ArtsCommunity NewsDanceHistoryMusic

    Around Town: Great Pottery Throwdown raises money for arts nonprofit

    Posted on February 22, 2023February 23, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Local artists will compete in the inaugural Great Pottery Throwdown to raise money for All Together Art. Plus, a retired Mars Hill religion professor launches a podcast, Asheville plans a big music festival and local artist organizes a rally to support Ukraine.

    2.2 K views+Art NewsArts

    Best Medicine: Cupid has left the building

    Posted on February 17, 2023February 13, 2023 by Morgan Bost

    Ah, February. The real start to the new year. Let’s face it, January’s a wash — a monthlong decompression session (better known as weighted blanket season) brought on from too much holiday socializing. Yes, February is a time for new beginnings. And for love. Plus, all planets are direct until April so it’s the perfect time to […]

    1.4 K views+ArtsComedy

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