From a press release: Asheville Community Theatre raises funds for a new stage floor We’ve heard from so many of you that you’ve been impressed with the intricate and large-scale dance numbers in many of our musicals. In order to better support (literally!) the amazing work of the dancers, we need to replace our stage […]
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Asheville Art Museum presents documentary series on abstraction artists, Jan. 6-Mar. 15
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum presents documentary series on abstraction artists, Jan. 6-Mar. 15 As part of the its commitment to new media and education through film, the Asheville Art Museum has curated a series of art house documentaries that intimately explore the lives and careers of several artists represented in the exhibition […]
TC Arts Council calls for visual artists
From a press release: TC Arts Council’s Call for Visual Artists for Exhibits in 2015 The Transylvania Community Arts Council invites visual artists to enter their artwork in two open exhibits in 2015. In February the open call exhibit is entitled “WOOD, WIND & WATER.” Any medium will be accepted as long as it fits […]
Show review: Carolina Wray
It seems like the dust has barely settled since brothers Dillon and Jantzen Wray disbanded their last project, Old North State, and regrouped as Carolina Wray. But in the time it’s taken for many of us to adjust to the name change, Asheville-based Carolina Wray has already released an album (Long Road Home), two EPs […]
Acoustic Asheville: DrgnKing
Indie-psyche duo-turned quartet DrgnKing, from Philadelphia, recently performed at The Mothlight. Before the show, the band played a special plugged in song for Acoustic… er, electric Asheville. Filmed at The Mothlight by Jesse Hamm. “Afraid Of”
The cure for cabin fever: December 26 events
After 24 hours stuck in the house with family, too much pie and wrapping paper wreckage, it’s time to venture out. By December 26 you could probably use a dose of live music, craft beer and people who aren’t related to you. If that’s not the case, bring the relatives with you — the day […]
Reading round up: 2014 in books
In the course of a year, Xpress writers talk to a lot of visual artists, dancers, musicians, actors, crafters and designers. We also get to check in with local authors about their latest projects, book launches, writing tips, and what it means to publish work in a town with a deep connection to literature. Area […]
Xpress playlist: Holiday edition (part 2)
What’s better than one holiday playlist? Try two! Rock around your Christmas tree/yule log/menorah/kinara/bouquet of mistletoe to these tunes by local musicians. From the sardonic to the sublime, this sonic roundup hits all the key points. • “Christmas Bunnies in the Snow” by Hank West & the Smokin’ Hots from the just-released EP, Christmas 2014 • “Santa […]
Fest of Ale with Highland Brewing at The North Carolina Arboretum, Dec. 29
From a press release: Fest of Ale with Highland Brewing at The North Carolina Arboretum, Dec. 29 Celebrate the season at a special tasting event that’s just a wee bit different. Presented by Highland Brewing and Adapt Public Relations, Fest of Ale will be held Monday, December 29 during Winter Lights at The North Carolina […]
The future is now: Where to ring in 2015
Ready or not, here comes the new year. Whether you can’t unload 2014 soon enough or you could actually use another month or two to tie up loose ends, the countdown to 2015 is on. It’s up to you how (and, perhaps more importantly, where) you want to greet it. Yes, watching the whole televised […]
Book marketing class on Feb. 4 at Mojo Coworking
From the North Carolina Writer’s Network newsletter: Book marketing class on Feb. 4 at Mojo Coworking BOOK MARKETING 2.0 When: Wednesday, February 4, 2:00 pm Where: C200, Lookout Room, Mojo Coworking, 60 N. Market St. Contact: taralynne@taralynnegroth.com Website: http://www.taralynnegroth.com/writing-classes.html Cost: $57 Whether you traditionally publish or self-publish, you are responsible for marketing your book. Book […]
Xpress readers weigh in on the best performances of 2014
“There’s nothing to do” is a complaint rarely heard around Western North Carolina. There are rivers to raft, trails to hike, breweries to visit, galleries to browse, shops to consider, historical sites to take in, restaurants to sample and neighborhoods to stroll. And then — as if all of that isn’t enough fun — there’s […]
“Buskin’ Blues” receives awards in two categories of Accolade Global Film Competition
From accoladecompetition.org: “Buskin’ Blues” receives awards in two categories of Accolade Global Film Competition Local filmmaker Erin Derham received two awards of excellence in the 2014 Accolade Global Film Competition. Her film, “Buskin’ Blues,” was named in the Documentary Feature and Women Filmmakers categories. Derham was among 42 filmmakers from around the world to be […]
Shelby Stephenson of Benson, N.C., named NC Poet Laureate
From the NCWriters.org website: Shelby Stephenson named NC Poet Laureate Shelby Stephenson, of Benson, has been named North Carolina’s eighth Poet Laureate. Stephenson was inducted into the North Carolina Literary Hall of Fame in October. He was an English professor at UNC Pembroke and editor of Pembroke Magazine until his retirement in 2010. Winner of […]
Acoustic Asheville: Tellico
If “organic Appalachiacana” isn’t an actual genre, it should be. That’s how local quartet Tellico (Anya Hinkle, Stig Stiglets, Aaron Balance and Jed Willis) describe its roots-influenced sound. The group formed earlier this year (its members come from Dehlia Low, Town Mountain and Wooden Toothe), and has already been gaining fans and momentum. In November, Tellico […]
Xpress playlist: Holiday edition
Whether you’re celebrating Solstice, Yuletide, Christmas, Saturnalia or nothing at all (Humbug Day is Dec. 21), we’ve got a song for you. Actually, local musicians have a song for you. From new releases, recorded just for the holidays, to old favorites (remember the Yo, Humbug! album from 2000, featuring Tyler Ramsey among other WNC-based artists?), […]
The Three Davids (Holt, Wilcox and LaMotte) in Concert, Feb. 21
From a press release: The Three Davids in Concert Who: David Holt, David Wilcox, and David LaMotte What: The Three David’s in Concert When: February 21, 2015 8pm Where: Diana Wortham Theatre Tickets: $35/$25 for students and children under 12 Please join three of Asheville’s favorite award-winning songwriters and entertainers, David Holt, David Wilcox, and […]
The Martin Grant is open to local comedians
From an email: The Martin Grant is open to local comedians The Martin Grant was established by Steve Hofstetter and Next Round Entertainment in order to identify and reward up and coming stand-up comedians. It was inspired by Hofstetter’s work on Laughs, and the loss of his father. Read the full story here. The grant […]
“Into the Woods Jr” at The Masonic Temple, Jan. 24 & 25
From a press release: “Into the Woods Jr” at The Masonic Temple, Jan. 24 & 25 Voice of the City Productions announces pre-sale tickets for the Asheville January 2015 performance of: Into The Woods Jr Music by Stephen Sonheim story by James Lapine Directed by James King Show Location: The Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway Street, […]
Gold Light mines ’50s sounds, big screen aesthetics and friendships
What if a band is less about its members and more about the vehicle for a set of songs? If that’s the case, the dissolution of a band is not really a breakup as much as the completion of a project. Not that musician and filmmaker Joe Chang is saying that. Still, the disbanding of […]
The MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College hosts faculty lectures, Jan 4-12
From a press release: The MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College hosts faculty lectures, Jan 4-12 All lectures will be in the Ransom Fellowship Hall behind the Chapel unless otherwise indicated. For more information, call the MFA Office at Warren Wilson College: (828) 771-3715. The schedule is subject to change. Sunday, January 4, […]