Make ghoulish crafts, eat Short Street cupcakes and celebrate the publication of Craft-In by Lark Books.
Elitist Bastards: Like Secretariat Dust
In this week’s Elitist Bastards Go To The Movies, Xpress film critics Ken Hanke and Justin Souther discuss current releases Secretariat, My Soul To Take, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, Life as We Know It and Like Dandelion Dust. They also praise Gods and Monsters, next week’s Asheville Film Society screening, and consider soon-to-open films I Want Your Money, N-Secure, RED, Never Let Me Go and Jackass 3D.
Busk Break: Geraud Barralon
Busker Geraud Barralon hails from Rhône-Alpes, France, but recently relocated to Asheville, NC. Here, he performs an original tune on the corner of Wall Street and Battery Park.
Flowers in her hair
Skirt, leggings and cardigan, worn with tiny purple flowers.
And yet more Halloween happenings…
LaZoom begins its Haunted Comedy Tours this Friday, Asheville on Bikes’ annual Pumpkin Pedaller is coming, and there’s a family-friendly fall festy (no scary costumes!) in the works.
More Strychnine and soda pop: The full interview with Mad Tea Party, new video
Maybe you saw excerpts of Whitney Shroyer’s interview with Mad Tea Party in the Oct. 13 print edition of Xpress? Well, here’s the whole conversation. Also, the duo released a rad new music video today that features footage from last weekend’s Zombie Walk. It’s fitting footage considering the band’s new Halloween-themed EP, Rock ‘N Roll Ghoul. The self-described “uke-abilly” group plays Stella Blue on Oct. 15.
Moogfest Pre & After parties, and a few lineup additions
The festivities (in the form of pre-parties) kick off just two weeks from today. Eymarel also holds a pre-party, there’s the A Night of Stunning Sound after party on the Saturday of Moogfest, and the lineup additions of Shpongle, Younger Brother and two documentary films.
Dramatic staging of “Blood Done Sign My Name” at Diana Wortham Theatre
Blood Done Sign My Name, a production based on the critically acclaimed memoir by Tim Tyson, explores the complex subject of racial division and violence in America during the 1970s and will be staged at Diana Wortham Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. There will also be a pre-show address by Tyson (at DWT) and a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn with local attorney James Ferguson and Tyson (at UNCA).
A look at the Best of WNC
Fringe
Photo by Jonathan Welch
SoundTrack Web Extra: Rat Jackson, Ryan Sheffield and Eliza Bell
Guest reviewer Sanuk D checks out Rat Jackson’s Midnight Get Right, Ryan Sheffield & the Highhills’ Head for the Coast and Eliza Bell’s Maps Upon the Sand.
Trillionaire Art Show
MoDaddy’s hosts the work of six underground artists — including Ishmael (who’s work is seen here) — on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Two local salsa-dance events compete for a crowd: Part II
The local salsa and Latin-dance scene continues to grow and attract attention, however, is there enough of an audience and dance culture to sustain two weekly events both held on Friday nights in downtown Asheville?
This weekend on a shoestring
Pace yourself! This weekend boasts a jam-packed lineup of music and entertainment that spans four days and all hours. And while you’re here, let us know (in the comments section below) what other budget-friendly events are happening.
Military
Photo by Jonathan Welch
His aim is true
Local filmmaker Paul Schattel has a big project up his sleeve: Thinking man's horror/suspense picture, The Mourning Portrait, set in Appalachia and staring Wentworth Miller, Dermot Mulroney, Melissa Leo and Diane Ladd. But, while that movie waits for backing to come through, Schattel decided to embark on a micro-budget undertaking just to, as he says, […]
Closer than you think
On Coal River, the new documentary by Asheville-based filmmakers Francine Cavanaugh and Adams Wood, shows that North Carolina is the largest consumer of coal in the United States. The film shows how the mining industry has negatively affected residents in the Appalachian region. But Cavanaugh and Woods are optimistic over the possibilities of change in […]
Only when it makes sense
“Basically,” says Andy Herod, “I write songs. I don’t necessarily write records.” He’s referring the release of Cullowhee Songs, the first in a series of EPs from the Electric Owls. After striking a deal with his label to take over physical merchandise (they will continue to handle digital distribution and promotion) in exchange for the […]
Strychnine and soda pop
For long-time Asheville music fans, watching the Mad Tea Party develop its sound has been a consistently fascinating delight. On the occasion of their second Halloween 7”/download, Rock ‘N Roll Ghoul, I sat down and geeked out with Ami Worthen and Jason Krekel on a variety of topics, including the liberating aspects of writing about […]
Not enough hours in the day
"Kim has a constant smile on her face during shows because she loves beating the shit out of the drums," says the bio of indie-dance duo Matt & Kim. But really, both percussionist/vocalist Kim Schifino and keyboardist/vocalist Matt Johnson smile all the time. Look at the Flickr photos: They're smiling while signing a record deal, […]
The Profiler
The Suspect: Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Released earlier this summer, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals is actually the fourth studio album for the band. This self-titled release represents the first real push for commercial and international success; previously the band had been earning its reputation by heavy touring and appearing at lots of festivals […]