Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
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Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
The woodworker talks new projects and the city’s crafts scene.
Mark your calendars for two of Asheville’s most beloved summer music festivals.
The writer and educator talks new projects and the city’s literary scene.
The actor/director talks new projects and the city’s theater scene.
The painter talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Plus: Asheville Art Museum expands literacy program, Trillium Arts announces ACE Fellowship winner and more!
In Xpress’ latest humor feature, “Best Medicine,” local comic Cayla Clark is joined by fellow humorists Helen Jenny, Kathleen Hahn and George Awad to brainstorm ideas for unique music festivals and new types of citywide, weeklong celebrations.
Connect Beyond Fest returns, Montford Park Players stage Richard II, Vance Birthplace hosts Juneteenth play and more!
The venue, which opened in 2016, has hosted dozens of live shows through the years and boasts indoor and outdoor stages, all a stone’s throw from the French Broad River.
The data comes from 400 surveys — 305 (76%) by arts professionals and 95 (24%) by arts businesses — across Buncombe, Haywood Henderson and Madison Counties in early 2024.
Nerd Fest returns, local painter gives away art, WCU announces endowed professorship, Unity of the Blue Ridge hosts a singing and storytelling festival and more.
James Cassara, a volunteer at the YMCA of Western North Carolina, discusses the local nonprofit’s many services.
Asheville filmmaker Adam Larsen puts his considerable talents to work to illustrate Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming ALT concert at The Mule.
“Artists are not respected,” says Louise Glickman, co-founder of Artsville USA. Based in Biltmore Lake, Glickman hopes to change that narrative through her nonprofit’s mission and work.
If you’re unfamiliar with the story about the Battle of Blair Mountain — the largest labor uprising in American history that resulted in over one million rounds fired as well as bombs dropped on Logan County, West Virginia — well, you’re probably not alone. But author Taylor Brown hopes to change that with his latest novel.
Artist Luis Alvaro Sahagún Nuño, student Kerstan Nealy and professor Ameena Batada reflect on their experiences with the project.
The president of the nonprofit Western North Carolina Quilters Guild has been quilting since childhood.
ABSFest celebrates 15 years, Womansong unveils spring concert, Dirty Logic performs benefit concert at Salvage Station and more!
Tessa Fontaine’s debut novel, The Red Grove, asks the question: What would life be like for women if they never had to worry about violence?
The local singer-songwriters discuss their new collections — both of which are the culmination of years of thought and artistry.