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A&E Roundup: YMI, local artists celebrate Kwanzaa
Community leaders and local musicians bring the annual celebration of African American culture online, a local screenwriter’s film debuts online and more area arts news.
Leah Chang is thankful for supportive husband, community
“I am extremely grateful for my husband Greg’s culinary skills. He’s been awesome at planning and cooking creative menus throughout the pandemic. At work, I’m glad to be learning some new digital skills with the virtual cinema at the Fine Arts and the online store at New Morning Gallery. I’d like to thank the local community […]
Movie theaters reopen: Is it too soon?
Gov. Cooper’s Phase 3 allows North Carolina movie theaters to reopen at limited capacities and with significant restrictions.
A&E Roundup: Tryon Film Festival goes digital
The N.C. festival is increasing access with a weeklong virtual event, outdoor entertainment ramps up in October and more area arts news.
Asheville-based horror writer Nathan Ballingrud discusses Hulu adaptation, debut novel
“Monsterland,” an eight-episode TV series based on the award-winning writer’s anthology “North American Lake Monsters,” will be released in full on Hulu on Friday, Oct. 2.
A&E roundup: Appalachian Barn Alliance perseveres with annual fundraiser
“A Pastoral Palette Resized: Rural Spaces for the Soul” opens Oct. 4, Urban Combat Wrestling turns one and other area arts news.
A&E Roundup: Asheville actress in Netflix’s “Cobra Kai”
Hannah Kepple plays Moon on the hit series, local cultural institutions receive a boost from the Asheville Area Arts Council and other arts news.
A&E roundup: Locally produced short film debuts at two festivals
Jeff Corpening’s three-part anthology movie plays digital festivals in Burbank and Raleigh, Rabbit Rabbit opens, plus other local arts news.
A&E roundup: Bostic celebrates new book, Flood Gallery show
The Fairview-based artist examines women’s roles in society; plus information on upcoming works, contests and the return of movie theater popcorn.
Grail Moviehouse to open temporary one-screen theater in River Arts District
The independent movie theater will open Sept. 11 at the earliest and hold a pop-up screening Sept. 5 at plēb urban winery.
Smart Bets: Inspirational Cragmont Community Ancestors
Regina Lynch-Hudson’s four new short films are available to view via the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center’s website.
Grail Moviehouse moving to a new location
The independent theater has been at 45 S. French Broad Ave. for just over four years.
Smart Bets: Controlled Chaos Film Festival
Western Carolina University’s annual showcase of student films will screen online May 8.
Smart Bets: Climbing Every Mountain
The documentary series’ third installment features Asheville resident Aurora Gantz.
Screen Scene: Local film news
While temporarily closed, Asheville-area movie theaters will creatively engage with patrons online.
Screen Scene: Local film news
Zimbabwean filmmaker Saki Mafundikwa leads events at UNCA and REVOLVE, and the monthly Asheville Filmmaker Mixer gets social at Highland Brewing.
Screen Scene: Local film news
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour returns and The Grey Eagle hosts a Phish-centric evening.
Screen Scene: Local film news
Firestorm hosts the U.S. premiere of a film based on an Asheville writer’s book, and the submission period begins for the 2020 Micropolitan Film Festival.
Movies & Meaning Festival returns to the Wortham Center
The weekend-long gathering focuses on seven films’ potential for social change.
Screen Scene: Local film news
Two WNC farmers are featured in a new health care documentary and the monthly Asheville Filmmaker Mixer features a Producers Panel Q&A.