In case you didn’t know, The Asheville Art Museum is free to the public for two hours the first Wednesday of every month. You read that right: Every first Wednesday of every month the museum waives its admission fee from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. So if you are reading this article fresh off the […]
The Suspect: Mosier Brothers The band describes its music as “cosmic Americana” mixed with bluegrass-laced roots rock. Brothers Jeff and Johnny along with fiddler David Blackmon were founding members of Blueground Undergrass. Even though BU had a sizeable and dedicated following, Jeff Mosier felt the need for a change. The Mosier Brothers is quieter; the […]
Asheville Playback Theatre Taking its material directly from its audience's personal experiences, Asheville Playback Theatre performs personal, improvisational shows. Four upcoming themed performances called Life Stage — Friday-Sunday, Jan. 7-9 —include a children's show (Saturday at 2 p.m.) and an all-women's show (Sunday at 2 p.m.). The 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday shows feature singer/songwriter […]
One Haitian orphanage has harnessed its passion and hit the road: With raging drum beats, colorful cultural costumes, theatrical choreography and leaping gymnastic feats, this weekend’s Orange Peel and YMI performances are sure to leave you energized, hopeful and even inspired, no matter what your connection with Haiti.
The roster includes other local writers Ron Rash, Sara Gruen and Stephanie Perkins, as well as many authors who visited Asheville last year.
On him: a fedora and graphic scarf. On her: a furry hat (with ears) and faux-fur-trimmed coat.
Art beutifies Asheville: I-240 mural made possible by the Asheville Mural Project, one of the programs under Arts2People’s umbrella.
— photo courtesy of Arts 2 People
The local band, lead by keyboardist Chuck Lichtenberger, announces a month of free Tuesday shows, and launches a new collection of instrumental jazz.
A knit coat and sweater boots, seen on Lexington Ave.
Reviews of new music from Joshua Carpenter, America Jane and Ian Moore. Each artist puts a different spin on folk: Carpenter’s is jangly folk rock, America Jane does folk noir and Moore uses steampunk as inspiration.
Let’s delve into the Busk Break archives and take a look at an unseen video from late fall. Here, Asheville-based old-time band Cakalachia (Topher Stephens, Emolyn Lyden and Dan Baker) perform their version of the traditional tune “Red Rocking Chair” on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park in downtown Asheville.
It’s time again to look back on some of the memorable moms of the past year.
Striped socks and a bright coat on a dreary day, seen on Lexington Ave.
Let’s delve into the Busk Break archives and take a look at an unseen video from late fall. Here, Asheville-based old-time band Cakalachia (Topher Stephens, Emolyn Lyden and Dan Baker) perform their version of the traditional tune “Cluck Old Hen” on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park in downtown Asheville.
Photos by Rich Orris.
Local busker Leo may not have a website or a Facebook page, but he was more than happy to play this improv version of “Auld Lang Syne” on Pack Square on New Year’s Eve.
Downtown’s newest late-night haunt rings in the new year with free games, live music and midnight snacks.
Chapel Hill-based euphonium player James Joyce performs this special request for the New Year on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park. From all of us at Mountain Xpress, have a happy and safe New Year.
It’s a new year! Now that you’ve rung it in, here’s what to do with it.
Tough and elegant; Walnut St.
Members of local band The Last Call return with a new project: AutoWolfe. Listen to them here.
