Led by a trio of funk legends, the all-star ensemble plays Salvage Station on Aug. 17.
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
Buoyed by Kevin Costner's canine narration, the film features honest, emotional storytelling about characters easy to care about and difficult to leave.
Brittany Howard plays consecutive nights at The Orange Peel
The Alabama Shakes frontwoman discusses her immense personal growth while crafting her solo debut, “Jaime.”
Smart Bets: Bobcat Goldthwait & Dana Gould
**UPDATE: EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED** The revered standups tape a comedy special at The Mothlight on Aug. 17.
Smart Bets: Moonlight Street Folk
The folk-foward Asheville ensemble plays an album release show at Isis on Aug. 16.
Smart Bets: Collective Strength
Asheville-based artist Julie Armbruster’s new show debuts Aug. 16 at Horse and Hero.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings Aug. 6-12
New Belgium releases an N.C. State-themed lager, Burning Can returns to Oskar Blues’ Reeb Ranch and more local beer news.
Smart Bets: Tanya Solomon
The Brooklyn-based stage magician performs at The Odditorium on Aug. 11.
Smart Bets: The Children of Dionysus
Asheville artist Elizabeth Albright’s solo show opens Aug. 9 at ZaPow Gallery.
Smart Bets: Linqua Franqa
The Athens, Ga. hip-hop artist plays The Mothlight on Aug. 9.
Smart Bets: The Ex-Optimists
The Asheville/Houston-based indie/noise rockers make their “local” debut Aug. 9 at Fleetwood’s
Screen Scene: Local film news
Asheville-based filmmaker Emma Keehan enjoys festival success while two actors with local ties appear in Quentin Tarantino’s new movie.
Smart Bets: Dara Tucker
The eclectic Nashville-based musician brings her band to Isis on Aug. 4.
Smart Bets: Imagine
The fundraiser for Haywood Street Congregation’s fresco takes place Aug. 4 at Diana Wortham Theatre.
Beer today, gone tomorrow: Asheville beer happenings July 30-Aug. 5
**UPDATED AUG. 2** Sweeten Creek, Catawba and Burial release fruit-forward small batches and more local beer news.
Marcus ‘Mook’ Cunningham excels in hip-hop and pro wrestling
The local multifaceted entertainer’s next pro wrestling match takes place Aug. 3 at the Fairview Community Center.
Smart Bets: Village Art & Craft Fair
The 47th annual showcase returns to Biltmore Village on Aug. 3-4.
Smart Bets: John Cage’s ‘Sonatas and Interludes’
Amy Williams performs Cage’s “prepared piano masterwork” on Aug. 1 at BMCM+AC.
Screen Scene: Local film news
**UPDATE: Llama appearance postponed, movie will take place as scheduled.** Asheville Brewing hosts a party with llamas and a llama-starring film, while Silent Sundays return to the Grail.
Smart Bets: Kaleta & the Super Yamba Band
The Brooklyn-based afro-funk group stops by The Mothlight on July 31.
Smart Bets: Stevie Tombstone
The singer-songwriter and guitarist plays White Horse Black Mountain on July 31.