The exhibition is open to the public on the second Wednesday of each month, December-June, starting Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Xpress seeks student art, writing for 2020 Kids Issues
Have you ever been on or dreamed of going on a big adventure? Then you’re in luck! For Xpress’ 2020 Kids Issues, the theme is “My Big Adventure.” Deadline is Friday, Jan. 31.
Smart Bets: Tony Grant
The Tyler Perry collaborator and R&B singer brings his Soulful Christmas concert to Tryon Fine Arts Center on Dec. 14.
Smart Bets: Johnny Gandelsman
The Silkroad Ensemble member performs Bach’s complete cello suites on violin, Dec. 12 at BMCM+AC.
Acoustic Asheville: Nick Nace and Jon Latham
His debut full-length record, Wrestling with the Mystery, features 12 songs telling personal tales of woe and regret.
Hit Dogs celebrate release of their second album
New album ‘Without Further Ado’ demonstrates that Hit Dogs can elicit laughs while maintaining a serious commitment to serving up melodic, rocking tunes.
Smart bets: Juniper Bends Reading Series
The event takes place at Downtown Books & News on Friday, Dec. 6.
Craft fairs and holiday pop-ups offer unique gifts
Not only is purchasing handmade goods more inspirational than stressful, buying local puts more cash into the pockets of area artists and back into the local economy.
Smart Bets: Hannah Kaminer
The Asheville-based musician shares new songs at Isis on Dec. 11.
Local artist Valeria Watson explores Norse mythology
On Friday, Dec. 6, the local artist will debut her latest installation, Völuspá Vision Story, at Pink Dog Gallery. Combining drawings, paintings, sculptures and textile, the work offers a visual interpretation of “Völuspá,” the first known Norse poem.
Smart Bets: Joshua Messick
The Asheville-based hammered dulcimer player brings his band to White Horse Black Mountain, Dec. 6-7.
Smart Bets: Bruce Steele
The Asheville-based writer discusses his new book, “One Day at Disney,” on Dec. 5 at Malaprop’s.
Smart Bets: David Wilcox
The singer-songwriter returns to The Grey Eagle this time each year for his annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Concert.
Holiday-themed productions around Asheville
Local offerings range from classic ballets, poignant soul searches and snarky send-ups of this month of family drama and heightened emotions.
Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Asheville
What’s often revelatory about Rodrigo y Gabriela’s music, whether it’s an interpretation or an original, is how internalized and personal it all feels, like they’re sharing a lingua franca made for two.
Smart Bets: Angela Perley
The Columbus, Ohio-based singer-songwriter makes her Isis lounge debut on Nov. 30.
Troubadour Nikki Talley’s new record hits closer to home
The WNC-based singer-songwriter celebrates the release of ‘Blue Eyed Girl’ at Isis Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 29.
Smart Bets: Pétunia
The Vancouver-based experimental country artist plays Jack of the Wood on Nov. 29.
Smart Bets: Bannerman Folk Camp
The 50th edition of the annual folk dance camp returns to Blue Ridge Assembly, Nov. 28-Dec. 1.
Acoustic Asheville: Jesse Harman
He’s working on crafting his sound, fronting his new group, Jesse and the Jugs.
Album review: ‘III’ by Bask
Taken as a whole, Bask’s ‘III’ can be thought of as heavy music for listeners who might not even like the style.