From a press release: Dog Day Afternoon Festival, Sept. 28 On Sunday, September 28th Carrier Park will be home to Asheville’s only outdoor festival created for dogs to benefit dogs. The 3rd annual Mix 96.5 Dog Day Afternoon festival will take place at the East Green of Carrier Park in West Asheville from 1 to […]
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Bob Moog Foundation hosts Ignite Gala benefit, Oct. 4
From a press release: Bob Moog Foundation hosts Ignite Gala benefit, Oct. 4 The Bob Moog Foundation will be hosting a very special benefit event on October 4, 2014. The Ignite Gala, held at Michael Boddicker’s residence in Encino, CA, will benefit the Foundation’s hallmark education initiative, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool. The event promises to be […]
The Madison County Arts Council presents: Moira Craig and Carolyn Robson, Oct. 10
From a press release: The Madison County Arts Council presents: Moira Craig and Carolyn Robson, Oct. 10 Madison County is known for its centuries old ballad tradition and now that tradition is coming for a visit. The Madison County Arts Council is proud to host two evenings of song from two of the finest performers […]
Asheville Juggling Festival, Sept. 26-28
From a press release: Asheville Juggling Festival, Sept. 26-28 Jugglers from all around will come together and attempt to defy gravity this weekend at the 4th annual Asheville Juggling Festival. The festival is free and open to the public, with a large indoor juggling space, two variety shows, workshops, and a “Construction Zone” where the […]
Parker Priddy Gallery + Studio
From a press release: Parker Priddy Gallery + Studio Parker Priddy Gallery + Studio, located at 43 Rankin Avenue, is a collaborative showroom for Parker J Pfister Photography and Ship to Shore Clothier, the custom gown design label from R. Brooke Priddy. The Gallery + Studio will now be open to the public for retail […]
Weaverville Art Safari, Nov. 1 and 2
From a press release: Weaverville Art Safari, Nov. 1 and 2 The arrival of fall in Western North Carolina signals more than the start of colorful autumn foliage. It also marks the arrival of one of the most popular studio art tours in the area, the Weaverville Art Safari. Held on November 1 and 2 […]
Ian Moore performs at the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 16
From a press release: Ian Moore performs at the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 16 Morris Broadband, WTZQ and Carolina Investment Brokers present a special concert featuring Ian Moore in the 9th concert of the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concert, […]
Sound check: Malcolm Holcombe and Jared Tyler
On tour for his latest album, Pitiful Blues, Malcolm Holcombe played a show at The Grey Eagle last month. He was joined by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jared Tyler, from Tulsa, Oklahoma. In advance of the show, the musicians talked about songwriting and touring, and Holcombe shared a few of his pearls of wisdom: “Hang around […]
Xpress playlist: Bluegrass, new grass and no grass whatsoever
If there’s a theme to this week collection of songs, it has to be unique takes on roots music — though Philadelphia-based rockers Purling Hiss probably don’t fit in the roots category at all. Still, their re-envisioned approach to rock and pop fits with The Wood Brothers’ innovation of blues and Americana, and Judah & […]
Vollie and Kari and the Western Wildcats perform at Good Stuff on Oct. 4
From a press release: Vollie and Kari and the Western Wildcats perform at Good Stuff on Oct. 4 Vollie and Kari and the Western Wildcats will be kicking up some dust at Good Stuff in downtown Marshall Saturday October 4. The great Lynn Netherton will be there, sharing his pedal steel prowess, and you seriously […]
Rhetorical Factory holds a customer appreciation party, Sept. 30
From a press release: Rhetorical Factory holds a customer appreciation party, Sept. 30 Rhetorical Factory is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party on September 30th from 4-9 at their Flagship Store at 444 Haywood Rd in West Asheville. Celebrating four years of Rhetorical Factory in Asheville, and four months open at the new store, they want […]
Asheville Art Museum participates in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live, Sept. 27
From a press release: Asheville Art Museum participates in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day Live, Sept. 27 The Asheville Art Museum will provide visitors who have a Museum Day Live ticket with free admission on September 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 10th annual Museum Day Live. The nationwide event represents Smithsonian’s commitment […]
Gove Scrivenor performs at Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 12
From a press release: Gove Scrivenor performs at Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series, Oct. 12 Morris Broadband presents Gove Scrivenor in the 8th concert of the Magnolia Acoustic Concert Series at Flat Rock Cinema, located at 2700 Greenville Highway in Flat Rock, NC. The live concert, produced by Howard Molton and Tom Fisch, will be at […]
Local group circulates petition to reform busking rights
From Change.org: Local group circulates petition to reform busking rights Asheville buskers are petitioning Asheville Parks & Recreation and Cultural Arts Department to support pro-busker rights reform The petition, which can be found at Change.org, reads: Asheville is a city based on music and culture. It is also a place where legendary buskers such as, […]
Equinox Night Carnival benefit for nonprofit hero, Steven Liebnhaut
From a press release: Equinox Night Carnival benefit for nonprofit hero, Steven Liebnhaut Celebrate the arrival of autumn in Asheville with an Equinox Night Carnival held for local nonprofit organizer Steven Liebenhaut, who’s raised thousands of dollars for local charities and now faces a cancer diagnosis and ongoing income loss. Face painting, henna body art, […]
The Magnetic Theatre announces new location
From a press release: The Magnetic Theatre announces its new location At long last, our search for a theater of our very own is over — before year’s end The Magnetic Theatre will call Magnetic 375, at 375 Depot Street, home. If Depot Street sounds familiar to you, that’s because Magnetic 375 is located directly […]
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design announces 2014 craft research fund recipients
From a press release: The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design announces 2014 craft research fund recipients The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design (CCCD) is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2014 Craft Research Fund grants. This year, ten organizations, curators, scholars, and graduate students will receive a total of $95,000 to support […]
Call for nominations for North Carolina’s next Poet Laureate
From a press release: Call for nominations for North Carolina’s next Poet Laureate Nominations for the state’s next poet laureate, the ambassador of North Carolina literature, will be accepted now through Oct. 14, online at www.NCDCR.gov/PoetLaureate. The timeline is short, so immediate attention to nominations is encouraged. The post, created by the General Assembly in […]
ReVIEWING Black Mountain College 6: The Writers of Black Mountain College, Sept. 26-28
From a press release: ReVIEWING Black Mountain College 6: The Writers of Black Mountain College, Sept. 26-28 The sixth annual ReVIEWING Black Mountain College conference, focusing on writers associated with the college and their influence, will take place September 26-28 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. During its short […]
Supergroup Trigger Hippy in Asheville on Oct. 29
From a press release: Supergroup Trigger Hippy in Asheville on Oct. 29 Trigger Hippy is a powerful, soul-infused rock and roll band founded by Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman featuring twin lead vocals from multi-platinum recording artist Joan Osborne and singer-songwriter Jackie Greene who also plays guitar and keyboards. Rounding out the group are lead […]
Orange Peel will sell its millionth ticket this week
From a press release: Orange Peel will sell its millionth ticket this week The Orange Peel, the Southeast’s premier live music venue, is celebrating a major milestone this week: the club expects to sell its one millionth concert ticket, most likely sometime on Wednesday, September 17th, after 11 years in business in Downtown Asheville. To […]