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    Comedy

    Asheville comedians address important local issues

    Posted on January 5, 2022December 31, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    From superheroes to architectural fantasies, these Asheville comedians thrive when put on the spot.

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    Q&A with Robert Bennett of Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia

    Posted on January 5, 2022January 6, 2022 by Jessica Wakeman

    The COVID-19 pandemic shook up life for Robert Bennett when his job as a mechanical engineer disappeared — not that he was mad about it. “I didn’t like engineering; I just fell back on my degree,” the UNC Charlotte graduate recalls. Instead, he seized the opportunity to turn his gig hosting Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia, […]

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    Ritch Shydner explores stand-up comedy history in two-part show

    Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The veteran comedian performs “A History of Stand-up Comedy” Aug. 27-28 at Attic Salt Theatre Co.

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    Arts programs help students make sense of a challengin­g year

    Posted on March 18, 2021March 15, 2021 by Thomas Calder

    Throughout the pandemic, local arts programs have rallied and adapted to the demands brought about by COVID-19, providing teachers much-needed relief and students a chance to express themselves during these trying times.

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    Asheville Fringe Arts Festival embraces digital format

    Posted on January 19, 2021January 13, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The festival’s 19th edition features shows designed for online presentation, plus a few socially distanced outdoor events.

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    Corrective lens: Edwin Arnaudin’s favorite articles in 2020

    Posted on December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Our A&E Editor was inspired by creative work from social justice advocates and an increased sense of community.

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    Asheville stand-up comedians prepare comebacks as COVID-19 restrictio­ns lift

    Posted on June 17, 2020June 18, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Hilliary Begley, Moira Goree and Peter Smith-McDowell discuss life as a stand-up comic during a pandemic.

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    Smart Bets: FOIA Love

    Posted on March 11, 2020March 17, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    **POSTPONED** The comedy and bluegrass show stops by Hi-Wire’s Big Top on March 18.

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    Smart Bets: The Comedy Show

    Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The new monthly series kicks off Feb. 20 at the YMI Cultural Center.

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    Valentine’s Day happenings in and around Asheville

    Posted on February 11, 2020February 6, 2020 by Lauren Stepp

    Asheville’s newest Valentine’s Day soirée doesn’t quite embody traditional romance.

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    Smart Bets: Shane Mauss

    Posted on February 3, 2020January 27, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The comedian, science podcaster and psychedelic advocate brings a pair of shows to the Funkatorium on Feb. 6.

    2.4 K views+ArtsComedy

    Sandlin Gaither shares ‘Crazy Things People Say in a Bar’

    Posted on January 29, 2020January 23, 2020 by Bill Kopp

    Gaither presents a spoken-word-plus jazz performance at The Crow & Quill on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

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    Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns for its 18th year

    Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 by Thomas Calder

    More than 40 local and national acts are scheduled for this year’s Asheville Fringe. The four-day ticketed portion of the festival runs Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 23-26, with additional parties and free events taking place now through Sunday, Jan. 26.

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    Comedy troupe Reasonably Priced Babies keeps the laughs coming

    Posted on January 1, 2020December 23, 2019 by Alli Marshall

    Reasonably Priced Babies return to Ambrose West on Friday, Jan. 17. The troupe also performs at Black Mountain Center for the Arts on Friday, Jan. 24.

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    Holiday-themed production­s around Asheville

    Posted on November 28, 2019November 21, 2019 by Alli Marshall

    Local offerings range from classic ballets, poignant soul searches and snarky send-ups of this month of family drama and heightened emotions.

    4.6 K views+ArtsComedyDanceMusicTheater

    Comedian Cliff Cash on living his best life

    Posted on October 24, 2019October 18, 2019 by Alli Marshall

    Cash came to realize that some of his challenges, such as insomnia, depression and anxiety, could be harnessed to feed his comedy work and to find meaning in confusion and chaos.

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    AIC hosts Asheville’s inaugural improv festival

    Posted on October 1, 2019September 26, 2019 by Bill Kopp

    Asheville-based improvisers are a key part of the festival. “You’ll get to see a lot of the talent that’s already here in Asheville,” says Clifton Hall, the dean of AIC. “I would put some of our shows up against any other great show that you might see. There’s great improv here.”

    4.3 K views+ArtsComedy

    Adventurou­s entertainm­ent in Asheville

    Posted on September 26, 2019September 19, 2019 by Alli Marshall

    Want to add an extra layer of intrigue to your recreation? Try a costumes community bike ride, an LGBTQ+ walking tour, an escape adventure or a figure drawing salon.

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    Smart Bets: Bobcat Goldthwait & Dana Gould

    Posted on August 13, 2019August 16, 2019 by Edwin Arnaudin

    **UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED** The revered standups tape a comedy special at The Mothlight on Aug. 17.

    3.4 K views+ArtsComedy

    Four-day Asheville Comedy Festival returns

    Posted on August 5, 2019August 1, 2019 by Mike Schoeffel

    The 51 comedians who made the cut for the 2019 Asheville Comedy Festival, previously known as Laugh Your Asheville Off, will perform at three venues (Diana Wortham Theatre, Highland Brewing and LaZoom Room) Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 7-10.

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    Open for Business

    Posted on July 27, 2019July 19, 2019 by Brent Brown

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