Press release: Usher in fall by celebrating Oktoberfest at Lake Logan on October 1. The festivities begin at 5 PM with an authentic German 5-course meal prepared by Chef Paul Young. There will also be cooking demonstrations. The party continues with live German music, games, and – of course – beer. Tickets purchased by September […]
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Eclipse-related events around WNC
Xpress rounds up educational programs and viewing parties.
Miss Blue Ridge Pride Pageant will be held Sept. 28
Press release: Blue Ridge Pride Center, Inc and Michael-David Entertainment is proud to present our 9th Annual Miss Blue Ridge Pride Pageant! Miss Blue Ridge Pride 2016 – Ginger Von Snap has put together an amazing opening performance. This pageant will feature Miss Blue Ridge Pride alumini* as judges and entertainment for the show. The […]
High Country Quilt Guild will take place Oct. 12-14 in Maggie Valley
Press release: HIGH COUNTRY QUILT GUILD announces its 27th Annual Quilt Show, “High Country Autumn.” We’re getting our quilts ready for the quilt show coming in October. Dates & times are: Thursday October 12, 12 noon-4 pm Friday October 13, 10 am-4 pm Saturday October 14 10 am-4 pm It all takes place at the […]
Warren Wilson College announces MA in craft studies
Press release: Art and the Asheville area go hand in hand. The region is known for providing a distinct opportunity for fine and folk arts to merge. As a result, the field of craft has risen as a player in the economy and a defining characteristic of Western North Carolina. As such, Warren Wilson College […]
IamAVL announces second season of ‘Echo Sessions’ on North Carolina channel
Press release: Independent Arts and Music Asheville (IamAVL) is excited to announce their second season of Echo Sessions airs this fall on UNC-TV’s North Carolina Channel. This flagship series begins airing across the state on Saturday September 2, 2017 at 9:30pm EST. Hosted in the famed Echo Mountain Recording Studio, Echo Sessions is a unique […]
Artist Stephanie Grimes demonstrates scratchboard at Haywood County Arts Council, Aug. 19
Press release: Haywood County Arts Council’s Artist Summer Demo Days head toward Autumn with a very special event featuring Stephanie Grimes, a nationally known wildlife artist who works in a relatively unknown medium. “About eight years ago,” says Stephanie, “I discovered scratchboard. Scratchboard has proven to be my favorite surface for the portrayal of wildlife […]
WRES honors its co-founder, mission and 16 years of broadcasting
One of WRES’ earliest goals was to serve “not just the black community, but the community, period, aimed at people of low wealth,” says cofounder John Hayes. The station celebrates 16 years on air, with a banquet celebrating Hayes and his many contributions to the community, on Saturday, Aug. 19.
Single release: “Mommy Love to Dance” by FTO
It’s been a busy summer for Boone-based hip-hop collective Free the Optimus. The group recently released two tracks, back-to-back.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Asheville announces a new artistic director
Press release: The Board of Directors of Cantaria-The Gay Men’s Chorus of Asheville is pleased to announce our new Artistic Director, conductor and singer Simone Bernhard. “I am honored and thrilled to join Cantaria as Artistic Director for the inauguration of it’s 20th season,” said Simone. Simone has appeared with trios and small groups as […]
Weizenblatt Gallery will host a Daniel Nevins retrospective
Press release: Asheville artist Daniel Nevins reflects on a quarter-century of image making in an exhibition coming to Mars Hill University’s Weizenblatt Gallery. “Fluent: 25 Years of Painting, Drawings, and Album Covers” will run August 23 through September 22, 2017. An artist’s reception will be held Wednesday, August 30, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Weizenblatt […]
‘Inspiring Earth’s Mysteries’ exhibition opens Aug. 12 at the Folk Art Center
Press release: This Saturday, August 12th, the Southern Highland Craft Guild’s third Focus Gallery exhibition of 2017, Inspiring Earth’s Mysteries, will open to the public. The rotating gallery on the Folk Art Center’s second level continues to bring craft of different media that often are one-of-a-kind works. One of the benefits for Guild members is […]
Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson and Macon Counties offer Regional Artists Grants
Press release: The Haywood County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Regional Artists Project Grants (RAPG) through October 6, 2017. The grants will fund artists in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson and Macon counties at any phase of their professional development. Grants may cover equipment purchases, professional development training, marketing, […]
TC Arts Council opens “Through the Needle’s Eye” on Aug. 16
Press release: The Transylvania Community Arts Council in Brevard, NC has been chosen to open the National Touring Exhibit “Through the Needle’s Eye 2017” sponsored by The Embroiderers’ Guild of America. The exhibit will be at the TC Arts Council Gallery from August 16 – September 15. About the exhibit: This is the 21st National […]
Benefit for Village Potters Scholarship Fund will take place during American Craft Week
Press release: Choosing to be a potter requires a creative spirit, a strong work ethic, long hours, and a wild capacity to dream. Here at The Village Potters we have created an environment that fosters these qualities in our 25 Independent Study & Mentoring (ISM) students. In conjunction with American Craft Week, The Village Potters […]
Great Smokies Writing Program announces fall classes
Press release: UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) will present 12 workshops this fall, in fiction, memoir, poetry, the business aspects of writing, and more, taught by some of Asheville’s finest authors. Classes will be offered in many community locations in Asheville, and in Black Mountain and Burnsville. Classes range from five to 15 […]
Warren Wilson College launches writers series with author Natalie Baszile
Press release: A woman inherits a sugarcane farm. Instead of selling it, she works to make it a successful business. That’s the foundation of Natalie Baszile’s “Queen Sugar.” But the book is quick to reveal its true purpose – to serve as a window into modern African-American life. It’s a window Baszile expertly invites people […]
United States Navy Band will perform in Asheville on Aug. 18
Press release: America’s Navy is coming to Asheville, North Carolina, one of five cities in two states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2017 tour — one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy. The United States Navy Band Country Current performance is scheduled for August 18, […]
Indie 500 flash fiction contest winners announced
There were more than 30 entries in Xpress’ second flash fiction contest, making for a lot of compelling reading and steep competition.
Back to Music School Week, with free workshops, at Asheville Music School, Sept. 5-9
Press release: Asheville Music School is opening its doors for a series of free mini music lessons, demos, presentations, and open rehearsals Tuesday, September 5th through Saturday, September 9th. Mini lessons are available on many instruments; by appointment only. Full Schedule. All events at Asheville Music School, 126 College St., except where noted Ongoing: 15-minute […]
Single premiere: “Let it Shine” by Carly Taich
Taich performs at The Mothlight on Thursday, Aug. 10, with Maddie Shuler and Livingdog.