Smart Bets: Sumitra

Posted on April 4, 2018March 27, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Los Angeles-based pianist/vocalist plays Isis Music Hall on April 11.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings April 3-9

Posted on April 3, 2018April 5, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED APRIL 5** Hi-Wire releases an IPA brewed in honor of the Asheville City Soccer Club, NC Belgian Beer Fest returns to Thirsty Monk Biltmore Village and more local beer news.

Smart Bets: Ashley Heath and Her Heathens

Posted on April 3, 2018March 27, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The local band plays an album release show April 6 at Asheville Music Hall.

Smart Bets: Mass Appeal

Posted on April 3, 2018March 27, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Attic Salt’s production of the Bill C. Davis comedy runs Fridays-Sundays, April 6-22, at 35below.

Smart Bets: Natural Elements

Posted on April 2, 2018March 29, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The exhibition runs April 2-30 at the Wedge at Foundation’s Cloud Room and features the work of local artists Elise Okrend, Tessa Lang and Jen Gordon.

AUF WIEDERSEHEN: A still from the 2017 film "Bye Bye Germany." The drama plays April 5 and 6 at the Fine Arts Theatre as part of the Asheville Jewish Film Festival. A new film will screen each Thursday night throughout the month.

Screen scene: Local film news

Posted on April 1, 2018March 29, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Asheville Jewish Film Festival begins at the Fine Arts Theatre, the Grail shows a new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds concert film and more.

FRIEND IN NEED: Revered Haywood County old-time musician Travis Stuart is currently battling esophageal cancer. To help offset medical bills while he's unable to work, Stuart's friends have organized a benefit concert April 8 at The Grey Eagle.

Conscious Party: Travis Stuart benefit concert

Posted on April 1, 2018March 30, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Alice Gerrard & Friends, David Holt & the Lighting Bolts and Balsam Range play a show to benefit their musician friend’s medical fund April 8 at The Grey Eagle.

Smart Bets: Nimbus

Posted on March 28, 2018March 23, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Asheville musician Patrick Fitzsimons brings his world-electronic project to Pillar on March 31.

Smart Bets: Sister Ivy

Posted on March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Asheville-based surrealistic soul-jazz trio celebrates the release of its debut EP on March 30 at Isis Music Hall.

Smart Bets: Jon Michael Riley

Posted on March 26, 2018March 19, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The local writer reads from his second Channey Moran action/thriller on March 29 at Malaprop’s.

Smart Bets: Alash

Posted on March 26, 2018March 19, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The traditional “throat singers” and instrumentalists visit UNC Asheville for a three-day residency, March 27-29.

CLAWS OUT: From left, Cat Fly Indie Film Festival co-founders Catherine Wityk, Brittany Jackson, volunteer Ashton Helton and co-founder Madeleine Richardson pause during the organization's one-day Halloween film festival at UpCountry Brewing Co. in Oct. 2017. Cat Fly returns April 6-8 with screenings and workshops at various Asheville venues.

Screen scene: Local film news

Posted on March 25, 2018March 20, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Cat Fly Indie Film Festival returns, Asheville Pizza & Brewing celebrates Comedy Month and more.

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: The late Lloyd Johnson, left, was a beloved figure in the local music scene and inspired his son Steve, right, to pursue a career in the industry. The Lloyd Johnson Foundation carries on its namesake's legacy and holds a benefit concert March 29 at Isis Music Hall.

Conscious Party: Lloyd’s Large Time

Posted on March 25, 2018March 23, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The benefit concert for the Lloyd Johnson Foundation takes place March 29 at Isis Music Hall.

Smart Bets: Crystal Bright & the Silver Hands

Posted on March 21, 2018March 13, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Chapel Hill singer-songwriter and her band play The Crow & Quill on March 23.

Smart Bets: Springtime Medieval Market

Posted on March 21, 2018March 15, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Odditorium plays host to various demonstrations and nearly 40 artists and artisans on March 24.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings March 20-26

Posted on March 20, 2018March 21, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED MARCH 21** Luella’s collaborates with Wicked Weed on a golden sour, five Asheville breweries remain in Strange Carolinas’ North Carolina Beer Bracket and more local beer news.