The Asheville Holiday Parade made its way through downtown on Saturday, Nov. 23. Photographer Joshua Cole was there.
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Author Katey Schultz reads at Asheville’s Shambhala Meditation Center on Dec. 13
Press release Author Katey Schultz reads at Asheville’s Shambhala Meditation Center on Friday, Dec. 13 Join us for a reading and presentation, “Where Research Meets Imagination,” with Katey Schultz, award-winning, North Carolina author. Katey will read from her recent collection, Flashes of War, share a short video, and discuss her writing process, followed by a […]
Author Gloria Houston will be the guest bookseller at Spellbound on Nov. 30
Press release Author Gloria Houston will be the guest bookseller at Spellbound on Nov. 30 Spellbound Children’s Bookshop is pleased to announce that it will be hosting author Gloria Houston as a guest bookseller on Saturday, November 30, from 3:00 to 5:00pm, to chat with customers and recommend her favorite books, including her own award-winning […]
TMAMP presents “The Little Match Girl Passion,” Dec. 5-8
Press release TMAMP presents “The Little Match Girl,” Dec. 5-8 The Modern American Music Project (TMAMP) Presents “The Little Match Girl Passion” By David Lane. Directed and conducted by Michael Boustead, Dec. 5-8. The production is a deeply affecting piece of great beauty and purity that won the Pulitzer Prize for New York composer David […]
Anam Cara and Asheville Brewing Company team up for Tales & Ales
Press release Anam Cara and Asheville Brewing Company team up for Tales & Ales On Friday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m., we’ll hold our monthly open mic storytelling night, Tales & Ales, sponsored by Asheville Brewing Co. Share your true life stories and have fun hearing tales from others! This warm, inviting open mic welcomes […]
Local bands perform a benefit for Jason Crosby
Local bands Black Robin Hero, Ken Kiser and the Soze, and David Earl will perform a benefit for the family of Jason Crosby. Crosby, a local bartender, passed away a month ago following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Read more about him, here: http://www.mountainx.com/article/53887/An-illness-that-united-a-community The music showcase and benefit, slated for Saturday, Dec. 7 at […]
Sound Track web extra: Tina and her Pony
Tina Collins and Quetzal Jordan make a great case for whimsy and animal aliases. The duo’s opening set at The Altamont Theatre last weekend was folky, rootsy, warm and unexpected.
A new crop of songs
In 2006, Bryon McMurry had 75,000 tomato plants in the ground and was moving produce on a large scale. But then the economy took a dive, along with a hefty chunk of McMurry’s confidence. It sounds like the basis for a blues or country song that some Nashville-based troubador might pen about someone else’s hard […]
Not Your Mama’s Christmas Show: Kat Williams at White Horse
Press release Not Your Mama’s Christmas Show: Kat Williams at White Horse Local favorite Kat Williams and her great band return to the White Horse Black Mountain on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. for a special evening of music and merriment, “Not Your Mama’s Christmas Show,” a hilarious musical visit with the Williams Family […]
Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Spring 2014 Workshops
Press release Great Smokies Writing Program Announces Spring 2014 Workshops Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) workshops in poetry and prose. Classes will be held in Asheville, Hendersonville and Burnsville. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested. 10-week courses for writers […]
Jonas Gerard expands with an additional River Arts District location
Press release Jonas Gerard expands with an additional River Arts District location One of the amazing things about being an artist in Asheville is the tremendous synergies that are possible when creative growth aligns with a burgeoning business. New explorations in flow painting techniques and expanding work with larger canvases, on top of an already […]
Mary B. Regan Community Artist Residency award is set for Jan. 15
Press release Mary B. Regan Community Artist Residency award is set for Jan. 15, 2014 The deadline to apply for the Mary B. Regan Community Artist Residency award is set for Jan. 15, 2014. The fellowship honors Ms. Regan’s four decades of leadership as executive director at the N.C. Arts Council. The Community Artist Residency […]
Local youth dancers perform in Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
Press release Local youth dancers perform in Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Asheville and area youth ages 7 to 16 years perform alongside Moscow Ballet company of 40 professionals in the Great Russian Nutcracker at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30pm. Moscow Ballet’s “Dance with Us” program sends soloists Svetlana Todinova, Natalia […]
Guitarmania at Classic Wineseller on Thanksgiving weekend
Press release Guitarmania at Classic Wineseller on Thanksgiving weekend The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church Street in Waynesville presents two talented singer-songwriter guitarists on Thanksgiving weekend: Ben Wilson on Friday, November 29 at 7pm, and Jacob Johnson on Saturday, November 30 at 7pm. Beginning at 5:30pm each weekend evening, the Wineseller’s kitchen prepares fresh tapas and […]
Holiday kitsch-tacular
From Burlesque and theater to rope apparel and seasonal sweaters, here’s how to keep the season quirky.
Indies First local authors appear at Malaprop’s on Small Business Saturday
Press release Indies First local authors appear at Malaprop’s on Small Business Saturday The following authors will be at Malaprop’s on Saturday, Nov. 30, charming our customers and recommending their favorite books. Great chance to meet your favorite local author! From 9-11 a.m. Jay Erskine Leutze Nancy Dillingham Megan Shepherd 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. […]
Blue Ridge Books announces events for November and December
Press release Blue Ridge Books announces events for November and December The bookstore is located at 152 S. main St. in Waynesville. Saturday, November 23 3:00 pm Author Event with Tami Rasmussen Author Tami Rasmussen will read from and discuss her new mystery novel, Murmur, a narrative of a horrific murder and the shocking mystery […]
The doctor is in
Revisit Doc Aquatic’s AHA AVL performance.
David LaMotte releases his “Best of” album at the White Horse
Press release David LaMotte releases his “Best of” album at the White Horse The release of a “best of” compilation signals a certain stature and longevity in the music world, but can also imply that an artist’s best work might be behind them. Nothing could be farther removed from the reality of the busy and […]
Mountain Oasis announces 2014 dates
Mountain Oasis announces 2014 dates In a press release this week, The Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit announced it’s 2014 dates: “As promised, you, our faithful newsletter readers, are the first to receive the 2014 dates! Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 24-Sunday, Oct. 26, and help us spread the news! Get pumped for an […]
CalCast: Nov. 22-24
This weekend is all about the Asheville Parade and the music of Johnny Cash. Podcast hosted by Theresa Amandi of Asheville Free Media’s Bombshell-ter Radio.