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    Theater

    Local arts leaders spotlight creators to watch in 2021

    Posted on January 21, 2021January 13, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Local arts leaders in various mediums identify up-and-coming or underseen peers that readers should be on the lookout for in 2021.

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    Asheville Fringe Arts Festival embraces digital format

    Posted on January 19, 2021January 13, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The festival’s 19th edition features shows designed for online presentation, plus a few socially distanced outdoor events.

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    A&E Roundup: ‘Minari’ wins top honors from NC critics

    Posted on January 13, 2021January 11, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Lee Isaac Chung’s ’80s-set drama wins four awards from the NCFCA, Jonathan Ammons releases a new album and more area arts news.

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    A&E Roundup: Holiday theater production­s adapt for 2020

    Posted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    “It’s a Wonderful Life” gets a pandemic twist, the Arboretum’s holiday lights show becomes a drive-thru event and more area arts news.

    2.2 K views+Art NewsArtsTheaterVisual 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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    A&E Roundup: Open Hearts celebrates new mural

    Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Open Hearts and Ian Wilkinson collaborate, ACT premieres Maria Young’s new play and more area arts news.

    2.1 K views+Art NewsArtsCraftTheaterVisual Art

    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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    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.

    2.4 K views+Art NewsArtsLiteratureMusicPerformance ArtTheater

    A&E roundup: Magnetic Theatre presents first live stage show since March

    Posted on September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Magnetic Theatre stays innovative, local filmmakers release new works and other area arts news.

    2.4 K views+Art NewsArtsMusicTheaterVisual Art

    Pandemic Arts series documents how WNC performers persevere

    Posted on September 16, 2020September 11, 2020 by James Rosario

    Deni and Will McIntyre’s streaming series explores how area performers and venue owners are coping with COVID-19 challenges, both personally and creatively.

    2.3 K views+Art NewsArtsMusicTheater

    Different Strokes and NC Stage produce new shows confrontin­g racism

    Posted on September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Two local productions — Different Strokes’ “…while Black” show and NC Stage’s latest collaboration with Mike Wiley — mark their companies’ most ambitious digital performances thus far.

    2.9 K views+ArtsTheater

    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.

    2.3 K views+ArtsDancePerformance ArtTheater

    Smart Bet: Play Reading Club

    Posted on July 9, 2020July 6, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Hosted by Wolfe Lanier, The Magnetic Theatre’s latest offering debuts July 12 with Adam Brock’s comedy “The Drunken City.”

    2.0 K views+ArtsTheater

    Smart Bets: ACT TV

    Posted on May 14, 2020May 11, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Asheville Community Theater has debuted six creative online video series, adding new episodes each week.

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    Local stage actors adjust while theaters are closed

    Posted on April 22, 2020April 20, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    If there’s one profession that’s built to weather the various consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, local actor Scott Treadway believes it’s his.

    3.5 K views+ArtsTheater

    Local theaters remain cautiously optimistic amid COVID-19 closures

    Posted on April 15, 2020April 13, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Representatives from The Magnetic Theatre, North Carolina Stage Company and Asheville Community Theatre discuss their plans during uncertain times.

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    Smart Bets: Traitor

    Posted on March 5, 2020February 26, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Brett Neveu’s modern adaptation of Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the People” opens March 13 at The Magnetic Theatre.

    2.2 K views+ArtsTheater

    Podcast series ‘Palimpses­t’ releases its third season

    Posted on February 25, 2020February 21, 2020 by Lauren Stepp

    “Palimpsest” releases new episodes bi-weekly on Tuesdays.

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    Smart Bets: The Office! A Musical Parody

    Posted on February 19, 2020February 14, 2020 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The national tour stops by Diana Wortham Theatre on Feb. 23.

    2.2 K views+ArtsMusicTheater

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