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    Theater

    Irish artists bloom in the Asheville area

    Posted on March 17, 2022March 10, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Danny Ellis, Gareth Higgins and Paula O’Brien discuss being Irish Americans and how that status has influenced their art.

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    Theater education programs encourage bright futures for area youths

    Posted on March 10, 2022March 7, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Parkway Playhouse, Montford Moppets and Flat Rock Playhouse’s Studio 52 instill life skills in local young people through the magic of theater.

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    Local groups provide opportunit­ies for emerging artists of color

    Posted on February 24, 2022February 21, 2022 by Edwin Arnaudin

    A Different Myth and programs at Asheville Community Theatre and the YMI Cultural Center seek to help solve arts equity issues.

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    Local holiday theater offers both Grinches and glad tidings

    Posted on December 14, 2021December 13, 2021 by Alli Marshall

    Xpress rounds up three local shows that remind us that part of the reason for the season is wonder, laughter and artful stage magic.

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    Local arts nonprofits creatively navigate pandemic hardships

    Posted on November 10, 2021November 8, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Checking in with the executive directors of the Asheville Area Arts Council, Magnetic Theatre and Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community.

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    Around Town: Black Mountain explores its haunted history with walking tours

    Posted on October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 by Justin McGuire

    Black Mountain will explore some of the town’s ghost stories with downtown walking tours. Plus, FIND Outdoors presents The Legend of Tommy Hodges, a local artist tackles the pandemic with dinosaurs, and the Junior League invites kids to Touch-a-Truck.

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    Rocky Horror Music Show pays tribute to cult classic

    Posted on October 14, 2021October 11, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The all-star lineup of Asheville musicians features members of Dr. Bacon, Natural Born Leaders, Modern Strangers, Andrew Thelston Band and more.

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    Local theater companies stage horror production­s

    Posted on October 7, 2021October 4, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Magnetic Theatre, Mountainside Theatre, Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre and Parkway Playhouse host new seasonally appropriate productions.

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    Ria Young named ACT’s inaugural Artistic Partner

    Posted on September 2, 2021August 30, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The yearlong fellowship includes funding for a new work, a full production of her play “Transition,” an internship for youths of color and a public play-reading series.

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    Lake Monster Parade offers accessible family fun

    Posted on July 27, 2021August 2, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Aquatic creatures flock to Lake Tomahawk, two pairs of artists form new studios and more area arts news.

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    Montford Park Players spotlight women writers in new show

    Posted on June 30, 2021July 1, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Honor Moor, Barbie Angell and Kathryn Langwell reinterpret Grimm’s fairy tales; Concerts on the Creek return to Sylva; plus more area arts news.

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    Local theater companies launch indoor seasons

    Posted on June 9, 2021June 11, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Representatives from SART, HART and ACT discuss the novel challenges of planning a theater season during a pandemic.

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    Asheville Archives: The Majestic Theater spurs controvers­y, 1921

    Posted on May 9, 2021April 28, 2021 by Thomas Calder

    In 1913, the Majestic Theater opened on the corner of Market and College streets. Some residents bemoaned its early productions as vile and crude, while others cheered them on.

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    Cornerston­es of the WNC arts scene navigate distinct reopening obstacles

    Posted on May 5, 2021April 28, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Fine Arts Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville face unique challenges on the road to resuming operations.

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    Around town: Hide and Seek

    Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Thomas Calder

    Multidisciplinary artist Kira Bursky celebrates her first print collection. Also: new theater, live music, books, exhibits and more!

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    Taking action: Stephanie Hickling Beckman

    Posted on April 14, 2021April 7, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Different Strokes managing artistic director discusses her theater company’s plans to sustain momentum built during summer 2020’s BLM protests and enact lasting change.

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    Around town: Asheville Art in Action benefits nonprofits and creators, local actors land major TV roles and more arts news

    Posted on April 13, 2021April 7, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    A new initiative more sustainably helps nonprofits and artists, more live theater returns and other area happenings.

    2.9 K views+Art NewsArtsPerformance ArtTheaterVisual Art

    Around town: Fairview painter’s work going to the moon, indoor theater production­s returning soon and more arts news

    Posted on March 31, 2021March 29, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Kimberly Dow will be part of the first group of women to have their art on the lunar surface; SART announces its 2021 season; and more area arts news.

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    Holophonic Theatre debuts with audio-only dystopian cyberpunk musical

    Posted on March 23, 2021March 19, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Nye and Terran discuss their labor of love and launching a new inclusive theater company.

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    Around town: Black History Month celebratio­ns, live theater, virtual concerts and more

    Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by Thomas Calder

    Rise Up: A Celebration of African American History and Culture returns for a second consecutive year with a virtual twist. Also: Asheville Wisdom Exchange launches; The Magnetic Theatre celebrates its first live performance of 2021; and plenty more.

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    Local artists adjust to life after contractin­g COVID-19

    Posted on February 4, 2021February 1, 2021 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Bob “Zuzu” Welsh, Barrie Barton and Jeff Catanese share their experiences with COVID-19 and its lingering effects.

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