Local arts leaders in various mediums identify up-and-coming or underseen peers that readers should be on the lookout for in 2021.
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Asheville Fringe Arts Festival embraces digital format
The festival’s 19th edition features shows designed for online presentation, plus a few socially distanced outdoor events.
A&E Roundup: ‘Minari’ wins top honors from NC critics
Lee Isaac Chung’s ’80s-set drama wins four awards from the NCFCA, Jonathan Ammons releases a new album and more area arts news.
Best movies of 2020: Xpress reviewers’ Top-5 picks
Nine members of the Xpress movie review team share their Top 5 lists for 2020.
(HUMOR) Mime plot silenced
Proposed changes to the city noise ordinance were part of a nefarious, multiyear plot by mimes, hell-bent on monopolizing the vibrant arts scene with their quiet ways.
Edwin Arnaudin’s Top 5 films of 2020
Xpress critics look back on the year in film.
A&E Roundup: Parallel Project shares three-part series at Revolve
Asheville-based artists Isa Bowser and Josh Finck present a three-part experimental series, galleries open new shows and more area arts news.
Corrective lens: Edwin Arnaudin’s favorite articles in 2020
Our A&E Editor was inspired by creative work from social justice advocates and an increased sense of community.
Local arts figures reflect on a tumultuous year
Stephanie Hickling Beckman, Danielle Dror, Sekou Coleman and Bruce “Akitchitay” Carlino look back on 2020.
Cellarest Beer Project enhances West Asheville brewing scene
Co-founders Mark Goodwin and Harrison Fahrer discuss their vision for West Asheville’s newest brewery, which is slated for a Feb. 2021 opening.
News of the World
Paul Greengrass’ reunion with Tom Hanks is a dull, forgettable affair.
The Midnight Sky
George Clooney gets back on track as a filmmaker with help from an appealing ensemble and slick special effects.
A&E Roundup: YMI, local artists celebrate Kwanzaa
Community leaders and local musicians bring the annual celebration of African American culture online, a local screenwriter’s film debuts online and more area arts news.
MOTHER HOOD and Joe Grisly combine talents on new album
Cliff B. Worsham and Joey Metcalf discuss bringing their long-held goal of a collaborative album to fruition.
Tenet
Christopher Nolan's latest mind-bending adventure is wildly entertaining and immensely frustrating.
A&E Roundup: Digital music showcases bring seasonal cheer
Asheville Music School and A Swannanoa Solstice go digital for the holidays, Moves places a song on TV and more area arts news.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “Montana” by Hustle Souls
The Asheville-based soul rockers go poolside and underwater in their latest video.
Another Round
Thomas Vinterberg and Mads Mikkelsen reunite to glorious ends in this atypical midlife crisis dramedy.
Mayor
David Osit’s documentary on charismatic, devoted Ramallah Mayor Musa Hadid depicts Palestine in a refreshingly sympathetic manner.
A&E Roundup: Holiday theater productions adapt for 2020
“It’s a Wonderful Life” gets a pandemic twist, the Arboretum’s holiday lights show becomes a drive-thru event and more area arts news.
Show review: St. Paul and the Broken Bones
The Alabama-based soul rockers made history (twice) during the final show in The Grey Eagle’s drive-in series at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.