With song titles like “High Mountain Pass” and “Land of the Sky,” you might think that American Hollow, the latest effort from local four-piece Bask is a bluegrass offering. You would be wrong. From the opening guitar riffs of “High Mountain Pass,” the album asserts itself with coiling intensity and crushing percussion. On its Bandcamp […]
From a press release: Local company In Blue Handmade unveils a new line of custom instrument straps In Blue Handmade, the top-selling leather shop on Etsy.com known for its handmade leather journals, wallets, totes and flask covers, is excited to unveil a new line of custom instrument straps. Each strap is hand cut and hand […]
From a press release: Mixed Media Exhibition, “Structural Abstraction,” opens at UNCA, Nov. 3 Structural Abstraction, an exhibition of synthetic polymer and mixed media on canvas and panel by Ian Cage, will open on Nov. 3 in Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. A reception with a lecture presentation by the artist will be […]
From a press release: Naughty Faerie Fashion Show to benefit Eblen Charities, Nov. 15 The Asheville Faerie Arts Festival returns to the Renaissance Hotel for its 2nd year, and along with it, the entertaining Faerie Fashion Show featuring the work of local fashion designers and businesses taking place on Saturday, November 15th at 7 pm. […]
From a press release: WCU to offer new online master’s degree programs in education The University of North Carolina Board of Governors gave its approval Friday, Oct. 24, for Western Carolina University to begin offering its master’s degree programs in middle grades and elementary education exclusively online. The approval enables WCU to phase out its […]
From a press release: Annual 99.9 Kiss Country guitar jam, Nov. 17 Mission Foundation is pleased to announce that local radio station 99.9 Kiss Country (WKSF) will host their seventh annual Guitar Jam to benefit Mission Children’s Hospital on Monday, Nov., 17 at The Orange Peel located in Asheville, NC. This year’s line-up includes top […]
Tricks, treats, haunted high schools, macabre masquerades, terrifying bike tours, frightening feasts, daring dance parties and maudlin makeout sessions: Xpress has hunted down the thrills and chills in and around Asheville. For more Halloween events, visit Clubland, Calendar and mountainx.com. • The Asheville Affiliates hosts a costume party at The Odditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6-9 […]
From a press release: Foothills Music Club scholarship winners to be featured in concert, Nov. 13 The 2014 Foothills Music Club, Inc. scholarship winners will be the featured performers in a public concert to be held Thursday, November 13, at 3:00 p.m, at Isothermal Community College in Columbus. The concert is open and free to […]
From a newsletter: Vagabond Vistas leads photography trip to Venice, March 2015 As we did this past March, Vagabond Vistas is joining forces with Private Italy Tours, Ltd. to bring you an unforgettable creative adventure in one of the world’s most fascinating and unique cities. You will join me and Mark for a photographic journey […]
From a press release: Christmas at Biltmore launches with annual tree raising, Nov. 5 On Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m., Santa Claus will escort a horse-drawn carriage delivering Biltmore’s holiday centerpiece, a 35-foot Fraser fir, to the front door of Biltmore House to kick off Christmas at Biltmore. The tree will spend the holidays […]
From a press release: Alchemy Fine Art holds charity benefit art opening, Nov. 13 On November 13th, 2014, from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM, Alchemy Fine Art welcomes renowned artists Angela Cunningham and Anis Crofts for a special art opening to benefit the nonprofit organization ARC of NC. The exhibit, which runs through December 21, […]
At first glance, Shawnee, Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Samantha Crain makes an unlikely front woman. She might not be a boho trendsetter like Johanna and Klara Söderberg, the sisters of Swedish folk-pop outfit First Aid Kit for whom Crain is currently opening. But, even alone on stage (except for her guitar), Crain quickly proves why she’s warming […]
From a press release: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute hosts an afternoon of theater & music, Nov. 2 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville will host an afternoon of theater and musical performances on Sunday, Nov. 2 in UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Asheville Community Theatre’s Autumn Players will give a performance of Other Desert […]
From a press release: Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited holds anniversary celebration, Oct. 31 The Asheville Wild Birds Unlimited is celebrating one year since their migration to the new shop in Gerber Village. On Friday, October 31st from 9am – 6pm, there will be Halloween festivities and specials throughout the store. Stop by for food, fun […]
From a press release: Holiday windows contest and walking tour Join in Asheville’s holiday season by entering the Downtown Holiday Windows Contest, presented by Window World of Asheville. This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays,” always the same as the Asheville Holiday Parade. Three cash prizes will be awarded for Best Interpretation of Theme*, […]
From a press release: The AIDS Memorial Quilt at Renaissance Hotel, Nov. 24-Dec. 1 We are very pleased to be bringing 20 blocks, 160 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to the Renaissance Hotel. The exhibit will be open 10:00 – 7:00 daily, with a special Opening Night Reception on Monday, November 24th, 6:00 – […]
From a press release: Kiwanis Club of Asheville hosts pancake breakfast, Nov. 1 Kiwanis Club of Asheville is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast to serve the children of Buncombe County. “Short Stacks for Big Change” will be held on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. The event is located at Fatz Café in Asheville off […]
From a press release: Youth OUTright offers scholarships for Creating Change conference Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc., is offering two scholarships for the 2015 Creating Change conference, which will be held in Denver, Colorado, from February 4-8, 2015. Creating Change is the premier annual organizing and skills-building event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community […]
From a press release: “The Gift of the Magi and Other Heartwarming Tales” at ACT, Dec. 6 On December 6th at 10 am, Bright Star Theatre of Asheville will perform their production of The Gift of the Magi and Other Heartwarming Tales at Asheville Community Theatre. This holiday comedy has been seen by hundreds of […]
From a press release: Acoustic Syndicate’s annual Thanksgiving show at The Grey Eagle, Nov. 29 Annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Show Set for Nov 29th at The Grey Eagle in Asheville. 8pm doors/ 9pm show; ALL AGES; Standing room only; $15 advance / $18 day of show With a touring and recording history of more than 20 […]
From a press release: Castell Photography Gallery hosts “NEXT: New Photographic Visions,” opening Nov. 7 Castell Photography Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of the gallery’s sixth annual juried exhibition, NEXT: New Photographic Visions on Friday, November 7th with a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year’s competition was curated by the […]
