From a press release: Brain Freeze Tour comes to Madison County Arts Center, Dec. 7 Hilarious, clever and heartwarming; three words many use to describe The Uncalled For Trio of Kim Weitkamp, Bil Lepp, a 5 time winner of the West Virgina Liars Contest, and Andy Offutt Irwin. This triple threat trio is bringing their […]
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Flow Gallery wins national recognition
From a press release: Flow Gallery wins national recognition The National Committe of American Craft Week is pleased to announce that Flow Gallery in Marshall, NC has won a coveted Star Award for the Most Innovative Event Concept during the 2014 American Craft Week. American Craft Week is a 10-day celebration of handmade craft that […]
David Novak performs at Best of Our State, Jan. 9-11
From a press release: David Novak performs at Best of Our State, Jan. 9-11 Asheville storyteller, David Novak joins Good Morning America’s David Hartman, Balsam Range and others January 9-11, 2015 for The Best of Our State at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa in Asheville. Sponsored by Our State magazine the weekend celebrates […]
Joe Zimmerman performs at The Millroom, Dec. 3
From a press release: Joe Zimmerman performs at The Millroom, Dec. 3 On Wednesday, December 3rd, former Asheville, NC comedian Joe Zimmerman, who moved to New York and made it big on John Oliver’s New York Stand-up Show, Comedy Central Half Hour, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and NBC’s Last Comic Standing, returns […]
Tim Northern at The Altamont Theatre, Nov. 13
From a press release: Tim Northern at The Altamont Theatre, Nov. 13 Stand-up comedian Tim Northern returns to Asheville Thursday, November 13th at 8 p.m. at The Altamont Theatre. Tickets: $5 advanced, $7 at the door. Get your tickets now here. Tim is a regular performer on the national comedy club circuit, having performed at […]
Asheville Brewing Company’s newest beer celebrates The Feral Chihuahuas
From a press release: Asheville Brewing Company’s newest beer celebrates The Feral Chihuahuas Long-time Feral supporters Asheville Brewing Co. have created a brew to celebrate The Feral Chihuahuas 10th Anniversary Best-Of Show happening this Saturday at Asheville Community Theatre. The Feral Chihuahuas have performed over 300 shows in WNC and at comedy festivals around the […]
Michelle Baker publishes non-traditional novel The Canoe
Local author Michelle Baker writes poems that sometimes reach 15 or 20 pages in length. But when one hit the 40-page mark, “I thought, ‘This isn’t going to stop anytime soon,’” she says. That poem grew and morphed and eventually became The Canoe, a novel that weaves together two lives touched by the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Baker gives a reading and signing at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Nov. 15
“Don’t Dress for Dinner” opens at NC Stage, Nov. 12-Dec. 7
From a press release: “Don’t Dress for Dinner” opens at NC Stage, Nov. 12-Dec. 7 Bernard is at it again. He makes big plans for a romantic rendezvous with his mistress complete with a solid alibi from his friend Robert. Everything is perfect. Until. Bernard’s wife decides to stick around for a tryst of her […]
Lineup announced for Big Ears 2015 in Knoxville
From a press release: Lineup announced for Big Ears 2015 in Knoxville Though Mountain Oasis is on pause, AC Entertainment is still proud to bring you quality and one-of-a-kind music experiences! Blending the finest in contemporary classical music with groundbreaking indie rock bands, leading jazz greats, visionary folk artists, and the indefinable avant-garde, the internationally […]
Indie songsmiths in the round at Grey Eagle, Nov. 19
From a press release: Indie songsmiths in the round at Grey Eagle, Nov. 19 An evening of sharing songs with friends and bandleaders from far and wide at the best music room in the southern U.S.A. (The Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC). Expect songs and stories, beer and laughs galore. See some of the finest songwriters […]
Flow Tribe performs at Asheville Music Hall, Nov. 20
From a press release: Flow Tribe performs at Asheville Music Hall, Nov. 20 WHO: Flow Tribe WHERE: Asheville Music Hall WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 20, 9 p.m., $8 “Back-bone cracking music.” That’s how the New Orleans natives in Flow Tribe describe their sound. It’s a groove-based gumbo, a mixture of classic Louisiana traditions (funk, jazz, electric […]
The Harmed Brothers play Jack of the Wood, Nov. 16
From a press release: The Harmed Brothers play Jack of the Wood, Nov. 16 Indie Folk/Roots band The Harmed Brothers (Fluff and Gravy Records) are taking to the road in November, in support of their most recent Fluff and Gravy Records release, Better Days, and they will be playing at JACK OF THE WOOD on […]
Voorhees family art show and sale, Nov. 23
From a press release: Voorhees family art show and sale, Nov. 23 The 17th Voorhees Family Art Show and Sale will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, November 23 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm in a renovated historic Arts and Crafts style home located at 89 […]
In quotes: Creative Perspectives on Wilderness writers panel
Six writers participated in a panel on Friday night as the final installment in the three-part Within the Lines: Creative Perspectives on Wilderness. The exhibit and monthly panel discussions, held at HandMade in America’s offices, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Friday’s discussion seemed especially poignant as the recent election put a number […]
Acoustic Asheville: Wes Tirey
Black Mountain-based singer-songwriter Wes Tirey is prolific: In the past year he’s released a collection of home recordings, a split album with Andrew Weathers and, most recently, the seven-track record O, Annihilator. From that record he performed “Memories Bygone” for Acoustic Asheville. Video by Jesse Hamm, shot at Carrier Park.
Sound Track: Sidecar Honey
Sidecar Honey is the songwriting trifecta of Dave Dribbon, Jeff Honeycutt and Randy Dzielak — a self-described “down home roots sounds with an original modern edge” outfit. But what makes this Americana act (in a sea of roots-music bands) a stand out is the smart juxtaposition of shrewd songwriting and high-energy rhythm. Not that Sidecar […]
Orange Peel nominated for Pollstar “Nightclub of the Year” award
From a press release: Orange Peel nominated for Pollstar “Nightclub of the Year” award Asheville’s world-class music venue The Orange Peel, was nominated for “Nightclub of the Year” today by Pollstar magazine in its annual Concert Industry Awards. The Orange Peel has been long recognized as one of the best live music venues in the […]
Leonard Hollifield CD release at Madison County Arts Council, Nov. 28
From a press release: Leonard Hollifield CD release at Madison County Arts Council, Nov. 28 The Madison County Arts Council Presents Leonard Hollifield CD release for A Gentle Southern Wind Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 available at (828) 649-1301 www.madisoncountyarts.com At the age of 88, most musicians are resting on their laurels […]
Town Mountain’s holiday bluegrass benefit for MANNA, Dec. 20
From a press release: Town Mountain’s holiday bluegrass benefit for MANNA, Dec. 20 On Friday, December 20th, 2014 Town Mountain and Mandolin Orange will play a benefit for two local hunger relief organizations, Funding America Through Entertainment (FATE) and MANNA FoodBank at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall in Asheville, NC. New Belgium Brewing Company is […]
Webcast celebrates traditional 18th century holiday at Tryon Palace, Nov. 19
From a press release: Webcast celebrates traditional 18th century holiday at Tryon Palace, Nov. 19 Enjoy a virtual visit to Tryon Palace during a live broadcast Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. from His Royal Governor’s Cooking Office. The 45-minute webcast will explore the history of the holidays with an 18th-century cooking demonstration, a hands-on historic […]
Italian dinner fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Nov. 17
From a press release: Italian dinner fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network An authentic Italian Dinner in Honor of Bill Coleman and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month will be held at Bandido’s Restaurant on Monday, November 17th at 7pm. Bandido’s 697 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806 $42 per plate // ALL AGES // 7pm Buy tickets […]