From a press release: Bookopolis 2014, Sept. 19-21 Bookopolis 2014: Printmade Artist Books Free and open to the Public on Friday, Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 20, 1-5 p.m. at Asheville BookWorks, 428 1/2 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. 828-255-8444. Regular Studio Hours: M-F 1-5 p.m., Sat 1-4 p.m. info@ashevillebookworks.com BookWorks is excited to […]
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Outside voices: New Mountain hosts an outdoor stage through October
Labor Day is behind us, but there is still plenty of fair weather ahead. In fact, it’s easy to make the argument that October’s crisp air and bright foliage make for some of the year’s best days — that’s why it’s perfect timing for New Mountain to launch its outdoor stage series.
Brown Bag Songwriting Competition begins a new season
The Brown Bag Songwriting Competition is held every Monday for 11 weeks, starting Sept. 8. New and seasoned musicians showcase original songs in front of an audience and panel of judges, and the finale sees each round’s winner back to compete (possibly in front of a celebrity judge) for prizes and bragging rights.
Q+A with local YA author Stephanie Perkins
As Stephen Colbert said, “a young adult novel is a regular novel that people actually read.” So no need to feel guilty about indulging in Isla and the Happily Ever After, the just-published YA romance by local author Stephanie Perkins. The summer before her senior year in high school, Isla (pronounced eye-la) bumps into her […]
Acoustic Asheville: Larry Keel Experience
The Larry Keel Experience kicked off New Mountain‘s outdoor stage series last weekend. In advance of that show, the band performed a song for Acoustic Asheville. Video by Jesse Hamm.
Five (or more) questions with Mutual Benefit
Mutual Benefit is an ironic name for a band that’s singular rather than plural. Singer-songwriter Jordan Lee is the project’s sole permanent member. Then again, the benefit in question might be shared with Lee’s many collaborators — he assembles a group for each album he puts out. The most recent release, the dreamy and transcendent […]
Xpress Playlist: Transfigurations II edition
For those celebrating the 10th anniversary of Harvest Records by attending all or part of Transfigurations II (read about here, here and here) — or for those who can’t make it to the shows but want to live vicariously — there’s this: First, Rich Orris is shooting photos and took over the Harvest Records Instagram […]
Harris Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 17
From a press release: Harris Brothers perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 17 Wednesday, Sept. 17 Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd. $8 in advance / $10 at door. General Admission. Doors 5pm, Show 8:30pm, 828-575-2737 (for reservations) Seated concert with limited tables available with dinner reservations. There is also theater- […]
UNC Asheville presents Cherokee stickball demonstration, Sept. 4
From a press release: UNC Asheville presents Cherokee stickball demonstration, Sept. 4 UNC Asheville will also host a Cherokee stickball demonstration by members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 on the UNC Asheville Intramural Fields. The event is free and open to the public. Stickball, which is similar to […]
Robin and Linda Williams play Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 11
From a press release: Robin and Linda Williams play Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, Sept. 11 Robin and Linda Williams Thursday, Sept. 11 Isis Restaurant & Music Hall, 743 Haywood Rd. $20 in advance / $25 at door. Doors 5pm, Show 8:30pm, 828-575-2737 (for reservations) Seated concert with limited tables available with dinner reservations. There […]
Mountain Heritage Day at WCU, Sept. 27
From a press release: Mountain Heritage Day at WCU, Sept. 27 Thousands gather on the Western Carolina University campus in Cullowhee each year on the last Saturday in September to be a part of the region’s rich history of mountain culture at Mountain Heritage Day. This year, those attending on Saturday, Sept. 27, can be […]
Bobcat Goldthwait performs at The Millroom, Sept. 12 & 13
From a press release: Bobcat Goldthwait performs at The Millroom, Sept. 12 & 13 Friday and Saturday, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance $22 at the door Phone: 828-225-2585 The Millroom is located at 66 Asheland Ave Funny Business at The Millroom in Asheville, NC is proud to present the one and only […]
Heady and hard to typify: Asheville clubs & music in the ’90s
Asheville’s a great place to live, unless you suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out). Even if you catch the drum circle, a gallery crawl, three bands and a late-night DJ, your Twitter feed will still be full of reports and photos from the indie-film screening, book launch, poetry reading and symphony concert that you […]
Americana singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson at Jack of the Wood, Sept. 16
From a press release: Americana singer-songwriter Christian Lee Hutson at Jack of the Wood, Sept. 16 Christian Lee Hutson, 24-year-old Nashville-via-Los Angeles Americana singer-songwriter rooted in country tradition and vibrating with youthful energy (think a drunk and sedentary George Jones being channeled through a drunk and animated Conor Oberst), is touring throughout the summer in […]
Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody perform at Art House Gallery, Aug. 30
From a press release: Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody perform at Art House Gallery, Aug. 30 The Art House Gallery & Studio announces its next Saturday concert: Ellen Trnka, Howie Johnson and Craig Woody – blues/jazz/rock on electric guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica plus Ellen’s amazing soulful vocals. Show 7:30-9:30 – venue open 7-11 […]
Blues singer Patrick Dodd performs a free concert at UNC Asheville
From a press release: Blues singer Patrick Dodd performs a free concert at UNC Asheville Blues Singer Patrick Dodd, a one-time Beale Street Entertainer of the Year and long-time performer at BB King’s Blues Club in Memphis, Tenn., will perform at UNC Asheville at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Lipinsky Auditorium. This concert […]
Dog Tag Art helps save rescue animals
From a press release: Dog Tag Art helps save rescue animals Summer is a time when most entrepreneurs try to squeeze in a vacation and leave work back at the office, but this wasn’t the case for Jack Carrier, the owner of Dog Tag Art out of Asheville, North Carolina. For his summer vacation, he […]
Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
From a press release: Sunday Jazz Showcase at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Summer is winding down and school is winding up. Why not pop into the Isis this weekend to enjoy one last summer hurrah before the fall kicks into high gear! We’ll still be flying high from the energy of this past weekend, […]
Ann B. Ross reading and books igning at Malaprop’s, Aug. 31
From a press release: Ann B. Ross reading and book signing at Malaprop’s, Aug. 31 Ann B. Ross reading, signing and Q&A Sunday, Aug. 31, 3 p.m. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café Open to the public Ann B. Ross’s Miss Julia books are always a delight, and Etta Mae’s Worst bad Luck Day is no exception. — J.A. Jance, […]
Asheville Urban Landscape Project presents six Paint-Outs, Sept. 9-Oct. 14
From a press release: Asheville Urban Landscape Project presents six Paint-Outs, Sept. 9-Oct. 14 This fall the Asheville Urban Landscape Project is presenting 6 plein air Paint-Outs in the neighborhoods and parks of Asheville. Each Paint-Out will begin with a presentation from an accomplished local artist. After a short presentation, participants will work on their […]
Asheville in the ’90s: Club and concert scene
Asheville’s a great place to live, unless you suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out). Even if you catch the drum circle, a gallery crawl, three bands and a late-night DJ, your Twitter feed will still be full of reports and photos from the indie-film screening, book launch, poetry reading and symphony concert that you […]