From a press release: Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World announces an August residency at Jack of the Wood Matt Townsend and the Wonder of the World have an August residency at Jack of the Wood in Downtown Asheville. The band will be performing every Tuesday Night at 9pm (no cover) Starting July […]
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Hendersonville Little Theatre stages “Little Shop of Horrors,” Aug. 15-31
From a press release: Hendersonville Little Theatre stages “Little Shop of Horrors,” Aug. 15-31 “Little Shop of Horrors” will be the summer production at the Hendersonville Little Theatre for three weeks beginning August 15. This family favorite musical about a man-eating plant from outer space and it’s owner who just wants to be loved ran […]
Ten Cent Orchestra performs at Penland, Aug. 2
From a Facebook invite: Ten Cent Orchestra performs at Penland, Aug. 2 Chelsea Lynn La Bate writes, “I will be performing a show at Penland this weekend! Come on up! We will play at the Pines. If you would like to eat dinner with the school please call the office 24 hours or more before […]
Twenty Years of Progress: Large-scale drawings by Tom Pazderka opens Aug. 1
From a press release: Twenty Years of Progress: Large-scale drawings by Tom Pazderka opens Aug. 1 Twenty Years of Progress, an exhibition of large scale drawings on burned book paper by Tom Pazderka will open at Pink Dog Creative, 348 Depot Street, Asheville, NC on Friday, August 1, 2014 with a public reception from 6-8 […]
True Stories Told Live at OLLI’s Reuter Center, Aug. 21
From a press release: True Stories Told Live at OLLI’s Reuter Center, Aug. 21 Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch Presents: August Storytelling Performance of True Stories Told Live at OLLI’s Reuter Center, accompanied by Michael Jefry Stevens on jazz piano. Theme: A Twist of Fate Thursday, August 21, at 7:15 p.m. $5 at the door […]
Wood Day at the Folk Art Center, Aug. 9
From a pres release: Wood Day at the Folk Art Center The Folk Art Center will host its annual celebration of wood crafts at Wood Day on August 9th from 10 am to 4 pm. Master craftspeople will show the various tools and processes they use to make bowls, wood carvings, brooms, flutes, chairs, treenware […]
Seelie Court Masquerade at New Mountain, Aug. 9 & 10
From a press release: Seelie Court Masquerade at New Mountain, Aug. 9 & 10 Seelie Court Masquerade occupies New Mountain Theater August 9th and 10th. A multisensory, fantasy event featuring two encore performances of ‘Heart of Fire’ – theatrical EDM inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird. Plus special guests Wicked Geisha Theater, dj Sean O’Daniels, […]
Dan Rice at Black Mountain College: Painter Among the Poets
From a press release: Dan Rice at Black Mountain College: Painter Among the Poets Exhibition: September 5, 2014 – January 10, 2015 Opening Reception: Friday, September 5th from 5:00 – 8:00pm, FREE Admission Curated by Brian E. Butler Gallery talk by the curator at 7:00pm, Sept. 5th The Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center […]
The Grand Bohemian Gallery shows works by Diane LaRose-Weaver, Aug. 8
From a press release: The Grand Bohemian Gallery introduces the lush narrative art of Diane LaRose-Weaver Join us in welcoming the artist at a reception Friday, August 8, 5-7:30 p.m. The Grand Bohemian Gallery introduces two series of works by Diane LaRose-Weaver. “Imagined Circus” and “Travelers.” “My work is driven by the desire to communicate […]
Call for artist vendors for Art on the Island, Sept. 27
From a press release: Call for Artist Vendors The Madison County Arts Council announces their fall festival, Art on the Island, Saturday, September 27, 2013 from 10 am until 5 pm. The art fair will end at 5:00 pm. Artists interested in vending should contact MCAC at (828) 649-1301, www.madisoncountyarts.com or email laura@madisoncountyarts.com . Booth […]
Sunday jazz showcase at Isis
From a press release: Sunday jazz showcase at Isis Summer is now upon us! That means a hot new lineup of jazz for those longer Sunday nights. We would like to extend our warmest gratitude to those musicians, fans and jazz supporters who have done their part to make the ISIS one of the hottest […]
Sound investment: WNC’s burgeoning music industry
While the local music scene might be hard to typify, it’s easy to point to: Musicians, venues, festivals and street performers compose the visible face of a vibrant arts culture. The local music industry, however, is more difficult to quantify. There are some well-known recording studios and instrument manufacturers and the occasional high-profile guitar sale, […]
Butoh artist Vanessa Skantze holds Asheville residency and workshop
From a press release: Butoh artist Vanessa Skantze holds Asheville residency and workshop Asheville dance companies Anemone Dance Theater and Legacy Butoh will collaborate to host acclaimed Butoh artist and choreographer Vanessa Skantze for an artist residency in Asheville the week of August 5-12. Highlights of the residency include: Listening to the Bones: The Body […]
Friday night Bhakti in August & September
From a press release: Friday night Bhakti in August & September Rooted in the tradition of Kirtan, Friday night Bhakti is a weekly gathering around music, poetry and fellowship. Featuring local musicians and kirtan artists, this is a by-donation community event in downtown Asheville at Studio Zahiya. Bhakti as a yoga philosophy suggests that the […]
Youth OUTright’s August programs
From a press release: Youth OUTright’s August programs The summer’s almost over, but Youth OUTright still has great August programs that highlight fun. And just in time for school, an advocacy program on August 31 will prepare youth for a meaningful school year. Programs are held every Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the […]
Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway fundraiser at Universal Joint, Aug. 23
From a press release: Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway fundraiser at Universal Joint , Aug. 23 The Universal Joint at 784 Haywood Rd, is hosting a fundraiser for the Friends of Hominy Creek Greenway (FOHCG) on August 23, 2014. We will be hanging out from 11:30 am until about 7 pm, that day fundraising for […]
Hendersonville artist Susan Webb Tregay exhibits at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
From a press release: Hendersonville artist Susan Webb Tregay exhibits at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park The public is invited to view a solo exhibit of paintings by Hendersonville artist Susan Webb Tregay (http://www.susanwebbtregay.com) currently on display on the lobby level adjacent to the Pisgah Ballroom at Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park. Tregay’s background includes more than […]
Haywood Arts Regional Theater (HART) stages “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Aug. 8-10
From a press release: Haywood Arts Regional Theater (HART) stages “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Aug. 8-10 Four years ago Mark Jones blew audiences away when he appeared on the HART stage as Buddy Holly in “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story.” Ever since HART Executive Director, Steve Lloyd has been asked repeatedly if he could […]
Jolie Holland performs at The Grey Eagle, Aug. 15
From a press release: Jolie Holland performs at The Grey Eagle, Aug. 15 Friday, Aug. 15, 9 p.m. with Shy Hunters. $15 advance/$18 day of show. Iconoclastic singer, writer and performer JOLIE HOLLAND will be in ASHEVILLE, NC on FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 to perform at THE GREY EAGLE in support of the recent release of […]
Montford Park Players opens “Taming of the Shrew,” Aug. 1
From a press release: Montford Park Players opens “Taming of the Shrew,” Aug. 1 For the third show of their free summer season, the Montford Park Players are delighted to present one of William Shakespeare’s bawdiest comedies: The Taming of the Shrew. Local favorite for acting and singing, Dwight Chiles, makes his directing debut at […]
Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective opens “Sisters,” Aug. 8
From a press release: Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective opens “Sisters,” Aug. 8 Our production of Marsha Jackson-Randolph’s Sisters opens in just two weeks, with performances August 8-24 at the BeBe Theatre (30 Commerce St.) Showtime is Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Advance online tickets are only […]