Press release from the Madison County Arts Center: Zoe & Cloyd in concert Saturday, November 19, 2016 7:30 PM, $15 The Madison County Arts Center Downtown Marshall For more information www.madisoncountyarts.com (828) 649-1301 “We are always excited to present local talent that is making a national splash,” remarked Laura Boosinger, Executive Director of the Madison […]
Press release from event organizers: You can still hear it in the hollers of Western North Carolina, that “high lonesome sound,” the mountain music with a long memory that’s been carried over the ocean and across the centuries. “It’s the music that America comes home to,” says Doug Orr. “And it’s what gave birth to […]
Press release from event organizer: Asheville based Expressive Artist Jimi Seidel who has twenty years of experience creating and delivering innovative Expressive Arts Programs regionally and locally has created and conducted an effective, well received Pilot Program valued at almost $4000 at no cost to the Charles George Veterans Administration Medical Center (CGVAMC) Substance Abuse […]
The couple met in 2009 at the National Old-Time Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho.
The latest release from the local singer-songwriter is beautiful, cathartic and disconcerting. Its delicate songs are deceptive, dropping the listener from light-dappled shallows into sudden, unfathomable depths.
Press release from event organizers: Attend a talk about folk musician David Holt’s mentors and heroes, as well as his work as a photographer and artist.
Press release from Mason Jar Media: American recording artist and composer Ben Lovett announces the exclusive release of his music video for “Don’t Freak Out” on The Huffington Post. The song was made in collaboration with legendary composer Van Dyke Parks and performed with the Asheville Symphony. Head over to The Huffington Post for the […]
Press release from Bardo Arts Center: The Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum at Bardo Arts Center will present the Handmade Holiday Sale on November 17, 2016 from 12-7PM. There is no entry fee to the event, however if you would like to buy handmade items on site, artists appreciate payments made by cash or […]
Press release from event organizers: We’re Katie and Joe, a zine-making couple from Philadelphia, and we’re about to go on tour. We’re excited to announce our show at Downtown Books & News. Saturday, November 12th, 6-8pm. Free! • Performing with us will be Asheville-based musician Tall Tall Trees, aka Mike Savino. He’ll be playing his […]
Press release from ShorehouseBooks: Shorehouse Books has released Forever, Montana, the third installment of the western/romance series by Deb Martin-Webster. Forever, Montana which follows Love, Montana and Always, Montana, revolves around the lives of fictional western writer Montana Joe, his wife Rose and their spirited set of family and friends. The first two novels were […]
Comic Envy hosts Matthew K. Manning for an in-store signing on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m.. The event coincides with the release of Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures No. 1. “The first print run of the title has ALREADY sold out at our distributor, so it’s going to a second print before it even […]
Press release from Pan Harmonia: This December, Pan Harmonia continues its annual tradition of concerts benefiting those in need. This year’s event focuses on Animal Haven, which provides protection and refuge to homeless and abused animals. Its dedicated staff and volunteers have been rescuing farm and domestic animals since 2000. Situated on 10 magical acres […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: The Nightmare WASP, a back-to-back performance of The Actor’s Nightmare by Christopher Durang and WASP by Steve Martin, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Mitchell County Historic Courthouse in Bakersville, N.C. Proceeds from the performance will benefit Mitchell County SafePlace, a nonprofit organization working […]
Press release from Lake Junaluska: David Holt and the Lighting Bolts will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Lake Junaluska. This “Party for the Earth” is open to the public, and tickets are $18. Holt is a four-time Grammy Award winner. During the concert, he will play more than 10 instruments in […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Exhibitions in two campus galleries and discussions of issues confronting Native Americans will highlight UNC Asheville’s celebration of Native American History Month during November. The schedule includes these events: • Opening Nov. 1 – Art Exhibition – Jeff Marley, a member of the Qualla Arts & Crafts Mutual in Cherokee, […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: UNC Asheville is now accepting applications for the first Ramsey Library Community Author Award for a prose writer in Western North Carolina. The award will provide a yearlong residency in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library, with a courtesy faculty appointment that will provide a library study carrel and other campus resources. […]
Press release from Tranzmission: Our community’s observance of the 18th International Transgender Day of Remembrance will be held in downtown Asheville, at Pritchard Park at 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 20th. Last year’s event was attended by over 250 people, with more are expected to attend this year. Organized by Tranzmission and Asheville Trans Student […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: Pussy Riot Panel Discussion with Maria (Masha) Alyokhina and Alexandra (Sasha) Bogino Wednesday, November 16 at 7pm Panel Discussion, Humanities Lecture Hall. Ticketed event. For tickets and more information: cesap.unca.edu UNC Asheville student tickets $5. All other tickets $15. UNC Asheville student tickets on sale in Lipinsky 215 box office […]
Press release from UNC Asheville: The fourth annual OLLI Art Bazaar, presenting works of art and crafts for sale, will take place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12 at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center, home of OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Center. The OLLI Art Bazaar offers a chance to get a head start on holiday […]
Press release from Brevard Music Center: Brevard Music Center (BMC), in partnership with Brevard College, is pleased to announce the November program for its First Mondays series of free BMC Community Concerts in Brevard. Monday, November 7 at 12:30 PM, BMC faculty member and clarinetist Steve Cohen will be joined by pianist Elizabeth Buccheri for […]
Press release from event organizers: After an opening night at Gallery5 in Richmond, Va, Andrew H. Shirley and fellow artists will be traveling to Raleigh, NC and Asheville, NC with 2 nights of special underground screenings of “Wastedland 2” (31 min / Color/ 2016) and live performances by The Unstoppable Death Machines (NYC), EKG – […]
