Press release Andrew Peterson’s “Behold The Lamb Of God” Christmas tour stops at The Cove on Dec. 17 Date: Tuesday, December 17, 5 -10 p.m. for dinner/concert Location: Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove (1 Porters Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28805) Tickets: $59, available online at www.thecove.org The Christmas season heralds one of the […]
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The Vanishing Wheelchair announces its 2014 Magic Show Season
Press release The Vanishing Wheelchair announces its 2014 Magic Show Season Entering its second performance season in Asheville, The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc. will be continuing its monthly shows at St. Mary’s Church at 337 Charlotte Street. “Magic, Mirth & Meaning” is a family-friendly production featuring the talents of the disabled and those who wish to […]
Mountain Oasis banners will be auctioned to benefit Bob Moog Foundation
H2>Press release Mountain Oasis banners will be auctioned to benefit Bob Moog Foundation Over Halloween weekend, Asheville, North Carolina came alive with sonic enlightenment through the Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit – a celebration of artistic expression across multiple genres and eras. Headliners included Nine Inch Nails, Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Neutral Milk Hotel, Animal Collective, […]
The 31st Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular starts tomorrow
Click through to learn how to win a pair of tickets for opening night.
Music showcase curators announced for Moogfest 2014
Press release Music showcase curators announced for Moogfest 2014 Along with inviting preeminent thought leaders of the world to participate in the daytime conference programming, Moogfest 2014 invites Moog-inspired record labels and the industry’s most respected taste makers to curate their own music showcases. “These companies nurture brilliant artists that we are lucky enough to […]
Five (or more) Questions with Free Radio
Local hip-hop band Free Radio, fronted by Austin Haynes and Johnny Reynolds, will play the exclusive Pre-Jam (kicking off the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam) this Thursday. In advance of the show, Austin talks to Xpress about Free Radio’s new as-yet-to-be-named backing band, what it means to represent Asheville at the Christmas Jam, and why sharing a stage with his uncle is such a big deal. Photo by Nick King.
Brevard Philharmonic holiday concert on Dec. 14
Press release Brevard Philharmonic holiday concert on Dec. 14 Many members of the Brevard Community will perform in HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, the Brevard Philharmonic concert to be presented at the Porter Center on Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 pm. The program for HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS which Maestro Donald Portnoy has chosen is a […]
Armed forces
Last Saturday afternoon, Desoto Lounge held its second women’s arm wrestling tournament. If the event was one of the west side’s best kept secrets, it won’t be for long.
Christmas arts & crafts show in Waynesville, Dec. 18
The inaugural Christmas arts & crafts show, to be held at the Old Armory Recreation Center (44 Boundary St., Waynesville), is set for Wednesday, Dec. 18. 9:30 am.-4:30 p.m. The event includes “authentic local crafters” as well as door prizes. Free admission. Info at 456-9207.
Lowland Hum announces NC tour dates, plays Asheville Jan. 7
Press release Lowland Hum announces NC tour dates, plays Asheville Jan. 7 Greensborobased folk duo Lowland Hum announced it will perform fifteen shows in its home state in January 2014, calling the series their “North Carolina Love Tour.” They’ll play One Stop on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Since releasing their first album, Native Air, in August […]
Voices in the Laurel Holiday Concert, Dec. 15 and 16
Press release Voices in the Laurel Holiday Concert, Dec. 15 and 16 Voices in the Laurel’s annual Holiday Concert will be on Sunday December 15th, 2013 at 3pm at the Lake Junaluska Memorial Chapel. (24 Chapel Drive, Lake Junaluska). The concert features all three choirs, Treble Makers, Concert and Chamber choir and features the music […]
Muddy Roots Festival announced for 2014
Press release Muddy Roots Festival announced for 2014 In this world today you’d be forgiven for thinking of roots music as the homogenized overalls-and-handclaps folk singing of Hollywood dilettantes, but that’s certainly not the vision of the folks at Muddy Roots Music Festival. Their idea of roots music is music torn from the groundsoil of […]
An ink-art love story
Nick Campbell and Wages (formerly based in Asheville), recently posted this new video for their song, “Pull Through.” The video was created at HATCH (also formerly in Asheville), where Campbell was a 2013 music groundbreaker.
Pan Harmonia announces two January concerts
Press release Pan Harmonia announces two January concerts Thursday, January 16, 8 p.m.: Full Moon Concert Rhythmic and singing – Pan Harmonia musicians create an unforgettable evening of music with with an unexpected dreamscape created by flute, bassoon and guitar. Let go of any preconceived notions of classical music with this ensemble! The music by […]
Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize accepts submissions through Jan. 30
Press release Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize accepts submissions through Jan. 30 The 2014 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize is now open for submissions. And for the first time ever, entrants may submit their short stories electronically through Submittable.com. The Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize honors internationally celebrated North Carolina novelist Thomas Wolfe. The winner receives $1,000 and […]
Grass roots
Revisit Brushfire Stankgrass’ AHA AVL performance.
Beyond the pale
Neo-folk duo Paleface returns to Asheville on Friday, Dec. 13. The show, at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall, is a co-bill with Barefoot Movement. Photo by Stanton Carter.
Flat Rock Playhouse presents O Holy Night, Dec. 12-22
Press release Flat Rock Playhouse presents O Holy NIght, Dec. 12-22 Flat Rock Playhouse presents a traditional holiday show, O Holy Night, from December 12 – 22 at the Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown. O Holy Night is presented by TD Bank and ACE Hardware. For two weeks in December, Playhouse Downtown will host a new musical adaptation […]
Eclectic Ensemble Option 22 plays Timo’s House on Dec. 7
Press release Eclectic Ensemble Option 22 plays Timo’s House on Dec. 7 The eclectic music group Option 22 will re-visit Asheville for the first time since the festival Three Days of Light on Saturday, Dec. 7th with a show at Timo’s House. The band recently released an album, The Change, and has been touring regionally […]
Five (or more) questions with Bart Trotman
Performance artist and musician Bart Trotman brings his new project, Flying Erase Head, to The Mothlight this weekend. The found-instrument and found-footage show is Saturday, Dec. 7.
Tweetsie Railroad holds a giveaway for a pair of season passes
Press release Tweetsie Railroad holds a giveaway for a pair of season passes The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner. Tweetsie Railroad has closed its gates for the season. But as a ³thank you² to everyone who visited North Carolina¹s first theme park during the 2013 season, Tweetsie is giving […]