Press release: Community leaders of Tryon, N.C are preparing for a festival that will be held in Tryon called, Afro-Fest 2017. This festival will be a tribute that embraces African culture within Tryon, Polk County and surrounding areas. Afro-Fest will be an arts festival that celebrates and unifies the cultural cornerstones of African culture through […]
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School of the Alternative offers discount pricing for locals
Press release: School of the Alternative, formerly Black Mountain School, announces a limited space offer for Asheville-area students only. With a few spots left in the second session (May 18th-30th), we are offering local residents a $350 rate for two weeks of classes. With this local rate, you can attend all classes, enjoy dinner with […]
Sketch Comedy Workshop with Kevin McDonald, May 18-21
Press release: Sketch Comedy Workshop with Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall Work with Kevin McDonald, of Kids in the Hall, to create a writers room and evolve your brilliant comedic idea into a full blown sketch! Here’s your chance to work along side Kevin, and gather tips and advice from The workshop will […]
Hendersonville Symphony League holds Black & White Ball fundraiser, May 20
Press release: The Hendersonville Symphony League is hitting all the right notes as it readies to present its largest event of the year, the 2017 Black and While Ball. Scheduled for Saturday, May 20, at Kenmure Country Club, the elegant evening’s festivities begin at 6 p.m. and will feature cocktails, a silent auction, a gourmet […]
Annual Walk a Mile Asheville, May 6
Press release: The 8th Annual Walk a Mile Asheville The People’s March Against Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence This event consists of participants walking a mile, in the shoes of another, through the streets of downtown Asheville. It is a symbolic gesture of responsibility and solidarity, as well as a great way to raise […]
Land of the Sky Chorus presents A Cappella Fest, May 13
Press release: The LAND OF THE SKY CHORUS will present its 60th annual show, this year entitled “A CAPPELLA FEST 2017”, Saturday, May 13, 7:30 PM, at the DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE, 18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville. The show will feature the chorus, which is part of the Asheville Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society; top Carolinas […]
Madison County celebrates Barn Month in May
Press release: Join in the many events scheduled throughout the month of May 2017 to celebrate Barn Month in Madison County as the Appalachian Barn Alliance has partnered with others in the county to celebrate our heritage. Madison County has more than 10,000 barns and was the largest producer of burley tobacco in North Carolina […]
Stephen Lynerd Group performs a sacred jazz concert, May 11
Press release: St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 10 North Liberty Street, Asheville Thursday, May 11, 7 pm (828) 253-0043 www.stmarkslutheran.net The Stephen Lynerd Group presents old and new hymns with a contemporary jazz flair featuring vibraphone, piano, bass, and drums. These instruments blend together to create an innovative concert experience enjoyable for all generations. This show […]
Video release: “Hell is a Gas Station Bathroom” by Redleg Husky
Redly Husky performs at The Town Pump in Black Mountain on Sunday, April 23; and at The Grey Eagle (opening for Chris Jamison’s Ghost) on Wednesday, April 26.
Video release: “Saluda Grade” by Eric Congdon
Congdon shares his newest video in advance of his performance at Asheville Guitar Bar on Saturday, May 13.
Malaprop’s celebrates Independent Bookstore Day, April 29
Press release: Independent Bookstore Day marks its third year of celebrating independent bookstores nationwide on Saturday, April 29th, with literary parties around the country. Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, will be celebrating with giveaways and games with prizes. “Malaprop’s will celebrate our 35th birthday this year,” said Linda-Marie Barrett, Malaprop’s General Manager. “This […]
UNC Asheville announces Concerts on the Quad lineup. Shows starting June 19
Press release: UNC Asheville’s Concerts on the Quad will return in summer 2017 with four free Monday evening shows, featuring Americana/roots, jazz, funk, rock and soul music. The free concerts take place June 19 and 26, and July 10 and 17, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. on the UNC Asheville Quad. Attendees are invited to […]
Spring art sale at UNC Asheville, April 28-29
Press release: Spring Art Sale at UNC Asheville April 28-29, Featuring Ceramics, Prints, Photos, Paintings, Glass and Sculpture UNC Asheville’s Department of Art and Art History will hold its annual Spring Art Sale from 4–7 p.m. on Friday, April 28, and 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday, April 29, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, located […]
Asheville Zine Fest takes place May 7 at The Refinery Creator Space
Press release: Asheville Zine Fest is gearing up for another celebration of independent publishing with an exhibition for independent publishers, small press and creators of zines, comics, chapbooks, anthologies, pamphlets, and other ephemera. After a successful first year, the fest returns on Sunday, May 7th to the Refinery Creator Space; a bigger and brighter venue […]
Musicologist William Cheng will lecture on the crossroads of sound, politics and power, April 24 & 25
Press release: The interface of music, education and ethics will be the topic when William Cheng presents two free public lectures, both beginning at 7 p.m. on April 24 and 25 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. Cheng says his research and writing “explores how people’s spoken and unspoken judgments of others’ artistic, musical, […]
Spring Arts & Flowers craft festival at Tryon Arts and Crafts School, April 22-23
Press release: Tryon Arts and Crafts School will present its first annual Spring crafts festival on the grounds of the School at 373 Harmon Field Road in Tryon this Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM, April 22nd & 23rd. The free festival will feature fine arts […]
More than a dozen ways to celebrate Asheville Earth Week
This year, the city of Asheville and its partners got serious about the environment, scheduling not just a mere Earth Day celebration, but a full roster of activities for Asheville Earth Week.
Call for submissions for photo:object exhibition + zine
Press release: photo:object @ PUSH – Open Call To ALL Exhibition + Zine SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MONDAY 5.1.17 (all work must be DELIVERED by this date) / email submission info. below to secure your spot in the show by FRIDAY 4/28/17 Dates: opening reception May 5, 7-10pm / show runs through June Call for entry: Photography […]
Children’s Day Festival at Jackson Park on April 30
Press release: The 19th Annual Ingles Children’s Day Festival is Sunday, April 30th, noon to 6pm at Jackson Park. This multicultural event is an International holiday observed across the globe, designed to respect children’s personalities and to celebrate their happiness. New this year are the adorable and athletic – Ultimate Air Dogs. The high-flying canines […]
Great Smokies Writing Program announces summer workshops
Press release: Local writers will have the opportunity to hone their skills with UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) workshops in fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry. These five-week classes are offered in the afternoon and evening in different Asheville locations. Class size is limited, so early registration is suggested. One Story: A Fiction Workshop […]
Writers at Wolfe series launches May 20
Press release: The Thomas Wolfe Memorial announced its signature summer event series “Writers at Wolfe.” The Saturday readings by distinguished North Carolina authors are sponsored by the Friends of Thomas Wolfe. You will certainly want to add these works to your summer reading list said Site Manager Tom Muir. The program of readings and discussions […]