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ZuZu Welsh plays White Horse Black Mountain with new band on Jan. 7
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Guitarist extraordinaire ZuZu Welsh and band are no strangers to the White Horse Black Mountain, but the New Year sees some new faces in the lineup. Guitarist/vocalist Mark Kadowaki adds his fresh energy and attitude to the tight sound of longtime core members Johnny Haisman (drums) and Dana […]
Submissions to William Matthews Poetry Prize accepted through Jan. 15
Press release from Asheville Poetry Review: The editors at THE ASHEVILLE POETRY REVIEW are currently reading for the esteemed WILLIAM MATTHEWS POETRY PRIZE— DEADLINE: January 15, 2017. First Prize: $1,000, publication in Asheville Poetry Review, and a featured reading in Asheville, NC at Malaprop’s Bookstore. Second Prize: $250, publication, and a featured reading in Asheville […]
LEAF Community Arts will receive $12,500 NEA grant for “Legends of Africa” project
Press release from LEAF: National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $30 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2017. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $12,500 to LEAF Community Arts for the Legends of Africa project occurring […]
Southern Highland Craft Guild releases new brand components
Press release from Southern Highland Craft Guild: After undergoing an extensive eight-month rebranding process, Southern Highland Craft Guild has released a new logo and supporting messaging. The 86-year-old nonprofit organization boasts over 850 members from 293 counties that span the mountains from Maryland to Alabama. In April 2016, the organization employed consultants Lisa and Dean […]
Anam Cara Theatre Company holds casting call for “Pulse”
Press release from Anam Cara Theatre Company: ANAM CARA THEATRE COMPANY seeks actors for Pulse, an ensemble-created musical performance, directed by Jenna Tamisiea. Thursday, January 5, 6pm-9pm Saturday, January 7, 12pm-3pm All at Toy Boat Community Art Space (101 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC 28803) Performance Dates: February 24 & 25, March 3, 4, 10 & […]
Warren Wilson College band will tour China in January
Press release from Warren Wilson College: Two bands made up of musicians from mountainous regions in their respective countries will spend the beginning of 2017 making music in China. A Warren Wilson College professor and his students are collaborating with an ensemble from southern China. The multicity, multiperformance tour includes venues in Beijing and Shanghai. […]
The Honeycutters sign with The WNS Group
Press release: The Honeycutters are excited to announce they will be back in the studio in January to record their 5th studio album to be released later in the year as the band’s third release on Organic Records. Nashville’s Music City Roots’ Craig Havighurst says of principal songwriter and frontwoman Amanda Anne Platt, “She’s soothing […]
Butch Trucks of The Allman Brothers plays Salvage Station Jan. 4
Press release from event organizers: Butch Trucks, founding member of legendary Southern rock band the Allman Brothers, launches his Second Annual Holiday Tour with Butch Trucks and The Freight Train, with a performance at Salvage Station, 468 Riverside Dr., Wednesday, January 4. Showtime: 10 pm. Tickets: $25/$20. Info: (828) 407-0521 or visit https://www.salvagestation.com/. About Butch […]
UNCA’s Steam Studio opens
The art and technology facility, funded in part with a $400,000 grant from Duke Energy, is part of the university’s plan to connect creative learning across its curriculum.
Holiday happenings around Asheville
The holiday season is in full swing, and there’s so many celebratory possibilities that it would be easy to miss out on something big — lights shows, a trolley tour, a naughty elf and good music are all on the list.
Comedian Dave Stone performs at The Southern, Dec. 30
Press release from Disclaimer Comedy: Need something to laugh about before the start of 2017? Disclaimer Comedy has you covered with a special show Friday, Dec. 30 at The Southern Kitchen and Bar with headliner Dave Stone as he stops in Asheville as part of his “Holly Jolly” tour. A native of Atlanta currently living […]
Smart bets: Hello Hugo
If Section Secrets, a nine-track mix of rock, experimental and ambient sounds will be released with a show at The Mothlight on Sunday, Dec. 18.
White Horse annual Christmas Eve show, Dec. 24
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: In its eight years of existence the White Horse Black Mountain has created a welcoming, special space at the heart of town for hearing good music and meeting good friends. It also has a well-earned a reputation as a business that gives back to the community, and in […]
Silent Knights and The Krektones announce holiday show dates
Press release from event organizers: Local bands The Krekstones and Silent Knights perform a number of holiday shows starting Friday, Dec. 16, with a set at Lazy Diamond to benefit Our VOICE.
The Kruger Brothers perform at the Madison County Arts Center, Jan. 8
Press release from the Madison County Arts Center: The Madison County Arts Council presents The Kruger Brothers in Concert Sunday, January 8th, 4:00 pm $35 at the Madison County Arts Center www.madisoncountyarts.com (828) 649-1301 According to the New York Times, as a child growing up in Switzerland, Jens Kruger was so fascinated by a broken […]
“Cold Mountain Gypsy Artworks” opens Dec. 17 at Flood Gallery
Press release from Flood Gallery Fine Art Center: Flood Fine Art Center Exhibits Cold Mountain Gypsy Artworks Opening December 17th, 2017 Scarlett Swann, known as the artist ColdMountainGypsy will be exhibiting her “outsider art” in the Flood Fine Art Center, opening Saturday December 17th, located at 2160 Hwy 70 near Swannanoa, from 6pm to 9pm. […]
Asheville Art in the Park Arts & Community Grant open for applications
Press release from Asheville Area Arts Council: Asheville Art in the Park (AAitP) and the Asheville Area Arts Council (AAAC) are proud to announce that the 2017-18 Asheville Art in the Park Arts & Community Grant application is now open. This grant is offered to qualifying committed artists in Western North Carolina in order to […]
Steve Davidowski Christmas concert at the Marshall Presbyterian Church, Dec. 22
Press release from event organizers: Steve Davidowski Christmas Concert Thursday, December 22, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Marshall will be musical for the 7th Annual Christmas Concert by the multi-talented, Steve Davidowski and Friends. The lineup this year includes: Steve Davidowski, Mary Eagle, Darius Hill, Rodney Sutton, Players from Madison High, Don Petty and others. The concert […]
Great Smokies Writing Program announces additions to spring 2017 classes
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) has added new workshops with new faculty to its spring semester lineup of workshops for local writers of all levels. Joining Tommy Hays, Megan Shepherd, Heather Newton and other popular GSWP faculty, will be newcomers Meta Commerse of Story Medicine Asheville, and Dale […]
Get Up Stand Up South: A comedy showcase and open mic, Dec. 19
Press release from event organizers: Get Up Stand Up South: A Comedy Showcase and Open Mic will take place on Monday December 19th, 2016 at 8pm at Sanctuary Brewing Company in Hendersonville. Get Up Stand Up South will feature Andy Slye and welcomes a rotating list of open mic performers. The open mic list goes […]