Two days to catch a startling installation on the Ku Klux Klan.
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“All I want is a carrot cake for breakfast, and Obama.” So says Xpress staffer Aiyanna Sezak-Blatt, whose birthday happens to be Jan. 20—Inauguration Day. If you want to celebrate a new president and the change many hope he’ll bring, head over to the Inauguration Gala at the Orange Peel on Tuesday. Check out www.ashevillestreetstyle.com […]
POPAsheville!
For all the info For band bios, venue info, FAQs, ticket sales and a downloadable music compilation, visit www.popasheville.com. Three venues. Two nights (plus a pre-party). One giant purple bus puttering between locations. For $15. Welcome to POPAsheville: The town’s three-year-old music fest dedicated to indie rock and arguably furthering the evolution of Asheville’s music […]
Building a better musician
Say you want to book an out-of-town gig. Or you need health insurance. Or you’d like to put those melodies in your head down on paper. “The Daytime Schedule” Friday, Jan. 16 • 2 p.m. Studio tour/open house @ Altamont Recording Studio (15 Carolina Lane) • 2 p.m. Studio tour/open house @ Hi-Five Recording Studio […]
skeletonbreath is all in the family
Instrumental violin/bass/drums trio skeletonbreath has Asheville music connection, plays New French Bar on Wednesday.
Phish coming to Asheville—It’s official
The much-anticipated Phish reunion tour will be coming to the Civic Center June 9.
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Looking for something to do that’s thought-provoking and (perhaps even better) free? In the creative writing world, Warren Wilson’s MFA program has earned a stellar reputation. This week, you’ve a chance to hear why. Graduating students and faculty will be giving fiction and poetry readings and they’re open to the public. Listen and learn: The […]
Bad week for sculpture in Asheville
Merrimon Square sculpture defaced; RiverSculpture sculpture stolen.
On the Twelfth Night of Christmas, New Orleans gave to me … a big colorful party
Calling all New Orleans ex-pats, New Orleans aficionados and lovers of les bons temps — Asheville’s Mystic Mountain Krewe will host a Twelfth Night Celebration at ED Boudreaux’s on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
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For photos of blue swimsuit-clad models doing water ballet and shots of some of the world’s coolest art (and local artists hanging out with it), be extra sure to check out www.mountainx.com this week. We put together a gallery with the artists’ pics of what they saw at Art Basel Miami Beach, arguably the most […]
Local rock sampler released (to benefit Buncombe County Special Olympics)
Rock the Cause features 15 WNC bands, and all the proceeds go to the Special Olympics.
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Remember the Flaming Lips’ Zaireeka? That was the album designed to be played on four CDs simultaneously—creating the full harmonic experience of the music. It helps to have quick-draw friends who know when to push play, else it throws things off. But what a startling effect. Now imagine dozens of boom boxes and stereos playing […]
It’s the Jam! ***UPDATED with Day One and Day Two photos***
Keep checking Xpress for photo galleries of all the Warren Haynes Christmas Jam action.
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Some of you will be Jamming. Some will not. But whether you Jam or don’t, you might learn something interesting from this week’s A&E section. It’s the 20th anniversary of what’s arguably Western North Carolina’s largest benefit, and this year it’s grown into a two-day phenomenon: music all day and all night, and even some […]
Your weekend A&E updates
For your weekend: Local teen rock sensations Skinny Legs and All have a CD release party Saturday; DJs, brews and discounts at Hunk on Saturday; party with Xpress on Sunday and catch the Lee Boys on Conan Monday.
Come party with Xpress at the Orange Peel!
Xpress holiday party and Best of WNC Showcase keeps getting better — the fun is this Sunday, Dec. 7th!
Grammy winners in our midst
Asheville-based production company See No Evil films wins a Latin Grammy.
Christmas Jam tickets on sale tomorrow
Warren Haynes Christmas Jam tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow at 10 a.m.
Come party with the Best
Mountain Xpress is hosting a Best of WNC showcase party at the Orange Peel on Sunday, Dec. 7. Come and join the fun.
Mark your calendars for Avetts and Lewis Black
Avett Brothers to play three-nights at the Orange Peel; Lewis Black will be part of the Christmas Jam
Thomas Rain Crowe talks about destruction and change
Poet Thomas Rain Crowe talks about gated communities, weather changes, The End of Eden and how one person can make a difference. His new book, a collaboration with artist Robert Johnson, will be released Thursday at Blue Spiral 1.
