Smart bets: Anderson East

Posted on October 11, 2016October 5, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Los Colognes opens for the Nashville-based musician at The Grey Eagle on Saturday, Oct. 15

Smart bets: Hiss Golden Messenger

Posted on October 10, 2016October 10, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Hiss Golden Messenger’s international tour begins at The Mothlight on Friday, Oct. 14. The Dead Tongues opens.

Smart bets: Thomas Wolfe reading

Posted on October 9, 2016October 5, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

The free performance, which hinges around the author’s parents, takes place at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Smart bets: Lidija Dimkovska

Posted on October 5, 2016September 23, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Poet and novelist Lidija Dimkovska presents the English translation of her award-winning book A Spare Life at Malaprop’s on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Smart bets: Isaiah Rice photography collection

Posted on October 4, 2016September 23, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

A selection of historic works by hobbyist photographer Isaiah Rice will move from UNCA’s library to be displayed at WCQS. The opening reception is on Friday, Oct. 7.

Smart bets: Ras Alan

Posted on October 3, 2016September 28, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Ras Alan’s 25 Years of Appalachian Reggae tour stops at Salvage Station on Saturday, Oct. 8, and at 185 King Street on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Smart bets: Andy Hendrickson

Posted on October 2, 2016October 3, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

This exasperated guy next door performs at the Millroom on Friday, Oct. 7.

Smart bet: War Virgin

Posted on September 30, 2016September 27, 2016 by Emily Glaser

The autobiographical musical comedy will be onstage at Altamont Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9.

Smart bets: Barnaroo

Posted on September 28, 2016September 22, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Yarn headlines the eighth annual Barnaroo, which takes place at Franny’s Farm from Friday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 2.

Smart bets: Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival

Posted on September 27, 2016September 22, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Bascom Lamar Lunsford Festival celebrates its 49th year of championing and preserving Southern Appalachian traditions at Mars Hill University on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Smart bets: Hellbilly Hootenanny

Posted on September 26, 2016September 21, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

New Mountain hosts the eighth annual, family friendly event for bike and car enthusiasts on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Smart bets: The Art of the Word

Posted on September 25, 2016September 14, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

The interdisciplinary performance is at Weaverville Yoga Studio on Friday, Sept. 30, at 7.30 p.m.

Smart bets: Jeanne Johnson

Posted on September 21, 2016September 9, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Asheville Baroque Concerts’ next iteration features violinist Jeanne Johnson and takes place at Oakley United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Smart bets: Fiesta Hendersonville

Posted on September 20, 2016September 15, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Enjoy sounds, tastes, dances and artistry from about 20 Latin American countries at Hendersonville’s Main Street on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Smart bets: The Revelers

Posted on September 19, 2016September 14, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

Isis Restaurant & Music Hall hosts The Revelers plus Dirty Bourbon River Show on Friday, Sept. 23.

Smart bets: Project Handmade

Posted on September 18, 2016September 19, 2016 by Kat McReynolds

More than 40 garments by regional artists and designers will be on showcase at Local Cloth’s Project Handmade fashion show. The Folk Art Center hosts the event on Thursday, Sept. 22.