Facebook invite from event organizers: November 27, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. PULP, 103 Hilliard Ave. Facebook event page Silent Auction and Rock ‘n Roll by Death & the Reverend. The evening will beign at 8pm with a short but thourough multi-nedia presentation that explains the events starting from the Treaty in 1851 to present […]
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Joshua Messick presents a Hammered Dulcimer Christmas, Nov. 25 and 26
Press release from White Horse Black Mountain: Joshua Messick arrived in Western North Carolina a few years ago knowing no one except Black Mountain’s master hammered dulcimer builder Jerry Reed Smith, ready to explore the possibility of becoming a professional musician. The success and popularity of his musical efforts is evident in the two Christmas […]
Diana Wortham Theatre announces scholarship program for young emerging artists
Press release from Diana Wortham Theatre: The Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville, North Carolina announces the 2017 Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund, a program to support young performers by providing scholarships for graduating high school seniors pursuing a career in the performing arts. A limited number of Emerging Artists Fund scholarships beginning at $1,000 each […]
Theater review: Curvy Widow at N.C. Stage
As personal as the tale is (a widow in her mid-50s deals with grief while also embracing her new life, finding out who she is, and starting to date again — with hilarious results), it’s also universal. Life, loss, love, moving on. Oh, and sex. So much sex.
Terry Roberts wins Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award
Press release from Western North Carolina Historical Association: Terry Roberts, PhD, has been selected as the Western North Carolina Historical Association’s recipient of the 61st Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for his novel, That Bright Land. In making the award the Selection Panel noted: “We believe this is a novel that meets the high standards […]
VIDEO PREMIERE: “Scars” by Brie Capone
The project, a collaboration with local filmmaker and director Andrew Anderson, was shot at Skinny Dip Falls.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit, Nov. 20-27
Press release from event organizers: What: NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit Where: Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, NC When: November 20-27, 2016 with Opening Reception at 6pm November 21st. Quilt exhibit open daily during the week, 10:00 am- 7:00 pm (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Please contact the WNCAP office to request a special tour or educational […]
Toe River Studio Tour, Dec. 2-4
Press release from Yancey County Tourism: The artistic talent found throughout the Toe River Valley is on display once again for the Toe River Studio Tour, Dec. 2-4. More than 80 artists throughout Yancey and Mitchell counties will open their doors for the three-day event sponsored by the Toe River Arts Council. Nine local galleries […]
David Joe Miller presents “Stories for the Season!” with Sherry Lovett, Dec. 8
Press release from David Joe Miller: David Joe Miller Presents another WORD show “STORIES FOR THE SEASON!”, featuring storyteller/producer, David Joe Miller and storyteller/ballad singer, Sherry Lovett. Thursday December 8th, 6:45pm, at Pack Memorial Library in downtown Asheville on Haywood St. The storytelling show is offered FREE and is sponsored by the Buncombe County Friends […]
Flat Rock Playhouse announces 2017 season
Press release from Flat Rock Playhouse: The Vagabonds say, “ready, set, subscribe” for an exciting and jam-packed season line-up. Today, Flat Rock Playhouse announced the highly anticipated 2017 season of twenty-five productions that make up Flat Rock’s Mainstage features, Studio 52 & Family programming, and the popular Music on the Rock series. “Box office returns […]
Holiday street lighting in Hendersonville, Nov. 25
Press release from Henderson County Tourism: The Christmas season officially begins in downtown Hendersonville Nov. 25, the Friday after Thanksgiving, with the Holiday Street Lighting and Santa’s Arrival. Visitors and residents gather on the Historic Courthouse Square at 5:30 p.m. for carols led by local duo Carver & Carmody, hot chocolate and cider. When it […]
Yule Shoot Yer Eye Out 2016 party at White Horse Black Mountain, Dec. 1
Press release from event organizers: Yule Shoot Yer Eye Out 2016 brings together music from Montreat College favorites Room27; perpetual vagabonds The Rough & Tumble; Greenville SC’s Carpoolparty; Asheville pop- rockers Posh Hammer; and Asheville progressive house DJ trio In Plain Sight to kick off the holiday season. The party starts December 1st at the […]
Jazz Is Phsh will play Salvage Station on Dec. 17
Press release from Salvage Station: Salvage Station is proud to announce that JAZZ IS PHSH will be performing on Saturday, December 17th at 9pm. JAZZ is PHSH is an instrumental tribute to Phish inspired by the popular tribute to The Grateful Dead, “Jazz is Dead.” Tickets are on sale now. Full event information can be […]
Foreigner plays Thomas Wolfe Auditorium on February 22
Press release from U.S. Cellular Center: Foreigner will perform live in concert at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in the U.S. Cellular Center in Asheville, NC on Wednesday, February 22nd at 8:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 18th at 10:00am at the USCC Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices range […]
Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” tour stops in Asheville Dec. 4
Press release from event organizers: Moscow Ballet announces Swan Lake and Great Russian Nutcracker performances featuring Principal Dancers and Balletmasters of the highest caliber and hailing from the world’s top ballet schools. The three tours feature award winning and celebrated Principal Dancers: Ekaterina Alaeva and Kostyantyn Vinovoy on East; Tatiana Nazarkhevich and Andrey Batalov on […]
Haywood County Library concert series continues in November
Press release from Haywood County Arts Council: The Friends of the Library will continue a partnership with the Haywood County Arts Council to sponsor weekend afternoon performances during the month of September. The Friends of the Library Concert Series continues with Gypsy jazz band One Leg Up playing the Waynesville branch on Saturday, November 12. […]
UNCA faculty will read from creative works in Spanish, Portuguese and Cherokee, Nov. 17
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville faculty members Juan Sánchez, Jeremias Zunguze, and Gilliam Jackson will read from their creative works in Spanish, Portuguese, and Cherokee respectively, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17 in UNC Asheville’s Karpen Hall, Laurel Forum. The reading is free and open to the public. Sánchez, assistant professor of […]
Anam Cara stages “Abandoned London Pub: 1880” fundraiser, Nov. 18
Press release from Anam Cara: ABANDONED LONDON PUB: 1880 NOVEMBER 18, 2016 at 7:30 PM TOY BOAT COMMUNITY ART SPACE FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR ANAM CARA THEATRE COMPANY Anam Cara Theatre Company presents Abandoned London Pub: 1880 Friday, November 18th at 7:30pm Toy Boat Community Arts Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville NC 28803 Tickets $10 in […]
Emmy winning storyteller and author at Buffalo Nickel, Nov. 30
Press release from David Joe Miller Presents: David Joe Miller Presents a very SPECIAL storytelling show and book signing featuring two, internationally acclaimed storytellers and authors. Regi Carpenter from New York and Emmy Winner, Jim May from Illinois will appear at Buffalo Nickel, 747 Haywood Road, on Wednesday November 30th at 7pm. They’ll be telling […]
Matt Townsend launches a political-tinged two-part EP series
“I didn’t have a plan that I was going to write political songs, but the songs occurred out of the unavoidable situation we’ve been in,” Townsend says. “It’s always a tenuous line to walk: music, politics, that kind of thing.”
Honey Be Nice plays The Mothlight, Nov. 29
Press release from event organizers: Honey, be nice. Honey be nice! Honey be nice? There are so many ways to interpret the name of one of the newest contributing bands to Asheville’s buzzing music scene. What it comes down to for the band though is that they simply enjoy being nice to each other, collaborating, […]