PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: WHAT: TRANCEFORMATION WHEN: OCTOBER 14::: 5:00 pm — 2:00 am WHERE: HIGHLAND BREWING COMPANY 12 OLD CHARLOTTE HIGHWAY ASHEVILLE NC 28803 TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tranceformation-tickets-27476777782 On October 14, in collaboration with an all-star local team of visual artists, producers, and performers, red.tree Inc brings Asheville a […]
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Photographer Steven McBride presents “A Walk in Big Ivy,” Oct. 6
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Elephant Revival plays New Mountain Amphitheater, Oct. 7
The group is currently on tour for new album Petals. Ben Sollee opens the show.
Warren Wilson College offers a lecture series during October and November
PRESS RELEASE FROM WARREN WILSON COLLEGE: Academic leaders at Warren Wilson College launch a free lecture series Tuesday, Oct. 4, covering U.S. and global affairs. Topics will include a historical look at the first women to run for U.S. president and an in-depth conversation about the lasting impact of National Socialism on multiple generations of […]
Our VOICE seeks submissions for the 15th annual Survivors’ Art Show
PRESS RELEASE FROM OUR VOICE: Healing from sexual violence comes in many forms, and we at Our VOICE believe that art is an essential tool in that healing process. Artistic expression has the power to transform our feelings and our lives, and this is exactly why we are dedicated to curating an annual art show […]
Deadline extended for Asheville Holiday Parade
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: The application deadline for the parade has been extended to Friday, October 7 at pm. Applications are available at ashevilledowntown.org/holidays. The Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC, rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 19 beginning at 11am. The parade features nearly 100 entries […]
Winter Magnolia Designs hosts debut party and pop-up shop at All Souls Pizza
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Artist and Honky Tonk frontwoman Trish Tripp has never been afraid to set out into new creative territory. Since forming popular Country band Hearts Gone South four years ago, she’s discovered that her audience enjoys the t-shirts for sale at the merch table as much as the music on the […]
Sound track: “Greetings from Cascade Park” by Dandelion
The band’s debut is described as “smooth and dark, sad but upbeat” on its CD Baby page. And that’s accurate, though the sadness feels more like poignancy; the pang in the change of seasons, love recalled from a distance of time.
Walk-through immersive theater installation opens Oct. 14 and 15
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: emersion Presents: Plato’s Allegory of the Cave an interactive walk-through immersive theater installation October 14th&15th 8pm (a limited number of people can be in the house at a time, so stagger arrival times between 8-9:30pm) 43 W. Chestnut St. Asheville, NC 28801 $10 at the door emersion is a series […]
Craft Week events around WNC
Join in the celebration: Plan a long weekend of studio-hopping, a self-guided exhibition tour or a visit to a craft fair (or three).
Comedian Cliff Cash performs in Asheville on Oct. 13 and 14
PRESS RELEASE FROM CLIFF CASH: The Cash brothers are coming to Asheville for the 9th annual Literacy Council Dinner and silent auction Friday Oct 14 at The Renaissance Hotel Asheville. The night before (Thursday Oct 13) Cliff Cash will be performing a new hour of comedy at The Altamont Theater on Church St. at 8PM. […]
The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue performs at The Odditorium, Oct. 23
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Sunday, October 23rd at The Odditorium The Savannah Sweet Tease Presents.. “13 Ways To Die” From the producers of The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue, comes a deadly tale of unfortunate events. True incidents in which our teases meet the reaper under unusual circumstances. Watch them live as they recreate […]
Kerri Maniscalco, author of “Stalking Jack the Ripper,” reads at Spellbound Children’s Bookshop, Oct. 2
PRESS RELEASE FROM SPELLBOUND BOOKSHOP: Spellbound Children’s Bookshop is thrilled to welcome author Kerri Maniscalco on Sunday October 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Kerri’s debut novel Stalking Jack the Ripper just hit the shelves last week and debuted at #1 on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list. A great crossover read for teens […]
DWT announces matinee series for schools, students and families
PRESS RELEASE FROM DIANA WORTHAM THEATRE: Diana Wortham Theatre’s Matinee Series provides professional, curriculum-related shows at affordable costs, each season providing 10,000 children the opportunity to experience the theatre, works by professional dance companies, world-class puppetry, and the musical talents of renowned performers. The series is extremely popular with children, families, and teachers throughout Western […]
Revamped venue The Summit at New Mountain opens Oct. 3
PRESS RELEASE FROM NEW MOUNTAIN: On Monday, October 3, New Mountain AVL celebrates the grand opening of The Summit — taking over the top floor of the New Mountain complex located at 38 North French Broad Avenue in downtown Asheville. The grand opening event on Monday Oct. 3 begins at 5 p.m., featuring a free […]
The Upstate Book Project 2.0 seeks artists
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: The Upstate Book Project 2.0 is now accepting applications from local visual artists who want to contribute both 2-D art and storyline text to a collaborative book that will publish in Spring 2017. This project is headed by Spartanburg, SC artist Bailie, who published the first and similar book in […]
Ian Ridenhour releases a smart and sensitive new album
Though the subject matter comes from tricky emotions and real talk, Ridenhour’s songs are far from downers. Instead, his writing is pop-savvy and smart; his performances are dynamic, with hooky melodies, frenzied riffs and kinetic, danceable energy.
Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s “Black & White” gallery show opens Oct. 14
PRESS RELEASE FROM TRYON ARTS & CRAFTS SCHOOL: Tryon Arts & Crafts School’s upcoming Black & White Gallery Show, which opens on October 14th with a gala fundraiser and runs through November 9th, will feature artwork from regional artists produced in a variety of media designed exclusively in black and white. The opening, which will […]
Grateful Steps published Middle Eastern love story
PRESS RELEASE FROM GRATEFUL STEPS: Grateful Steps Publishing House is pleased to announce the arrival of a new book by Asheville author Wayne G Cox. London to Kabul, the journey that led me to her is a look at the Middle East when it was a place young people could visit, commune with other travelers […]
Asheville School Drama presents “Anatomy of Gray”
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Asheville School Drama presents “Anatomy of Gray” by Jim Leonard, Jr., coming to the Walker Arts Center’s Graham Theater on Thursday, October 20 and Friday, October 21 at 7:15 p.m. Director John Crawley is excited to present this ensemble play that the author calls “a children’s story for adults.” The […]
Composer and cellist John Steffa performs at UNC Asheville, Sept. 30
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNC ASHEVILLE: John Steffa, a composer and cellist whose works blend non-Western folk influences with contemporary Western forms, will host a concert of original chamber works at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30 at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Hall lobby. This concert, featuring local musicians as well as artists from Georgia, Florida and […]