For anyone longing for the experiences of Christmas during simpler times, Asheville Community Theatre has just the show for you. Tom Godleski’s Snowbound is a sweetly nostalgic slice of Western North Carolina country life.
The Bernstein Family welcomes a new director
A new director and a new mystery character joins The 45th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular.
Theater review: “A Christmas Carol” at Flat Rock Playhouse
Originally published in 1843 to mass appeal, Charles Dickens’ story remains a dark page-turning ghost story, best experienced by a crackling fireside. Flat Rock Playhouse manages to bring that firelight to the main stage with this hauntingly beautiful rendition, showing through Saturday, Dec. 17.
Theater review: 45th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular at Magnetic Theatre
While holiday stage shows are often safe, family-friendly affairs, that’s not the case with this one. Leave the children at home, unless they are of drinking age and enjoy daring, edgy, R-rated and highly entertaining humor.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Dec. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 4
December is underway, and there are plenty of holiday events to choose from. Whether you are interested in local holiday art and craft sales, Christmas theater shows or a jingle-bell themed 5K — this weekend has you covered. Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend […]
New holiday play shares local stories and songs
For the show, Tom Godleski penned a pair of holiday songs, as well — something he says he’s always wanted to do. A two-song CD with those new tracks will be available at the Snowbound performances.
Smart bets: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
The fifth annual performance of the darkly surreal ballet will take place at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 27
Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY Transylvania Community Arts Council tcarts@comporium.net, tcarts.org 4th FRIDAYS, 5-8pm – Gallery Walk. Free to attend. Held in downtown Brevard. Hendersonville Holiday Tree Lighting cityofhendersonville.org FR (11/25), 5:30pm – Holiday tree lighting. Free. Held at Hendersonville Historic […]
The artful life of Lady D’Arbanville
Through her art, actress, muse and model Patti D’Arbanville tells many stories. She can often be found honing her craft at Tryon Arts and Crafts School; she’s now a resident of Tryon will be the featured in The Artist of the Year Gallery Show in February.
IN PHOTOS: Asheville Holiday Parade
Crowds flocked to fill the streets of downtown Asheville for the annual holiday parade.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Nov. 20
Get your Thanksgiving relaxation started early with a weekend chock full of fun events. From holiday light shows to gallery openings, costume party extravaganzas, yoga kirtans and storytelling festivals – this weekend is jam packed! Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events! FRIDAY Winter Wonderland […]
Theater Review: A Thousand Cranes by Studio 52 at Flat Rock Playhouse
Nearly two dozen young actors are a part of this production, with a dozen more involved behind the scenes. Their ambitious production is remarkable in its execution, and holds its own as a serious piece of theater.
Theater review: Curvy Widow at N.C. Stage
As personal as the tale is (a widow in her mid-50s deals with grief while also embracing her new life, finding out who she is, and starting to date again — with hilarious results), it’s also universal. Life, loss, love, moving on. Oh, and sex. So much sex.
Theater Review: “How I Learned To Drive” by Attic Salt Theatre Company
A local staging of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize winning play runs through Friday, Nov. 18 in Asheville Community Theatre’s 35 Below.
Weekend Picks: Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6
FRIDAY Downtown Asheville First Friday Art Walks downtownashevilleartdistrict.org 1st FRIDAYS, 5-8pm – Downtown Asheville museums and galleries open doors to visitors. Visit the website for participating venues and full details. Free to attend. Culture Vulture Film Festival 692-8062, saveculture.org FR (11/4), 6pm – Proceeds from this film festival benefit the Center for Cultural Preservation. $25. Held […]
Show review: Clan Destiny Circus at Asheville Masonic Temple
Event promotion promised the program would “redefine what you think of when you hear the word ‘Circus.'” Big tent flamboyance was traded for the organic creativity of local theater.
Give!Local fundraising drive begins
Give!Local returns Nov. 1, featuring 47 local nonprofits who are campaigning for financial support via Give!Local’s one-stop, online, donation platform. Festivities on Nov. 2 will formally kick off this two-month, end-of-year donation drive with a free party at Highland Brewing in Asheville, celebrating the participating nonprofits. This is Give!Local’s second year. Last year, the campaign raised […]
Theater review: The God of Hell at Toy Boat Community Art Space
Saying “it’s perfect timing” to stage Sam Shepard’s dark-comedy is an understatement. As the fate of our nation hangs in the balance, Anam Cara Theatre Company has set off quite the political cherry bomb on the local theater scene.
Smart bets: Julius Caesar
The Montford Park Players will perform their free rendition of the Shakespearean classic at the BeBe Theatre, Nov. 4-20.
Smart bets: Night of the Living Dead
Different Strokes stages an adaptation of Night of the Living Dead at The Magnetic Theatre.
Weekend Picks: Saturday, Oct. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 30
Halloween is just around the corner, and this weekend offers a wide assortment of treats. From autumnal festivals to community art walks, gallery openings, haunted houses and traditional Day of the Dead celebrations – this weekend has goodies for everyone. Check out this list of weekend highlights and visit the Mountain Xpress Community Calendar for a […]