Smart Bets: Arts Rising!

Posted on November 23, 2024November 18, 2024 by Kay West

The new initiative from the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts offers deeply discounted tickets to designated performances plus discounted classes and pop-up galleries featuring local artists.

Around town: Punch Bucket Lit launches literary festival in Asheville

Posted on September 10, 2024September 13, 2024 by Justin McGuire

Punch Bucket Lit will host its first literary festival, featuring more than 100 writers. Plus, a Black Mountain poet releases a book of interviews, The Asheville Ballet debuts its 2024-25 season and the City of Asheville hosts the Festival of Neighborhoods.

Around Town: The Haunted Trail returns with family-friendly fun

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Justin McGuire

The Haunted Trail brings family-friendly fun to The Adventure Center Of Asheville. Plus, horror is on the bill at Cat Fly Or Die, a new trail and website honor an African-American builder and The Magnetic Theatre brings Frankenstein to life.

Around Town: The Montford Moppets bring screams, thrills and laughs with horror film series

Posted on October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 by Justin McGuire

The Horror Anthology film series returns. Plus: A new book spotlights two ghostly WNC tales; “Dark Corners” podcast wraps up third season; and more!

Around Town: Bardo Arts Center’s latest show explores the sights of sounds

Posted on October 6, 2021October 7, 2021 by Justin McGuire

WCU’s Bardo Arts Center presents immersive show of sights and sounds. Plus, Pumpkin Fest returns to Brevard, the Kenilworth neighborhood showcases its homes and art, and Eliada reimagines its fall event.

Around town: Actors and poets needed, plus new art exhibits and online events

Posted on February 17, 2021February 15, 2021 by Thomas Calder

Want to dance? The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is hosting a virtual ballet workshop. Want to act? Montford Park Players is currently seeking actors for the 2021 season. Want a free stay at a local bed and breakfast? Submit your poetry to The Writers’ Workshop’s annual contest and see if you win.