METAL opens for the untamed instrumental band at The Mothlight on Tuesday, March 1.
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Small bites: A dozen local bands play for Food Connection
Food Connection’s largest fundraiser of the year is a music sampling of Western North Carolina; Catawba Brewing Co., serves up a beer-filled brunch to take the edge off winter; The French Broad Vignerons seeks potential wine judges; and Bee School is nearly in session at The Center for Honeybee Research.
Smart bets: Up Jumped Three
The modern jazz trio plays Isis Restaurant & Music Hall’s upstairs lounge on Sunday, Feb. 28.
Smart bets: Rhiannon and the Relics
Pre-teen fiddler Rhiannon Ramsey and her bandmates play Fletcher’s The Feed and Seed on Friday, Feb. 26.
Conscious party: The Vagina Monologues benefits Helpmate
Popular play The Vagina Monoluges covers “all the weird things we have to go through as women,” according to show organizer Allison Taylor. Her cast of local volunteers talks gender and sexuality at The Orange Peel on Saturday, Feb. 27, in support of domestic violence nonprofit Helpmate.
Smart bets: The Highway Q.C.’s
Frontman Spencer Taylo and his bandmates bring their soulful singing to The Double Crown on Thursday, Feb. 25.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features the collaborative project more than 50 mural artists have planned for the River Arts District plus a Burnsville-based family farm’s business expansion.
Smart bets: Seussical
The Dr. Seuss-inspired musical runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m., until Sunday, March 6.
Smart bets: The Three Davids
Diana Wortham Theatre hosts the songs and storytelling of David Holt, David Wilcox and David LaMotte on Saturday, Feb. 20.
Small bites: MANNA FoodBank packs its millionth book bag with weekend food
MANNA FoodBank will deliver its millionth weekend food pack to a local student; Table will explore the many Mexican moles at an upcoming dinner event; Medea’s Espresso & Juice Bar is offering a fermentation workshop; and an A-B Tech culinary arts graduate is advancing to a national-level competition.
Smart bets: The National Arts & Crafts Conference
The 27th annual event is at The Grove Park Inn, with antiques, contemporary art and book shows open to the public, Feb. 19-21.
Smart bets: Salman Rushdie
The controversial author will give a free and public speech titled “Public Events, Private Lives: Literature + Politics in the Modern World” at UNC Asheville on Thursday, Feb. 18,
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features an organic, wood-fired pizza truck start-up plus two local outdoor sport enthusiasts’ water- and snow-compliant board.
Conscious party: Condom Couture
New Mountain will host a Planned Parenthood fundraiser that pairs high fashion and contraceptives in support of safe and healthy sex.
Smart bets: Callaghan and Erick Baker
The singer-songwriters’ unlikely paths into the industry meet at The Altamont Theatre, where both will play a set on Friday, Feb. 19.
Smart bets: Ed Tarkington
The Nashville-based author presents his debut novel Only Love Can Break Your Heart at Malaprop’s on Wednesday, Feb. 17
Small bites: Luella’s opens second location in South Asheville
Luella’s Bar-B-Que will duplicate its pork-purveying efforts with a new location in Biltmore Park; Asheville Wine & Food Festival has announced its first Asheville Cocktail Week; Local Provisions is serving Italian wines with the flavors of winter at a pairing dinner; and The Hop Ice Creamery is celebrating its first year with free kiddie scoops for all.
Smart bets: Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Lower Dens opens for the band at The Orange Peel on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Smart bets: Mummenschanz
Diana Wortham Theatre hosts the all-ages whimsical mime show on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m.
Conscious party: Sweethearts Supper, Songs and Silent Auction
Proceeds from the upcoming pre-Valentine’s Day dinner will support Youth Transformed for Life, an organization promoting self-improvement and personal responsibility among disadvantaged teens.
Faces in the crowd: WNC crowdfunding initiatives
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a new EP by quartet Whym (formerly The Friendly Beasts) and an organizational hub for all things creative writing.