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    Arts

    Creatives of color see little change in arts equity efforts since 2020

    Posted on June 7, 2023June 5, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

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

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    Asheville woman writes a guide for terminally ill and their loved ones

    Posted on June 7, 2023June 5, 2023 by Kay West

    “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.

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    Local artists work to raise awareness about domestic and sexual abuse

    Posted on June 6, 2023June 5, 2023 by Bill Kopp

    “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.”

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    Around Town: Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates 25 years

    Posted on June 6, 2023June 7, 2023 by Andy Hall

    A 25th anniversary concert celebrating the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus. Plus, the 26th annual Bluff Mountain Festival; The Big Secret returns; and more.

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    Four of a Kind: Jude Stuecker shares insights on the local fiber arts scene

    Posted on June 2, 2023June 1, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The fiber artist talks new projects and the city’s textile scene.

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    Four of a Kind: Kisha Blount on the local visual arts scene

    Posted on June 1, 2023May 29, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The oil painter and graphic designer talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.

    1.1 K views+ArtsVisual Art

    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians’ guide to parenting in WNC

    Posted on June 1, 2023May 29, 2023 by Morgan Bost

    Comedian Morgan Bost speaks with three fellow stand-ups about parenting in Western North Carolina.

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    Four of a Kind: Starr Sariego discusses the local photograph­y scene

    Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The photographer and curator talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.

    1.6 K views+ArtsVisual Art

    Creatives in the Crowd: Kelly Saunders surrenders to the flow

    Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Jonathan Lindberg

    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.

    1.5 K views+ArtsVisual Art

    Four of a Kind: Alex Krug talks local music scene

    Posted on May 30, 2023May 29, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

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

    2.6 K views+ArtsMusic

    Around Town: Haywood County students create public mural

    Posted on May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    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.

    3.1 K views+Art NewsArts

    New series spotlights Wilma Dykeman’s novels

    Posted on May 23, 2023May 22, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    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).

    2.6 K views1ArtsEnvironmentLiteratureNonprofits

    Around Town: Grindfest gears up for Memorial Day Weekend

    Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by Andy Hall

    Grindfest AVL returns for three days in the River Arts District. Plus, Dirty Logic celebrates five years; Indigenous Writers’ Workshop; and more.

    2.4 K views+Art NewsArts

    Scott McMicken, Indigo De Souza and Avey Tare release new albums

    Posted on May 18, 2023May 15, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Three of Asheville’s most acclaimed artists add to their already impressive catalogs.

    2.1 K views+ArtsMusic

    SART returns to repertory roots with dual production­s

    Posted on May 17, 2023May 15, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    “Say Goodnight, Gracie,” opens May 18, followed by “The Azure Sky in Oz” on May 19.

    3.1 K views+ArtsTheater

    Around Town: Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival returns

    Posted on May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    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.

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    White Horse Black Mountain transition­s to nonprofit

    Posted on May 12, 2023May 8, 2023 by Bill Kopp

    As a nonprofit, a fundamental goal of the venue will be to bring the music space and audience even closer together.

    1.8 K views+ArtsMusic

    Why I volunteer: A way to support the arts

    Posted on May 12, 2023May 8, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    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.

    1.8 K views+ArtsNonprofitsPerformance Art

    Punch Bucket Lit founder Rachel Hanson on launching a literary nonprofit

    Posted on May 11, 2023May 8, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The founder of the monthly literary reading series is seeking nonprofit status for the organization.

    2.0 K views+ArtsLiteratureNonprofits

    Asheville artists celebrate the creative legacy of Carrie Cox

    Posted on May 11, 2023May 8, 2023 by Trevor Leach

    Previous and current Wedge artists come together to celebrate the life of fellow artist Carrie Cox.

    2.1 K views+Art NewsArtsVisual Art

    Matt Peiken’s ‘The Overlook’ brings daily podcast to Asheville

    Posted on May 10, 2023May 12, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The journalist discusses leaving BPR for podcasting — and why he’s confident his new project will succeed.

    1.9 K views3Art NewsArts

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