From a press release: Yes the Raven performs at White Horse Black Mountain, Dec. 27 Yes the Raven: A Modern Bard Saturday, December 27 – 8 p.m.- Yes the Raven, Singer-Songwriter, $12 advance/$15 door There’s something almost shamanistic about a Yes the Raven performance as singer-songwriter Alyn Mearns summons up mysterious timeless worlds in his […]
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Smart bets: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
It’s not just a holiday party, it’s a fashion statement. And while ugly Christmas sweater parties are hardly a rarity, Kipper Schauer‘s annual fete — now in its sixth iteration — takes kitsch, irony and seasonal revelry to a whole new level. “There will be drinking, merriment and awesome clothing. Appearances by Santa Claus. Immortalize […]
Warren Wilson College MFA program holds public readings, Jan 3-12
From a press release: Warren Wilson College MFA program holds public readings, Jan 3-12 The public is welcome to attend the morning lectures and evening readings in fiction and poetry offered during the Master of Fine Arts Program winter residency. Events last approximately one hour. Admission is free. The schedule is subject to change. For […]
Holiday events around WNC
Looking to deck the halls, sing a carol, give a gift, take a stroll, see a play, make a craft or pass a wish list on to a man in a red suit? Here’s where to do all of those things. For more ideas, visit the Community Calendar and mountainx.com. • The FTW Burlesque Christmas […]
The Omni Grove Park Inn announces winter concert series headliners
From a press release: The Omni Grove Park Inn announces winter concert series headliners The Omni Grove Park Inn is kicking off the new year with its annual Winter Concert Series featuring critically-acclaimed musicians in the genres of Swing, Jazz and Celtic and Comedy. Running from mid-January into mid-March, this year’s series offers great music […]
Annual community Christmas Eve show at White Horse Black Mountain
From a press release: Annual community Christmas Eve show at White Horse Black Mountain A Christmas Eve Gift from the White Horse Wednesday, December 24 – 7 p.m.- Bob Hinkle, Kim Hughes, Joshua Messick, BJ Leiderman and guests. Annual community Christmas Eve show. Free. Black Mountain’s White Horse venue regularly tops polls as a business […]
“Over the Railing and Through the Woods” an evening of holiday travel travails
From a press release: “Over the Railing and Through the Woods” an evening of holiday travel travails Listen to This, stories in performance presents: “Over the Railing and Through the Woods” an evening of holiday travel travails featuring stories by: Ben Atkins (local comedian) Maryedith Burrell (Emmy-nominated writer) Danny Ellis (celebrated Irish singer / songwriter) […]
Bill Staines plays Mountain Spirit Coffee House, Jan 11
From a press release: Bill Staines plays Mountain Spirit Coffee House, Jan 11 After touring and playing concerts for over 41 years, you would think that musician and songwriter Bill Staines might think about slowing down, but that’s just not the case He is one of the most durable and beloved singers on the folk […]
Smart bets: Darren Nicholson and Mark Bumgarner
It takes two, as the saying goes. Local musician Darren Nicholson is a member of bluegrass group Balsam Range and the leader of his namesake band. Singer-songwriter Mark Bumgarner is a solo artist, as well as half of the duo Calico Moon and a contributor to multiple Balsam Range projects. Together, Nicholson and Bumgarner will […]
Morganton band Mipso performs a benefit concert for Casting for Hope, Dec. 19
From a press release: Morganton band Mipso performs a benefit concert for Casting for Hope, Dec. 19 Casting for Hope Presents Mipso in Concert is slated for December 19, 2014 at 7:30 at the CoMMA Auditorium in Morganton, North Carolina. These Carolina foothills will host the poetry of Mipso’s lyrics and the harmonies of music […]
Happy birthday John Ehle! The author’s renowned novel “The Land Breakers” is reprinted
No mere novelist, Asheville-born writer John Ehle is considered “a master of the American language.” Among his 17 books, including both fiction and nonfiction, seven works of historical fiction were set in the Appalachian mountains. From that collection, The Winter People was made into a film of the same name, staring Kurt Russell and Lloyd […]
Grove House free holiday showcase, Dec. 20
From a press release: Grove House free holiday showcase, Dec. 20 The Grove House, at 11 Grove St., holds a holiday showcase on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 1-7 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. Take a self-guided tour, meet the Grinch and bring an item to be donated to Brother Wolf […]
Comedian Shane Mauss performs at The Millroom, Jan. 16
From a press release: Comedian Shane Mauss performs at The Millroom, Jan. 16 On Friday, January 16th, Comedian Shane Mauss, hot off his the release of his new Netflix special ‘Mating Season,’ is set to perform in downtown Asheville at The Millroom for one show at 7:00pm. Having just released his first hour special ‘Mating […]
Holiday brass concert at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville, Dec. 17
From a press release: Holiday brass concert at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville North Carolina-based musicians, educators, and recording artists, Carolina Brass, will perform in the sanctuary of the Waynesville First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, December 17 at 6:30pm. The program, which will feature a variety of holiday and classical songs, is free […]
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design receives a National Endowment for the Arts grant
From a press release: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design receives a National Endowment for the Arts grant National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Jane Chu announced on December 2nd that The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) is one of 919 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. […]
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol opens at NC Stage
From a press release: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol opens at NC Stage Ensemble Theatre Company, in conjunction with North Carolina Stage Company, is proud to present Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol! The show is playing exclusively at NC Stage in downtown Asheville, from December 17th- December 28th. Under the direction of Andrew Hampton Livingston and starring […]
Asheville Green Drinks holds Human Rights Day event, Dec. 10
From a press release: Asheville Green Drinks holds Human Rights Day event, Dec. 10 10 December 2014 Location: Green Sage Cafe, Downtown Socializing: 5:30PM Presentation: 6:00PM Human Rights Day 2014 Professor Peter Haschke of UNC Asheville will speak briefly on Human Rights Day, followed by Q&A and discussion. Dr. Hashke is also a principal researcher […]
Acoustic Asheville: Resonant Rogues’ kickstarter countdown
Asheville’s Resonant Rogues have been hard at work raising funds to record an album at Echo Mountain Studios. The band’s Kickstarter campaign runs through Sunday, Dec. 21. At press time the band was halfway to its goal of $7,500. “Their meaningful lyrics and infectious melodies will catch your ear and move your feet,” says the […]
“Emily Dickinson Unplugged” Chautauqua performance benefits Pan Harmonia
“Presentiment is that long shadow on the lawn / Indicative that suns go down,” wrote Emily Dickinson. “The notice to the startled grass / That darkness is about to pass.” The 19th-century poet lived in Massachusetts and was a prolific writer, but fewer than a dozen of her poems were published while she was living. […]
Holiday events around WNC
Looking to deck the halls, sing a carol, give a gift, take a stroll, see a play, make a craft or pass a wish list on to a man in a red suit? Here’s where to do all of those things. For more ideas, visit the Community Calendar and mountainx.com. • Even if you’re not traveling […]
Wood & Spoon announces holiday and moving sale
From a press release: Wood & Spoon announces holiday and moving sale We are pleased and excited to be hosting a tasting party for OWL Bakery from 2-6 on Saturday the 13th! We’ll have samples to nibble, hot mulled cider, Noble Cider on tap (yay!), and breads, cookies, and other treats & edible gifts for […]