PRESS RELEASE FROM MADISON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL: What: Musical Concert Series Where: Ebbs Chapel Auditorium When: SUNDAYS, June 26th, July 31th, August 28th Who: Kate Campbell $15 plus NC sales tax July David Holt & Josh Goforth $20 plus NC sales tax August The Kruger Brothers $30 plus NC sales tax ($35 at the door) […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM WHITE HORSE BLACK MOUNTAIN: Teen Bandstand, White Horse Black Mountain Sunday, June 26 – 6 p.m.- Teen Bandstand, featuring Ian Ridenhour Band, more. Rock. $7 teen/$10 adults. When young musicians are ready to spread their wings there’s no substitute for getting onstage to sharpen presentation. The White Horse Black Mountain provides that […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM HARPERCOLLINS: THE CAGE is the first in a trilogy of science fiction novels for teens, and the sequel, THE HUNT, was released May 24, and the third and concluding volume in the trilogy, THE GAUNTLET, will be released in May 2017. Called “swoon-worthy and thrilling” by Kirkus Reviews, THE CAGE follows six […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS: Summer Shakespeare for Kids by Montford Park Players at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre Registration open through July 12th, 2016 July 12th-August 21st, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-6pm Performances: Aug 19-21 at 6:30pm Hazel Robinson Amphitheater 92 Gay Street, Asheville, NC Montford Park Players, an Asheville theatrical tradition, is proud to […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM MALAPROP’S: By order of the Ministry of Magic & The American Booksellers Association “The booksellers and baristas of Malaprop’s Bookstore and Cafe do hereby solemnly swear that we are up to no good!” You won’t need a Marauder’s Map to find Western North Carolina’s Wildest Wizarding Party on July 30th, 2016. Just […]
Four artists participated in a talk about process, ideas of reproduction and the interaction of their installations at the group show, currently on display at the Asheville Area Arts Council
Listen to Sarah Louise’s new album in advance of her Sunday, June 12 performance at The Mothlight as part of the Open Letter Music Series.
The story is now well-chronicled: How Ford received a call from documentary filmmaker Robert Gordon — a friend of the Hi Rhythm Section, the house band for Green and other artists on the Hi Records label in the 1970s — inviting her to work with those musicians.
There are tribulations in Perfectly Broken, from infidelity and drug dependency to existential crisis and death. But, Warren is quick to point out, there’s also beauty.
PRESS RELEASE FROM BARNES & NOBLE: Barnes & Noble Booksellers will host a nation-wide teen book festival June 10-12. This three day event focuses on teen and young adult authors, events, and upcoming releases. Schedule of the events planned for B-Fest at Barnes & Noble – Asheville Mall: Friday, June 10th 7 pm – B-In […]
FROM THE AMERICAN CRAFT WEEK WEBSITE: It’s time to vote! We are on the search for the nation’s top craft towns and you can help. You can vote once each day and write-ins are welcomed! Encourage your friends, family and fellow craft lovers to vote, too. The poll stays open through Sunday, July 12, and […]
This spooky, vintage-horror film-themed music video, edited by local artist Gus Cutty, is part of an ongoing project by hip-hop artist Grand Killa Con.
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Listen to the music of the Appalachian Mountains at the ninth annual RiddleFest at Burnsville Town Center, Saturday, June 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert honors the life of Burnsville native Lesley Riddle (1905-1979) and his contributions to country music through his work with A.P. Carter, of […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM TRANZMISSION: Local organizations Tranzmission, QORDS and COLAGE, in association with the Asheville JCC, are proud to announce this year’s Stonewall Commemoration Week events, running from June 25th to July 3rd 2016. The Stonewall riots marked the kickoff of the modern day queer rights movement and were primarily initiated by trans feminine people […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: “Aurora; Rays of Dawn; Growth Through Nature” will be at The North Carolina Arboretum Saturday, July 23 – Sunday, September 18 in the Education Center – second floor gallery, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806 The show will feature artists from Aurora Studio & Gallery. Open House on […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM UNC ASHEVILLE: Celebrate Brittany! – an exhibit of cultural and historic photos from Celtic Brittany will be presented by Jan Zollars beginning June 1 and will remain on view through July 28 at the Blowers Gallery in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. The exhibit, and a reception with the photographer at 6 p.m. Monday, […]
Now is the time to vote for your favorites, from hip-hop group and chamber music outfit to woodworker and outdoor installation artisan.
Asheville gets a first listen, with band’s launch and extensive tour (including a date in Belgium, and more European shows to come) starting, fittingly, from The Broadcast’s adopted hometown.
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE ARTIST: If you need someone to fight monster and villains, you can get a hero. Or you can get a fighter. This month, Brevard resident Gregory Dickens releases eMMA, the latest series in his Heroes of Sinclair line of comics from the Robot Wonderboy studio. It debuts officially June 17 at […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM ASHEVILLE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, is back June 17th. This free community event is located on North Lexington Avenue between Hiawassee Street and I240. Headliner: Futurebirds Hailing from Athens, Ga., Futurebirds play a high-energy, country rock-infused live show. Four-part harmonies and pedal steel guitar blend with Americana […]
LEAF Downtown returns Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31, at Pack Square Park. The community-minded festival is free. PRESS RELEASE FROM LEAF: “Join us at LEAF Downtown AVL 2016 to celebrate music, art and culture from July 30 & 31, presenting a powerful “Soultown” theme bringing the very best soul, funk, R&B and world […]
