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WNC craft schools prepare for a summer without courses
Executive directors from the John C. Campbell Folk School, Penland School of Craft and Tryon Arts & Crafts School share their experiences since COVID-19 changed their seasonal plans.
The Trip to Greece
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon return for another hilarious — and allegedly final — adventure.
Local visual artists find inspiration during quarantine
Maxx Feist, Jen Toledo and Liz Williams discuss the challenges and rewards of making art in the age of COVID-19.
VIDEO PREMIERE: “Pollyanna” by Carly Taich
Taich wrote the song in one sitting during quarantine and completed it through a distance collaboration with Renew the Arts.
The Get Right Band reaches new heights on latest album
The Asheville-based trio discuss the creative perks of taking one’s time and “collaborating” with a famous comedian.
Fourteen
The adult relationship of two childhood friends is tested in this poignant drama.
Crescendo
An Israeli-Palestinian youth orchestra overcomes conflicts that are equal parts forced and believable.
Alice
A short-film premise is stretched beyond what it can support in this occasionally entertaining and inspiring French drama.
Local arts nonprofits continue toward their missions amid COVID-19 challenges
Leaders from the Asheville Area Arts Council, LEAF Global Arts and Open Hearts Art Center discuss their ongoing struggles to continue providing community services.
Beer Scout: Breweries focus on R & D amid COVID-19 challenges
New products continue to enter the market as local breweries strive to remain innovative.
Smart Bets: ACT TV
Asheville Community Theater has debuted six creative online video series, adding new episodes each week.
Smart Bets: Lyric and April B. & The Cool
Downtown After 5 goes digital to kick off its 2020 concert series with a pair of local bands.
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Justin Pemberton’s informative, entertaining documentary chronicles the global path to our current wealth disparity issues and offers solutions to reverse destructive economic trends.
Smart Bets: Controlled Chaos Film Festival
Western Carolina University’s annual showcase of student films will screen online May 8.
Smart Bets: Kim Jones
The Gerton-based artist’s first children’s book was published on April 20.
Philo Reitzel chronicles his road to sobriety on new album
The local hip-hop artist’s new album “Live the Life” is a complex, honest look at his difficult journey.
Local music teachers pivot to digital lessons
Area music educators have been able to continue teaching digitally, but agree that video lessons are no substitute for in-person learning.
Xpress Poetry Contest winner announced
James Brooks’ “For Ernst Laursen” was chosen as the top work about a famous or noteworthy person/personality in Western North Carolina.
Eating Up Easter
Sergio M. Rapu’s documentary letter to his infant son raises awareness of his native Rapa Nui but is too narrow and disjointed to have a wide-reaching impact.
Pahokee
Ivete Lucas and Patrick Bresnan’s observational documentary brims with honesty and big emotions.