Zakiya Bell-Rogers, Reggie Tidwell and Davaion “Spaceman Jones” Bristol share insights from the past four years.
New solo exhibit celebrates the art of cartography
“My goal is to create a work of art, first and foremost, and then second is to render an accurate delineation of geography,” says artist Michael Francis Reagan.
Playbill picks: July local theater highlights
Beloved musicals and new original works fill area stages this month.
Around town: Inaugural Black Mountain Blues festival takes center stage
Black Mountain hosts inaugural blues festival, the Sanctuary Series concert returns, local publisher holds fundraiser and more local arts news.
Dialing for dollars: Artist grants can offer key support
The grant application process can be time-consuming and frustrating for artists. Is it worth the effort?
From the heart: An Asheville nurse shares her combat experience through song
A songwriting retreat with the nonprofit Freedom Sings USA helped U.S. Air Force veteran Michelle Dolan process memories about an injured Afghan child named Zahara.
Landmark Kinks album inspires Chris Tullar’s ‘Not Arthur’
The leader of local pop group Carpal Tullar used The Kinks’ song titles as inspiration to develop a completely original concept.
The art of singing the national anthem at McCormick Field
Chuck Killian, Amanda Gentry and David Bradley share their experiences singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Asheville Tourists games.
Around town: The Big Crafty is back
The Big Crafty returns, Weaverville library gets a new logo, Romeo & Juliet adaptation comes to NC Stage, Jewish poetry conference and more!
Kenneth Eggert embraces music’s mysteries in new book
The book gives the educator somewhere to put thoughts and ideas he’s typically unable to express in the context of a music theory course.
Best Medicine: It’s time for Asheville to create its own Charlotte the stingray drama
Sure, Charlotte the stringray of Hendersonville fame may not be pregnant after all, but that isn’t stopping local comedians from dreaming up other unusual animal scenarios to rival Charlotte’s popularity.
Theater review: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ at Flat Rock Playhouse
Despite many theatergoers’ familiarity with the Oscar-nominated film — and possibly Stephen King’s source novella — the story proves surprisingly captivating on stage.
Around town: Local painter featured on PBS exhibits new collection
Local artist featured on PBS, Brevard hosts Fourth of July, Mountain Gateway Museum explores voting rights, and more!
Youth art exhibit highlights work from emerging creatives
The upcoming exhibit features paintings, metalwork and drawings from youths in the Under Construction program.
Around town: Juneteenth Gala returns
Juneteenth Gala returns with a free public event. Plus: The Moth hosts a story slam, comedy contest determines stand-up champion, Story Parlor presents mInd reader and more!
Isa ibn Wali and Saint Disruption release new albums
Lyrically rich hip-hop and healing fusion are on tap this month.
Don Silver’s new novel explores childhood issues manifesting in adulthood
The Asheville-based author discusses the long journey to his second novel.
Playbill picks: June local theater highlights
SART fiddles on the roof while Flat Rock Playhouse goes to jail.
Around town: Marion plantation recognizes woman of color as descendant
Woman of color inducted into Daughters of the American Revolution, Brew and View back on the market, Frozen live on stage, new book about labyrinths and more!
Four of a Kind: Jesse Sawyer talks local craft scene
The woodworker talks new projects and the city’s crafts scene.
The scoop on the return of AVLFest and Transfigurations IV in August
Mark your calendars for two of Asheville’s most beloved summer music festivals.