Press release: The Akron, Ohio, world-traveling Zydeco band, Mo’ Mojo, is coming to Asheville, NC, as part of a tour to support their fourth release, “We All Got the Same.” The group will perform at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Friday November 20, 2015. 9:00pm showtime. Admission is $10 in advance/$12 at the door. […]
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Crossroads: Faith and Culture Project at Montreat, Oct. 26-30
Press release: Montreat College will host its annual “Crossroads: Faith and Culture Project” on October 26-30. The week-long event will feature a wide spectrum of cultural events. This year’s speakers include Ken Heffner, director of Calvin College’s popular Festival of Faith and Music, and John J. Thompson, author of Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate: Crafting a […]
UNCA hosts Looking at Appalachia photo exhibition
Press release: UNC Asheville will host a national traveling photo exhibition, Looking at Appalachia, from Nov. 3-17, in the S. Tucker Cooke Gallery in Owen Hall. The exhibition and two companion events are free and open to the public. Looking at Appalachia, conceived by documentary photographer Roger May during the 50th anniversary of the 1964 […]
Creep factor: Where to haunt, howl, rock, roll, trick, treat and celebrate this Halloween
Halloween only falls on a Saturday every six years, so that’s one more reason to go all out this year. When planning your costume, steer clear anything too heavy, tight or restrictive because the offerings in and around Western North Carolina promise plenty of dancing.
Smart bets: Shawn Mullins
Shawn Mullins returns to The Grey Eagle as part of his tour for “My Stupid Heart.” Chuck Cannon opens the seated show Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m.
Smart bets: Chris Jamison
Singer-songwriter (and recent Asheville transplant) Chris Jamison performs a free show at Pisgah Brewing Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m.
An interview with LEAF performer Marcel Anton
Asheville-based musician and composer Marcel Anton answered questions in the LEAF press lounge on Saturday. He discussed his history in the music business and his plans for a forthcoming album.
Elizabeth Gilbert presents Big Magic in Asheville
Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love, which evolved out of those confusing years, was not meant to be motivational. But her newest work, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, was written with the intention of sharing knowledge and advice. Gilbert will present the book at the Asheville High auditorium Thursday, Oct. 22.
Golden autumn days: LEAF recap part 2
At LEAF, the Barn is always a great spot to discover new music, and the Roots Family Stage showcases experimental talents.
Golden autumn days: LEAF recap part 1
Some highlights from this season’s festival, including LEAF Schools & Streets performances and Spirit of NOLA acts.
Smart bets: Stephen Evans & The True Grits
Local musician Stephen Evans and his band, The True Grits, perform a free show at French Broad Brewery Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m.
The Deslondes open for The Devil Makes Three at The Peel, Oct. 25
Country-soul artists The Deslondes are based in New Orleans, but the band has at least one Asheville connection.
5 (or more) questions with The Bright Light Social Hour
“I like to put a song on repeat in headphones and fall asleep, Dalí-style, in a chair, with a spoon in my hand.” Bassist Jack O’Brien talks about the Austin-based band’s approach to videos, open communication and creating innovation music.
9 questions with Regina Davis from Asheville Lyric Opera’s “Barber of Seville”
Western North Carolina-born mezzo soprano Regina Davis stars as Rosina in Asheville Lyric Opera’s production of The Barber of Seville. The show runs Friday, Oct. 23, and Sunday, Oct. 25.
Umphrey’s McGee announces two-night Blue Ridge Rockway in Asheville
Press release: Umphrey’s McGee Blue Ridge Rockway Asheville, North Carolina Exploreasheville.com Arena February 19th & 20th Umphrey’s McGee is thrilled to return to Asheville, North Carolina for the innaugural Blue Ridge Rockway, a two night event at the Exploreasheville.com Arena Friday, February 19 & Saturday, February 20. The first double header arena endeavor, Blue Ridge […]
Halloween costume ideas from Goodwill and local designer McKinney Gough
Press release: Goodwill Industries has become known as the place creative people shop to find a huge assortment of materials to piece together fantastic costumes. To provide inspiration to people wanting to construct their own costumes, Goodwill invited McKinney Gough, a talented up-cycler designer that participated in the Color Me Goodwill event, to use her […]
CCBdance Project holds free performances at UNCA, Oct. 22 and 23
Press release: CCBdance Project Presents Free Performances at UNC Asheville CCBdance Project, a dance company based in Asheville and Abidjan, Ivory Coast, will present an excerpt of a repertory solo work, Kenbe, Amour Colere Folie: Improvisations for Love, with performances at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 and 23 in UNC Asheville’s Carol Belk Theater. A […]
Canton Branch Library holds special events for National Novel Writing Month
Want to get involved with National Novel Writing Month, aka NaNoWriMo, this November? The Canton Library offers quiet space for those looking to pen a novel, and also hosts special events during the month. Press release: Participate in National Novel Writing Month this November at the Canton Branch Library Novel writing: you’ve thought about it […]
Andrea Zonn performs at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Oct. 24
Violinist and vocalist Andrea Zonn holds an album release show for Rise at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall Saturday, Oct. 24. 8:30 p.m. $15 advance/$20 at the door. From a press release: Most fans of Americana and country know violinist and vocalist Andrea Zonn from her 12-year run as a featured member of James Taylor’s […]
6 Questions with LEAF performers California Honeydrops
“The California Honeydrops don’t just play music—they throw parties,” says the website for the San Francisco Bay area band. The group performs on The Lakeside Stage Friday, Oct. 16, at 6:15 p.m. and in Eden Hall, at 9:15 p.m.
Smart bets: Langhorne Slim
In support of new album The Spirit Moves, Langhorne Slim headlines The Orange Peel on Wednesday, Oct. 21.