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    Performance Art

    Candice Dickinson on gratitude

    Posted on November 25, 2020November 24, 2020 by Xpress Contributor

    It has been inspiring to see the acting community continue to come together [for virtual programs]. There’s nothing like standing next to someone, but we’re finding new ways to reach out and connect with people. Not to mention the donations we’ve gotten. It’s reassuring to see that people in the community love the arts and […]

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    Local arts groups displaced by pandemic seek new spaces

    Posted on November 3, 2020November 2, 2020 by Alli Marshall

    The Porch, Street Creature Puppets and Asheville Improv Collective are among the area organizations that have been displaced since March.

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    In photos: Asheville residents get creative with Halloween decoration displays

    Posted on October 24, 2020October 23, 2020 by Cindy Kunst

    Xpress photographer Cindy Kunst spent a night on the prowl for the spookiest Halloween decoration displays in West Asheville and Canton neighborhoods. Be warned: Cobwebs and disembodied, blood-covered limbs lie ahead!

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    A&E Roundup: BRCC debuts rare anagama kiln

    Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Flat Rock campus adds an exciting piece of pottery-making equipment, SoundSpace@Rabbit’s opens and more area arts news.

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    In photos: Fox & Beggar Theater’s OMEN

    Posted on October 21, 2020October 23, 2020 by Cindy Kunst

    The immersive theatrical event runs weekends through the end of October at Hawk & Hawthorne in Barnardsville.

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    A&E Roundup: Halloween celebratio­ns adapt to social distancing

    Posted on October 21, 2020October 19, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    From spooky tours to costume-friendly concerts to at-home options, there’s something for nearly everyone in search of holiday festivities.

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    A&E roundup: Appalachia­n Barn Alliance perseveres with annual fundraiser

    Posted on September 24, 2020September 29, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    “A Pastoral Palette Resized: Rural Spaces for the Soul” opens Oct. 4, Urban Combat Wrestling turns one and other area arts news.

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    In photos: #RedAlertR­ESTART

    Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Local live event and entertainment professionals lit up their businesses in red to bring awareness to a struggling industry.

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    A&E roundup: Locally produced short film debuts at two festivals

    Posted on September 1, 2020August 31, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Jeff Corpening’s three-part anthology movie plays digital festivals in Burbank and Raleigh, Rabbit Rabbit opens, plus other local arts news.

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    Asheville Fringe Arts Festival’s summer series moves online

    Posted on August 13, 2020August 10, 2020 by Alli Marshall

    Fringe Digital Summer offers a virtual alternative. It returns via the Zoom conferencing platform on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

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    Valerie Smith-Jackson amplifies people of color and allies on ‘Enchantin­g Asheville’ podcast

    Posted on July 21, 2020July 22, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The weekly podcast features Valerie “Priestess Supervixen” Smith-Jackson discussing the lives of local people of color and those who love them.

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    Smart Bets: Wortham Center Special Events Series

    Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The limited-seating, outdoor series opens the weekend of July 17 with performances by The Moon and You, Chuck Lichtenberger and his Trio and Becky Stone.

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    Band of the Sky podcast series explores Asheville’­s rock music history

    Posted on June 11, 2020June 8, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Richie Tipton, Jeff Anders and the late Rocky Lindsley delve into Asheville’s formative rock years with help from fellow musicians who shaped the scene.

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    Smart Bets: The Poetry Brothel

    Posted on March 11, 2020March 17, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    **POSTPONED** Isis Music Hall hosts the immersive literary cabaret on March 18.

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    Smart Bets: Asheville Mardi Gras

    Posted on February 19, 2020February 11, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    “Superstition” is the theme of the 13th City-sanctioned parade, which takes place Feb. 23.

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    Burlesque in the age of #MeToo

    Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 by Alli Marshall

    “I’ve always felt like it’s important to use this platform for good,” says producer Madame Onça. “This is social justice wrapped up as a party.”

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    Asheville Fringe Arts Festival returns for its 18th year

    Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 by Thomas Calder

    More than 40 local and national acts are scheduled for this year’s Asheville Fringe. The four-day ticketed portion of the festival runs Thursday-Sunday, Jan. 23-26, with additional parties and free events taking place now through Sunday, Jan. 26.

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    Theater review: ‘Brilliant Traces’ at 35below

    Posted on January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 by Kai Elijah Hamilton

    Robert Dale Walker (of Rough Play theater company) has done an extremely sound job of directing such a bleak play. He has the show stripped to the bare essentials, allowing it to challenge ideology and faith.

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    Smart bets: Harlem Globetrott­ers

    Posted on January 2, 2020December 17, 2019 by Alli Marshall

    The team of elite dunkers and Guinness World Record holders plays the U.S. Cellular Center on Sunday, Jan. 5.

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    Smart bets: A Sandburg Story Slam

    Posted on January 2, 2020December 15, 2019 by Alli Marshall

    On Monday, Jan. 6, storytellers from across the region will present true stories at the Henderson County Library’s Kaplan Auditorium.

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    Smart Bets: Jamie Laval’s Celtic Christmas

    Posted on December 18, 2019December 10, 2019 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The holiday tradition returns to Asheville Community Theatre on Dec. 28.

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