From a press release: Listen to This, stories on stage presents: “I Wake Up Screaming,” Oct. 30 “I Wake Up Screaming”: an eerie evening of told nightmare tales Thursday, October 30th at 7:30 PM 35 below (back behind Asheville Community Theater) Listen to This returns this Thursday night with a Halloween-inspired night of nightmare stories […]
Nashville-based bluegrass collective Lonesome River Band has been performing for more than 30 years. The group joined Steve Martin on the “Late Show with David Letterman,” it’s played the Grand Ole Opry along with numerous festivals and has taken home awards such as an IBMA for the song “Angeline the Baker.” But when it came […]
From a press release: Chris Cox reads at Blue Ridge Books, Nov. 1 Meet author Chris Cox at Blue Ridge Books on Saturday, November 1 at 3:00 pm. “It made me laugh! It made me cry!” Surely, there is no older cliché to describe a book than that one, yet how else can Chris Cox‘s […]
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum hosts annual holiday market, Nov. 7 The Asheville Art Museum is excited to host a festive First Friday event on Friday, November 7 by presenting our Annual Holiday Market, where guests will find unique gifts for everyone on their list. The Holiday Market will feature a variety of […]
From a press release: “Painters Painting” film screening at BMCM+AC, Nov. 6 The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center in downtown Asheville presents a screening of the film Painters Painting: A Candid History of the New York Art Scene, 1940-1970 on Thursday, Nov. 6th at 7:30pm. This film by Emile de Antonio examines a […]
From a press release: Ron Rash reads at Blue Ridge Books, Nov. 8 Blue Ridge Books will host Ron Rash on Saturday, November 8 at 11 a.m. Rash will read from his new book (available Nov. 4) entitled Something Rich and Strange: Selected Stories. Ron Rash is the author of the 2009 PEN/Faulkner finalist and […]
From a press release: Folk-rockers Seven Handle Circus play New Mountain, Nov. 7 Seven Handle Circus, a six-piece folk rock band from Atlanta, are thrilled to release their debut album Shadows on the Wall available now on iTunes. The band recently stopped by People to perform their single “And We Danced.” The band will be coming […]
If someone was making a movie of Gavin Geoffrey Dillard’s life, Jared Leto would fall all over himself to land the lead role: An Asheville-born artist and writer (Dillard grew up on Sunset Mountain) leaves North Carolina for the bright lights of 1970s Los Angeles. He immerses himself in the excitement and excess of that […]
While there have been cellos and violins (and probably even the odd viola or two) on The Grey Eagle stage before, it’s possible that they’ve never been played with quite the breathless splendor of Andrew Joslyn’s Passenger String Quartet. That group, led by violinist and arranger Joslyn, with cellist Rebecca Chung Filice, Seth May-Patterson on […]
From a press release: Cornmeal performs at Pisgah Brewing, Nov. 6 Cornmeal has never been a band to shy away from reinvention and after over a decade, 2013 proves to be just that as the band sets out with a newly reformed lineup, a fresh energetic sound and heads back into the studio to finish […]
From a newsletter: The Mothlight hosts a free Halloween party, Oct. 31 Halloween week is upon us! Here’s what you need to know for Friday; come early, bring CASH and prepare yourself for a killer party! Josh Carpenter and Horsehair Manhair will be covering T. Rex jams, Sisterwives is playing the Billboard top hits from […]
North Florida-based guitarist Daryl Hance (formerly of JJ Grey & Mofro) has a sound oft-compared to the watery lowlands of his home state. “Daryl Hance’s music is appropriately swampy. The sweltering jams are thick with humidity,” said Free Times in Columbia, SC. Hance recently teamed up with Asheville band Turchi for the Kudzu Swamp Spectacular, […]
Each week the Brown Bag Songwriting Competition sets the stage for local songwriters to showcase their craft. The winner of each week’s contest walks away with a cash prize and the chance to come back on Sunday, Nov. 23 to compete in the finals. Want to be a part of the 11-week event? There are […]
From a press release: Finalists for Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award announced The Western North Carolina Historical Association proudly announces the five finalists for the 2014 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award. Originated by the Louis Lipinsky family in 1955, this annual award is now supported by Michael Sartisky, PhD, and the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Advisory […]
From a press release: Charlotte’s Web at Asheville Community Theatre, Oct. 30-Nov. 2 The beloved children’s story comes to life on stage! The Youth Production Class at Asheville Community Theatre will perform Charlotte’s Web October 30 – November 2, 2014. Charlotte’s Web is directed by Jeff Catanese with and features a cast of 17 students […]
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum hosts pianoforte concert with Teresa Sumpter, Nov. 9 The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to host the next concert in its Pianoforte recital series on Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m. This popular event takes place in the Museum’s stunning gallery where a Sol LeWitt drawing is currently […]
From a press release: White Horse 6th anniversary celebration, Nov. 7 Who: All Star Cast- featuring BJ Leiderman, Kat Williams, The Belfast Boys and more. What: ‘6th Anniversary Benefit Bash’ When: Friday, November 7th, 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7pm. Where: White Horse Black Mountain Tickets: $15 advance/$18 door www.whitehorseblackmountain.com or can be reserved at […]
From a press release: Puppet show “Jug-Baby: An Autobiography” at The Odditorium, Nov. 17 Transmissions Theatre presents… JUG-BABY; AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY A whimsical journey of sexuality and self-discovery featuring puppets, animation and live music. Philadelphia’s Transmissions Theatre is proud to present their new one-woman puppet show, Jug-Baby: An Autobiography for one night only at The Odditorium. […]
From a press release: Local press publishes “A Monk in the Bee Hive” by Skye ann louise Taylor “A Monk in the Bee Hive weaves together the threads of nature and spiritual practice, sitting, silence and the sound of bees. Beekeeping and monasticism have for centuries been partners, and here this ancient practice continues, combining […]
From a press release: Justin Townes Earle plays The Grey Eagle, Nov. 22 Justin Townes Earle with Corey Brenan At The Grey Eagle, Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m. $18 advance / $20 day of show With a new album, a new label, new management, and a new outlook on life, Justin Townes Earle is completely […]
From a press release: Youth OUTright announces WNC GSA initiative Youth Outright WNC, Inc. (YO) continues working to positively impact the environments where youth spend most of their time, especially school and home. The WNC GSA (gay/straight alliance) Initiative will strengthen existing GSAs, develop a communications network and working relationships between YO and the GSAs, […]
