Press release from North Carolina Glass Center: North Carolina Glass Center debuts two new classes! Festive Fused Ornaments- Our Festive Fusing class is a great way to spend time with family and friends creating fused glass ornaments for your tree or to hang in a window. Layer glass to create winter scenes or iconic holiday […]
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Jennythreads print parties for charity, Dec. 10 and 17
Press release from Jennythreads: Announcing the 7th Annual Print-Your-Own T-shirt Party at Jennythreads Studio in West Asheville on two Saturdays: December 10 and December 17 from 10am to 6pm. All proceeds benefit Girls on the Run of Western North Carolina and Appalachian Wildlife Rescue. How it works: On two Saturdays December 10 & 17, Jennythreads […]
BMCM + AC calls for artists to participate in the 2017 {Re}HAPPENING
Press release from Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center: Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center announces an opportunity for artists to participate in the 2017 {Re}HAPPENING on Saturday, March 25 at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC. We invite artists to propose projects that reflect the innovative spirit of Black Mountain College. Artists […]
Malcolm Holcombe plays the White Horse, Dec. 16
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Attempting to describe a Malcolm Holcombe performance in mere words is an exercise in futility. The combination of earthiness and mysticism, directness and enigma, sweetness and grit is something that can only be fully absorbed first hand. The intensity can be almost harrowing as Holcombe flings body and […]
John Anderson will discuss the history of whiskey painting at January Art League meeting
Press release from Art League of Henderson County: It seems appropriate that Art League of Henderson County member John Anderson be the guest speaker at the January 8th meeting. As a member of the Whiskey Painters of America, John knows a thing or two about miniature paintings, which is January’s special member challenge. Several times […]
RBTS WIN taps nature, space and heart on new EP
New recording King Summer, a three song EP in advance of full-length Sensitivity Kit — due out next year — takes the band’s vision to the next level. RBTS WIN will perform those songs, other new material and back catalog favorites at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Olive or Twist will close Jan. 2
Press release: It is with a heavy heart that I announce that Olive or Twist, Restaurant and Bar,81 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801 will close it’s doors on January 2nd, 2017, after 8 years. Sadly, the owner of the building, who lives in the apartment underneath, has been disturbed by the noise and has decided […]
Asheville Vaudeville presents a Winter Holiday Extravaganza, Dec. 17
Press release from Asheville Vaudeville: Asheville Vaudeville is excited to invite you to our Winter Holiday Extravaganza! Onkel Woland will be the host for this holiday extravaganza! He and the Black Forest Menagerie will guide you through the perilous paths of winter, introducing you to some of the little known folkloric characters of this otherwise […]
Atlas Obscura road trip stops in Asheville, Dec. 6
Information from event website: Join Atlas Obscura Co-Founder Dylan Thuras at the Pinball Museum and for drinks and a local place-a-thon at the Odditorium! Date: December 6, 2016 Time: 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM (EST) Cost: Free Where: 1 Battle Square Atlas Obscura is hitting the road. Atlas Obscura Co-Founder Dylan Thuras is taking a […]
The Admiral ends its Saturday night DJ parties
Nine years in the making, Admiral Dance Parties continue through New Year’s Eve.
WCU professor Ron Rash and alumnus David Joy are nominated for Dublin Literary Award
Press release from Western Carolina University: Novels written by a Western Carolina University professor and by his former student are among the 147 titles in the running for the 2017 International Dublin Literary Award, widely acknowledged as one of the top – and most lucrative – honors in the publishing world. Ron Rash, WCU’s Parris […]
Longtime music and video store Karmasonics will close at the end of the year
Press release: For 22 years, making it’s home in downtown Asheville, Karmasonics Music Video has endeavored to bring great music to the Asheville community. And now the time has come for a change. Owner and founder John Ludovico has moved to the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York and has continued regular treks to Asheville […]
Tree-trimming and potluck at Noble Cider, Dec. 11
Press release from Noble Cider: Noble will host a tree trimming potluck and Eliada Home donation event on Sunday, Dec. 11th. Open from 2pm – 8pm, normal hours. Potluck is at 4pm; bring a dish to share! Christmas music 4-7pm with Brain Turner, amazing keyboard virtuoso! Make an ornament at our craft table or bring […]
NC Stage announces spring classes
Press release from N.C. Stage: NC Stage will be launching three new classes this spring. A “Methods and Techniques” course will be offered for 8th – 12th grade students. This class will delve into a variety of acting methods that will expand the actor’s toolbox. Students will begin to discover which techniques resonate with them […]
Local jewelry maker’s designs help honeybees
Press release from Ilana Fiorenza: Artist and jewelry designer Ilana Fiorenza is a metalsmith, a freeform beadweaver and makes wearable and often symbolic jewelry. Recently she was inspired by the beauty and industriousness of the honeybee when her parents began to keep bees at their West Asheville home, fascinated that the life’s work of a […]
Feature film “Luke and Jo” begins shooting in Asheville, Dec. 1
Press release from filmmakers: Solis Films is making a new feature film in Asheville, NC, called LUKE AND JO. Shooting will begin on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Featuring local cast and actor Erik Odom,who played “Peter” in the ultra-popular TWILIGHT series, the film will wrap on December 16, 2016. “Honestly, I’ve never been more excited […]
Smart bets: Fruit Bats
The band, led by singer-songwriter Eric D. Johnson, returns to The Mothlight on Sunday, Dec. 4.
Ornament release and seconds sale at North Carolina Glass Center, Dec. 2 and 3
Press release from North Carolina Glass Center: ‘Gift for Giving’ Ornament Release & Seconds Sale Where: North Carolina Glass Center River Arts District Location 140-C Roberts Street Asheville, NC 28801 When: December 2, 10 am – 8:00 pm December 3, 10am – 6:00 pm This holiday season the NCGC team is proud to be able […]
New holiday play shares local stories and songs
For the show, Tom Godleski penned a pair of holiday songs, as well — something he says he’s always wanted to do. A two-song CD with those new tracks will be available at the Snowbound performances.
Standing Rock benefit and community potluck, Dec. 11
Press release from event organizers: Join us at 5pm sharp for a family friendly potluck followed by members of the Cherokee Tribe offering an opening ceremony. We will have musical guests The Resonant Rogues, The DiTrani Brothers, and Teach Me Equals rounding out the evening. Participants in the potluck please bring a dish w/ serving […]
The Rock Art Of Joshua Marc Levy opens Dec. 4
Press release from event organizers: The Rock Art Of Joshua Marc Levy Feat. The Paper Crowns Pulp under The Orange Peel, Opening Sunday Dec 4th from 6-9pm, All Ages, Free. Opening artist reception features a live set of music by The Paper Crowns. Inside, an exhibit of local & world-wide rock art created by local […]