From a press release: September events in Blowing Rock When the leaves begin to turn in October in the High Country of North Carolina, those in the know head for Blowing Rock, where fall color is augmented by the attractions of North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town. But truly insider travelers make their way to Blowing […]
From a press release: Full moon evening of devotional music, Aug. 10 An evening of stirring kirtan with master musicians and the voice of an angel. Will you be celebrating with us? Paloma Devi: A Full Moon Evening of Devotional Music, with Tripp DudlEy, Daniel Barber and Daniel Chambo. Advance sale tickets ($20) at Malaprops […]
From a press release: Local cello-guitar folk rock duo The Wilhelm Brothers release album, Sept. 24 On September 4th, 2014, Asheville-based cello-guitar folk rock duo The Wilhelm Brothers are releasing their second CD. It is the recording of a high-energy 5-song live radio show on WDVX Blue Plate Special from April 2013. The tracks were […]
From a press release: Business Sings Broadway fundraiser for ACT, Aug. 22 & 23 Asheville Community Theatre (ACT) has asked 32 local journalists, teachers, bankers, realtors, restaurateurs, and more to hang up their suits and ties for a few nights and perform onstage for a fundraiser like no other! These businessmen are ready to prove […]
From a press release: Book launch and reception for artist/photographer Joe Longobardi Our August artist/photographer Joe Longobardi launches his new book at Grateful Steps on Friday, Aug. 8, 6 p.m. Joe Longobardi has been working professionally as a photographer for seven years in the Asheville area. He is engaged in editorial, portrait,documentary and street photography. […]
From a press release: Listen to This presents “David v. Goliath: True Tales of Taking on City Hall,” Aug. 28 Listen to This: Stories in Performance, a monthly storytelling series hosted by local actor/comedian Tom Chalmers, ends its fourth season with a brand new slate of true stories on August 28, 2014. A storytelling format […]
From a press release: The Art House Gallery & Studio opens in East Flat Rock The Art House Gallery & Studio announces a new concert series opening Saturday, August 9 with country/blues/Americana artists Carver & Carmody on vocals and guitars. The Art House will be open 8:00 PM – midnight, with music from 9:00-11:00. No […]
From a press release: Asheville Area Arts Council named N.C. State Arts Council’s Buncombe County partner for state funding Last week the AAAC was named the Buncombe County partner for the North Carolina State Arts Council’s Grassroots Arts Program. In recent weeks, the AAAC was notified that it will also be receiving funds from both […]
From a press release: Carolina Mountains Literary Festival, Sept. 5 & 6 Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Carolina Mountains Literary Festival workshops and banquet, being held September 5 and 6 in several downtown Burnsville venues. This year’s theme, “Let’s Remember,” promises attendees a quirky trip into the past to explore the role […]
From a press release: Within The Lines: Creative Perspectives on Wilderness art exhibit The Southern Appalachian Office of The Wilderness Society presents Within the Lines: Creative Perspectives on Wilderness an exhibit of works by regional artists passionate about the conservation and interpretation of the southern Appalachian landscape. The exhibit—presented in celebration of the 50th anniversary […]
From a press release: Hobo Ball to benefit Carl Sandburg Home, Sept. 13 Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara will host the fifth Hobo Ball on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at six p.m. at Camp Ton-A- Wandah in Flat Rock. The event is the Friends’ primary fund raiser benefitting Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. […]
From a press release: West Asheville Tailgate Market presents a mountains to sea market supper August 19th at 7pm Located at The Hub, 278 Haywood Road Tickets ~ $30 Featuring chefs Eric Kang and Dan Silo of The Admiral. Live music by members of the Gypsy Swingers. Craft beer provided by Wedge Brewery and New […]
From a press release: Asheville Lyric Opera performs “Die Fledermaus,” Oct. 3 and 5 Come and see the Asheville Lyric Opera’s adaptation of Die Fledermaus, coming October 2014! Adapted to reflect the cultural aristocracy of the Southern Appalachian Mountains at the turn of the century, the opera’s famous second act is set during a party […]
Grovewood Gallery recently added an exhibition space dedicated to fine wood art. And how better to celebrate than with a toast? That’s the idea behind Wood & Wine, a showcase and celebration featuring contemporary sculptural and functional work. Included in the show is French artist Alain Mailland, “who specializes in green wood hollowing techniques,” according […]
Veteran Broadway performer Mark Morales (West Side Story, Sunset Boulevard) is based in Asheville these days, but the stage and screen actor can still be seen in commercials. Soon he’ll be regularly heard as well: Morales just recorded his first album, Something’s Coming, which includes some of the songs he performed on Broadway. “I honestly […]
Shakespearean tragedy Titus Andronicus is considered to be the Bard’s bloodiest and most violent. Themes include sibling rivalry, murder and revenge. So gruesome is it that it fell out of favor with the sensitive Victorians but came back into popularity by the middle of the 20th century. Anam Cara Theatre Company puts its own spin […]
Who knew that sharing a few used books could also build community, bring neighbors together, inspire youth, encourage fitness and spark recycling efforts? Fans of Little Free Libraries knew, that’s who.
As rock band The Black Crowes broke up, regrouped, went on hiatus and then back on tour, guitarist Rich Robinson — who co-founded that outfit with his brother Chris and drummer Steve Gorman — has consistently continued to make and play music. His side projects included Circle Sound with Luther Dickinson, an album with his […]
We’ve got new local releases on our minds, from Jeff Santiago y Los Gatos Negros’ recent project, Rolling Towards the Moon, to Alarm Clock Conspiracy’s Harlequin, which drops later this week. Also in the mix, new material from Hello Hugo, an excellent cover from RBTS WIN, a blast from the past by Hector’s Nectar, and […]
Longtime Nashville resident (by way of Athens, Ga.) D. Striker mixes a serious love of country music with a knack for satire. He publishes RR, a zine that “tackles Nashville’s past and present while throwing up a salute to revelry and crazy people,” every Friday the 13th. And his new album, Come Over Here, deals […]
From a press release: Moog Music Workshop, Aug. 30 Moog Music Workshop Synthesis 101 / Ableton Live / Sound Design August 30th, 2014; 4-7PM The Moog Store; 160 Broadway St., Downtown Asheville Register now for this educational and hands on Moog workshop featuring Moog Music trainers Paul Gaeta and Rob Gray. For starters, we will […]
