Press release: Asheville’s Oldest Institution Celebrates 180 Years What: Tours for the Community of Historic Central UMC Where: Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street Asheville, 28801 When: February 8th and March 8th, from 6pm – 7pm Who: Open to the Community Central United Methodist Church, Asheville’s first church, has a rich history as Asheville’s […]
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Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a science talk at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, June 13
Press release from U.S. Cellular Center: Astrophysicist and New York Times bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson will give a science talk in Asheville’s Thomas Wolfe Auditorium Tuesday, June 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13, at 10 a.m. at the U.S. Cellular Center box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone […]
Laura Blackley & the Wildflowers host ‘Memphis or Bust’ fundraiser at Tressa’s, Jan. 22
Press release: Asheville, NC-based band Laura Blackley & the Wildflowers won first place in the 2016 North Carolina Piedmont Blues Society’s 31st Annual Blues Challenge. They will travel to Memphis, Tennessee from January 31-February 4 to compete in the International Blues Challenge with musicians from all over the world. IBC gathers the best of the […]
UNCA’s annual juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing opens Jan. 20
Press release from UNC Asheville: Drawing Discourse, UNC Asheville’s annual juried international exhibition of contemporary drawing with works by 41 artists, will open Friday, Jan. 20 in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall, with a 5 p.m. lecture in Humanities Lecture Hall by juror Scott Noel and a 6 p.m. reception in the […]
“Go, Granny D!” performance at Burnsville’s Town Center, Jan. 21
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Transylvania Community Arts Council will host a folk art exhibit
Press release from Transylvania Community Arts Council: The Transylvania Community Arts Council will host an open art exhibit with the theme “Folk Art.” The exhibit will run from February 10 – 28 at the TC Arts Council Gallery. A public reception to meet the artists will be held on Friday, February 10 from 5 pm-7 […]
LOCAL VIDEO RELEASE: “Doin the Most” by The Gift
R&B artist Ty Young, aka The Gift, recently dropped a video for his song “Doin the Most.” Featuring KJ Carter, is was shot on Wall Street in downtown Asheville.
Spaceman Jones and Chachillie release a collaborative EP
The soul-searching and beat-savvy four-song collection came out of four- or five-day writing and recording session. Spaceman Jones and Chachillie perform a show at The Odditorium on Saturday, Jan. 21.
Spoken Word OPEN MIC celebrates 3rd anniversary, Jan. 18
Press release from event organizers: David Joe Miller continues his ever popular Spoken Word OPEN MIC! at Buffalo Nickel, 747 Haywood Road in West Asheville. The January 18th show kicks off the 3rd season of quality Spoken Word shows in Asheville. This show will be hosted by storytellers and retired educators, Kathy Gordon and Debbie […]
Balsam Range will perform on WNCW’s “Goin’ Across the Mountain Live” show, Jan. 13
Press release: WNCW is proud to again partner with the Foundation Performing Arts Center to present “Goin’ Across the Mountain Live.” WNCW’s acclaimed bluegrass show “Goin’ Across the Mountain” is a favorite of traditional and contemporary bluegrass fans across the region every Saturday afternoon. Now it comes to life on stage as we bring together […]
The American Museum of the House Cat opens near Dillsboro this spring
Press release: The American Museum of the House Cat is opening near Dillsboro, North Carolina on April first 2017. I started collecting items related to the house cat long before I opened the Catman2 shelter. My mission now is to display my collection in a museum where these items can be shared and enjoyed by […]
Pan Harmonia holds a house concert, Feb. 5
Press release from Pan Harmonia: All Kinds of Beautiful Sunday, February 5, 4 pm Pan Harmonia offers a mid-winter Sunday afternoon concert in a cozy North Asheville bungalow. This show features Demeler, a cafe and salon music duo made up of husband and wife, guitarist Andy Jurik and vocalist Rachel Hansbury, along with flutist Kate […]
Blue Spiral 1 hosts film screening and panel discussion with Andy Farkas, Jan. 14
Press release from Blue Spiral 1: Film Screening and Panel Discussion with Andy Farkas January 14, 2017 , 11am at the Fine Arts Theatre Followed by a panel discussion and reception at Blue Spiral 1. Glimpse into the life and creative process of internationally renowned printmaking artist, Andy Farkas as he leads us through the […]
Local artist paints pet portraits for Brother Wolf
Press release: Last year artist Angela Alexander, who specializes in pet portraits, partnered with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR), a no-kill shelter in Asheville, NC, to begin working on a series of paintings entitled “Forget Me Not.” This ongoing project features portraits of dogs who have been under Brother Wolf’s care for an extended period […]
Celebration Singers honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a concert, Jan. 15
Press release from event organizers: Celebration Singers of Asheville will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a concert on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at First Congregational Church, 20 Oak St., downtown Asheville at 4:00 p.m. Admission is free (donations are appreciated at the door.) The youth chorus will perform with piano and flute accompaniment […]
Robin and Linda Williams return to The Altamont Theatre, Jan. 6
Press release from The Altamont Theatre: An Evening With Robin & Linda Williams FRIDAY JANUARY 6TH doors at 7pm show at 8pm For more than four decades now, Robin & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform the music that they love, “a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that […]
Sound track: “Holophrase” by Yours Truly
The band holds an album release party at The Mothlight on Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 p.m.
The Thomas Wolfe Memorial announces Short Story Club for 2017
Press release from the Thomas Wolfe Memorial: The Thomas Wolfe Memorial announced their upcoming 2017 schedule of short story discussions. Many readers fall in love with Wolfe’s sprawling sentences, and his expansive view of American life, while others struggle with the enormousness of scale. Discussing Thomas Wolfe’s short stories is a wonderful way to discover […]
Where to ring out the old and welcome the new year
For those of us who want to kick this year to the curb and see in — albeit with some trepidation — 2017, here’s where to sip some bubbly, wear a wacky hat, dance like no one’s watching and party like it’s 1999 (there’s no shame if you secretly wish it was).
Asheville Area Arts Council offers professional development grants for artists
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: The Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) is proud to announce the 2017 Professional Development Grant for Artists. These resources will be granted to individuals to attend professional development courses to aid them in reaching their business goals. This new grant program is offered to Buncombe County artists to […]
The Vanishing Wheelchair’s 5th season of magic opens Jan. 13
Press release from event organizers: The Vanishing Wheelchair Little Theatre is the permanent home of the 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity for people with disabilities, The Vanishing Wheelchair, Inc. The Little Theatre at 175 Weaverville Highway, Suite K, in Asheville is the venue for several magic and variety shows for the public and is available for […]