James Cassara, a volunteer at the YMCA of Western North Carolina, discusses the local nonprofit’s many services.
Asheville filmmaker celebrates local debut in symphony collaboration
Asheville filmmaker Adam Larsen puts his considerable talents to work to illustrate Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming ALT concert at The Mule.
Marketer trains sights on local artists
“Artists are not respected,” says Louise Glickman, co-founder of Artsville USA. Based in Biltmore Lake, Glickman hopes to change that narrative through her nonprofit’s mission and work.
Taylor Brown’s latest historical novel explores 1921 trench warfare on American soil
If you’re unfamiliar with the story about the Battle of Blair Mountain — the largest labor uprising in American history that resulted in over one million rounds fired as well as bombs dropped on Logan County, West Virginia — well, you’re probably not alone. But author Taylor Brown hopes to change that with his latest novel.
New study explores connections between craft and community health
Artist Luis Alvaro Sahagún Nuño, student Kerstan Nealy and professor Ameena Batada reflect on their experiences with the project.
Laura Jones discusses quilting’s legacy in WNC
The president of the nonprofit Western North Carolina Quilters Guild has been quilting since childhood.
Around town: ABSFest turns 15
ABSFest celebrates 15 years, Womansong unveils spring concert, Dirty Logic performs benefit concert at Salvage Station and more!
Tessa Fontaine’s debut novel takes readers to an isolated community with dark secrets
Tessa Fontaine’s debut novel, The Red Grove, asks the question: What would life be like for women if they never had to worry about violence?
Santiago y Los Gatos and Cliff B. Worsham release new albums
The local singer-songwriters discuss their new collections — both of which are the culmination of years of thought and artistry.
Playbill picks: May local theater highlights
Music ties together three area productions this month.
Around town: Stewart/Owen Dance unveils new project
Stewart/Owen Dance announces new performance, BirdFest comes to Dillsboro, BPR announces new lineup, Mother’s day comedy show and more!
New book examines WNC’s violent past
“Violence spins in vicious cycles, and if you want to fully understand why these events in Morganton occurred, then you have to examine root causes that predate 1927,” says author and historian Kevin W. Young.
Around town: City invites applicants for new public art installation
City replaces art in front of S&W, Webster unveils pavilion for May Day, Folkmoot hosts Latin American music celebration, Cherokee create remembrance archive and more!
Local artist’s new website breaks down barriers to dance
Melvin AC Howell’s HASdance.com seeks to make the art form more accessible to beginners.
Guy Mead wins 2024 Xpress Poetry Contest
This year’s competition asked writers to draft an original, previously unpublished piece on the theme of our shared humanity.
Best Medicine: Powering Asheville with ‘pisskey’ and solar panel hats
Comedian Eric Brown is joined by his latest round of fellow local stand-ups to discuss tourism, sustainability and the apocalypse.
Around town: RAD gets a new gallery
New gallery in River Arts District, Wilma Dykeman Fellowship announced, UNCA professor stages new play and more!
Local theaters get creative sourcing sets, props and costumes
Behind-the-scenes players from Asheville Community Theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse and N.C. Stage Co. talk shop.
Four of a Kind: Logan Hall shares insights on local visual arts scene
The graphic designer talks new projects and the city’s visual arts scene.
Four of a Kind: Leah Solita Mangum talks local pottery scene
The potter talks new projects and the city’s craft scene.
Four of a Kind: Jaze Uries discusses local music scene
The musician talks new projects and the city’s sonic scene.