Smart bets: The Secret Sisters

Posted on December 15, 2016December 9, 2016 by Emily Glaser

The Secret Sisters will be playing new tunes and fan favorites at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, Dec. 18.

Smart bets: JAZZ IS PHSH

Posted on December 13, 2016December 9, 2016 by Emily Glaser

The instrumental tribute band will stop at the Salvage Station on Friday, Dec. 17.

Smart bets: A Benefit for Our VOICE

Posted on December 12, 2016December 12, 2016 by Emily Glaser

The Krektones and Nest Egg perform, with DJ sets by Greg Cartright, at Lazy Diamond on Friday, Dec. 16.

Smart bets: Sirius.B

Posted on December 8, 2016December 1, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Sirius.B’s performance will follow two openers: fellow gypsy band Crystal Bright & the Silver Hands and pirate-rockers Plankeye Peggy.

Smart bets: Holiday Sip and Shop

Posted on December 7, 2016December 1, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Wine, warm cider and handcrafted wares promise to make a delightful holiday market at the Grovewood Gallery, which holds its annual Holiday Sip & Shop every December. Visitors imbibe (there are cookies, too) while browsing special holiday gifts. Local artists like painter Cynthia Wilson and dollmaker Charlie Patricolo show off their skills during two weekends. […]

Smart bets: The O’Connor Band

Posted on December 5, 2016December 1, 2016 by Emily Glaser

The O’Connor Band holds an album release show at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8 and 9.

Smart bets: Christmas in Ireland

Posted on December 4, 2016December 1, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Irish tenor Emmet Cahill will return to Brevard with the sentimental songs of the season.

The Big Crafty expands into a new event space

Posted on November 30, 2016December 1, 2016 by Emily Glaser

With live music, local food vendors and trademark “Craffle Giveaways,” it’s part party, part marketplace and part reunion. The winter iteration takes place on Sunday, Dec. 4, at the US Cellular Center.

Smart bets: Sierra Hull

Posted on November 30, 2016November 21, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Brevard listening room 185 King Street hosts an intimate evening with the bluegrass virtuoso on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Smart bets: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Posted on November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 by Emily Glaser

The fifth annual performance of the darkly surreal ballet will take place at Diana Wortham Theatre on Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3.

Smart bets: David Dondero

Posted on November 28, 2016November 28, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Local rockers Minorcan will open for Dondero at The Altamont Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Smart bets: Holiday Gingerbread

Posted on November 23, 2016November 11, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Author and illustrator Jan Brett will give a reading and sign copies of the book at Vance Elementary School on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Smart bets: The Kruger Brothers

Posted on November 22, 2016November 22, 2016 by Emily Glaser

They recently performed the debut of “Roan Mountain Suite,” their latest commission, in Bristol, Tenn. The trio return to Isis Music Restaurant & Music Hall on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26.

Smart bets: FRITZgiving

Posted on November 21, 2016November 11, 2016 by Emily Glaser

Other local acts like DJ Marley Carroll and Hustle Souls join the bill for FRITZgiving at Asheville Music Hall on Friday, Nov. 25

Smart bets: TRiG

Posted on November 21, 2016November 17, 2016 by Emily Glaser

TRiG returns for his second show at The Orange Peel with fellow local artists Trip Gang, Deelayne, Leequan, Lazz and YPC Darius on Friday, Nov. 25.

Asheville Thanksgiving events build community through food

Posted on November 16, 2016November 14, 2016 by Emily Glaser

A few local organizations and businesses are highlighting gratitude and strengthening community this Thanksgiving through food-focused events that are open to all.