Americana/folk-blues artist David Olney plays The Grey Eagle, Dec. 2

Press release: An Evening with DAVID OLNEY The Grey Eagle Wednesday, Dec. 2 Doors Open: 7:00 pm; Music Starts: 8:00 pm All Ages – Seated Show Tickets: $15 advance / $18 day-of-show http://www.TheGreyEagle.com http://www.DavidOlney.com https://www.facebook.com/events/456951967843554/ International recording artist, legendary performer-songwriter, streamcaster and – now – actor DAVID OLNEY is performing in support of his new […]

Author David Gilbert challenges racial assumption­s in modern music

“The idea that black people and white people have distinct music and culture has its roots in racist thinking.”,” says author David Gilbert. It’s a concept he delves into in The Product of Our Souls: Ragtime, Race, and the Birth of the Manhattan Musical Marketplace. Gilbert holds a book launch and discussion at Malaprop’s Saturday, Nov. 14.

Mystery writer Mark De Castrique reads at Blue Ridge Books, Nov. 14

Press release: Join us on Saturday, November 14 at 3:00 pm as we welcome North Carolina author, Mark De Castrique. Mark will be reading from his newest novel in the Sam Blackman mystery series, A Specter of Justice. When private detective Sam Blackman agrees to help his partner and lover, Nakayla Robertson, conduct a fundraiser […]

Local photographer featured in National Georgraphic online

Press release: Intuitive photographer Debbie “Sophia” Phillips Noll’s recent “Eye Spy” submission to “National Geographic” magazine was published recently in an online story for its “Your Shot” online community. Noll’s photo series of sunflowers was shot locally with a Nikon camera at 400 ISO. She is one of 21 winning photographic essay contributors chosen from […]

Professional Wrestling fundraiser for Toys For Tots, Nov. 14

Press release: On Saturday November 14th, the WNC Chapter of TOYS FOR TOTS is teaming up with Col. Tim, the owner of Florida’s Coastal Wrestling Association to put on a fundraiser featuring live professional wrestling at the North Carolina National Guard Armory in Clyde, NC. There will be 7 big matches that will include NWA […]

The Earth Heart Tour with Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Eve Olution, at New Mountain Nov. 14 and 15

Press release: The Earth Heart Tour spends two nights at New Mountain Asheville on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, featuring performances from Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Eve Olution and many more. Saturday night will be all about the “Tribal Trance,” with an uptempo Desert Dwellers set flowing into a special performance by MerKaba […]

JOY: The Christmas Tour featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Dec. 4

Press release: JOY: The Christmas Tour TOUR Featuring STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN With special guest artist Jillian Edwards DATE: Friday December 4, 2015 TIME: 8:00 P.M. PLACE: Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, 87 Haywood St., Asheville, NC INFO#: 800.965.9324 or itickets.com TICKETS: $35.00 VIP, $25.00 General Admission, $20.00 Groups 5+ Celebrated multi-award winner Steven Curtis Chapman will bring […]

“The Art of Resilience” show, Nov. 13, features new works by DeWayne Barton

Press release: DeWayne Barton’s “The Art of Resilience” art opening, book release and poetry reading will be Friday, November 13, at 7 pm at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 South Market Street. Barton’s art focuses on justice issues for people and the planet, as well as strategies for creating vibrant, healthy, sustainable communities. That evening […]

Western Carolina University hosts Dulcimer Winter Weekend, Jan. 7-10

Press release: Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold its 11th annual Mountain Dulcimer Winter Weekend beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 10. The event will be held at the Lambuth Inn at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. An early registration discount is available through Saturday, […]

Mothers of Invention keyboardist Don Preston’s Akashic Ensemble plays The Mothlight, Nov. 14

Press release: Keyboard legend Don Preston, best known for his work with Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, will be performing with his Akashic Ensemble at The Mothlight in Asheville on Nov. 14, 2015. DON PRESTON leads a life filled with music, innovation, and experimentation. “Groundbreaking” is a phrase that is clearly overused..with Don […]

Lex 18 hosts a tribute to Bonnie Raitt performed by Sheila Gordon, Nov. 18

Press release: A Music Tribute to Bonnie Raitt performed by Sheila Gordon November 18, 2015 (Two shows 5:45PM & 7:45PM) Sheila Gordon is one of Asheville’s most appealing pop singers. Sheila’s wide repertoire ranges across genres from jazz, pop, easy listening, to blues music. On November 18th Sheila will reprise the works of the beloved […]

WCU School of Stage and Screen presents ‘Blithe Spirit’ Nov. 18-22

Press release: A seance gone wrong sets up a collision between the ghost of a mystery writer’s first wife and his new wife in “Blithe Spirit,” a comic play set for production at Western Carolina University beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 22. The late English playwright Noel Coward’s classic work will […]

Evening of music and storytelling with Paula Hanke, Michael Jefry Stevens and David Novak, Dec. 4

Press release: Jubilee! Arts Team Presents: An intimate evening of music and storytelling featuring Paula Hanke & Michael Jefry Stevens with Special Guest David Novak, International Storyteller. Friday, December 4 8pm – doors open at 7:30pm. Jubilee! 46 Wall St., Asheville, NC (828) 252-5335 Tickets $12 available in advance at Jubilee! or at the door. […]