WE ROB BANKS: Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty star in "Bonnie and Clyde." The Fine Arts Theatre screens the film on July 12. The event begins with a short talk on director Arthur Penn and how his career was influenced by his experiences at Black Mountain College.

Screen scene: Local film news

Posted on July 1, 2018June 28, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Fine Arts Theatre screens Black Mountain College alumnus Arthur Penn’s “Bonnie and Clyde,” The Grey Eagle combines “Spice World” with a Spice Girls dance party and more.

EXCLAMATORY: Asheville-based hip-hop artist Mook! will be one of the performers at Resist! A Benefit to Fight Unnatural Disasters on July 7 at Salvage Station.

Conscious Party: Resist!

Posted on July 1, 2018July 3, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The benefit concert for the Puerto Rico Teachers Federation takes place July 7 at Salvage Station.

BESTSELLERS: Sweeten Creek Brewing owners Erica and Joey Justice have canned their three most popular beers, pilsner, session IPA and pale ale. The first of four seasonals, a spiced Belgian-style wit, will be packaged by the end of June.

Beer Scout: Sweeten Creek, UpCountry take next steps

Posted on June 28, 2018June 25, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

After establishing themselves over a two-year period, the pair of neighborhood breweries are making significant moves to grow their businesses.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings June 26-July 2

Posted on June 26, 2018June 29, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED JUNE 29** The Casual Pint hosts a Craft Room Growlers reunion party, UpCountry starts a weekly infused beer series and more local beer news.

Smart Bets: Josiah Johnson

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

The Head and the Heart co-frontman plays a solo show June 28 at Ambrose West.

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Smart Bets: Love Makes a Home

Posted on June 26, 2018June 21, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The one-woman play about Rebecca Boone comes to the Folk Art Center on June 30.

Smart Bets: Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival

Posted on June 25, 2018June 21, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The 48th annual festival starts June 30 and offers a new program each weekend at Warren Wilson College and Waynesville’s First United Methodist Church.

Smart Bets: Puppet Paradise

Posted on June 25, 2018June 21, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Puppeteers of America Southeast Regional Festival runs June 28-July 1 at Warren Wilson College and the Sly Grog Lounge.

PRACTICE WHAT YOU TEACH: On June 30, Canadian musician Rozalind MacPhail leads a workshop on live film scoring at The BLOCK off Biltmore. Later that night at Trade and Lore Coffee, she'll show off her skills with flute and Ableton Live, crafting an original soundtrack for a series of short films.

Screen scene: Local film news

Posted on June 24, 2018June 21, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Canadian touring artist Rozalind MacPhail leads a workshop on live film scoring and shares her craft at a screening, Asheville Pizza & Brewing shows “Logan Noir” and more.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: The Gathering Place outdoor amphitheater at Chimney Rock Village suffered severe damage from flooding due to Subtropical Storm Alberto. Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery will hold a fundraiser July 6-8 to aid efforts to clean up and rebuild the structure, as well as bridges and sections of trail that were destroyed.

Conscious Party: Rebuild and Repair Chimney Rock Village

Posted on June 24, 2018June 25, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The weekendlong fundraiser to rebuild and repair Chimney Rock Village takes place July 6-8 at Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery.

UNCOMMON DENOMINATOR: Clockwise from upper left, Jessie Lehmann, Isabel Castellvi, Kasiva Mutua and Naghmeh Farahmand are among the residency artists for the 2018 Asheville Percussion Festival.

Asheville Percussion Festival brings in female musicians from around the world

Posted on June 21, 2018June 14, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The seventh annual gathering of local and world-renowned percussionists features an all-female cast.

Smart Bets: Leona Beasley

Posted on June 20, 2018June 12, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Atlanta native reads from her debut novel on June 27 at Malaprop’s.

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Smart Bets: Asheville Mish-Mash Bash

Posted on June 19, 2018June 12, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Stephen Evans & the True Grits host an evening of diverse local music June 24 at The Grey Eagle.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings June 19-25

Posted on June 19, 2018June 21, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED JUNE 21** The Asheville Pink Boots Society holds its first official meeting, Sweeten Creek releases its first seasonal canned offering and more local beer news.