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    Arts

    Young adult novel brings Asheville’­s street-music scene to life 

    Posted on February 4, 2023January 30, 2023 by Xpress Contributor

    Buskers, bullies, a menacing pet pig and various homages to the characters and colorful businesses that populate the Asheville downtown area show up in local author Jennie Liu’s latest young adult novel.

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    Health checkup: Yoga and music

    Posted on February 4, 2023January 27, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Whitney Shroyer, co-owner of Purna Yoga 828 and a local DJ, discusses self-care, music’s role in health care and the respect he has for the history and tradition of yoga. 

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    Uphora Dance Fitness instructors

    New and establishe­d dance studios and classes help locals stay fit and feel great

    Posted on February 3, 2023February 2, 2023 by Sara Murphy

    Despite pandemic setbacks, Asheville still offers a wide range of adult dance classes that get feet tapping and spirits soaring. Here’s a look at some new studios and classes on offer, as well as why local instructors and students find dance so fulfilling.

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    Center for Craft broadens impact with new five-year plan

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

    The Craft Matters plan is centered on activating resources, catalyzing craft communities and amplifying craft’s impact.

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    Bill and Alice Hart Collection bolsters UNCA’s historical holdings

    Posted on February 2, 2023January 30, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The expansive personal library has deepened the Harts’ connection to Western North Carolina, and will now do the same for scholars and the general public.

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    Art exhibit seeks to demystify the nude

    Posted on February 2, 2023January 30, 2023 by Phillip Wyatt

    “We hope folks will come in here, see the naked body, see there’s nothing vulgar about it and see the work and effort artists put in to see the beauty of the human form in different ways,” says local artist Joseph Pearson.

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    Around Town: Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective centers conversati­ons about race

    Posted on January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Different Strokes Performing Arts Collective presents Abe Lincoln and Uncle Tom in the White House. Plus, Grail Moviehouse screens Wattstax, an Asheville author recounts her experience reporting on cults and Historic Johnson Farm’s History Bites series returns.

    1.8 K views+Art NewsArts

    Around Town: Side House Records opens for Asheville musicians

    Posted on January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Asheville’s Side House Records wants to make recording a pleasant experience for local musicians. Plus, Henderson County author imagines strange doings in Flat Rock, two Asheville historic buildings get protected and the Asheville Symphony presents a renowned pianist.

    2.8 K views+Art NewsArts

    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Tips for sticking with your Dry January goal and other hopeless resolution­s

    Posted on January 19, 2023January 18, 2023 by Morgan Bost

    Local comedians Eric Brown, Julia Macias and Mario Trevizo join Morgan Bost for her latest round of poking fun at all things Asheville.

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    Around Town: Well Played Board Game Café offer­s face-to-face interactio­n

    Posted on January 18, 2023January 16, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Well Played Board Game Café offers variety of events for new year. Plus, an Asheville author plans to publish four novels in February, the Moog Foundation offers signed books and Ani Volkan will discuss printmaking processes at the Asheville Art Museum.

    2.2 K views+Art NewsArts

    Four of a Kind: Audrey Laine Sawyer discusses local crafts

    Posted on January 14, 2023January 10, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

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

    2.2 K views+ArtsCraft

    Four of a Kind: Jane Kramer on the local music scene

    Posted on January 14, 2023January 9, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The singer-songwriter talks new projects and the city’s music scene.

    1.8 K views+ArtsMusic

    Four of a Kind: Jess Cooley shares insights on the local comedy scene

    Posted on January 12, 2023January 5, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The stand-up talks new projects and the city’s comedy scene.

    1.4 K views+ArtsComedy

    Poet Michael Hettich challenges readers to embrace life’s unknowns

    Posted on January 12, 2023January 5, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    In this month’s poetry feature, we speak with Michael Hettich about the way poetry connects readers to the living and the dead, the art forms ability to capture the unsayable and the influential and metaphorical power nature plays in his work.

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    Four of a Kind: Mildred Barya talks local literary scene

    Posted on January 11, 2023January 5, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The poet talks new projects and the city’s literary scene.

    1.9 K views+ArtsLiterature

    Julia Sanders, Marlowe, The Maggie Valley Band and Tristan Smith release new albums

    Posted on January 11, 2023January 9, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Country/Americana, hip-hop, pop-infused alt-country and practically everything else are represented in this month’s new release round-up.

    1.8 K views+ArtsMusic

    Around Town: Literary series will focus on trees, nature in Jewish poetry

    Posted on January 10, 2023January 12, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Yetzirah will present a reading featuring three Jewish poets. Plus, Artéria Collective students will document the reparations process, Asheville Junior Theater will put on Peter Pan Jr. and a Tyger Tyger exhibition will focus on the night.

    1.9 K views+Art NewsArts

    Q&A: Kent Purser discusses the mission behind his free joke hotline

    Posted on January 7, 2023December 29, 2022 by LA Bourgeois

    Yes, Kent Purser is full of jokes, as his hotline reveals. But his thoughts behind the free service extend beyond any given punchline.

    2.6 K views+ArtsComedy

    Local artists explore symbolism in new exhibit

    Posted on January 5, 2023December 30, 2022 by Xpress Contributor

    Opening on Friday, Jan. 6, ‘Insignia’ will occupy Blue Spiral 1’s lower level gallery with works by numerous local and Charlotte-based artists.

    2.1 K views1Art NewsArts

    Local creatives speak to the power of comedy

    Posted on January 5, 2023January 2, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    Xpress speaks with local writers, visual artists, musicians and other members of the creative community about the benefits humor brings to artistic projects and productions.

    2.3 K views+Art NewsArtsComedy

    Western Carolina Writers’ Showcase blossoms at The Grey Eagle

    Posted on January 4, 2023January 2, 2023 by Bill Kopp

    The Western Carolina Writers’ Showcase makes its Grey Eagle debut.

    1.9 K views+ArtsMusic

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