The Asheville Music Video awards will have an audience for the first time since 2019. Plus, a local authors looks back at his time with John Lennon, ColorFest returns to Dillsboro and Tyger Tyger Gallery highlights the sun in new show.
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Locally owned bookstores flourish in the region’s fertile literary landscape
In WNC, say bookstore owners, size doesn’t matter so much as a deep well of literary history and residents and visitors who simply love to read.
Faustine Wilson discusses her mother’s legacy, Survival Pride, and Living in the Shadow of Slavery
Faustine Wilson is the owner of Survival Pride Clothing in downtown Sylva and the daughter of the late author Victoria Casey McDonald. Wilson presents her mother’s last book, Living in the Shadow of Slavery, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville on Saturday, June 27.
Smart bets: David Joy
N.C. author David Joy’s new His new novel, Where All Light Tends to Go, has garnered comparisons to “Breaking Bad,” “Sons of Anarchy” and “Justified.”
Smart bets: Fred Chappell
If cat art, cat videos or “What kind of a cat person are you” quizzes seem just a little bit hokey, what about feline-themed poetry? Former North Carolina Poet Laureate Fred Chappell has authored more than 30 books, including fiction and nonfiction. But for his latest collection, he’s taken a page from T.S. Eliot’s Old […]
This weekend on a shoestring
The holiday season is in full swing, and this weekend offers craft fairs, parades and more. As always, Xpress brings you the best in low-budget weekend events.
This weekend on a shoestring
The holidays are a time for giving, and this week we’ve included a few budget-friendly benefits to keep your wallet fat and your conscience clear. And, as always, there’s plenty of art, music and gatherings to entertain as well. While you’re here, check out Clubland for a complete live music calendar.