From a press release: The Little Town That Rocks: Black Mountain’s rocking chair campaign in 2nd year Black Mountain, “The Front Porch of Western North Carolina,” is showcasing over 30 rocking chairs placed strategically around town and at area visitor centers for this summer’s second “The Little Town that Rocks” campaign by the marketing council […]
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Yogis Beyond Coal and Sierra Club will present “Move for the Movement,” July 12
From a press release: Yogis Beyond Coal and Sierra Club will present “Move for the Movement,” July 12 This Saturday, July 12, Yogis Beyond Coal and Sierra Club will present “Move for the Movement”, featuring public yoga practice and climate activism that will make clear the strong link between the health benefits of yoga practice, […]
Alchemy Fine Art holds opening for Rebecca King, July 10
From a press release: Alchemy Fine Art holds opening for Rebecca King, July 10 Alchemy Fine Art will hold an opening for Rebecca King, local artist out of Black Mountain. A mother of 3 King started her venture into Classical Contemporary Art in her teens. Long long into her studies she sold her first works […]
PIanist David Troy Francis in concert at Lake Junaluska, Aug. 2
From a press release: Pianist David Troy Francis in concert at Lake Junaluska, Aug. 2 Lake Junaluska Associates proudly present Concert Pianist DAVID TROY FRANCIS in CONCERT Music of Rachmaninoff, Gershwin & American Hymns With special Guest Star-Broadway performer MARK MORALES One Performance Only: Saturday, August 2, at 7:30 p.m. Stuart Auditorium – 91 North […]
2nd Saturdays Events Across North Carolina, July 12
From a press release: 2nd Saturdays Events Across North Carolina, July 12 Whether sampling hearth cooked cornbread or barbecue, listening to spoken word performance, checking out the heart of a whale, or learning to make a handkerchief doll, something of interest will be happening at the July 12 2nd Saturdays programs across North Carolina. More […]
“The Lion in Winter” presented by The Autumn Players at ACT, Aug. 22 & 23
From a press release: “The Lion in Winter” presented by The Autumn Players at ACT, Aug. 22 & 23 The Lion in Winter, a dramatic comedy by American playwright James Goldman, is scheduled for three matinee performances by The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre (ACT): Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23, 2014 in […]
Drifting Toward the Names of Things: New work by Brian T. Leahy, opens July 25 at Urban Dharma
From a press release: Drifting Toward the Names of Things: New work by Brian T. Leahy, opens July 25 at Urban Dharma Reception Friday, July 25th, 6-8pm On view July 25th-October, 2014 Urban Dharma, 29 Page Ave, Asheville NC A Chicago-based artist with strong ties to Asheville, Brian T. Leahy creates interdisciplinary art works that […]
“Shake Yo’ Booty on Biltmore”: Dance Walk Asheville celebration, July 25
From a press release: “Shake Yo’ Booty on Biltmore”: Dance Walk Asheville celebration, July 25 Join us for our next Fun Conspiracy… We’re partnering with Embody Well-Being for a Dance Walk Asheville celebration, and you’re invited! Join us for this FREE family-friendly FUN event. Time: 5:30 pm Date: Friday, July 25 (rain or shine) Location: […]
North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, August 14-16 in Marion
From a press release: North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival, August 14-16 in Marion Adams Bluegrass, LLC, has announced that the 40th Annual North Carolina State Bluegrass Festival will again be held on August 14, 15 & 16 at Tom Johnson Rally Park and Camping Center at 1885 U.S. Highway 70 West in Marion, NC. The […]
After the Last LAAFF: New festival seeks community input, starting with a name
Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Fest, Asheville’s hyper-local street festival, returns for one final installment on Sunday, Aug. 31. And while that one-day celebration marks a farewell for the grassroots event that launched in 2002, it’s also the start of a new locally focused fest that will roll out in 2015. “The point is to celebrate […]
Literary Open Stage at the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon on July 18
From a press release: Literary Open Stage at the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon on July 18 Established and emerging writers are invited to share their work, finished or in progress, at the bi-monthly Literary Open Stage at the Upstairs Artspace in Tryon, NC, Friday, July 18. Sign-up for the 10-minute spots begins at 6:30 p.m., […]
DON’T FORGET! Win tickets to Merge 25 festival for Saturday, July 26
Merge Records celebrates its 25th anniversary in style: with a four-day music festival. The lineup for the July 23-26 event, held in Durham and Carrboro, includes bands from the label — Neutral Milk Hotel, Superchunk, Reigning Sound, Imperial Teen, Hospitality, Hiss Golden Messenger and many others. Read about the lineup here. Full-festival passes are already […]
Everybody’s doing a brand-new dance now: From MOTION’s choreographic laboratory comes cutting-edge performance
“At 21 years old, it had been decided for me the roles I was capable of dancing for the rest of my life,” says choreographer Nick Kepley. “That was kind of silly.” It’s also, at least in part, the reason he created MOTION Dance Theatre, a choreographic laboratory and three-week residency. From that comes a […]
Youth OUTright introduces Young Voices project on Thursday, Sept. 11
From a press release: Youth OUTright introduces Young Voices project on Thursday, Sept. 11 Youth OUTright, WNC, Inc. will introduce its Young Voices project on Thursday evening, September 11, from 7:30 to 9:00 at the Jewish Community Center on Charlotte Street in Asheville. Poets and actors will be featured. The festive evening will include a […]
Hammered dulcimer virtuoso Joshua Messick at White Horse, July 18
From a press release: Hammered dulcimer virtuoso Joshua Messick at White Horse, July 18 Acoustic World Fusion with Joshua Messick, James Kylen and Friends Friday, July 18, at 8 p.m. $20 advance/$22 at the door Hammered dulcimer virtuoso Joshua Messick is no stranger to the White Horse stage, but his creative spirit and wide ranging […]
Kristen Ford performs at The Eagle Street Coffee Emporium, July 23
From a press release: Kristen Ford performs at The Eagle Street Coffee Emporium, July 23 Kristen Ford brings you an eclectic mix of sounds, always with an incredible song structure. Her pitch perfect voice is reminiscent of Melissa Etheridge and Ani DiFranco, with a little something new and unique. Kristen Ford is as comfortable performing […]
Smart bets: Free the Optimus
“We wanted a revolution, but they just ran us around in circles. Here to speak truth, to say what needs to be said,” says the Bandcamp page for Free the Optimus, a hip-hop collective whose members are based in Boone and Asheville. The group was founded by lead emcee, C.Shreve the Professor, who is about […]
Bonfires for Peace returns to Pritchard Park, July 13 & Aug. 9
From a press release: Bonfires for Peace returns to Pritchard Park, July 13 & Aug. 9 BONFIRES for Peace, the Traveling Bonfires’ movable feast of family fun and community connectedness through music, arts and dancing, is back at Pritchard Park this summer. Now on its 12th year, the free to the public “outdoor party,” happens […]
Twin Rivers Media Festival, July 11 & 12
From a press release: Twin Rivers Media Festival, July 11 & 12 The 21st Annual season of The Twin Rivers Media Festival (TRMF) will celebrate this year screening the latest in independent features, documentaries, short and animated films. The festival highlights world premieres on July 11th and 12th at the Phil Mechanics Building at 109 Roberts St. in […]
Annual Glenville history tour, July 19
From a press release: Annual Glenville history tour, July 19 Each year the Glenville Area Historical Society’s History Tour takes on a different theme or flavor. The 2014 Tour is no different and the headline reference to power is no mistake! This year’s tour includes the Duke Energy Thorpe Powerhouse on Highway 107 North. Anyone […]
Local author Katey Schultz awarded Gold Medal for Adult Fiction
From a press release: Local author Katey Schultz awarded Gold Medal for Adult Fiction The Foreword Reviews’ IndieFab Book of the Year Awards, judged by a select group of librarians and booksellers from around the country, were announced at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Las Vegas. Flashes of War by Katey Schultz was […]