Press release: Sixth generation Western North Carolina native, Lillian Chase, may be young, but she’s no stranger to old-time and bluegrass music. She began playing music at 6 years of age and now the 13-year old fiddler from Weaverville, NC will unveil her debut album. The Madison County Arts Center in Marshall, NC, hosts the […]
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Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch series opens July 8
Press release: The perennial summer series, Stories on Asheville’s Front Porch is kicking into gear for the month of July. Sarah Larson started this series of storytelling programs eight years ago. It continues to bring some of the best regional stories and storytellers to Downtown Asheville on Saturday mornings in July. Each week tellers will […]
East West Pop Up Shop, June 22-24
Press release: The East West Pop Up Shop will be popping up for summer with our 4-day Pop Up Shop showcasing the best in handmade and vintage. The East West Venue will be transformed into a full-service boutique shopping experience full of carefully curated goods featuring 80+ local and regional independent vendors of handmade and […]
Video release: “Going West (Asheville 28806)” by Jr. James & The Late Guitar
The video captures West Asheville’s still slightly seedy (if all-too-quickly being spiffed up) atmosphere and sets its traffic and bustle to the beat of James’ steady-pulsing travel song.
20th annual Cherokee Voices Festival, June 10
Press release: This festival celebrates thousands of years of tradition in the southern Appalachians with Cherokee people from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, North Carolina’s only federally recognized tribe. Experience traditional music and dance, gospel singing, Cherokee flute playing and storytelling. Talk with the Cherokees in living history encampments. See more than 25 master […]
Art in Bloom at Black Mountain Center for the Arts, June 15-17
Press release: The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is ushering in its 11th annual Art in Bloom, a flower-filled annual event that will take place June 15, 16 and 17, followed by an exhibit of plein air paintings through July 21. This multi-faceted event includes two different gallery shows, a display of floral arrangements, […]
LEAF Downtown theme and lineup are announced
Press release: Get ready to Turn It Up at the 3rd Annual LEAF Downtown AVL, taking place August 4-5, 2017 in the heart of Downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park. LEAF Downtown AVL showcases dynamic musical talent, immersive cultural arts performances and local handcraft & culinary artists. Join the LEAF community to experience funk at […]
RiddleFest 2017 will be held June 30
Press release: RiddleFest 2017, featuring David Holt and Josh Goforth, will be the tenth anniversary of this annual concert event staged by the Traditional Voices Group to honor Yancey County native Lesley Riddle. This year’s RiddleFest will be held Friday, June 30, 7-9 PM at the Burnsville Town Center on South Main Street. Tickets are […]
Mac Arnold & a Plate Full O’ Blues perform at The Phoenix & The Fox, June 23
Press release: Located in the heart of downtown Brevard, The Phoenix & The Fox music venue has announced internationally-acclaimed blues musician Mac Arnold & a Plate Full O’ Blues will perform Friday, June 23, for a special one-night performance. Arnold was born in Ware Place, South Carolina, one of thirteen children born and raised on […]
Asheville native Gail Godwin explores loss, change and supernatural visitation in a new novel
Gail Godwin returns to Malaprop’s to discuss ‘Grief Cottage,’ in conversation with journalist and historian Rob Neufeld, on Wednesday, June 14.
Asheville Art Museum names Jason Andrew as lead curator of a major survey of contemporary art
Press release: The Asheville Art Museum has tapped Brooklyn-based independent curator Jason Andrew as lead curator of a major survey of contemporary art. Appalachia Now! an interdisciplinary survey of contemporary art in Southern Appalachia will celebrate the Asheville Art Museum’s new state-of-the-art facility opening in late 2018. Jason Andrew is known for his exhibitions of […]
Julia Franks presents ‘Over the Plain Houses’ at Thomas Wolfe Memorial, June 10
Press release: At 2pm Saturday June 10th the Thomas Wolfe Memorial introduces the second program of its signature summer series Writers at Wolfe. Julia Franks presents her spellbinding debut novel “Over the Plain Houses,” a story of an Appalachian woman intrigued by the possibility of change and escape. Julia currently lives in Atlanta, and has […]
Shantavaani performs at White Horse, June 17
Press release: After a long hiatus, world music fusion group Shantavaani is making a much-anticipated return to the White Horse Black Mountain stage on Saturday, June 17 at 8 p.m. for a special evening of music that moves the body, mind, and soul. Original members Adithi Seti and Jay Brown, both Black Mountain residents, will […]
New artwork is added to Appalachian Mural Trail
Press release: Even to this day, people can still see the results of what the USA did for its people during the Great Depression. Called the WPA, The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious American project ever. Constructive and positive, the WPA employed millions of people to carry out public works projects, […]
Bob Moog Foundation holds sonic exploration summer camps at Asheville Museum of Science
Press release: The Bob Moog Foundation will be sparking the imaginations of Asheville kids this summer, providing a series of four week-long Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool Camps that will be co-hosted by the Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS). Representing a convergence of science, music, technology, and fun, the “Science of Sound” and “Science of Synthesis” camps […]
Grand opening for 362 Depot Gallery, June 16
Press release: 362 Depot, a co-op gallery with working studios, recently opened its doors in the River Arts District (RAD), showcasing the work of ten local artists. A Grand Opening Reception and Summer Soirée will be held Friday, June 16, from 5–8 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artists, listen to music and […]
Reasonably Priced Babies: improv comedy and short film screening TONIGHT at The Altamont
Press release: REASONABLY PRICED BABIES Asheville’s premier improv comedy toupe Mondy Carter, Karen Stobbe, Tom Chalmers, Josh Batenhorst, and Aaron Price (on piano) presents: The Too Darnn Hot Show Friday June 2nd at 8PM The Altamont Theatre 18 Church Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Tickets: $10 at the door or online at http://thealtamonttheatre.com/event/RPB Doors open at […]
Bruce Hornsby returns to the Pisgah Brewing outdoor stage June 16
Press release: Pisgah Brewing Company has been well known for their outdoor amphitheater, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage, which has operated behind the brewery since 2010. For their 8th concert season on the Outdoor Stage, Pisgah has planned another stellar season of shows that ramps back up starting Friday, June 16th with modern piano legend […]
2017 Matthews Poetry Prize winners announced
Press release: The editors at THE ASHEVILLE POETRY REVIEW are pleased to announce the WILLIAM MATTHEWS POETRY PRIZE RECIPIENTS for 2017. Jared Harel, from Rego Park, NY, was awarded first prize for his poem, “You Want It Darker,” and will receive $1000, plus publication in The Asheville Poetry Review (Vol. 24, Issue 27, 2017), which […]
Clay Fest at Folk Art Center, June 10
Press release: For six hours on Saturday, June 10, the hill behind the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway will be filled with more than twenty potters selling ceramic wares for both décor and function. Clay Fest is an annual Southern Highland Craft Guild event that celebrates the varied craft processes and techniques […]
‘Magical musical kirtan concert’ at Black Mountain Yoga, June 17
Press release: Girish, an accomplished musician of many genres, former monk infused in spiritual practice, loving wordsmith linking lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event, will be performing live at Black Mountain Yoga, Saturday June 17, 5:30-6:30 pm for LIVE Music and Yoga w/Martia Rachman and 8-9:30pm for a Magical Musical Kirtan Concert; and […]