Wendy Newman shares upcoming projects and shows she’s excited to participate in and attend.
Four of a Kind: Denise Markbreit on printmaking
Denise Markbreit shares details on “Urban Horizons,” an upcoming exhibit at Asheville Print Studio + Gallery.
Poet Brandon Amico on capitalism, time and why you should ignore everything your high school teacher taught you about poetry
“I think there’s a sense from those newer to the form that poetry is something to be ‘solved’— that there’s a hidden meaning to a poem that requires the reader to find a clue or key and it unlocks,” says local poet Brandon Amico. “It’s hard to say where that sense comes from, but almost every young person seems to be taught that.
Four of a Kind: Melanie Norris on the local visual arts scene
Painter Melanie Norris shares her top picks for upcoming local arts events and releases.
Four of a Kind: Christie Calaycay discusses jewelry-making
Christie Calaycay discusses her latest creative projects as well as upcoming arts shows that she’s excited to attend.
Around town: One-man show finds laughs in the absurdity of people-pleasing
A local improv veteran will present a one-man show at Asheville Masonic Theater. Plus, an Asheville author releases a poetry collection, a local group honors MLK and The Orange Peel highlights local bands.
(HUMOR) Dirty work
Our reporter tries his hand at acting, police work and the grocery biz.
Q&A: Morgan Bost interviews Morgan Bost
What are the differences between Asheville and Charlotte besides the letters they use in their names? Morgan. Tells. ALL.
Brevard honors groundbreaking comic Moms Mabley with historical marker
Clad in a frumpy housedress, bucket hat and sporting a knowing, toothless smirk, Moms Mabley appeared on stages and TV screens across the U.S. as a delightfully inappropriate senior with a penchant for dispensing down-home truths and not-so-thin sexual innuendos.
Best Medicine: An inside look on the local comedy scene
Eric Brown and Cayla Clark discuss the local comedy scene, revealing why stand-ups and improv artists don’t always get along.
Pink Dog Creative’s latest group exhibit showcases various mediums
The exhibit, The Colors of Pink, runs through Sunday, Feb. 25, and features 18 of the building’s 30 artists. As its title suggests, the collection explores the studio’s unusual name as well as the role color plays in each individual work.
Asheville Archives: Billy Borne’s 1924 cartoons
Topics featured in Billy Borne’s 1924 collection include concerns about tourism, that year’s presidential campaign and election (which involved the emergence of Robert M. La Follette as a third-party candidate), lack of funding for local education and police, anxieties over real estate and the pressures on everyday citizens due to the high cost of living.
Year in Review: WNC poets and writers share their 2023 must-reads
To celebrate WNC’s 2023 literary accomplishments, Xpress reached out to writers Mildred Barya, Clint Bowman, Michael Hettich, Meagen Lucas and Brit Washburn. All five participants had new publications come out this year.
Year in Review: Arts professionals share ups and downs of 2023
Local musicians, actors, arts organization leaders and even wrestlers share insights on the year that was.
Around town: Cherokee potter will share knowledge with UNCA students
A Cherokee potter will teach art students at UNCA. Plus, Jim Lauderdale headlines a benefit concert for the Junior Appalachian Music Kids of Henderson County, the Museum of the Cherokee People looks back to the 1990s and Arts AVL announces local grants.
A jukebox’s journey to the Asheville Radio Museum
For two years, Stuart Smolkin, curator of the Asheville Radio Museum, has been restoring a 1946 Rock-ola 1422 jukebox. Now the machine is on display inside A-B Tech’s Elm building.
Downtown merchants share inspiration behind holiday displays
“I think people enjoy seeing the windows decorated,” says Margaret Lancaster, owner of Dog & Pony Show in downtown Asheville. “I think it’s part of what downtown stores should do just to make it special, to make it different.”
Best Medicine: Bring out the eggnog and holiday Claymation films
Host Eric Brown invites the latest round of fellow local comedians to contemplate the holiday season.
Look Homeward: The influence of Thomas Wolfe on River Whyless drummer Alex McWalters
We return with the latest iteration of “Look Homeward,” a recurring feature exploring the life, work and impact of Asheville author Thomas Wolfe on our area’s local writers, educators, historians and creatives.
Around town: The Odd Doll Exhibit
A doll show at The Odd. Plus, whirling dervishes at Warren Wilson; the return of Swannanoa Winterfest; and more.
VIDEO PREMIERE: ‘Starts to Rain’ by Josh Phillips
The singer/songwriter’s new video was shot at Lake Eden Retreat under the direction of The Get Right Band’s Silas Durocher.