Press release TAPAS (Teaching Artists Presenting in Asheville Schools) opens “Show and Tell,” works of local teaching artists The reception takes place at 5 Walnut Wine Bar on Thursday, Dec. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. A percentage of sales will benefit artist residencies. TAPAS (Teaching Artists Presenting in Asheville Schools) is a creative community program that embodies […]
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828 is Great social media
Asheville High School juniors Brennan Reichmann and Van Arthur recently launched the social media page 828isgreat. They’re using Instagram as the platform: “Local Instagram users are able to submit photos to our page, and we carefully select and display the very best images,” they write in ad email. While the Instagram page makes for a […]
Glaze chemistry
In a short video, a Carolina Day student talks about her independent research project.
Luck and mischief
Casey Driessen releases the official video for “Tanuki Attack,” filmed at Noble Forge in Asheville.
Just in time for Wednesday
Decent Lovers just released “Keep It Together.” Check out the new track and battle the mid-week blahs.
Blue Ridge Music Trails “Traditions” Concert at White Horse on Nov. 30
Press release Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and North Carolina Arts Council holds a “Traditions” concert with Bryan Sutton, Josh Goforth and Leonard Hollifield, emceed by Laura Boosinger. Saturday, Nov. 30 at White Horse Black Mountain. Hear some great guitar picking from three generations of star performers and learn how they make their music at […]
Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition open through Nov. 22
Press release The 11th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition is accepting submissions through Friday, Nov. 22 The 11th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition (AMPC) is currently open for registration and submissions. Visit www.appmtnphotocomp.org prior to the competition’s close at 5pm on Friday, November 22, 2013 for more information and to submit images online. The Appalachian […]
Tryon Arts and Crafts School holds a holiday gift show on Nov. 22
Press release Tryon Arts and Crafts School holds a holiday gift show Are you looking for a unique handcrafted item as a special holiday gift? Tryon Arts and Crafts gift shop and gallery have many choices of art from local artisans. Many medias are represented from a variety of artists. Their work will be on […]
Holiday Lighting Celebration in Biltmore Park Town Square
Biltmore Park Town Square holds a holiday lighting celebration on Friday, Nov. 22 Press release: Biltmore Park Town Square is welcoming the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 22nd. This old fashioned holiday event will take place along Town Square Boulevard from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The evening’s pivotal […]
Sound Track web extra: Holy Holy Vine
The experimental indie-folk outfit, led by Flora Wolpert Checknoff, supported Hurray for the Riff Raff at The Grey Eagle on Friday. It was an opening set that made arriving early well worth the effort.
Accordion Time Machine presents “Animals Wearing Clothes”
Accordion Time Machine, the experimental theatre ensemble of local troupe Anam Cara, will stage “Animals Wearing Clothes” on Saturday, Dec. 7. 8 p.m., $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Held at Anam Cara Theatre 203 Haywood Road, West Asheville. “Expect profundity, absurdity, and silliness in the original, collaboratively created pieces,” says a press release. […]
Sound Track web extra: You are the Sun
Local folk-rockers Warm the Bell released a new album earlier this year in one of the most under-hyped campaigns of all time. The modesty is refreshing, but not at all necessary.
Five (or more) Questions with Fist Fam
The Gurp City South winter showcase takes place at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 22. Ronny Mac from local hip-hop collective Fist Fam talks about reunions, the local hip-hop scene and the effect of a stable environment.
Gathering thunder clouds and delicate chimes
Shane Perlowin and Tatsuya Nakatani hold an album release party for “Anatomy of a Moment” at The Mothlight on Sunday, Nov. 17.
CalCast: Nov. 15-17
This weekend is all about British accents and chamber music. Podcast hosted by Theresa Amandi of Asheville Free Media’s Bombshell-ter Radio.
Kickstarter campaign to publish “Lark & Eagle”
Flat Rock-based comic book artist Steve Johnson is reading his 20-page book, “Lark & Eagle Issue #1” for publication. Johnson writes, “My comic is about a pair of washed-up heroes, Lark and Eagle, given a second chance by by a reality television show called Hero Overhaul. I am writing the book while an amazing artist […]
Moogfest tickets on sale today, daytime lineup announced
The April, 2014 festival names its first round of “luminaries, pioneers, and visionaries that will constitute its daytime programming.” Okay, so now musicians mentioned yet, but the roster of speakers and presenters is staggering. It’s a who’s who of the brightest and most envelope-pushing inventors, innovators and creative thinkers. Hint: Laurie Anderson is among them.
Hurray for Hurray for the Riff Raff
The New Orleans-based Americana/rock outfit, led by vocalist Alynda Lee Segarra, makes a stop at The Grey Eagle on Friday, Nov. 15. Holy Holy Vine opens. Photo by Sarah Danzinger.
Mannheim Steamroller partners with Toys for Tots
Mannheim Steamroller began as an alias for former country music artist Chip Davis. Far from twang and walking basslines and Mannheim Steamroller’s sound is electronic and dramatic. The group’s greatest success came from its modern recordings of Christmas music, moving 28 million albums in the U.S. The group brings its holiday concert to the Thomas […]
Amy Grant’s Nov. 15 Asheville concert benefits MANNA Foodbank
Christian-pop artist Amy Grant got her start as teen. It’s a story probably never heard before in the music business: Grant wrote her first song at age 15, recorded a demo with her church youth-leader as was offered a recording contract. That math again: One song. First try. Bam. But, although Grant’s career has been […]
Wild Birds Unlimited’s grand opening is Nov. 16
Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop holds a grand opening in South Asheville on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The new store is located at 10 Crispin Court, Suite D-102, in Gerber Village. The opening event includes family friendly nature talks, prize drawings, refreshments, give-a-ways and product demonstrations. According to a press release, “It […]