“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.”
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.
The owners of Czart Gallery, Modern Muse and Origins Makerspace discuss their journeys as business owners.
Our reporter set off on a journey for sorta-specific items and insights into the wild world of other people’s used stuff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fashion designer talks new projects and the city’s fashion scene.
The choreographer and owner of Heart & Soul Dance Co. offers his take on upcoming dance performances.
The Asheville transplant discusses his journey to landscape photography.
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.
The filmmaker and program director of the Film & TV program at Western Carolina University offers his thoughts on the local film scene.
The senior artistic director at Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre discusses the local scene and the work being done for and about exceptional children.
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.
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.
Leaders for the two local arts nonprofits discuss their recent doings and tips on getting started in a challenging environment.
Members of friends groups discuss their organizations’ roles in assisting local historic sites and special collections.
This month’s offerings include blues/rock, hip-hop, Appalachian-centered Americana and therapeutic folk/rock.
Xpress sits down with Jennifer Langton to discuss Womansong’s mission, the challenges women choirs face and the benefits of being a nonprofit.
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.
