Pleated skirt, camisole and vintage nautical hat on Patton Ave.
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Call for Entries for 7th annual Anything Goes, Everything Shows mail art show
Submissions are being accepted now through Saturday, Sept. 1 for the seventh annual Anything Goes—Everything Shows exhibition, to be on display at The Courtyard Gallery (109 Roberts St. in the River Arts District), Sept. 15 through Oct. 27. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m. Artists are “encouraged to demonstrate […]
Sound track web extra: Golden Animals at the Grey Eagle
The Brooklyn-based psychedelic indie-rock duo performed a headliner-worthy opening slot on Tuesday night.
Black florals and black lace
A flowery dress and stocking with combat boots on Lexington Ave.
“Hard Travelin’ with Woody” opens Wednesday, July 18 at NC Stage
Based on “the musicy words and wordy music of Woody Guthrie,” “Hard Travelin’ with Woody” — written and performed by Randy Noojin — was produced in the 2011 New York Fringe Festival. According to press for the show, “At a Depression-era union meeting, Woody plays for striking mine workers who are unexpectedly on the verge […]
Roosevelt Collier and special guests at One Stop
The spiritual steel player (and Toubab Krewe BFF) performs a Wednesday night show in Asheville this week. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets today at 1 p.m. Image by ChristianJamesPhoto.com.
Surprise! Fine Peduncle and Future Islands show
OK, it’s not so much of a surprise now that we’ve told you. But it is today, July 17, at Toy Boat Community Art Space. Photos by Rich Orris.
A Tribute to Doc Watson
Local folk musician and Grammy winner David Holt presents a tribute to his friend and collaborator, the late Doc Watson. The concert takes place at Diana Wortham Theatre on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 and benefit Shindig on the Green. According to a press release, “Four-time Grammy award winner David Holt […]
Malaprop’s publishes “Remember Me as a Time of Day,” an anthology of women’s poetry
Malaprop’s announces the launch of “Remember Me as a Time of Day,” an anthology of poetry by women from the Women on Words poetry group. A book release and signing event is set for Sunday, August 26 at 3 p.m. Free. The book is $14.95 and can be pre-ordered at www.malaprops.com. From a press release: […]
The white sandals trifecta
Taking a break on Lexington Avenue, three shoppers show off summery footwear.
File under ‘moms who rock’
Singer-songwriter Eleni Mandell’s new record is a concept album about becoming a single mom to twins. But don’t expect lullabies and Seussian rhymes: this is a cool collection of vintage tones, girl band vocals, and soulful flourishes. Mandell plays The Grey Eagle with Benji Hughes on Tuesday, July 24. Photo from Mandell’s Facebook page.
Open Letter Music series continues
The July installment includes free jazz trio Tres Hongos (pictured), with Xambuca and Shane Perlowin/Jason DeCristofaro duo, at BoBo Gallery on Saturday, July 21. Photo by Amanda Raber.
Hello Hugo, Lassos and Shod My Feet at the Get Down
Three local bands perform three very different styles of music in West Asheville this Saturday. Lassos is a new band; Shod My Feet is about to release a new album. Headliner Hello Hugo is pictured, here.
Asheville Lyric Opera performs La Traviata in October
According to a press release, The Asheville Lyric Opera will open its 14th season with “La Traviata,” “Giuseppi Verdi’s tale of desire, love, and redemption.” The performances will take place at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 6. All performances will be sung in Italian, with English supertitles. About the opera: […]
Cardigan and combat boots
A new post from photographer Wes Stitt’s “Meteors Not More Than Mountains” blog.
Sound Check: Marshall Pyle (aka Granpappy, aka GP)
Asheville artist Marshall Pyle (aka Granpappy) talks to Xpress about his new visual art show, opening at Rosetta’s on Sunday, July 15. Click through for the video.
Smart bets web extra: Local hip-hop show at One Stop
The Ones headline with New Color, Ho-Tron and Matty Harper. That all happens tonight at 10 p.m. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show at 2 p.m.
The Asheville Area Arts Council’s Tangerine Ball is set for Sept. 15
The Asheville Area Arts Council’s annual color ball fundraiser has been around since 1952 (then known as the Beaux Arts Ball). The year’s color is tangerine, and this year’s event will be held at the Orange Peel on Saturday, Sept. 15. According to the event’s website, “Proceeds from the Color Ball directly support AAAC’s year-round […]
“A combination of aesthetics and logistics”
Local musician/actor/filmmaker Ben Lovett talks about the process, people and places in his short film, “Ghost of Old Highways,” and its forthcoming behind-the-scenes companion film, “The Making Of.”
UPDATED: “The Making Of” is now available online. Click through for the link.
Hot Tuna tonight
Pisgah Brewing presents Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady in an acoustic concert at Diana Wortham Theatre. Xpress will give away a pair of tickets to the show today at noon.
Band of Horses announces new album for September
Indie rockers Band of Horses (with Asheville resident Tyler Ramsey on guitar and former local musician Bill Reynolds on bass) will release their fourth studio album, ‘Mirage Rock’ on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The band has also announced fall tour dates. These do not, as yet, include an Asheville stop. Acccording to a press release, “Band […]