PRESS RELEASE: Brevard College and the Transylvania County Library Foundation will bring a new literary tradition to Brevard as they co-host the Looking Glass Rock Writers’ Conference May 20-22. The conference takes place at Brevard College and will consist of readings and workshops from renowned guest faculty. Exploring the theme, “A Sense of Place,” the […]
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LEAF announces spring lineup with Shovels & Rope, members of Buena Vista Social Club and more
PRESS RELEASE: LEAF is thrilled to announce its dynamic lineup of performing artists for the Spring 2016 LEAF Festival, taking place May 12-15, 2016 near Asheville at the majestic Lake Eden in Black Mountain, NC. We welcome you to experience ‘World Fusion with Cuban Spice’ with Juan De Marcos & The Afro-Cuban All-Stars (featuring original […]
The Funky Formal benefiting Francine Delany New School for Children, Feb. 26
PRESS RELEASE: Isis Restaurant and Music Hall Presents The Funky Formal Benefiting Francine Delany New School for Children Friday February 26, 2016 6pm until Midnight Isis Restaurant and Music Hall 743 Haywood Rd. Asheville NC On Friday, February 26th, Isis Restaurant and Music Hall will host the second annual Funky Formal benefiting Francine Delany New […]
Burnsville Wedding Expo, Feb. 20
PRESS RELEASE: As engagement season ends, brides-to-be are booking venues and making plans for their big days. The first Burnsville Wedding Expo encourages brides and grooms and their friends and families to explore the offerings of more than 30 local vendors. The expo takes place Saturday, Feb. 20, at Burnsville Town Center from 10 a.m. […]
Grovewood Gallery’s Spring Sip & Shop + artist demonstrations March 25 & 26
PRESS RELEASE: To celebrate spring, Grovewood Gallery in Asheville will be offering 2 days of artist demonstrations, complimentary wine and 10% off storewide discounts on handcrafted jewelry, pottery, studio furniture, outdoor sculpture and more. Metro Wines sommelier Andy Hale will also be on location Saturday, March 26 from 3 – 5pm. Demonstration Schedule: Helen Purdum […]
Hike all Seven Sisters in one day, Feb. 13
PRESS RELEASE: A familiar sight from Lake Tomahawk, the seven peaks of the Seven Sisters form a northwestern wall between the City of Asheville Watershed and the Swannanoa Valley. While the Seven Sisters span an expanse of only three and a half miles, hiking up to and across the range is a strenuous, 9-mile distance. […]
VIDEO: Echo Sessions 11 featuring Marcus King Band
A frequent visitor to Asheville, the teen virtuoso returns on Friday, Feb. 12, to perform at New Mountain. He shares the bill with Dead 27’s.
Jim Julien’s ‘The Caro Savanti Experience’ onstage at The Magnetic Theatre, Feb. 11-27
PRESS RELEASE: When The Magnetic Theatre debuted Jim Julien’s The Caro Savanti Experience in a sold-out run at the BeBe in July 2013, Tony Kiss of the Asheville Citizen-Times called it “wild fun. The Magnetic Theatre really has something cooking with its latest original comic romp. Darren Marshall gives an amazing performance as a crazed […]
“Writers at Home” reading at Malaprop’s, Jan. 31
PRESS RELEASE: Faculty members in UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) will read from their works when the Writers at Home series resumes at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 31, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., in downtown Asheville. This event is free and open to the public. Tina Barr, Kenneth Chamlee, Brian Lee […]
The Kennedys at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall rescheduled for Feb. 3
PRESS RELEASE: Mountain Spirit and Isis present :: An Evening with The Kennedys The Kennedys Feb 3, 2016 at 8:30 PM $15 http://isisasheville.com/events/mountain-spirit-and-isis-present-an-evening-with-the-kennedys/ General Admission Seated Lounge Show :: Limited Tables Available with Dinner Reservation otherwise seating is first come first serve. Only 50 tickets will be sold to this concert. (Call 828-575-2737 for dinner […]
Flat Rock Playhouse Resumes Music on the Rock
PRESS RELEASE: Flat Rock Playhouse will launch its 2016 Music on the Rock concert series with “The Music of Barry Manilow” on February 11th at the Playhouse Downtown. This highly requested tribute will feature such hits as Mandy, Copacabana, I Write the Songs, Looks Like We Made It and Can’t Smile Without You. Flat Rock […]
APAA awarded Excellence in Ensemble at Junior Theater Festival
PRESS RELEASE: Asheville Performing Arts Academy received the honor of Excellence in Ensemble at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, 115 student musical theater groups representing 29 states, the District of Columbia and three countries: Australia, South Korea and the United States of America, performed fifteen […]
Q+A with Lindsay Starck, author of ‘Noah’s Wife’
Chapel Hill-based author Lindsay Starck took on epic subject matter for her debut novel: The biblical story of Noah. But rather than the ark building it’s his spouse who captured Starck’s imagination.
Fringe Snow Day make up performances, Jan. 31
PRESS RELEASE: The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival is having a snow make up day! After the 4 day performing arts festival got snowed out by the Blizzard of 2016, there were several artist groups who still wanted to perform! This Sunday at Toy Boat Community Art Space, the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will host the […]
Tryon Palace will celebrate cultural diversity on Free Day, Feb. 6
PRESS RELEASE: Tryon Palace will offer free admission to the Governor’s Palace, historic homes and gardens during Free Day, held Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event will include free tours of the first floors of the Governor’s Palace, Stanly House and Dixon House, as well as a multicultural fair […]
Open casting call for feature film “Seven Days ‘Till Midnight”
PRESS RELEASE: A film production shooting in Brevard, Transylvania County NC and surrounding areas in February and March are looking to cast multiple featured roles for the film “Seven Days ‘Till Midnight.” Cine’Foundry Entertainment’s “Seven Days ‘Till Midnight” is the story of Harmon, a man disillusioned with his life, who escapes into the wilderness on […]
Blue Ridge Bookfest announces Sara Gruen as 2016 featured author
PRESS RELEASE: The volunteers supporting the 2016 Blue Ridge Bookfest are pleased and excited to announce that Ms. Sara Gruen has accepted our invitation to attend the Bookfest and to participate as our “Featured Author.” The 2016 Blue Ridge Bookfest, which is sponsored by Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) and their Educational Foundation, will take […]
Ski movie night at The Orange Peel, Jan. 27
PRESS RELEASE: DOORS: 6pm PRETTY FACES: 6:30 Intermission & Raffle! FADE TO WINTER: 7:15 Tickets: $12 Advance, $15 Door. http://theorangepeel.net/events/fade-to-winter-pretty-faces/ FREE LIFT PASS TO CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA WITH ENTRY! ‘Fade To Winter’ is a groundbreaking ski movie shot in 4k ultra high definition is going to make you feel like you are skiing the massive […]
The Writers’ Workshop announces classes in Asheville
PRESS RELEASE: The Writers’ Workshop is a non-profit center since 1985. Classes meet at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. For more info, contact writersw@gmail.com or 828-254-8111. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers. Feb. 13: Creating and Publishing the Poetry Chapbook with Richard Krawiec This workshop will explore poetic […]
Get In Gear Fest at RiverLink Plaza March 19
PRESS RELEASE: The Outdoor Gear Builders of Western North Carolina are pleased to announce their Second Annual Get in Gear Fest. This free event will take place from 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, March 19 at RiverLink Plaza in Asheville and will once again benefit RiverLink, a local nonprofit that works to revitalize […]
David Holt performs on the HART stage, Feb. 6
PRESS RELEASE: Four time Grammy Award winner, David Holt, will appear in concert on the HART stage at the Performing Arts Center in Waynesville, Saturday February 6. Tickets are $25 and proceeds from the performance go to support the theater’s Stage II building fund. Tickets are available on line at www.harttheatre.org and at the HART […]