Local storyteller Connie Regan-Blake has been invited to contribute the documentation of her life’s work to the Library of Congress. Press release from Blake: The Library of Congress has asked long time local resident Connie Regan-Blake to contribute the documentation of her life’s work as a major player in the revival of American performance storytelling. “Having […]
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Author Sarah Addison Allen reads at UNCA, March 21
Local author Sarah Addison Allen, a bestselling novelist, will read from her newest book, First Frost. The event takes place at UNC Asheville’s Sherrill Center, Mission Health System Mountain View Room on Saturday, March 21, at 2:30 p.m. Press release from UNCA: UNC Asheville will welcome alumna Sarah Addison Allen, the New York Times bestselling […]
Nikki Talley releases “Out from the Harbor” at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
Singer-songwriter Nikki Talley left Asheville (sort of) to tour full-time with her husband and bandmate, Jason Sharp. The pair will roll their home-on-wheels back to Asheville for the release of a new album and a show at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall on Thursday, March 12.
Attic Salt Theatre Company brings family-friendly show “The Tale of the Pig” to ACT, March 14
As part of its Saturdays at ACT series, Asheville Community Theatre hosts the Salt Theatre Company’s production of The Tale of the Pig. The family-friendly show is onstage Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. $5. Press release from ACT: This talking pig is no Wilbur! Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) will present Attic Salt Theatre Company’s […]
Ship to Shore sample sale, March 21
Local custom design label Ship to Shore will host a sample sale on Saturday, March 21. The event takes place at 43 Rankin Ave. from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and features bridal apparel. Press release from Ship to Shore: Ship to Shore, the custom gown design label from R. Brooke Priddy, will be hosting a special […]
Sculptor Hoss Haley temporarily installs new piece in River Arts District
In an agreement with the city of Asheville, local sculptor Hoss Haley has leased the former site of the Ice House, off Riverside Drive, as a temporary staging area for his new work, “Old Growth.” The 40-foot tall sculpture was commissioned by the city of Charlotte. Read the full story at Asheville City Source.
Japan’s Pirates Canoe docks in Asheville
The roots trio/ sextet is parts Alison Krauss and Union Station, parts Gillian Welch, parts something generations old and part something completely new.
Asheville Music Conference to be held at UNCA, April 4
Asheville Music Conference, “designed to offer music lovers a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain insight [into] one of the most powerful industries in the world,” according to the organization’s website. The group will hold a conference at UNC Asheville on Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The event features panelist Sonya DiPalma (an […]
Skye Taylor, author of A Monk in the Beehive, announces local events
Skye Taylor, author of A Monk in the Beehive, will give a talk at The Asheville Bee Charmer on Sunday, March 8. She will also read at Malaprop’s on Friday, March 20. Press release from Logosophia Author Events: Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 8th! The Asheville Bee Charmer be hosting Skye Taylor at their […]
10th annual Celebration Israel Festival and Expo, April 26
Celebration Israel Festival and Expo will be held on Sunday, April 26, at Congregation Beth Israel (229 Murdock Ave.) Press release from event organizers: There’s something for everyone at the annual Celebration Israel. This year, Celebration Israel has a new name: Celebration Israel Festival and Expo. The new name reflects the new array of attractions […]
Asheville Tattoo and Arts Expo, March 13-15
The 4th annual Asheville Tattoo and Arts Expo takes place Friday-Sunday, March 13-15, at Asheville Renaissance Hotel and Asheville Masonic Temple. Food trucks, tattoos, pinups and more. Press release from event organizers: From food trucks and tattoos to hot rods and pinups, puppies and face painting to contests and vendors the 4th Annual Asheville Tattoo […]
Asheville Vaudeville returns to Toy Boat, March 14
Asheville Vaudeville announces one night (two shows) of music, puppetry, comedy and flow art. The event takes place at Toy Boat Community Artspace (101 Fairview Road) on Saturday, March 14. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Press release from event organizers: Asheville Vaudeville continues their Spring shows at Toy Boat Community Artspace! Who: Asheville Vaudeville What: A […]
River Whyless lets listeners in with new EP
“I feel like we’re ambassadors out there,” says singer and guitarist Ryan O’Keefe. “I love to say it on the microphone. The reaction is always like, ‘You’re from Asheville? I love Asheville!’”
aSHEville Museum holds spoken word and cello benefit show, March 28
Poet and storyteller Laura Hope-Gill teams up with cellist Nan Kemberling for an evening of spoken word and cello on Saturday, March 28. The event is held at and benefits aSHEville Museum. Press release from event planners: Benefit for aSHEville Museum Join us for A Spoken Word and Cello Performance with Laura Hope-Gill and Nan […]
Bender Gallery hosts exhibit “Veiled Memories,” April 3-May 31
Veiled Memories is the solo exhibition for Canadian glass and metal artist Carole Frève. It will be on view at Bender Gallery from April 3-May 31. Press release from the Gallery: Bender Gallery is pleased to announce Veiled Memories, a solo exhibition for Canadian glass and metal artist Carole Frève. Carole’s work is distinguished by […]
Evie Ladin & Keith Terry perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, March 26
Evie Ladin, a step-dancer and banjo-player, tours with musician Keith Terry “performing rhythm-based multi-cultural music and dance works,” according to a press release. The duo performs in the Isis Restaurants & Music Hall lounge on Thursday, March 26, at 7:15 p.m. $10. Press release from Isis: Evie Ladin & Keith Terry In the Lounge Thursday, […]
Artist John Haldane announces an exhibit at The Kress Emporium
Press release from John Haldane: HALDANE CREATIVE ART of Asheville is pleased to announce an exhibit of new and original art at The Kress Emporium on Patton Avenue. The exhibit includes highly creative artistic prints made from photographs of people and places in downtown Asheville. Humorous posters, faux magazine covers and movie posters as well […]
Smart bets: Vio/Miré
The project is that of sometimes soloist, sometimes bandleader Brendan Glasson, who shrinks and grows his lineup as needed to support his sweetly melancholic and orchestral songs.
Francine Delaney New School for Children hosts Selma photo exhibit, March 10
Francine Delany New School for Children (119 Brevard Rd.) hosts a photo exhibit of images from the the march in Selma, taken by Spider Martin. The exhibition is on display on Tuesday, March 10, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Press release from JB Media: Students at Francine Delany New School for Children will […]
Steph Stewart & the Boyfriends play Isis Restuarant & Music Hall on April 2
Chapel Hill, NC-based Americana band Steph Stewart & the Boyfriends will perform at Isis Restuarant & Music Hall’s lounge on Thursday, April 2. 7-9 p.m., $8. Press release from a band representative: The Chapel Hill, NC- based Americana string band Steph Stewart & the Boyfriends return to Asheville Thursday, April 2 for a show at […]
WorldLine’s live art project at UNCA
The show is a sort of come-as-you-are happening, blending visual art with sonic tapestries. WorldLine has long experimented with pushing the boundaries between performer and audience, onstage and off-stage and various artistic mediums