The holiday-themed song expresses what many locals feel when stuck in traffic in and around the city.
Author: Alli Marshall
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Free-Hugs Flash Mob, Dec. 17
Press release The Booth Fairy Project: Join us downtown this Sunday Starting at 3pm. We will be in front of Pritchard Park until around 4:30, so feel free to show up anytime. What to expect: When you get there you’ll probably get hugged (I mean, it’s in the name:). And of course you can always […]
Asheville Art Museum acquires Wesley Clark’s ‘My Big Black America’
Press release from Asheville Art Museum: The Asheville Art Museum is thrilled to have recently acquired a new work titled My Big Black America by artist Wesley Clark through its newly formed Acquisition Response Team (A.R.T.), a support network for acquiring prominent and exciting works of art that require rapid funding and quick decision-making. Intricately […]
Nonstop pop-ups
’Tis the season for holiday art and craft pop-up shops. Bookmark this post: We’ll add others as we find out about them.
Monica McDaniel stages a play inspired by addiction issues in her community
McDaniel has also published two books, including the 2014 poetry and short-story hybrid Misty’s Blues, and is currently at work on a novel. “My community, the African-American community, has been supportive,” she says. “You have to build up your fan base — you have to leave your readers wanting more.”
Heather Taylor wins the 2017 Brown Bag Songwriting Competition
“What I like about writing the songs is a journey — bringing people through a subject,” Taylor says. “Either expanding on one emotion or bringing something full circle.”
Video release: “You Help Me Fall Asleep” by Ian Ridenhour
Local indie-pop artist Ian Ridenhour just launched his latest music video, filmed by Kira Bursky, on PopMatters.com.
Valeria Watson addresses a dark past and bright future with her new installation
‘Perhaps She Has a Pink Vest’ opens Friday, Dec. 1, in the Asheville Area Arts Council’s Host Gallery.
Fall Dance Sharing at UNC Asheville, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Dance Program will present two performances – the Fall Dance Sharing, both beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, in Belk Theatre on campus. These performances are free and everyone is welcome to attend. Student and faculty works will be presented, with […]
Local nonprofits foster well-being through creative expression
Some Asheville-based arts organizations are focused on more than teaching technique to those in search of a new skill. Sure, learning how to use the tools is no small accomplishment, but these initiatives use artwork to expand horizons, explore self and community and heal wounds both physical and emotional.
Michael Cody reading and musical performance, Dec. 10
Press release from Pat Franklin, organizer of Madison Has Heart: Like the steep and winding roads through his childhood home place of Walnut, NC, Michael Cody’s career path has followed a rambling, roundabout route. From a child of the hills, to a brush with songwriting fame in Music City USA that produced a Glen Campbell […]
Meet the conductor: Q&A with ASO music director finalist Darko Butorac
He’ll lead the symphony on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m., at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.
Smart bets: Darko Butorac with Asheville Symphony
The concert, with compositions spanning 300 years, takes place Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Thomas Wolf Auditorium.
HomeWord host slams and cultivates young writers
HomeWord’s monthly slams are open to all interested students and the slam team is selected, based on points accrued, from those events. A pool of 50-75 youth poets is culled to the six who represent Asheville on the national level.
Grove Arcade’s Winter Wonderland returns on Nov. 17
Press release from the Grove Arcade: The historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville is a distinctive place to visit any time of year. From Nov. 17 to Jan. 4, Grove Arcade guests also can recapture the holiday magic of yesteryear with the annual Winter Wonderland celebration. The Nov. 17 opening-night festivities from 5-8 p.m. include […]
Local authors join Mountain of Words write-a-thon to benefit Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community
Information from mountainofwords.org: Why are these amazing authors and community advocates donating their time to support the work of Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community (AWITSC)? Why should you sponsor one (or more!) of them with a tax-deductible donation? Because AWITSC ignites social change through the power of the arts, culture and restorative self […]
Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award celebration, Nov. 11
Press release from WNC Historical Association: The Western North Carolina Historical Association is pleased to host the 62nd annual presentation of the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award honoring 2017 winner, Julia Franks for her debut novel Over the Plain Houses! 2017 Finalists for they award are: Wilma Dykeman, Family of Earth; Daniel Pierce, Hazel Creek; […]
Native American Music Awards-winner Cody Blackbird plays White Horse Black Mountain, Nov. 18
Press release from Cody Blackbird: Multi-award winning fusion musician Cody Blackbird and his band have received the prestigious “Group of the Year” award at the 2017 Native American Music Awards, and will be bringing their unique style of music to White Horse Black Mountain in Black Mountain NC on November 18th 2017 with the show […]
WORD! hosts Michael Reno Harrell’s “Home For The Holidays” show, Dec. 13
Press release from David Joe Miller: David Joe Miller continues his ever popular WORD! series with Michael Reno Harrell’s “Home For The Holidays” show on Wednesday December 13th at Habitat Tavern and Commons, 174 Broadway St. in downtown Asheville. Doors open at 6:15pm for seating and the show will begin at 7pm. This show will […]
Elizabeth Kostova speaks at Warren Wilson College’s Harwood-Cole memorial lecture series
Press release from Warren Wilson College: The last time alumna Elizabeth Kostova lectured at Warren Wilson College, her discussion focused on Eastern Europe and her first book, “The Historian.” Twelve years later, The New York Times bestselling novelist returns as the Harwood-Cole Memorial Lecturer. This time, Kostova will present “The Moral of the Story: Research, […]
BMCM+AC announces new home at 120 College Street
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: With help from the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA), we will be moving to 120 College Street in September 2018 with the opening of Between Form and Content: Perspectives on Jacob Lawrence and Black Mountain College. We are very grateful and pleased to announce […]