The longtime locals embrace the magic of solitude and collaboration on their latest collections.
Smart Bets: Readings from author Brian Lee Knopp
This month, the former private investigator will read from his new collection of essays at two WNC bookstores.
Smart Bets: Coverfest IV
Ten local bands take the stage at the Jan. 19 fundraiser for Asheville Middle School’s eighth-grade annual capstone trip.
Dirty Logic pays tribute to Steely Dan with a hometown show
The group takes the stage Jan. 11 to perform two of the popular ’70s band’s albums.
Bender Gallery exhibit showcases RAD artists affected by Helene
The “Standing Strong” exhibition will support participating artists while also raising money for the River Arts District Artists fund for local creatives affected by Tropical Storm Helene.
Smart Bets: NewSong Music Competition
Eight finalists from around the world will compete live at Citizen Vinyl on Jan. 11.
Smart Bets: Kid Hop Hooray!
DJ Oso Rey will spin family-friendly tunes for the Jan. 11 kid-focused dance party at The Orange Peel.
(HUMOR) Asheville conspiracy theories debunked .. sort of
Grumpy Bigfoot? Raining nukes? Immortal stingrays? All true.
(HUMOR) Rare attentive listener stuns local musician
Singer-songwriter recovers from bizarre incident, plus film crews return to Biltmore and Asheville Pizza & Brewing lands new owners.
(HUMOR) Updates on WNC’s 2024 celebs
Asheville’s famed poop emoji protester lives on! As do all those Lowe’s 5-gallon buckets.
(HUMOR) Doomsday preppers grapple with postapocalyptic ennui
For years, Asheville’s prepper community has thrived in the shadows, fortified by a shared commitment to self-sufficiency and an unwavering belief that society would collapse under the weight of its own hubris. Helene was supposed to be the cataclysmic event they’d all been waiting for. It wasn’t.
(HUMOR) One untrained reporter’s quest to uncover the mystery that is … Dadbod
Walk down any street in Asheville and you’re likely to see the phrase “Dadbod” emblazoned in spray paint on a dumpster, lamppost or any particularly slow moving dog. But who is Dadbod? One writer seeks to find out.
Comedian Petey Smith-McDowell reels in the laughs
The Asheville native and coproducer of Disclaimer Comedy credits his popular Instagram account with boosting his career.
(HUMOR) Xpressers Almanac: What’s ahead for 2025?
What will be the top 10 baby names for Asheville in 2025? What new slogans will the city employ to attract tourists? What is first-time Asheville City Council member Bo Hess’ top goals for the year? See Xpress’ bold predictions on these questions and more!
Smart Bets: Nora Brown at The Grey Eagle
The 18-year-old brings her old-time banjo music to Asheville Jan. 5.
Smart Bets: Mark Farina at The Mule
The dance music pioneer spins his signature blend of house music and mushroom jazz at The Mule on Jan. 4 as a fundraiser for ArtsAVL’s Emergency Relief Fund for artists.
Smart Bets: Asheville Locals Showcase
Four area bands will take the stage during the Jan. 3 event at The Orange Peel
Year in Review: Track of the Month Club
A month-by-month look back at the year in local music.
Year in Review: Celebrating 50 years of theater
“When planning our 50th season, the SART team wanted to pay tribute not only to our foundations within Mars Hill University but also to SART’s evolution into the exceptional professional theater that it is today,” says Jack Womack, the theater’s PR director.
Smart Bets: Thomas Wolfe Memorial reopens
After sustaining damage from a fallen tree during Tropical Storm Helene, the historic home and museum is once again open to the public.
Smart Bets: Cat Clyde benefit album
Recorded outside of Asheville in July, the album raises money to support the work of Black Mountain nonprofit Bounty & Soul.
