Brevard High School screens a documentary of sharecropper oral histories, the Screen Artists Co-op holds an open house and more.
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Halloween happenings around WNC
Here’s a selection of costumed capers, ghoulish gatherings and pumpkin-spiced parties. From autumnal festivities to puppet shows, there’s a celebration for nearly every reveler.
Smart Bets: Sharyn McCrumb
The Virginia author will discuss her latest novel at Malaprop’s on Thursday, Sept. 14, and discuss the life and legacy of Zebulon B. Vance at UNCA on Friday, Sept. 15.
Smart Bets: Heather Bell Adams
The Hendersonville native will discuss her debut novel in conversation with Jeremy Jones at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Smart Bets: Daren Wang
The former public radio producer will discuss his debut novel in conversation with Charles Frazier at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Smart Bets: Leah Weiss
The North Carolina native will discuss her debut novel at Malaprop’s on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Smart Bets: Christopher Swann
The former Asheville resident will discuss his new thriller at Malaprop’s on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Asheville writer Kyle James launches his travel memoir
Kyle James wrote on boats, planes and trains, and on the back seats of the hitchhiked rides (obtained through a mobile app) that they used to keep within their $150-a-day budget. Writing became a means of letting go.
Smart bets: If You Can’t Play, Get Off the Stage
Garret K. Woodward will read from his new book on Wednesday, July 12, at 7 p.m. at Malaprop’s.
Local author chronicles a year of hiking in the Smokies
In 2016, local writer Ben Anderson decided to examine the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a fresh perspective. To mark the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service, he completed 40 day hikes, which he documented in his first book,
Smokies Chronicle: A Year of Hiking in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Asheville native Gail Godwin explores loss, change and supernatural visitation in a new novel
Gail Godwin returns to Malaprop’s to discuss ‘Grief Cottage,’ in conversation with journalist and historian Rob Neufeld, on Wednesday, June 14.
Local YA author launches a ‘Star Wars’ novel
Revis says she doesn’t know how Lucasfilm selected her to write Star Wars: Rebel Rising, a novel depicting the early life of Rogue One protagonist Jyn Erso. But for many familiar with YA science fiction, the local author seems a natural fit.
Smart bets: Southern Mystery Author Panel
The panel takes place at Malaprop’s on Monday, April 10.
Smart bets: Lydia Peelle
Peelle’s husband, Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, will provide musical accompaniment for the reading, which takes place on Sunday, Feb. 12.
Smart bets: Asheville, I Love You
The ode to Asheville takes place at Malaprops on Sunday, Jan. 22.
Smart bets: An Evening of Fantastical Insanity
John Hartness and Jake Bible will read at Malaprops on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Finding John Parris
Parris, who was born in Sylva in 1914, worked for a number of publications on three different continents, before returning to Western North Carolina in 1947. By 1955, he began writing a weekly column, “Roaming the Mountains,” for The Asheville Citizen-Times.
Smart bets: Tellabration!
For 21 years, the Asheville Storytelling Circle has hosted the local event, bringing together the region’s finest tellers.
Smart bets: Yehoshua November
November will read from his new collection at Malaprop’s on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Malaprop’s hosts an array of local authors in October
Get a preview from the authors themselves when three local authors, one former local poet and a noteworthy regional writer share their newest works at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe.
Smart bets: Lidija Dimkovska
Poet and novelist Lidija Dimkovska presents the English translation of her award-winning book A Spare Life at Malaprop’s on Wednesday, Oct. 12.