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    Theater

    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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    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.

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    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.

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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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    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: 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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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    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.”

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    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.

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