Asheville’s first downtown art walk of 2011 kicks off this Friday, April 1 at 5 p.m., as does the Altamont Theatre’s grand opening bash.
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Reception for Relics is tonight
Our own Ursula Gullow has a new show up at N.C. Stage. 
Shallow water at Satellite Gallery
There are still a few days left to catch Glo Babcock’s show, combining photography, theatrics, installation and ritual. The exhibit serves as a memorial to the victims of the Gulf Coast oil spill.
This weekend on a shoestring
This weekend starts with a bang: a green, beer soaked bang. But it doesn’t end there. We’ve got art openings, music, spoken word, outdoors and even some events for the kids. And as usual, they’re as easy on the wallet as they are entertaining. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete schedule of weekend music.
“The Art of Nathaniel Galka” now on display at The Altamont
Nathaniel Galka’s exhibition of dreamy landscapes on canvas is now on display at The Altamont Theatre Company. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 1.
LoveWorks, at least until March 19
The tagline for the current show at Semi Public Gallery? “Truth is stranger than fiction.”
Take yourself for a little art walk
It’s still more than a month away from the first downtown Asheville gallery stroll of the season. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of the spring-like weather this weekend and check out some new artwork around Asheville.
Part artist, part clown
Local Artist Brian Vasilik is featuring his watercolor collection at the First Congregational United Church of Christ Art Gallery.
Even more to do this weekend
Now that you’ve had a moment to peruse Smart Bets and This Weekend on a Shoestring and Clubland and this week’s features, you’re probably ready to plan your weekend. But wait! There’s more! And if you order in the next three minutes we’ll throw in this set of Ginsu knives! (Not really.) But you can check out Heather Luttrell (pictured) plus an art opening, a play and more.
Exactly how it ought to be: The final week of Dance is the New Visual Art
Due to bad weather, Claire Barratt’s multimedia art installation at The Flood Gallery went a little under the radar when it opened three weeks ago. If you still haven’t seen it, don’t worry: Barratt will be hosting a special closing reception this Saturday, Jan. 29, from noon to 4 p.m.
Remembering Vadim Bora
Local artist Vadim Bora recently passed away. Friends and fans have created a makeshift shrine to the late sculpture and painter outside his Battery Park studio.
Fringe benefits
The Asheville Fringe Arts Festival runs Thursday, Jan. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 23. Dance, music, multi-media, performing arts, installation, theatre, comedy and more.
Too much to do on January 15!
Even with the Abigail Washburn show at the Grey Eagle postponed (she was supposed to play Asheville on Saturday, Jan. 15, but landed a Prairie Home Companion gig instead — can’t begrudge her that!), there’s still too much to do on this particular Saturday. Unless you have super powers you’ll never fit it all in. (Still, it’s worth a try…)
Farewell, Vadim Bora
The local painter, sculptor and gallery owner passed away following a recent stroke.
Weekend wonderland
Trunks shows (unique gifts!), art openings (The Newsworthy Drawing Club!), the Symphony (Holiday pops!), and the return of a two-guitar holiday concert tradition.
The final art walk of the season is this Friday
View works like “Untitled” by Aspen Hochhalter (seen here) at the December downtown art walk, tomorrow.
This weekend on a shoestring
It’s a big weekend for art in Asheville, so dust off your monocle and pretend like you might actually buy something. As always, though, these events are budget-friendly, so you won’t have to break the bank. **Updated with Saturday benefit at Mike’s Side Pocket**
Les Caison III shows in Black Mountain
The show will be the final hurrah for Rebecca D’Angelo’s Studio 103 gallery.
Mad Science: artist explores new technologies in art-making
This month at Flood Gallery, electronic-media artist Gene Felice demonstrates what happens when rapid-prototyping technology gets caught up in the visual-arts realm.
Trillionaire Art Show
MoDaddy’s hosts the work of six underground artists — including Ishmael (who’s work is seen here) — on Saturday, Oct. 23.
The October downtown art walk is almost here
Galleries open their doors for another Friday evening art walk on Oct. 1. This is the second to the last of the season (the final art walk takes place on Friday, Dec. 3), so don’t miss out!