John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s long love story is infamous; not as well-known is Lennon’s intimate relationship with his assistant May Pang. The 18-month affair — from late 1973 through 1975 — is often referred to as the Lost Weekend. During that time, Pang snapped candid photos of Lennon and those around him, including Ringo […]
The exhibit features handmade drinking and serving vessels from 17 U.S. ceramics artisans.
Music, burgers and storm recovery support are on the menu for the Nov. 3 event at Colfax Creek Farm in Bostic.
Emergency relief grants are being distributed to impacted artists and crafters within 29 counties on a rolling basis.
A weekend of music and food combines with post-Helene river and lake cleanup efforts in Haywood County.
Sagging rooflines and toppled cinder block walls are the order of the day in the River Arts District right now, but a development team that owns 11 buildings in the district says nearly all of their buildings are salvageable.
ArtsAVL is coordinating disaster recovery support for WNC artists. Also: updates from other local arts organizations on relief efforts, events cancellations, opportunities to donate and volunteer and more.
Press release from ArtsAVL: Our hearts are breaking for our community, especially for our creative community. As your #1 arts advocate, ArtsAVL is here for you! We are doing everything we can to provide local creatives with aid resources. We are also working diligently to secure funding to help with immediate needs and long term […]
Xpress wraps up its “On the Record” series with current council member Sage Turner, who is running for reelection. Unlike the other five subjects in the limited series, Turner opted to walk and talk, as she meandered through West Asheville on a recent afternoon.
In the fifth installment of Xpress’ limited series “On the Record,” Roberto “Bo” Hess discusses his youth, a life-changing event and how his profession as a social worker informs his views on the arts and local politics — all to the soundtrack of Erykah Badu’s 2000 album Mama’s Gun.
Rare Bird Inclusive Theatre Camp performs, Heritage weekend returns, ArtsAVL grantees announced and more!
Punch Bucket Lit will host its first literary festival, featuring more than 100 writers. Plus, a Black Mountain poet releases a book of interviews, The Asheville Ballet debuts its 2024-25 season and the City of Asheville hosts the Festival of Neighborhoods.
In the third installment of Xpress’ limited series “On the Record,” Kim Roney shares her connection to Rodriguez’s 1970 album ‘Cold Fact,’ her own musical journey and the role of creativity in politics.
The Asheville native’s inaugural event takes place Sept. 6-7 in Pack Square Park.
White Horse Black Mountain hosts a tribute concert, Goodwill Ambassador leads acting workshop and more!
A native to Western North Carolina, Kevan Frazier says cheap rent is what initially drew many artists to the city. If elected to Asheville City Council, one of his top priorities will be to help find solutions to the current housing crisis as a way to assist residents, including those in the creative sector.
Draped, shaped and painted hammocks examine concepts ranging from Yucatan culture to weightlessness to the natural world. The show runs through Saturday, Sept. 21, at Tracey Morgan Gallery.
The West Asheville record store celebrates a milestone anniversary, local vocalists reflect on touring with Dr. Dog, plus more area arts news.
Over the next several weeks, Xpress will sit down with each of the six candidates running for Asheville City Council to listen to an album of their choice while discussing the local arts scene.
New Belgium Brewing hosts film festival, ArtsAVL announces grant recipients, Asheville FM holds record fair, and more!
Butterfly gallery opens new exhibition, ReClaim Madison features monthly concert series, Citizen Vinyl presents forgotten Appalachian recordings, and more!
