The Return to Love: A Users Guide to Mending a Broken Heart, written by local psychotherapist Robert Peter Jacoby and illustrated by Brian MacGregor, is a playful, beautiful book exploring the nature of human emotions and how all of our feelings, in essence, stem from love.
Much has been written of Aimee Mann. She dropped out of Berklee College of Music and then went on to build one of the most intellectual music careers to date. She first rose to fame as the platinum-haired front woman of ‘80s pop-band ‘Til Tuesday, only to reject the world of big labels and top-40 […]
If there is a common thread running through the local music scene, it may be the modern twist on indigenous mountain music. That's one jumping-off point for newcomers Red June, who release their debut, Remember Me Well, this week. All three members are experienced players: John Miller (vocals, guitar, mandolin) and Natalya Weinstein (fiddle, vocals) […]
The sixth annual Black & White Gala is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the YWCA of Asheville. “First and foremost, the Gala is a dance party,” says Ami Worthen, the YWCA’s marketing director. “People are there to have fun and to dance with all kinds of people who they might not normally be […]
This year marks a number of milestones for several Asheville music institutions. The Asheville Symphony Orchestra began its 50th season last week, and this week, the Asheville Area Piano Forum performs its 10th Fall Benefit concert at the Diana Wortham Theater. The latter celebrates the performance of music, while benefiting further generations of musicians. In […]
In the documentary F is for Fake, director Orson Welles' famously turns the camera on himself as well as the subjects of the documentary. When asked to write an article on The Gourds, I have tried to keep myself out of it, but like Welles, I cannot. For the past 13 years, I have been […]
The Suspect: Jimmy Eat World Formed in Arizona in the early 90s by childhood friends Jim Adkins and Zach Lind, Jimmy Eat World was originally more of a punk-rock band. The sound has gradually morphed into indie emo. The band’s seventh album, Invented, is due out the end of the month and marks its third […]
Henderson County Open Studio Tour For multi-taskers, this is your art appreciation/weekend drive/cardio in one. Purchase a heavy piece of pottery and you've got your strength training as well. But more than that, the Henderson County Open Studio Tour is a chance to meet artists in their work environments. The self-guided tour includes 30 studios […]
Former Nickel Creek mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile makes an appearance in Black Mountain with his current band, all-star contemporary roots quintet Punch Brothers.
Ravenna, a children’s book written by local author and midwife Stacey Curnow and illustrated by Asheville-based artist Daniel Nevins, tells the story of a young boy who befriends a magical, dancing bear. Author and illustrator will discuss their collaborative project at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m.
Jen & the Juice live at LAB in Asheville, NC from Jesse Hamm on Vimeo.
The fruity-folk ensemble played at The Lab on Friday night.
Not every act has been scheduled, but Moogfest ticket holders can start to plan a course of action for the three-day event. Headliners have now been slotted for the Friday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Oct. 31 festival.
Photos of Sunday’s sunset from the summit of Mount Mitchell.
Photo by Jonathan Welch
Underhill Rose live at Downtown After 5 in Asheville, NC from Jesse Hamm on Vimeo.
If you missed the final Downtown After 5, we’ve got you covered with Jesse Hamm’s videos of the free outdoor show.
It’s Sunday, and time for a little gospel. Area busker James Carson performed this classic country gospel tune on Pack Square earlier this week. He says he’s a “simple man” and doesn’t have a website, but keep an eye out for his soon-to-be-completed album.
Holy hell. My oldest kid has started middle school.
The final Downtown Ater Five of the 2010 season brought a stylist opener (Underhill Rose) and fans to match.
