In Part II of Xpress’ annual Kids Issues, we present even more superpowered art and writing from area students — plus extensive listings for area summer camps, along with a plethora of other kid-focused content.
WCU’s Spring Literary Festival offers inspiration across genres
Now in its 17th iteration, the three-day event also brings poets A Van Jordan and Ricardo Nazario y Colón, novelists Marilynne Robinson and Silas House, nonfiction authors Cristina Henriquez and Laurie Jean Cannady, creative nonfiction writer Jason Howard and others to Cullowhee, Thursday, March 21-Thursday, March 28.
Show review: Warren Haynes Presents – Dreams & Songs
The hometown hero’s first of two shows with the Asheville Symphony at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium was a terrific rock performance, but light on orchestral contributions.
Drunken Prayer debuts a new album with a local show
With the benefit of hindsight, each of Drunken Prayer’s previous albums seems like a step on the road to making Cordelia Elsewhere; the record adds up to a showcase of Morgan Geer’s unique skillset.
Smart Bets: Magenta Sunshine
David Einzig’s folk/soul ensemble concludes its monthlong Ben’s Tune Up residency on March 20 and 27.
Kia Rice carves space for R&B and gospel in the Asheville music scene
When she celebrates the release of a new video for her song “Clapback” on Thursday, March 21, Virtuous will take the stage at The Social on Tunnel Road.
Smart Bets: Joshua Carpenter, Sun Studies, Emily Easterly & J Seger
The four North Carolina indie rockers play The Mothlight on March 25.
Theater review: ‘Action Movie: The Play’ at The Magnetic Theatre
It may not have the subtlety and wit of “Saturday Night Live” sketches, which it resembles, but Action Move: The Play, written by Chicago-based playwrights Joe Faust and Richard Ragsdale, is very much in the spirit of The Magnetic Theatre’s original satires.
Smart Bets: Damon Sumner
The comedian headlines an all-Atlanta show on March 23 at LaZoom Room.
Smart Bets: Nasty Woman and Bad Hombre Art Show
The fundraiser for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic takes place March 23 at Wedge Brewing Co.’s Foundation space.
30 Days Out: a look at upcoming concerts
Country, blues, bluegrass and … prog-hop? The variety of live music available in Asheville never ceases to impress.
Acoustic Asheville: Richard Shindell
During a recent stop in Asheville for a tour date and a little fun, Shindell gave an exclusive, three-song performance at The Grey Eagle
Kids Issues 2019: A golden chance
“Life chose me by a golden chance to have superpowers for just 24 hours, and I used them to revive our planet.”
Asheville’s growing zouk dance community
Many local zouk dancers are drawn from other scenes, including contra, blues/fusion and salsa.
Poet Jodie Hollander leads a workshop and gives a reading in Asheville
The Colorado-based writer will present her Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at the Refinery Creator Space on Sunday, March 17.
Kids Issues 2019: Super kids!
For this year’s Kids Issues, we asked local K-12 students to submit art and writing around the question: “What would you do if you had superpowers for a day?”
Smart Bets: Grandchildren
The Philadelphia orchestral pop duo heads to One World Brewing’s downtown location on March 20.
Smart Bets: Seth Walker
The North Carolina native bring his new Cuban-inspired blues songs to Isis Music Hall on March 16.
Two local groups throw a World Music Dance Party
Two bands, each led by high-profile fixtures of the Asheville music scene, are coming together to present a unique night of music.
Smart Bets: Allan Wolf
The Asheville-based poet presents his latest collection on March 16 at Malaprop’s.
Theater review: ‘Krapp’s Last Tape’ and ‘The Zoo Story’ by The Sublime Theater
This pairing of one acts from the post-World War II era of what was known as absurdist theater were often presented together to create a full evening.