Smart Bets: LGBTQ Pride concert with Tret Fure, Heather Mae and Crys Matthews

Posted on June 6, 2018May 31, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Isis Music Hall celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month with sets from three talented East Coast singer-songwriters on June 13.

Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings: June 5-11

Posted on June 5, 2018June 6, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED JUNE 6** Appalachian Vintner and The Whale host events with brewers visiting the area for Fonta Flora Brewery’s State of Origin, and more local beer news.

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Smart Bets: Charles Latham

Posted on June 5, 2018May 26, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Durham-based antifolk troubadour plays a full band show at the Burger Bar on June 9.

Smart Bets: Secundo

Posted on June 4, 2018May 26, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Asheville BookWorks hosts an exhibition of the 11-artist collective’s work, June 7-July 28.

Smart Bets: Toney Rocks

Posted on June 4, 2018May 26, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Las Vegas singer-songwriter plays French Broad River Brewery on June 7.

RISE UP WITH FISTS: Saar Maoz, center, performs with the London Gay Men's Chorus in a still from "Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?" Grail Moviehouse screens the documentary on June 10 as part of its monthly Israeli Film Series collaboration with the Asheville Jewish Community Center.

Screen scene: Local film news

Posted on June 3, 2018May 30, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Grail shows a documentary on a London Gay Men’s Chorus singer’s journey, the Polk County Film Initiative hosts a fundraiser for the 2018 Tryon International Film Festival and more.

HORSE WHISPERER: A Children First/Communities In Schools student participates in a Heart of Horse Sense program. The equine therapy nonprofit's Mane Event fundraiser takes place June 9 on its Marshall farm.

Conscious Party: The Mane Event

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

The fundraiser for Heart of Horse Sense takes place June 9 at Horse Sense of the Carolinas’ Marshall farm.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY: Brent Kilby, center, and Erich Seigler, right, won Xpress' Kings of the Mountain award at the 2018 Just Economics of WNC's Just Brew It homebrew festival for their Don't Build a Wall Mexican Lager.

AVL Beer Week: Just Brew It homebrewers, attendees braved rain at new Wedge

Posted on June 2, 2018June 6, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

**UPDATED WITH COMPLETE WINNERS LIST** Erich Seigler’s and Brent Kilby’s Don’t Build a Wall Mexican Lager took home Xpress’ Kings of the Mountain award.

MUTUAL BENEFIT: Through his A&R, DJ and production work, Kawan “KP the Great“ Prather has established himself as a trusted source of honest musical feedback among his impressive circle of friends and colleagues. "They know that I’m absolutely pro-them, so it makes the criticisms come from a real place of caring and the advice as well," he says. "And the beauty of that, I get the advice back from some of the smartest, most talented people in the world." Photo courtesy of Theory Communications

KP the Great opens for Big Boi at Salvage Station

Posted on May 30, 2018May 24, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The musical renaissance man discusses the perks of living in Atlanta, working with Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar and his 30-year friendship with Big Boi.

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Smart Bets: María Chávez

Posted on May 30, 2018May 22, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Brooklyn-based abstract turntablist, sound artist and DJ presents a solo turntable performance and workshop June 5 at Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center.

Smart Bets: Opening Eyes

Posted on May 29, 2018May 22, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The exhibition of Asheville-based contemporary artists runs June 1-30 at The Satellite Gallery.

Smart Bets: Craft City

Posted on May 28, 2018May 24, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Center for Craft’s summer-long Craft City series kicks off June 1 with a mini-macramé plant hanger workshop.

Smart Bets: Justin Townes Earle

Posted on May 28, 2018May 22, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The Nashville singer-songwriter plays solo acoustic versions of songs from his latest album on June 1 at The Grey Eagle.

RETURN OF THE KID: The late, great Prince gets the birthday treatment from Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. with two showings of "Purple Rain" on June 7.

Screen scene: Local film news

Posted on May 27, 2018May 24, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co. celebrates Prince’s birthday with two screenings of “Purple Rain,” deadlines loom for the inaugural Micropolitan Film Festival and more.

DOUBLE VISION: Terry Taylor's "Architectural Reverie" depicts a version of the original two-building proposal for Asheville's city plaza. It and over 150 revisioned postcards compose the "Re:Views of Asheville & WNC" exhibit, June 1-2, proceeds from which benefit Friends of the North Carolina Room projects.

Conscious Party: Re:Views of Asheville & WNC

Posted on May 27, 2018May 25, 2018 by Edwin Arnaudin

The exhibition and sale of revisioned vintage postcards by Terry Taylor benefits the Friends of the North Carolina Room projects and will be held June 1-2 at 305 Hillside St.