Of the tragedies written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is one of the most haunting. Right away, the opening scene sets the stage for the dark, supernatural elements that make this story so affecting. Come what come may: Lady Macbeth (Jenn Miller Cribbs) and Thane Macbeth (Charlie Flynn-McIver) strike a murderous pose. Beginning in a misty […]

• Even if you are not particularly interested in their current landscapes exhibit, it’s worth stopping by Blue Spiral One just to see Bryant Holsenbeck’s mixed-media Animal series. Created from found objects and “stuff,” Holsenbeck’s series depicts a variety of animals, from rabbits to butterflies. In particular, keep an eye out for his crows. • […]

Reggae music is the perfect accompaniment to a festival. The deep grooves and pulsating rhythms beg listeners to dip their knees and sway their hips. Island-inspired sounds call to mind relaxing ocean waves and intoxicating … er, sunshine. Two heads are better than one: Brooklyn-based performers Majestic TwinSound bring their “ghetto roots” groove to the […]

Punk rock is not aging very well. For example, The Sex Pistols, the band that once declared there is “No Future,” have now, 30 years later, rerecorded the song “Anarchy in the U.K.” to be featured on the soundtrack to the mainstream video game Guitar Hero III—not exactly a nihilistic or anti-establishment statement. Fiend Club […]

While radio listeners are bobbing their heads to the bling-laden soundtrack provided by chart toppers like Soulja Boy and Fergie, local rockers Crank County Daredevils are cranking out a hard-rocking brand of sonic sleaze that tips a leather cowboy hat to a brand of musical excess from another era: that of past pop-chart superstars Mötley […]

Ten years ago, the Asheville Art Museum sponsored an exhibit by a group of fiber artists from Latin America. In an effort to broaden the scope of the exhibit, the museum, along with the Asheville branch of Catholic Social Services, decided to expand the events around the visit to include a more in-depth look at […]

Something sinister is brewing in the picturesque mountain town of Marshall, and we’re not talking about the developers who seem inexorably headed its way. Ready to party, Marshall style: Sin Ropas may just be at the forefront of Marshall’s cultural revolution. No, this is about the dark and intoxicating concoction of twisted Appalachia and psychedelic […]