Smart bets: Noname

Posted on April 11, 2017April 4, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Noname will perform her coming-of-age hip-hop at The Orange Peel on Friday, April 14.

Smart bets: Roots in the Guild

Posted on April 10, 2017April 4, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The show runs through May 9 in the Folk Art Center’s Focus Gallery.

Smart bets: Hex

Posted on April 10, 2017April 4, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The first Hex, which will include performances by hip-hop artist Nervous Dupree and three local DJs, takes place at The Mothlight on Friday, April 14.

Smart bets: Southern Mystery Author Panel

Posted on April 4, 2017March 30, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The panel takes place at Malaprop’s on Monday, April 10.

Smart bets: Searra Jade

Posted on April 3, 2017March 30, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Searra Jade plays The Mothlight on Thursday, April 6.

Smart bets: The Little Red Riding Hood Show

Posted on April 3, 2017March 28, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Asheville Creative Arts performs The Little Red Riding Hood Show at The Magnetic Theatre April 7-9.

Smart bets: Birds of Chicago

Posted on April 2, 2017March 28, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Though their record won’t be released until the fall, the duo will play some of their new tunes at Isis Music Hall on Thursday, April 6.

Smart bets: Chinelo Okparanta

Posted on March 30, 2017March 31, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The novelist will read and discuss her writings with series creator Wiley Cash on Tuesday, April 4, in UNCA’s Laurel Forum.

Smart bets: Wah!

Posted on March 29, 2017March 23, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Wah! will offer her vocal talents to the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at Jubilee Community Church on Sunday, April 2, before her healing concert at 6 p.m.

Smart bets: Livingdog

Posted on March 28, 2017March 20, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Expect to hear some new tunes during Livingdog’s upcoming performance with Clint Roberts at Burger Bar on Friday, March 31.

Smart bets: The Blackpack

Posted on March 27, 2017March 20, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The Blackpack will host “How to Turn the News into Great Comedy,” a free preperformance discussion for ticketholders, at the BLOCK Off Biltmore on Friday, March 31, at 5 p.m. “All Laughs Matter” follows at Diana Wortham Theatre at 8 p.m.

Smart bets: The Mandingo Ambassadors

Posted on March 23, 2017March 17, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The visit culminates with a performance in Lipinsky Auditorium on Thursday, March 30.

Smart bets: Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase

Posted on March 22, 2017March 17, 2017 by Emily Glaser

This year’s showcase takes place at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, March 25, at 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Smart bets: The Three Davids

Posted on March 21, 2017March 14, 2017 by Emily Glaser

The show takes place at the Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, March 24.

Smart bets: Catie Curtis

Posted on March 20, 2017March 14, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Local singer Jenna Lindbo will provide the harmonies for Curtis’ seated show at Isis Music Hall on Thursday, March 23.

Ready for anything: Green Opportunities Kitchen Ready grads hit their careers paths running

Posted on March 15, 2017March 13, 2017 by Emily Glaser

In 2016, 42 students enrolled in the GO Kitchen Ready program, and 79 percent of them graduated. Of those students, 72 percent were employed within three months of graduation, the majority within the culinary/hospitality industry.