Messick plays an album release party for Woodland Dance at White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, Sept. 9
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Live Gypsy swing and silent films at Tryon Fine Arts Center, Oct. 1
PRESS RELEASE FROM TRYON FINE ARTS CENTER: The Hot Club of San Francisco presents Cinema Vivant at TFAC, October 1 Who: The Hot Club of San Francisco “One of the most cohesive and entertaining Gypsy swing bands in the United States” -San Francisco Chronicle What: Cinema Vivant: An evening of vintage silent films accompanied by […]
Folk singer Janis Ian establishes Pearl Foundation scholarship at Warren Wilson College and pens the song “Swannanoa”
PRESS RELEASE FROM WARREN WILSON COLLEGE: Long before Billy Edd Wheeler co-wrote “Jackson,” the song made famous by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, he was reading poems by Robert Frost and working toward a degree at Warren Wilson College. No matter how much success Wheeler enjoyed, he never forgot his alma mater. That was […]
Battle Trance plays benefit for BMCM+AC, Sept. 9
The show — directly on the heels of Battle Trance’s appearance at the Hopscotch Music Festival — will be held at BMCM+AC’s 69 Broadway location.
Roy “Futureman” Wooten and Wayne Kirby play fee concert and lead workshop at UNCA, Sept. 8-9
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNC ASHEVILLE: Roy “Futureman” Wooten and Wayne Kirby – innovative music theorists, instrument-designers and musicians – will join for a free workshop and concert at UNC Asheville. The percussion workshop takes place at noon on Thursday, Sept. 8 in Lipinsky Hall room 018, and their electro-music concert begins at 2 p.m. on […]
Asheville Lyric Opera announces upcoming events
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA: The Asheville Lyric Opera (ALO) is presenting a multitude of performances, Opera Talks, and public concerts in their 2016-2017 seasons. From Singing in the Park to Cavalleria Rusticana, there is an event for everyone with ALO. On September 9th, ALO continues its series on Muhammad Ali. The heavyweight champion’s […]
Stories by our flash fiction contest runners up
The second in a two-part installment, Xpress continues to publish the winning entries from our Indie 500 Flash Fiction Contest. This week brings stories by runners up Mare Carmody Borgelt and Dan Damerville.
Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Olen Butler presents new novel at Malaprop’s, Sept. 13
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Tuesday, September 13, 7:00 pm MALAPROP’S BOOKSTORE & CAFE 55 Haywood St. About PERFUME RIVER: “What I so like about Perfume River is its plainly-put elegance. Enough time has passed since Viet Nam that its grave human lessons and heartbreaks can be—with a measure of genius—almost simply stated. Butler’s novel […]
Comedian Andy Hendrickson performs at The Millroom, Oct. 7
PRESS RELEASE FROM FUNNY BUSINESS AT THE MILLROOM: On Friday, October 7th at 8:00pm, Funny Business at the Millroom presents Andy Hendrickson, who is a regular on late night TV talk shows. Andy Hendrickson is a comedian, writer and actor that built his career in New York City and now resides in Los Angeles. He […]
Two local storytellers perform at National Storytelling Festival
PRESS RELEASE FROM INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER: Michael Reno Harrell and David Novak, will be featured in what USA Today calls “…the leading event of its kind in America.” The National Storytelling Festival is in its 44th year and showcases the world’s premier storytelling talent. The three-day outdoor festival brings thousands of travelers to Tennessee’s oldest […]
Asheville Vaudeville returns to Toy Boat, Sept. 17
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE VAUDEVILLE: Asheville Vaudeville kicks off their fall season with two shows on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at Toy Boat Community Artspace in Biltmore Village. The Master of Ceremonies is Sneaky McFly of the Seduction Sideshow and Unifire Theater. His magical mayhem will be our guide through an evening of dynamic performances […]
Pan Harmonia announces October concerts
PRESS RELEASE FROM PAN HARMONIA: Pan Harmonia, Asheville’s own chamber music company, offers a mosaic of concerts, educational residencies and community outreach. We love bringing our signature mix of chamber music masterpieces and new works to as many listeners as possible through informal performances and adventurous programming. Directed by flutist Kate Steinbeck, this award-winning repertory […]
Fall exhibition at Mica contemporary craft gallery, Sept. 9-Nov. 20
PRESS RELEASE FROM MICA GALLERY: “From The Earth”, the fall exhibition at Mica contemporary craft gallery in downtown Bakersville, features the work of Bryant Holsenbeck, Amy Putansu and Rodger Jacobs, notable artists who all derive their inspiration from the natural world. We are honored to present and share their work. Their exhibit runs from September […]
Heritage Weekend at Folk Art Center, Sept. 17 and 18
PRESS RELEASE FROM SOUTHERN HIGHLAND CRAFT GUILD: The 36th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held on September 17 and 18 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free celebration of mountain heritage is sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild and features traditional crafts accompanied by music and dancing. A highlight of the […]
The Magnetic Theatre stages When Jekyll Met Hyde Sept. 29-Oct. 29
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE MAGNETIC THEATRE: When The Magnetic Theatre opened its world premiere of Steven Samuels’ When Jekyll Met Hyde in January 2011, it was an immediate, huge hit, selling out nearly all of its extended run, delighting critics and audiences alike. David Hopes of Mountain Xpress raved that “you realize that theater can […]
After-school programs at NC Stage
PRESS RELEASE FROM NC STAGE CO.: NC Stage is launching two new classes this fall. A Classical Theatre course will be offered for 8th – 12th grade students. This class will delve into the “how to’s” of classical texts: How to read the text, how to approach the role, how to portray characters using archetypes, […]
On the Other Hand… Asheville Printmakers Group exhibit runs Sept. 26-Oct.14 at UNCA
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Exhibition Dates: Sept. 26 -Oct. 14, 2016 Opening Reception: Fri., Sept 30, 6-8 PM UNCA Owen Hall Gallery 2nd Floor, 215 Owen Hall On the Other Hand… is an exhibition of collaborative and individual prints by members of Asheville Printmakers Group at the Owen Hall Gallery at University of North […]
Comedian Etta May will perform at The Strand, Sept. 9
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Kentucky native Etta May, often called the “Polyester Princess,” is making a stop on her tour in Waynesville, NC at The Strand on September 9 at 8pm. This Queen of Southern Sass will surely have the audience in stitches with her tell it like it is humor. Etta May married […]
Blue Ridge Books announces fall events
PRESS RELEASE FROM BLUE RIDGE BOOKS: Saturday, September 3 3:00 pm Author Event with RF Wilson The Rick Ryder Mystery series exposes the dark, gritty underside of life. Set in Asheville and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains that Wilson calls home. Sunday, September 4 3:00 pm Author Event with Richard Von der Veen “Where does […]
Old-time outfit Uncle Earl reunites for a special tour
Will this Uncle Earl reunion bring new songs? “We’ll have rehearsal in Nashville before the tour starts … and it depends on how everyone feels,” fiddle player Rayna Gellert says. “My hope is that we’ll do some new stuff because it would fun for the audience, and fun for us.”
More funds are needed to help seriously ill singer Kat Williams
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Click here to offer a special donation and visit here for upcoming events. Please check the page regularly as events will be added often. A visibly fatigued Kat Williams took the stage with the band, West Sound, and graced a room filled to capacity with an inspiring version of “Amazing […]