The author’s debut novel effectively blends horror, magical realism and folklore.
Smart Bets: Voices of Impact
Six speakers will participate in the evening of storytelling, big ideas, connection and inspiration on Feb. 7.
Playbill picks: February local theater highlights
Comedies, musicals and plays rooted in history are on area stages this month.
Smart Bets: Ricochet
Local author Kellyn Carni will read from and discuss her new young adult historical fantasy novel at a Feb. 4 event at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café.
Best Medicine: To all you healthy eaters — kale is never the answer!
For Xpress’ January comedy feature, host Cayla Clark and her latest cohort of comedians discuss their New Year’s resolutions and brainstorm ideas for new health trends in 2025.
The Playlist: Give these 13 tracks a listen the next time you go for a run
What do Vampire Weekend, Kevin Morby and Dr. Dog all have in common? They’re all on River Whyless drummer Alex McWalters’ ideal playlist for running in Western North Carolina.
Smart Bets: The Deep End of Hope
A Feb. 1 event at Gerton Fire Station celebrates the release of the Tropical Storm Helene memoir by local trauma chaplain Emma Churchman.
Smart Bets: Year of the Wood Snake
The annual Lunar New Year celebration at Highland Brewing Co. features themed drinks, food trucks, music, kids activities and more.
Smart Bets: Comedian Joe Gatto at Thomas Wolfe
The star of the solo standup comedy special “Messing With People” appears with opening act Mark Jigarjian at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on Jan. 30.
Smart Bets: Queer Girls Literary Reading
The Jan. 26 event at Eulogy features original essays, prose and poetry from seven local and regional writers.
Smart Bets: ‘The Rebirth of Kool’ premiere
Shot in Hendersonville, Brevard and Asheville, the pilot depicts real events from 1940s Los Angeles.
Smart Bets: Ghost of Asheville
The Jan. 24 show at the LaZoom Room features comedy, puppets, clowns, music, burlesque and other things that used to make Asheville weird.
The Orange Peel sues partner in Rabbit Rabbit venture
The Orange Peel and Public Interest Projects are seeking compensatory damages and punitive damages in an amount to be determined by a jury and are asking the judge to keep in place the existing management agreement.
Terry Roberts visits 1924 Asheville in new novel
The Asheville-based author continues Stephen Robbins’ saga in “The Devil Hath a Pleasing Shape,” which was published on Oct. 1.
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo’s Imaginarium carries rhymes from the page to the stage
The new youth hip-hop writing program incorporates playfulness, performance and the classic rite-of-passage journey with a focus on healing.
Smart Bets: An Arctic Soiree
Local DJs will spin the soundtrack for the debut of winter-inspired works from Mark Bettis, Victoria Pinney and Jeffrey Burroughs.
Smart Bets: 31 days of post-Helene art
Artist Kira Bursky’s collection of 31 drawings reflects themes and images familiar to many local residents who experienced the disaster.
Smart Bets: Moth StorySLAM
Sign up to tell a story or just enjoy the show on Jan. 16 at The Grey Eagle.
The Dead Tongues and Kevin Rumley release new albums
The longtime locals embrace the magic of solitude and collaboration on their latest collections.
Smart Bets: Readings from author Brian Lee Knopp
This month, the former private investigator will read from his new collection of essays at two WNC bookstores.
Smart Bets: Coverfest IV
Ten local bands take the stage at the Jan. 19 fundraiser for Asheville Middle School’s eighth-grade annual capstone trip.
