Conflict resolution

Local band Knives and Daggers is many things to many people. But one thing it’s not about is dangerous weaponry — though co-guitarists/songwriters Lauren Carol Brown and Kevin Stanford joke about incorporating knife and dagger imagery into a future show. “A lot of people who come to see us say, ‘We were expecting it to […]

Cullowhee Mountain ARTS “Summer ARTS Series” adds creative writing workshops

Press release Cullowhee Mountain ARTS “Summer ARTS Series” adds creative writing workshops Creative Writers to Join the Cullowhee Mountain ARTS “Summer ARTS Series” on the campus of Western Carolina University and “Artist and Writer Retreats + Workshops” at Lake Logan Retreat Center. Cullowhee Mountain ARTS, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, is celebrating […]

Creative Sector Summit, March 20-22

Press release Creative Sector Summit, March 20-22 Join the Asheville Area Arts Council, The City of Asheville and the Buncombe Cultural Alliance in our region’s only annual arts, culture, and entertainment advocacy, networking, and educational conference! The 2014 schedule is better than ever, bringing success stories and great speakers from our Southeast regional neighbors, where […]

The Autumn Players presents “Come Back, Little Sheba,” March 28 & 29

Press release The Autumn Players presents “Come Back, Little Sheba,” March 28 & 29 Come Back, Little Sheba, a domestic drama by American playwright William Inge, is scheduled for three matinee performances by The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre (ACT): Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29, in 35below at ACT; Sunday, March 30, […]

Dr. Judith Orloff, author of “The Ecstacy of Surrender,” reads at Malaprop’s on April 9

Press release Dr. Judith Orloff, author of “The Ecstacy of Surrender,” reads at Malaprop’s on April 9 Dr. Orloff will be speaking and signing books at Malaprops Bookstore (55 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801) on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00pm. New York Times bestselling author Judith Orloff, MD, has a simple solution for so […]

American Folk Art & Framing’s “Second Annual Face Jug Show,” April 3-23

Press release American Folk Art & Framing’s “Second Annual Face Jug Show,” April 3-23 Living Southern Cultural Icons. Highly anticipated by collectors, American Folk Art has assembled a wild and wonderful collection of regional face jugs for its second annual Face Jug Show. Coincidence or not, the show opens on April Fool’s Day this year. […]

The Beards of Valenccio Art and Literary Salon presents “Nightmares and Dreamscapes”

Press release The Beards of Valenccio Art and Literary Salon presents “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” Pink Monkey Entertainment is pleased to announce The Beards of Valenccio Art and Literary Salon is opening it’s third season with the theme “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” on March 28, 2014, in Montford. The Beards of Valenccio features local artists, writers, performers […]

Local musicians named as finalists in for the 2013 International Songwriting Competition

Richard Gannaway, Miriam Stockley, Jay Oliver (AOMUSIC), from Asheville, were named as finalists in for the 2013 International Songwriting Competition. Their song, “Kuimba,” is among 13 top picks in the world music category. Judges for the contest include Tom Waits, Bruce Hornsby, Jason Isbell, Brian Setzer and many others. Winners will be announced at the […]

That’s so raven

Singer-songwriter Alyn Mearns describes his musical evolution as “a kid going from classical violin to wanting to play ‘Johnny B. Goode’ on the guitar,” to “trying to make a complete solo sound, where I can use my guitar symphonically.” There was also a stop-off in the rock band Airspace. It was in that outfit that […]