Western Carolina University’s annual showcase of student films will screen online May 8.
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Smart Bets: Controlled Chaos Film Festival
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Smart Bets: Kim Jones
The Gerton-based artist’s first children’s book was published on April 20.
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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.
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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.
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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
Pahokee
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Jon Stickley Trio proceeds with album release despite COVID-19 obstacles
The eclectic, Asheville-based instrumental band’s first record in three years combines elements of electronic music, ska and bluegrass.
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Asheville musicians release quarantine-themed videos
Ryan Barber, The Get Right Band, Drunken Prayer and an all-star ensemble are among the local groups who’ve crafted timely new works.
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VIDEO PREMIERE: “The Heart of Asheville” by Asheville Symphony Orchestra
The multimedia project combines Jay Ungar’s “Ashokan Farewell” with photography and an original poem by music director Darko Butorac.
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Sarah Siskind releases a new album, embraces change
The Brevard-based singer/songwriter discusses her latest work and new ways to connect with music lovers.
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Local stage actors adjust while theaters are closed
If there’s one profession that’s built to weather the various consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, local actor Scott Treadway believes it’s his.
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New Floating Action album seeks to lift people’s spirits
Black Mountain-based musician Seth Kauffman discusses his latest record.
Beyond The Visible: Hilma af Klint
Saul and Ruby’s Holocaust Survivor Band
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Local theaters remain cautiously optimistic amid COVID-19 closures
Representatives from The Magnetic Theatre, North Carolina Stage Company and Asheville Community Theatre discuss their plans during uncertain times.
The Roads Not Taken
The Times of Bill Cunningham
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Smart Bet: Kathryn O’Shea
The Asheville-based singer/songwriter/banjoist debut full-length studio album, “January 9th,” was released on April 10.
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Smart Bets: Climbing Every Mountain
The documentary series’ third installment features Asheville resident Aurora Gantz.