Asheville gets its very own Nerd Nite. Plus, Bettye LaVette headlines Cold Mountain Music Festival; a new local literary podcast; and more.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Let the dog days of summer begin!
This month’s round of comics discuss summer adventures, pet meltdowns and essential dining in Asheville.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians’ guide to parenting in WNC
Comedian Morgan Bost speaks with three fellow stand-ups about parenting in Western North Carolina.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Bring on the out-of-towners
In her latest column, Morgan Bost invites out-of-town comics to share their takes on The Land of the Sky.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Basking in the glory that is the end of seasonal depression
Local comic Morgan Bost catches up with her latest cohort of fellow funny folk. This month, they discuss finding religion, romance and good old-fashioned vitamin D.
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 […]
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Tips for sticking with your Dry January goal and other hopeless resolutions
Local comedians Eric Brown, Julia Macias and Mario Trevizo join Morgan Bost for her latest round of poking fun at all things Asheville.
Four of a Kind: Jess Cooley shares insights on the local comedy scene
The stand-up talks new projects and the city’s comedy scene.
Q&A: Kent Purser discusses the mission behind his free joke hotline
Yes, Kent Purser is full of jokes, as his hotline reveals. But his thoughts behind the free service extend beyond any given punchline.
Local creatives speak to the power of comedy
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.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians contemplate what the holiday spirit means to Asheville
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.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians offer ways to survive Thanksgiving with your family
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.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Comedians chat Halloween, Pack Square Park and the upcoming election
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.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: Local comedians discuss bonds, bonding and festivals
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.
Best Medicine with Morgan Bost: A new monthly comedy feature on all things Asheville
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.
Asheville Comedy Festival returns after two-year hiatus
Performers and organizers discuss the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on comedy and how shared laughter is more powerful now than ever.
Asheville comedians address important local issues
From superheroes to architectural fantasies, these Asheville comedians thrive when put on the spot.
Q&A with Robert Bennett of Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
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, […]
Ritch Shydner explores stand-up comedy history in two-part show
The veteran comedian performs “A History of Stand-up Comedy” Aug. 27-28 at Attic Salt Theatre Co.
Arts programs help students make sense of a challenging year
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.
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival embraces digital format
The festival’s 19th edition features shows designed for online presentation, plus a few socially distanced outdoor events.
