The lead artists of the giant downtown mural discuss planning and implementing the inspirational work.
An American Pickle
Double Seth Rogens yield plentiful laughs, but the film’s zany premise is diluted by sentimentality and subpar plotting.
Author: Edwin Arnaudin
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A behind-the-scenes look at Asheville’s Black Lives Matter mural
Grail Moviehouse to open temporary one-screen theater in River Arts District
The independent movie theater will open Sept. 11 at the earliest and hold a pop-up screening Sept. 5 at plēb urban winery.
Smart Bets: Say Their Names + Racial Justice
The Oak Street Gallery of First Congregational UCC opens the second part of its social justice series on Aug. 6.
Smart Bets: Crafted Roots
The Center for Craft’s new exhibit will be on display through Oct. 30.
Smart Bets: Costume Drama: A Fashion Show
Asheville Community Theatre’s annual “Project Runway”-esque show pivots will be livestreamed on Aug. 8.
Smart Bets: Inspirational Cragmont Community Ancestors
Regina Lynch-Hudson’s four new short films are available to view via the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center’s website.
I Used to Go Here
Gillian Jacobs, Jemaine Clement and an appealing cast are delightful in this sneakily smart campus comedy.
A&E Roundup: Roberta Flack mural unveiled in Black Mountain
The legendary singer is honored in her hometown, new books by local authors are published and opportunities arise for storytellers and artists.
Jeremy Boger returns to music with help from talented local friends
The longtime Asheville-based artist returns to music with exceptional results after a 10-year hiatus.
2020 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour
The selection of short films from this year’s Sundance is more of a mixed bag than usual.
My Dog Stupid
Yvan Attal excels as co-writer, director and star of this quirky French dramedy.
Smart Bets: Academy for the Arts’ Summer Concert Series
The weekly series concludes July 26 with a program spotlighting work by African American composer Adolphus Hailstork.
Amulet
Romola Garai makes an impressive feature filmmaking debut with this ambitious slice of slow-burn horror.
Valerie Smith-Jackson amplifies people of color and allies on ‘Enchanting Asheville’ podcast
The weekly podcast features Valerie “Priestess Supervixen” Smith-Jackson discussing the lives of local people of color and those who love them.
Smart Bets: Anything That Floats
RiverLink’s annual event pivots to a semi-virtual event for 2020.
Smart Bets: Alyse Bensel
The Brevard College professor’s new book is a “poetic biography” of 18th century illustrator and naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian.
Smart Bets: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
The 73rd annual event makes its digital debut July 16-19.
Smart Bets: All the Songs We Sing
Lenard D. Moore, Jaki Shelton Green and other writers discuss the Carolina African American Writers’ Collective history and read selections of their work from the 25th anniversary commemorative collection in a livestream event on July 16.
Greyhound
Tom Hanks returns to nautical adventure with nearly as impressive results.
Smart Bets: Wortham Center Special Events Series
The limited-seating, outdoor series opens the weekend of July 17 with performances by The Moon and You, Chuck Lichtenberger and his Trio and Becky Stone.