Faculty from Warren Wilson College’s MFA Program for Writers give readings

Press release: Warren Wilson College’s MFA Program for Writers is welcoming graduate students and faculty to campus for the annual summer residency. A staple since 1981, the two-week session features free public readings and lectures by some of the world’s most acclaimed writers in poetry and fiction. “The MFA Program for Writers at Warren Wilson […]

Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention, Sept. 1-3 in Lenoir

Press release: The Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention is devoted to the preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage and resources of the Happy Valley/Yadkin Valley through an annual music festival that highlights traditional old-time and bluegrass music and rural traditions. It’s a fun, family-friendly event and features musicians from all over the United States. This […]

Folk Art Center celebrates Haywood Community College’s professional crafts program class of 2017

Press release: Opening this past Saturday, May 27, the Folk Art Center celebrated Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts Program graduate class of 2017. With a 36-piece exhibit, featuring 19 students, the show continues the historical relationship between the Southern Highland Craft Guild and Haywood, an educational center member of the Guild. This year’s class is […]

Peter Brotzmann & Heather Leigh Duo perform at The Mothlight June 12

Facebook event info: The Mothlight & Harvest Records Present… Peter Brötzmann w/ Heather Leigh Duo http://www.peterbroetzmann.com/ It’s safe to say that Peter Brötzmann is one of the most revered jazz musicians alive today. A saxophonist as well as clarinetist, Brötzmann has released over fifty albums as a bandleader, and has appeared on over one hundred […]

Eco-Awareness project “How Many Trees?” opens in July at Old Edwards

Press release: Old Edwards Hospitality Group will host an eco-art installation on the front lawn of its 200 Main hotel in downtown Highlands. This collaborative, temporary installation by artists Anna Norton and John Melvin called “How Many Trees?” will be constructed of used office paper collected from Old Edwards properties and other local businesses. The […]

Asheville Art Museum’s 2017 gala will be held June 17

Press release: Asheville Art Museum 2017 Gala TIME WARP: Tartan to Taffeta to Tie Dye Saturday, June 17, 6:00 p.m. Renaissance Asheville Hotel $150 per ticket TICKETS: Purchase online here or by calling 828.253.3227 Tickets will not be mailed. We will have a list of all guests at check-in. SPONSORSHIPS: Sign up for sponsorships online here or by calling […]

‘Palaces for the People’ Rafael Guastavino on exhibit at Swannanoa Valley Museum through Dec. 1

Press release: From 1882 to l943, in 31 states, 10 in North Carolina, and 6 countries, Rafael Guastavino and his son Rafael Jr., created more than 1,000 Catalan tile domes and vaultings that met their criteria of speed, health, safety, and beauty. “Palaces For The People: Guastavino And America’s Great Public Spaces” is an exhibition […]

Ben Phan releases new album ‘Fear Is the Teacher’ with June 10 show at Isis Music Hall

Press release: After a Kickstarter campaign that smashed all expectations – 238 people donated $11,754, well above the goal – Ben Phan and the Soul Symphony’s new album, “Fear Is the Teacher,” will be released at a celebration concert on June 10, 9 pm at the Isis Music Hall. “The show is going to celebrate […]

‘Forms, Figures, and Function’ exhibition of work by The Village Potters’ apprentices

Press release: ‘Forms, Figures, and Function’ is an exhibit featuring the work of The Village Potters’ Apprentices. The show opened in early May, and will run through August 12. The four Apprentices showing work are Cynthu Muthasamy, Jenay Martin, Hannah McGehee, and Tori Motyl. You are invited to meet Tori Motyl as she answers questions […]

‘Love Makes a Home: The Life of Rebecca Boone’ at White Horse Black Mountain, June 11

Press release: Love Makes a Home: The Life of Rebecca Boone will come to White Horse Black Mountain at 3pm on Sunday, June 11. This play about a frontier woman features the old time fiddling of internationally renowned fiddler Bruce Greene and the acting talents of Barb McEwen. “Rebecca Boone’s grit and determination too often […]

Listen to This show features guilty pleasures, May 25

Press release: Listen to This stories and more on stage presents “Why Everything Supposed To Be Bad Make Feel So Good?” a guilt-free evening of shared guilty pleasures featuring stories and more by Josh Batenhorst Gina Busaglia Murphy Monday Carter Sharon Feingold Randi Janelle Joe Shelton and more hosted by Tom Chalmers Thursday, May 25th […]

Art-science competition for WNC and Upstate SC students

Press release: A solar eclipse will be passing our region on August 21. To educate and inspire the public, Blue Ridge Public Radio and Art + Science In the Field (AS IF) are holding art-science competition for Middle through Community College students in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Cash prizes will be awarded! […]