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    Comedy

    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Tips for sticking with your Dry January goal and other hopeless resolution­s

    Posted on January 19, 2023January 18, 2023 by Morgan Bost

    Local comedians Eric Brown, Julia Macias and Mario Trevizo join Morgan Bost for her latest round of poking fun at all things Asheville.

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    Four of a Kind: Jess Cooley shares insights on the local comedy scene

    Posted on January 12, 2023January 5, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The stand-up talks new projects and the city’s comedy scene.

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    Q&A: Kent Purser discusses the mission behind his free joke hotline

    Posted on January 7, 2023December 29, 2022 by LA Bourgeois

    Yes, Kent Purser is full of jokes, as his hotline reveals. But his thoughts behind the free service extend beyond any given punchline.

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    Local creatives speak to the power of comedy

    Posted on January 5, 2023January 2, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    Xpress speaks with local writers, visual artists, musicians and other members of the creative community about the benefits humor brings to artistic projects and productions.

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    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians contemplat­e what the holiday spirit means to Asheville

    Posted on December 16, 2022December 12, 2022 by Morgan Bost

    This month local comedian Morgan Bost and friends discuss holiday gifts Asheville desperately needs, what alcoholic beverage best represents the city and what our community’s collective New Year’s resolution ought to be.

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    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians offer ways to survive Thanksgivi­ng with your family

    Posted on November 23, 2022November 21, 2022 by Morgan Bost

    If you’re reading this, it means you’ve successfully survived the season thus far. Yes, I realize it’s still early. Nevertheless, preparation is key.

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    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians chat Halloween, Pack Square Park and the upcoming election

    Posted on October 27, 2022October 24, 2022 by Morgan Bost

    This month Morgan Bost speaks with fellow comedians Chesney Goodson, Blaine Perry and Cameron Davis about the Halloween costume that best captures Asheville’s spirit, the future of Pack Square Park and the upcoming election.

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    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Local comedians discuss bonds, bonding and festivals

    Posted on September 29, 2022September 22, 2022 by Morgan Bost

    This month local comedian Morgan Bost and friends discuss ideas for how they’d spend the proposed $70 million bond money, ways to avoid romantic partners during this leaf season and the quintessential WNC festival that is not currently being produced. 

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    Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: A new monthly comedy feature on all things Asheville

    Posted on August 26, 2022August 18, 2022 by Morgan Bost

    A new feature in Xpress, local comedian Morgan Bost speaks with a rotating cast of local funny folks to get their takes on all things Western North Carolina.

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    Asheville Comedy Festival returns after two-year hiatus

    Posted on August 4, 2022July 28, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Performers and organizers discuss the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on comedy and how shared laughter is more powerful now than ever.

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    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.

    3.7 K views+ArtsComedy

    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.

    2.7 K views+ArtsComedy

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