The Diana Wortham Theatre will host a concert celebrating Doc Watson’s 100th birthday. Plus, Eblen Charities gives away prom dresses and AVL Clothing Swap raises money for reproductive rights.
Kids stuff: A safe space to create, grow and learn
Lauren Rogers Hopkins, education programs manager at Flat Rock Playhouse, discusses helping kids find their creatives voices.
Kids stuff: Make reading fun!
Kate Spratt, Buncombe County Public Libraries youth services specialist for the Preschool Outreach Program, discusses trends in children’s literature and ways parents can make reading fun.
Sounds from the avant-garde music scene in WNC
Xpress explores WNC’s avant-garde music scene, spotlighting some of the acts that are contributing to the area’s eclectic mix.
Kids stuff: Build early literary skills
Jacquelyn Hall, co-executive director of Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe discusses the importance of reading to children from a young age and the how everyone in the community can play a role in promoting literacy.
Kids stuff: The beauty of mistakes
Amy Chambers, art teacher at Glen Arden Elementary, discusses the benefits of the arts and the dedication teachers bring to the profession.
Susan Reinhardt’s latest novel combines satire and solemnity
Known as a humorist by many, the local author pivots in her latest novel, The Beautiful Misfits, tackling the issue of addiction. Despite the heavy topic, Susan Reinhardt promises that there is also plenty of hope and potential laughter within the story’s pages.
Filmmaking classes empower area youth
Fierce Flix, Lisa Smith Teaches and Asheville School of Film teach local kids the art of filmmaking and life skills.
Kids stuff: The power of music in the digital age
Lyndsay Pruett, member of the Jon Stickley Trio and a teacher at Academy for the Arts, discusses the surprises that come with teaching kids to play the fiddle.
Around Town: A.C. Reynolds Symphonic Band will play at Carnegie Hall
The A.C. Reynolds High School Symphonic Band will play an evening concert at Carnegie Hall in April. Plus, Shakespeare & Friends presents two very different takes on A Doll’s House, a local author recounts growing up in the South and Story Parlor celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.
Kids stuff: Keep your sense of humor
Cactus, the Asheville-based hip-hop artist also known as Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, discusses encouraging self-express, the lessons children can teach adults and the importance of embracing failure as a means of growth.
The Rumpus establishes home base in Asheville
Alyson Sinclair and Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn discuss the literary magazine’s rich history and their plans for collaborations with Asheville’s writing community.
Asheville Creative Arts premieres its first baby theater production
Unlike any of Asheville Creative Arts’ previous productions, Shell is categorized as “baby theater.” Such performances are intended for children 5-years-old or younger (accompanied by their caretakers).
Kids stuff: Respect the youths
Ellen Bowditch, a retired elementary school teacher and volunteer tutor with Literacy Together, discusses her work with the local nonprofit, the importance of community involvement and the need to show care and respect to our area’s youth.
Around Town: Screening will feature movies made by local students
A long-time educator will present a screening of movies made by Asheville students. Plus, the Prom Dress Exchange is back for a second year, Free Radio Asheville is immortalized in film and the Asheville Fringe Festival returns.
Local comic book stores thrive together
Morgan’s Comics, Comic Envy and Pastime Comics enjoy mutual support in an evolving industry.
WellSpring, Keith Harry and Stephen Evans release new albums
This month’s selections include harmony-laden folk, pop/jazz and Americana.
Around Town: Zelda Fitzgerald Week returns to Asheville
Asheville will celebrate Zelda Fitzgerald’s legacy with series of events. Plus, Kenilworth residents honor George Gibson Sr. and South Asheville community, and the Folk Art Center hosts a tapestry exhibit.
Hillcrest High Steppin’ Majorettes and Drum Corp’s legacy endures
The marching band and dance team had over 10,000 kids participate, 1977-2019, including a few who’ve started their own performance groups.
Around Town: Great Pottery Throwdown raises money for arts nonprofit
Local artists will compete in the inaugural Great Pottery Throwdown to raise money for All Together Art. Plus, a retired Mars Hill religion professor launches a podcast, Asheville plans a big music festival and local artist organizes a rally to support Ukraine.
Best Medicine: Cupid has left the building
Ah, February. The real start to the new year. Let’s face it, January’s a wash — a monthlong decompression session (better known as weighted blanket season) brought on from too much holiday socializing. Yes, February is a time for new beginnings. And for love. Plus, all planets are direct until April so it’s the perfect time to […]