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    Arts

    Four of a Kind: Olivia Nesnow discusses the local pottery scene

    Posted on September 26, 2023September 25, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The potter talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.

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    Around town: Making things happen at Rare Bird Farm

    Posted on September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by Andy Hall

    Rare Bird Farm receives green light to hold events in Madison County. Plus, Blue Ridge Pride; a graffiti tour in the RAD; and more.

    1.3 K views+Art NewsArtsCraftDanceLiteratureMusicPerformance ArtTheaterVisual Art

    Ron Rash on his latest (and possibly last) novel

    Posted on September 21, 2023September 18, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    On Tuesday, Sept. 26, author Ron Rash will celebrate the release of his 20th publication. His latest novel, The Caretaker, is set in Blowing Rock in 1951. “To me, this is a book about love,” Rash says. “Not in a sentimental way. It’s about the destructiveness of it. How we misuse the word — exploit it.”

    2.0 K views+ArtsLiterature

    The Fritz, Nina Gi and Nerd Alert release new albums

    Posted on September 20, 2023September 18, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Funk, soul, R&B and electronic sounds are represented across this month’s featured collections.

    1.8 K views+ArtsMusic

    Around town: Lunsford festival honors WNC legend

    Posted on September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 by Andy Hall

    Mars Hill hosts the annual Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival and Madison Heritage Arts Festival. Plus, the Haywood County Studio Tour; the very first AshevilleCon; and more.

    2.2 K views+Art NewsArts

    VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘Empire’s Fall’ by Minorcan

    Posted on September 15, 2023September 13, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Asheville-based rocker makes memorable use of clips from obscure movies depicting Roman and Greek mythology.

    2.1 K views+MultimediaMusicVideo

    Mother-daughter duo prepare for artists residency in France

    Posted on September 14, 2023September 11, 2023 by Jonathan Lindberg

    Amid the pandemic, Juniper Winnecour and her mother, Meg, applied for the Chateau Orquevaux residency in France. Two years later, the pair of local artists are preparing for their travels abroad.

    3.1 K views+ArtsVisual Art

    Asheville buskers are singing the blues

    Posted on September 12, 2023September 11, 2023 by Asheville Watchdog

    “I have noticed a dramatic loss of buskers in this town,” said Lyle Rickards, a leader of the Asheville Buskers Collective, a loose-knit group of some 300 street performers. “This year, I’d say there are 30 buskers in town for the season. Last year, we had 100.”

    2.9 K views6Community NewsMusic

    Around town: Celebratin­g Dirty Dead’s long strange trip

    Posted on September 12, 2023September 14, 2023 by Andy Hall

    A Grateful Dead cover band celebrates a milestone. Plus, a new book from Asheville native; a celebration for the Hominy Creek Greenway; and more.

    2.9 K views+Art NewsArtsLiteratureMusicPerformance Art

    Classicall­y trained musicians carve out varied careers

    Posted on September 7, 2023September 4, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Franklin Keel, Amanda Durst and Tori Parrish discuss their multifaceted professional lives.

    3.2 K views+ArtsEducationMusic

    Local artist Nick Raynolds embraces the surreal

    Posted on September 7, 2023September 11, 2023 by Arnold Wengrow

    Nick Raynolds’ new exhibit, Externalities, marks a shift in his artistic approach. After decades creating works of realism, he’s now embracing elements of the surreal and abstract.

    2.5 K views+Art NewsArts

    The Actor’s Center of Asheville turns 10

    Posted on September 6, 2023September 4, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Kevin Patrick Murphy reflects on the school’s first decade.

    2.8 K views+ArtsMovie News & Previews

    Around town: A weeklong celebratio­n of women musicians

    Posted on September 5, 2023September 6, 2023 by Andy Hall

    The second annual Women to the Front Festival expands to a weeklong celebration. Plus, “The Village Witch” releases her new book; A-B Tech’s student and faculty literature and arts publication “The Rhapsodist”; and more.

    4.2 K views+Art NewsArtsLiteratureMusicPerformance ArtTheaterVisual Art

    Look Homeward: Wiley Cash on popular misconcept­ions of the hillbilly stereotype

    Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    New York Times bestselling author, Wiley Cash, joins Xpress for our recurring feature on the life and literary works of Thomas Wolfe.

    3.8 K views+ArtsLiterature

    Best Medicine with Morgan Marie: We’ve made it a year, folks!

    Posted on August 31, 2023August 28, 2023 by Morgan Marie

    Local comedian Morgan Marie revisits highlights from Best Medicine’s first year.

    2.6 K views+ArtsComedy

    Playbill Picks: Upcoming local theater highlights

    Posted on August 30, 2023August 28, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    If you’re a fan of local theater, Western North Carolina offers plenty of options.

    1.7 K views+ArtsTheater

    Around town: A decade at Studio A

    Posted on August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 by Andy Hall

    Studio A at Pink Dog Creative celebrates ten years. Plus, a festival celebrating Earl Scruggs; a local author’s new book about her great-grandfather’s Civil War experience; and more.

    2.1 K views+Art NewsArts

    Four of a Kind: Julie Armbruster shares insights on the local visual arts scene

    Posted on August 27, 2023August 21, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The painter talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.

    1.8 K views+ArtsVisual Art

    Four of a Kind: Dahmit Janet discusses the local drag scene

    Posted on August 26, 2023August 21, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Beer City Sister talks new projects and the city’s drag scene.

    1.8 K views+ArtsPerformance Art

    Four of a Kind: Micah Mackenzie talks local photograph­y scene

    Posted on August 24, 2023August 21, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The photographer talks new projects and the city’s scene.

    2.5 K views+ArtsVisual Art

    Asheville’s unique ties to ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

    Posted on August 24, 2023August 21, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Asheville area is home to two authors who’ve written books on the film, 30 years apart.

    3.1 K views+ArtsLiteratureMovie News & Previews

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