Poetic justice

Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security; to fair trials, to work, to rest and leisure. But food, clothing and housing don’t come up until Article 25 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. That seems strange, considering that the rest won’t amount to much without a decent meal and a warm bed. […]

Special delivery

Know that game where you’re asked, “If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?” If you changed “have dinner” to “be in a band” and then actually did just that with your top 15 picks, you’d be Johnny Marr. The guitarist and singer-songwriter has been a member of The […]

Raise a glass wine tasting and benefit for OpenDoors of Asheville

The Asheville Glass Center and MetroWines have teamed up to host a special wine tasting and glass blowing event on Saturday, Nov. 16. The evening benefits OpenDoors of Asheville; a nonprofit connecting local children living in poverty with an active, individualized network of support. According to a press release: The Asheville Glass Center, along with […]

River’s Edge Studio and 310 Art Gallery offers art classes

Two new workshops announced in a press release: • Amazing Fine Art Scratchboard Call 828-776-2716 or email fleta@fletamonaghan.com to register with Lorelle Bacon Sat, Nov. 16th, 10-4pm $95 supplies furnished or $80 if bringing your own. All Levels, beginners through advanced. No drawing skills necessary. This is a wonderful easy to learn medium for those who […]

Sarah Jarosz plays The Grey Eagle on Tuesday, Nov. 19

Although singer-songwriter and bluegrass musician Sarah Jarosz is just 22, she’s already been nominated for a Grammy. More than once. She began her recording career right out of high school. By then she could already play guitar, clawhammer banjo, mandolin and octave mandolin. Her debut album, “Song Up in Her Head,” featured guest artists Chris […]

Watermark

You might think you know Shannon Whitworth. With her Americana roots and her Belk commercials and her pageant-pretty-turned-Bohemian looks. And then you listen to her new album, High Tide. It drifts on salty breezes, it aches and glimmers. Whitworth smolders on each beachy, swoony, retro-cool track. And you think, who is this? And why didn’t […]

On the radar

River Arts District studio stroll Don’t be fooled by the “studio stroll” title. Sure, this twice-a-year happening is about visiting the workspaces of the River District’s artists. But it’s really a weekend-long social event. Make plans to meet friends, gather out-of-town visitors or just go it solo: You can’t go to a RAD studio stroll […]