Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Asheville Nov. 21

Press release: On Saturday, November 21st, the Literacy Council of Buncombe County, in partnership with Buncombe Partnership for Children, will host a kickoff event launching the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at Pack Memorial Library from 1­ to 2 pm, following the Asheville Holiday Parade. As part of the event, 20 spots to the Dolly Parton’s […]

Classical pianist Christopher Tavernier performs two solo concerts

Press release: • Classical Piano Masterworks – Christopher Tavernier, Pianist Location: Trinity Presbyterian Church 900 Blythe Street ▪ Hendersonville, NC (828) 692-6114 Date & Time: Wednesday ▪ November 18th ▪ 6:00pm • Location: Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church 3 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River, NC (828) 891-9413 Date & Time: Saturday ▪ November 21st ▪ 4:00pm Recently, […]

ArtSpace Charter School received class set of guitars and lesson with Steep Canyon Rangers, Nov. 18

Press release: ArtSpace Charter School’s music students will be granted the opportunity to work with three members of Grammy Award winning bluegrass band, Steep Canyon Rangers, thanks to the support of the Oskar Blues Can’d Aid Foundation. On November 18th, selected music students at ArtSpace will take part in a 90 minute music workshop with […]

Anam Cara Theatre presents “2098 Olympics: Earthlings vs. Aliens” fundraiser, Nov. 21

Press release: 2098 OLYMPICS: EARTHLINGS VS. ALIENS NOVEMBER 21, 2015 at 7:30 PM TOY BOAT COMMUNITY ART SPACE FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR ANAM CARA THEATRE COMPANY Anam Cara Theatre Company presents “2098 Olympics: Earthlings vs. Aliens” Saturday, November 21st at 7:30pm Toy Boat Community Arts Space 101 Fairview Rd. Asheville NC 28803 Tickets $20, or volunteer […]

Our VOICE holds 14th annual Heart Works: Survivors Arts Show, Nov. 12

Press release: Our VOICE is pleased to announce the 14th Annual Heart Works, Survivors Arts Show November 12th from 5:30pm-8:30pm at the YMI Cultural Center. The annual arts show is a unique community event that features visual and performance art created by survivors of sexual assault. The first Survivor’s Arts show was in 2000, and […]

The Asheville Chamber Music Series holds benefit concert, Dec. 4

Press release: The Asheville Chamber Music Series (ACMS) is proud to announce that cellist Gary Hoffman and pianist Cecile Licad will perform at a Benefit Concert on Friday, December 4th at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at the corner of Edwin Place and Charlotte Street in Asheville. According to Board President Polly Feitzinger, “This benefit […]

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest by ACT’s Youth Production Class, Nov. 13-15

Press release: As a beloved fairy tale, most think they know the ending to the story of Snow White. However, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs of the Black Forest is a hilarious take on the classic that reimagines the iconic characters to create a delightful world in which every character has their happy ending. […]

Writers from UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program read at Malaprop’s, Nov. 15

Press release: Authors participating in UNC Asheville’s Great Smokies Writing Program (GSWP) will read from their works in the next installment of the Writers at Home series. The reading begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café, 55 Haywood St., downtown Asheville, and is free and open to the public. The reading features […]

Academy at Terpsicorps holds open house Nov. 14-15

Press release: Terpsicorps, the unconventional professional ballet company that delights Asheville with vivid cutting-edge dance is expanding their mission. After 13 Seasons of being Asheville’s leader in professional dance, they are now bringing the same quality and level of expertise to WNC’s dance students with the Academy at Terpsicorps. The weekend of November 14-15 brings […]

Brevard Philharmonic presents The Beijing Guitar Duo, Nov. 15

Press release: For the second concert of Brevard Philharmonic’s six performance season, two former child prodigies joining forces in one skillful and dynamic classical guitar collaboration take the stage at Brevard College’s Porter Center on Sunday, November 15th at 3pm. Although the two women who make up The Beijing Guitar Duo are celebrated and accomplished,each […]

Authors Ron Rash, Lamar Giles and Maryedith Burrell join Mountain of Words Write-A-thon

Press release: Best-selling author Ron Rash will be writing for sponsorship in the 3rd annual Mountain of Words Write-A-thon, November 13-15, to benefit local non-profit Asheville Writers in the Schools and Community. He’ll be joining Lamar Giles, Edgar-nominated YA author and co-founder of We Need Diverse books, Emmy-nominated screenwriter, actor and playwright Maryedith Burrell and […]

New Orleans photography exhibition opens at UNC Asheville, Nov. 9

Press release: New Orleans…Honoring her resilience, her heart, an exhibit of photographs by local photographer Maureen Simon, will be on view November 9 – December 16, in Blowers Gallery, in UNC Asheville’s Ramsey Library. An opening reception will be held in the gallery at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Simon’s exhibit showcases New Orleans […]