Didn't get a ticket to Moogfest? There's still plenty of Halloween mischief to be had! We've rounded up a few of the best, but be sure to check out Clubland for a complete listing of weekend entertainment. Never one to miss out on costumes and theatrics, LaZoom Tours offers its own twisted take on Asheville […]
The Profiler
Wondering what to expect at Moogfest? Let the Profiler help. The Moogmom She’s hip, she’s happening, she’ll be happy if just one person would ask to see her I.D. Possible Problem: She usually falls asleep before Top Chef is over. Problem Solved: Her son’s Adderall and the ability to drink four Diet Cokes at one […]
Bigger, better, taller, spookier
Asheville Vaudeville is not only back, it's bigger and better. Topping a previous maximum of 22 performers, the upcoming Halloween show is up to, according to producer Brian Sneeden, "thirty-five performers and growing." Add to that a move from 70-seat Bebe Theatre to 400-seat Asheville Community Theatre and you see where this is heading: "There's […]
Smart Bets
Les Caisson at Studio 103 "Les puts just a touch more in his art than you'd expect," says the website of formerly Asheville-based artist Les Caison III. "Maybe you will see it with time. Perhaps your friend will point it out to you at the next exhibition." You'll have your chance at Caison's oil and […]
Five more Halloween events
This is shaping up to be one of the best Halloween weeks ever, what with all the entertainment options. Here we have scary stories, a fundraiser, two shows and a Samhain ritual.
Moogfest comes to town, Foogmess comes from town
Foogmess, the “local alternative to the very expensive, very not locally focused Moogfest,” has 16 bands — all local — to Moogfest’s 61.
Two guys
Both are in sports jackets, but their styles are vastly different.
Dauntless performs Dracula at the Masonic Lodge
While the theatre-going experience is, first-and-foremost, about the play, there’s certainly something to be said for ambiance. And, in the case of Dauntless Productions’ performance of Dracula, I have to recommend the play to anyone with even a passing interest in Halloween/vampires/things spooky/the Masonic temple. See this show — which runs through Saturday, Oct. 30 — if only for the experience of being in the appropriately spooky auditorium of the Masonic Temple.
Submit holiday-themed artwork for the 2010 Mountain Xpress Holiday Art Contest
Area artists young and old are invited to submit holiday-themed artwork for the 2010 Mountain Xpress annual Holiday Art Contest! All submissions are due by Friday, Nov. 26.
Asheville throwbacks
Over the weekend, twitter users recollected their favorite Asheville memories (including Max Hill’s art, seen here, in a photo by Zen Sutherland).
Lexington Ave.
Stripes, layers and distressed jeans outside Virtue boutique.
Busk Break: Ellen Trnka at Red Step Open Mic
Singer/songwriter Ellen Trnka performs a cover of the Sippie Wallace tune “Women, Be Wise (Don’t Advertise Your Man)” at the Red Step Artworks open mic in Hendersonville, NC. Backing harmonica by John Malcolm Cuthbertson.
The Craft Fair of The Southern Highlands
Photos from The Craft Fair of The Southern Highlands at the Asheville Civic Center.
Woodcarver Phillip Brown.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Tanglewood numbers
The Asheville Puppetry Alliance, whose stated mission is to “bring together the public, the puppets and the performers,” did all three — with the help of Tanglewood Marionettes and a crowd of excited kids — in the late morning of Oct. 23 at the Diana Wortham Theater.
SoundTrack Web Extra: You Dirty Rats
If you’ve heard You Dirty Rats live (and you should), this EP won’t come as a complete surprise — but the band does have a few recording tricks up its collective sleeve resulting in an album that’s both polished and raucous.
Busk Break: James Harrell and Kelli Redmond at Red Step Open Mic
This weekend, we’re switching up the format just a little and including some non-busking material recorded at the Red Step Artworks open mic in Hendersonville, NC. The weekly event is held every Thursday, and is more of a round-robin of area singer/songwriters performing as much for each other as for any audience. In this video, singer/songwriter James Harrell performs an original tune, backed by Red Step owner Kelli Redmond.
It’s almost Halloween… ***UPDATED with more pictures of dogs in silly costumes***
And we’ve got yet more events. Including one for dogs, one for Day of the Dead, one at the Admiral, one with Sons of Ralph, one with The Archrival, one in Sylva, and one where you can learn about bats.
The furry hat
On Rankin Ave., dressed for a warmish-but-blustery fall day.
Outside Urban Outfitters
Stripes, tights and shopping bags on Haywood Street.
Setup of the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
Photos of artisans setting up their exhibits for the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, which takes place Thursday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 24 at the Asheville Civic Center.
Detail of cane weaved chair by Lindy Mack Cannon.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Elitist Bastards: Reviewers, Extremely Dangerous
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies, Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss current releases Waiting for “Superman”, I Want Your Money, N-Secure, RED, Never Let Me Go and Jackass 3D. They also discuss From Beyond, this week’s Thursday Horror Picture Show, and The Cat and the Canary, next week’s Asheville Film Society screening. And to top it all off, the speculate on the quality of upcoming releases You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, Hereafter and Paranormal Activity 2.