Sekou Coleman, Jenny Pickens and Lau Malintzin discuss what’s changed and what’s stayed largely the same over the past three years.

Sekou Coleman, Jenny Pickens and Lau Malintzin discuss what’s changed and what’s stayed largely the same over the past three years.
“Dying is a big thing, and I want the details of it to be as easy as possible on my family as it can be,” Kae Mance, who has stage 4 breast cancer, says.
“I want people to know that they have a community, that they have resources,” says singer and producer Allison “A.G.” Hammond. She emphasizes that domestic violence and sexual abuse are directed not only at women in heterosexual relationships. “It’s all across the board.”
A 25th anniversary concert celebrating the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus. Plus, the 26th annual Bluff Mountain Festival; The Big Secret returns; and more.
The fiber artist talks new projects and the city’s textile scene.
The oil painter and graphic designer talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Comedian Morgan Bost speaks with three fellow stand-ups about parenting in Western North Carolina.
The photographer and curator talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
For most of her adult life, Kelly Saunders has enjoyed a full and successful career in corporate marketing. But her passion always brought her back to painting.
The singer-songwriter and guitarist talks new projects and the city’s music scene.
Haywood County high school students create a mural in Clyde. Plus, novelist sets new book in Asheville, Foundy Street hosts a dance party and Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center opens exhibit about the college’s Mexican connection.
Led by expert speakers, the monthly talks at the West Asheville Library will examine the novels “The Tall Woman” (1962), “The Far Family” (1966) and “Return the Innocent Earth” (1973).
Grindfest AVL returns for three days in the River Arts District. Plus, Dirty Logic celebrates five years; Indigenous Writers’ Workshop; and more.
Three of Asheville’s most acclaimed artists add to their already impressive catalogs.
“Say Goodnight, Gracie,” opens May 18, followed by “The Azure Sky in Oz” on May 19.
The Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, on hiatus since 2019 due to COVID safety concerns, returns to Asheville. Plus, author’s memoir explores WNC ‘ghost lights,’ Asheville Music School holds a fundraiser and First Presbyterian Church Asheville presents a one-woman show about the life of medieval mystic Julian of Norwich.
As a nonprofit, a fundamental goal of the venue will be to bring the music space and audience even closer together.
Kathy O’Neal is a volunteer at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. The organization’s mission is to enrich, enlighten, educate and entertain through the performing arts.
The founder of the monthly literary reading series is seeking nonprofit status for the organization.
Previous and current Wedge artists come together to celebrate the life of fellow artist Carrie Cox.
The journalist discusses leaving BPR for podcasting — and why he’s confident his new project will succeed.