The Asheville Symphony rings in the New Year with music from James Bond movies. Plus, Brevard hosts kitschy Christmas trees, a local author recounts Mediterranean tales and UNCA welcomes award-winning author.
Around Town: Author recounts journey from fundamentalism to Buddhism
A local author recounts her long journey to Buddhism in new book. Plus, a native art gallery opens on Wall Street, Black Mountain’s Poetry Night expands and Isis Music Hall and Kitchen will close its doors.
Asheville’s newest exhibit spaces provide fresh opportunities
The owners of Czart Gallery, Modern Muse and Origins Makerspace discuss their journeys as business owners.
One reporter’s journey into the heart of antiquing
Our reporter set off on a journey for sorta-specific items and insights into the wild world of other people’s used stuff.
Around Town: ‘An Appalachian Christmas Carol’ returns to the Vance Birthplace
The Vance Birthplace reimages “A Christmas Carol” through the life of an enslaved woman. Plus, the Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts its annual Holiday Seconds Sale, Attic Salt Theatre presents “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” and the Multiverse Theatre Collective bring Jane Austen characters to life.
Around Town: Deck the Trees brings holiday spirit and community relief
Black Mountain’s Deck the Trees events welcomes in the holiday season. Plus, the Folk Art Center hosts the annual Holiday Seconds Sales, an Asheville artist sells painting for Ukraine and the NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition bring eight finalists to town.
Around Town: Flat Rock Playhouse presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’
The Flat Rock Playhouse presents a live action take on “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Plus, local artists address housing crisis with Pack Square sculpture, singer-songwriter Andrew Wakefield releases a new single and Tyger Tyger presents a new exhibition.
From Asheville Watchdog: Trustee who criticized director is ousted from art museum board
Michelle Weitzman, the only trustee to speak publicly about employee complaints of mistreatment at the Asheville Art Museum, was removed from the museum’s board Nov. 15.
Arts nonprofits share insights on finding success
Leaders for the two local arts nonprofits discuss their recent doings and tips on getting started in a challenging environment.
Around Town: NC Glass Center to open Black Mountain location
The nonprofit North Carolina Glass Center plans a second location in Black Mountain. Plus, a local author writes a climate change novel, the Black Mountain Public Library welcomes writers and illustrators and the Asheville Holiday Parade returns.
From AVL Watchdog: Board turmoil, employee complaints and lack of transparency on display at Asheville Art Museum
The nonprofit museum has collected millions of dollars in donations, admissions, grants, and memberships, and includes among its supporters Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, courtesy of the taxpayers. In charge of it all is a board of trustees with full authority over the museum’s affairs, and one that operates out of public view, often yielding to the will of its long-time executive director, Pamela Myers.
Around Town: Pop-up art show will feature Beatles cartoons and more
A pop-up exhibit of work by a legendary TV animator comes to Asheville. Plus, Sew Co. hosts a makers market in the RAD, a photographer spotlights the Blue Ridge Parkway in new book and ARTSVILLE Collective presents a show featuring 10 artists.
Around Town: One Act Play Festival returns to The Magnetic Theatre
The Magnetic Theatre’s One Act Play Festival, which began during COVID restrictions, returns as an annual event. Plus, a documentary about the Haywood Street Fresco is streaming, an Asheville author launches a YA fantasy series at Malaprop’s, and Pink Dog Gallery hosts an exhibit by local artists.
Around Town: Asheville poet reimagines classic fairy tales
A new book from an Asheville author reworks classic fairy tales. Plus, Buncombe County is looking for mural artists, ForestHer promotes story telling and Little Shop of Horrors comes to UNC Asheville.
Artists, building owners assess rising studio rates and the future of the RAD
Artists in the River Arts District contend with the rising cost of studio space caused by inflation, property tax increases and maintenance costs associated with older buildings.
Around Town: The Orange Peel hosts Halloween-themed mock beauty pageant
The Orange Peel celebrate Halloween with a mock beauty pageant. Plus, Indigenous artists will create murals in downtown Asheville, Mills River hosts its first movie night and Black Mountain honors Roberta Flack.
AAAC hosts its third and final 2022 Arts AVL Town Hall
The mix of working artists and arts advocates resulted in a lively, productive discussion.
Art in the Heart imagines the future of Pack Square Plaza
City officials and selected artists discuss the initial stages of the public art project.
Around Town: Cherokee author’s new collection explores interconnectedness
Veteran author MariJo Moore releases new collection of stories. Plus, LEAF returns with full-scale festival, concert raises awareness of suicide and the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands marks 75 years.
Around Town: The Haunted Trail returns with family-friendly fun
The Haunted Trail brings family-friendly fun to The Adventure Center Of Asheville. Plus, horror is on the bill at Cat Fly Or Die, a new trail and website honor an African-American builder and The Magnetic Theatre brings Frankenstein to life.
County commissioner candidates participate in AAAC’s Arts AVL Town Hall
Al Whitesides, Anthony Penland, Martin Moore, Amanda Edwards and Don Yelton participated in the second of three Town Hall events.