Aaron Farmer is the man to know on Thursday, March 12. In conjunction with the Asheville School of Wine, he’ll lead a free tasting of Chilean wines from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., after which the violinist will perform a brief set with his bluegrass outfit the Bread and Butter Band. “Aaron is a way […]
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce published its tenth Our Town magazine on Friday, Feb. 6. The annual publication serves as a guide on relocating to or residing in the area and also highlights “the many wonderful businesses, events and communities of Jackson County,” according to a release from the chamber. “We are proud to […]
Inspiration from existential crises is nothing new in the music world. Psych-rocker Jackson Scott, however, ups the ante by blending both the highs and lows of 20-something Asheville life in his sophomore album Sunshine Redux, due for an April 28 release. “[It’s] about my own dichotomy of euphoria and despair,” explains the self-described apocalyptic pop […]
Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop, a small chain of woodworking supply stores, has announces its expansion into the Asheville area. Located at 270 Rutledge Road in Fletcher, the new store will represent the twenty-five year old organization’s fourth location, with additional retail shops in Hickory, Winston-Salem and Raleigh. A grand opening is scheduled on-location for Saturday, Feb. […]
Led by eclectic musician Dawn Carol, the Sisters of Song Review draws on the talent of three local ladies — Carol, Tawney Sankey and Kim Smith — for an evening of eclectic musical performances backed by bass guitarist Buddy Davis. Known for her “solid, distinctive guitar work, passionate, heartfelt songwriting and sultry persona,” Carol surprisingly […]
British solo artist Robyn Hitchcock pairs five cover songs with five original tunes in his latest self-described “elegiac record,” The Man Upstairs. “I am, after all this time, a guitarist and a singer as much as I am a songwriter,” he says, not “just another singer/songwriter laying their freshest eggs.” The hybrid creation, suggested by […]
Each week, Xpress highlights notable WNC crowdsourcing initiatives that may inspire readers to become new faces in the crowd. This week features a sharpie artist’s quest to screen print her work and an outdoor learning space at Owen Middle School.
After landing her first acting gig in a commercial at age 4 and taking improvisation classes as a teen, comedian Kelli Cayman Cozlin became “hooked” on the art of performing. Roughly two decades later, she’s carved a niche for herself in Asheville’s lively comedy scene by dipping her hand “in quite a few cookie jars.” […]
Toy Box Theatre’s Keith Shubert created the concept for this kid-friendly puppet show in 2011. With help from Madison J. Cripps (Cripps Puppets) and Tiny Wonder puppeteer Valerie Meiss, Shubert took his mischievous marionette on the road, amassing an increasing fanbase since.
Western North Carolina’s local wood products directory Root Cause aims to grow its 2015 online listings. “From forest-product businesses and artisans crafting home and commercial furnishings from locally sourced wood, to sustainable forestry organizations and landowner resources, Root Cause connects consumers and landowners with Western North Carolina’s legacy of sustainable forestry and local wood crafts,” […]
“The ‘Projecting’ series happened organically, as all my work does. Most of the time, I feel like the camera is using me instead of the other way around,” says cocktail guru and artist Samir Osman, who will be in Asheville Feb. 9-11.
Pay what you want at the Love for the Bees concert, but do remember that proceeds from the Valentine’s Day fundraiser could blossom into something bigger — literally. Native wildflower seeds and starts will be purchased and planted throughout Asheville with funds from the show, which features musicians Juan Holiday (lead singer of Secret B-Sides) […]
Organizers of local music showcase For the Love of Music are pleased to announce an impressive lineup of “Asheville’s biggest names,” according to a media release. The Valentine’s Day fundraising event, proceeds from which benefit LEAF Community, Brother Wolf Animal Rescue and the Jewish Community Center, will feature Free Radio, Fist Fam, Foul Mouth Jerk, […]
Led by Dr. John Cobb and Gwenna Roberts, Hendersonville’s First United Methodist Church is holding a free public piano concert featuring the talent of several students, including fifteen year old award magnet Christopher Tavernier. Organizers have brought in two Perzina grand pianos for the “Island of Reflections” recital. Tavernier has been applauded for his participation […]
Asheville Aerial Arts, a popular creative outlet for WNC’s most flexible bodily artists, is extending a public invitation for the group’s 2015 performance troupe auditions.
Where were Asheville’s “hot spots” for brick-and-mortar businesses in 2014? Despite ample buzz about growth in downtown’s South Slope, local development was surprisingly modest, according to an Xpress analysis of city data. A heat map created by Xpress Web developer Kyle Kirkpatrick shows that downtown areas just north of Patton Avenue have been 2014’s most dense hot spots. Small but noticeable pockets of development […]
LEAF Community Arts, a favored event held semiannually just outside Asheville, has released the artist lineup for spring 2015. May 7-10 marks the festival’s 40th incarnation in 20 years and features headliners Xavier Rudd & the United Nations, Bombino and Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires. More info from LEAF: LEAF is thrilled to announce the […]
“A Chorus Line is a brilliantly complex fusion of dance, song and compellingly authentic drama,” reads a press release for the forthcoming Asheville Community Theatre production. Directed by Chanda Calentine and originally created by Michael Bennett, this Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical affords audiences “a behind-the-scenes look at an audition process as well as […]
“I’m ecstatic to finally deliver [Say What You Will] into everyone’s most patient hands,” says folk Americana singer-songwriter Hope Griffin of her upcoming EP release party. Not one to rush art, the Asheville performer has planned a two-hour showcase that draws heavily from her “four-year labor of love,” a potent six-pack spanning “soulful ballads to […]
“This is the most anticipated show of the year. Our artists love it, we love it, and our clients love it!” says Betsey-Rose Weiss, owner of American Folk art gallery downtown. Now in its 11th year, the free annual Miniatures Show challenges artists to squeeze a whole lot of passion into a minuscule space — […]
In conjunction with Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s Asheville Amadeus Festival, MetroWines will host a movie showing of The director’s cut of 1984 film Amadeus. A portion of proceeds from the Mozart-inspired watch party, held at MetroWines on Friday, March 13, at 6 p.m., will benefit Asheville Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $20 per person and include a […]
