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    Arts

    Poet Mackenzie Kozak reflects on poetry’s gift of greater self-awareness

    Posted on December 14, 2022December 8, 2022 by Thomas Calder

    “To me, [poetry is] more about the act of moving someone from one space into another space, to startle them out of their regular way of seeing the world,” says poet Mackenzie Kozak. “I think that is ultimately what builds awareness about ourselves and our environment.”

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    Around Town: Author recounts journey from fundamenta­lism to Buddhism

    Posted on December 13, 2022December 14, 2022 by Justin McGuire

    A local author recounts her long journey to Buddhism in new book. Plus, a native art gallery opens on Wall Street, Black Mountain’s Poetry Night expands and Isis Music Hall and Kitchen will close its doors.

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    Asheville’s newest exhibit spaces provide fresh opportunit­ies

    Posted on December 9, 2022November 30, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The owners of Czart Gallery, Modern Muse and Origins Makerspace discuss their journeys as business owners.

    2.9 K views+Art NewsArtsCraftVisual Art

    One reporter’s journey into the heart of antiquing

    Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Our reporter set off on a journey for sorta-specific items and insights into the wild world of other people’s used stuff.

    2.4 K views+Art NewsArts

    New compilatio­n features garage rock bands from 1960s Asheville

    Posted on December 8, 2022December 5, 2022 by Bill Kopp

    Members of three former Western North Carolina bands — The (Fabulous) Wunz, The Ron-De-Voos and Orange Purple Marmalade — speak with Xpress about their fond and vivid memories of the music they created more than a half century ago.

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    Around Town: ‘An Appalachia­n Christmas Carol’ returns to the Vance Birthplace

    Posted on December 6, 2022December 7, 2022 by Justin McGuire

    The Vance Birthplace reimages “A Christmas Carol” through the life of an enslaved woman. Plus, the Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts its annual Holiday Seconds Sale, Attic Salt Theatre presents “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” and the Multiverse Theatre Collective bring Jane Austen characters to life.

    2.3 K views+Art NewsArts

    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Jam)

    Posted on December 1, 2022November 28, 2022 by Bill Kopp

    With the relaunch less than two weeks away, Xpress caught up with Haynes about the show’s history, as well as his own musical journey. 

    3.1 K views+ArtsMusic

    Around Town: Deck the Trees brings holiday spirit and community relief

    Posted on November 29, 2022December 12, 2022 by Justin McGuire

    Black Mountain’s Deck the Trees events welcomes in the holiday season. Plus, the Folk Art Center hosts the annual Holiday Seconds Sales, an Asheville artist sells painting for Ukraine and the NewSong Music Performance & Songwriting Competition bring eight finalists to town.

    2.7 K views+Art NewsArts

    Four of a Kind: Rachel Weisberg talks local fashion

    Posted on November 26, 2022November 18, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The fashion designer talks new projects and the city’s fashion scene.

    2.4 K views+ArtsFashion

    Four of a Kind: Melvin AC Howell on Asheville’s dance scene

    Posted on November 25, 2022November 18, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The choreographer and owner of Heart & Soul Dance Co. offers his take on upcoming dance performances.

    3.0 K views+ArtsDance

    Mike Poggioli’s photograph­y book captures the Blue Ridge at sunrise

    Posted on November 25, 2022November 18, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Asheville transplant discusses his journey to landscape photography.

    2.8 K views1ArtsOutdoorsVisual Art

    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.

    2.3 K views1ArtsComedy

    Four of a Kind: Joshua Ove­rbay on the film scene in WNC

    Posted on November 23, 2022November 18, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The filmmaker and program director of the Film & TV program at Western Carolina University offers his thoughts on the local film scene.

    3.3 K views+ArtsMovie News & Previews

    Four of a Kind: Chelsey Lee Gaddy on local theater

    Posted on November 22, 2022November 18, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The senior artistic director at Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre discusses the local scene and the work being done for and about exceptional children.

    2.3 K views+ArtsTheater

    Around Town: Flat Rock Playhouse presents ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

    Posted on November 22, 2022November 21, 2022 by Justin McGuire

    The Flat Rock Playhouse presents a live action take on “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Plus, local artists address housing crisis with Pack Square sculpture, singer-songwriter Andrew Wakefield releases a new single and Tyger Tyger presents a new exhibition.

    3.2 K views+Art NewsArts
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    From Asheville Watchdog: Trustee who criticized director is ousted from art museum board

    Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 by Asheville Watchdog

    Michelle Weitzman, the only trustee to speak publicly about employee complaints of mistreatment at the Asheville Art Museum, was removed from the museum’s board Nov. 15.

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    Arts nonprofits share insights on finding success

    Posted on November 18, 2022November 14, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Leaders for the two local arts nonprofits discuss their recent doings and tips on getting started in a challenging environment.

    1.9 K views+Art NewsArtsCraftNonprofits

    Nonprofits play essential roles at local historic sites

    Posted on November 18, 2022November 14, 2022 by Bill Kopp

    Members of friends groups discuss their organizations’ roles in assisting local historic sites and special collections.

    2.9 K views6ArtsNonprofits

    Ashley Heath, W.O.R.M., Barrett Davis and Ivy Eld release new albums

    Posted on November 16, 2022November 14, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    This month’s offerings include blues/rock, hip-hop, Appalachian-centered Americana and therapeutic folk/rock.

    1.6 K views+ArtsMusic

    Q&A: Womansong choir sings for community causes

    Posted on November 16, 2022November 14, 2022 by LA Bourgeois

    Xpress sits down with Jennifer Langton to discuss Womansong’s mission, the challenges women choirs face and the benefits of being a nonprofit.

    1.8 K views+MusicNewsNonprofits

    Around Town: NC Glass Center to open Black Mountain location

    Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Justin McGuire

    The nonprofit North Carolina Glass Center plans a second location in Black Mountain. Plus, a local author writes a climate change novel, the Black Mountain Public Library welcomes writers and illustrators and the Asheville Holiday Parade returns.

    2.3 K views+Art NewsArts

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