ASHEVILLE GRIT

Ashvegas - Jul 26 2018

Asheville Visiting Artist Program kicks off Friday

The city's first Visiting Artist Program is aimed at honoring Asheville's African-American community.

Ashvegas - Jul 25 2018

Asheville Fringe Arts Festival applications now open

The January festival is expanding into a week-long event.

Sexistentialism - Jul 24 2018

The Grit guide to surviving the Mercury retrograde

Here's a tip: channel your irrational yearning for your ex into a steamy summer fling.

Ashvegas - Jul 23 2018

Dom Flemons set for July 27 performance at new N.C. Stage Company music series

The N.C. Stage Company's theater space is hosting a singer-songwriter listening-room concert series called "Up Close" this summer.

Ashvegas - Jul 20 2018

Indivisible Asheville/WNC group to host voter engagement session July 26

The event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at Pack Library Auditorium.

Ashvegas - Jul 19 2018

Asheville Comedy Festival returns Aug. 10, 11

The event is stacked with multiple comedians from around the country.

Ashvegas - Jul 18 2018

Humble Hairdressers pop-up returns to the Salvage Station

Stylists offer services to the public for suggested donations as they raise money for the nonprofit.

Ashvegas - Jul 17 2018

Sculpture created by artist Chin, in collaboration with UNC Asheville students, installed at Times Square

The work calls attention to the impacts of climate change.

Ashvegas - Jul 16 2018

Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase to benefit family of late local comedian

The July 20 event will benefit the family of local comedian Michael Roach, who died in April.

Ashvegas - Jul 15 2018

Artists Baker and Koll to be featured at Woolworth Walk in September

Baker makes beautiful lamps, and Koll is a photographer.

Ashvegas - Jul 14 2018

Bender Gallery opens in new downtown Asheville location

The gallery will celebrate its new location with an Aug. 3 reception.

YoungAsheville - Jul 12 2018

Broken Bellows set to release debut album

Asheville-based Cory Brent of Broken Bellows talks about his inspiration behind the duo's debut album.

Ashvegas - Jul 10 2018

'Every Brilliant Thing' kicks off Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective season

The play is a one-person documentary of sorts, featuring actor Mondy Carter.

Ashvegas - Jul 9 2018

New art show features Asheville artists Thornburg, Vallario

A reception for the show will be held from 5-9 p.m. at District Wine Bar.

Ashvegas - Jul 8 2018

Next Second Saturday RAD tour set for Aug. 11

The Asheville River Arts District includes 23 buildings and more than 200 artists.

Ashvegas - Jul 7 2018

Quirky comedy, "Some Things You Need To Know Before the World Ends," opens at Magnetic Theatre

The production continues through July 14.

Ashvegas - Jul 6 2018

Special movie screenings highlight work of Black Mountain College alumnus

Movie producer and director Arthur Penn's legacy in American film is one deeply rooted in his experiences at Black Mountain College.

Ashvegas - Jul 5 2018

Tavernier featured pianist in Music Foundation of WNC concert

The performance will mix both classical music and popular hits.

Ashvegas - Jul 3 2018

New event, photo+sphere, will explore environment through photography

The event, set for Nov. 7-11 in Asheville, will give artists, scientists and environmentalists an opportunity to work together creatively on environmental issues.

The Daily Orca - Jul 1 2018

Hearts Beat Loud (2018): Movie Reivew

A perfectly functional film that's sure to please many and prove harmless to the rest.

Ashvegas - Jun 28 2018

Leadership Asheville Buzz Breakfast to focus on promoting sexual and gender diversity

The July 18 event will provide a forum for discussing ways to promote sexual and gender diversity in area workplaces.

Ashvegas - Jun 27 2018

Reardon named executive director of Asheville Music School

Reardon has been serving as assistant director for five years.

Thriftygirl - Jun 26 2018

What they don't tell you about pregnancy

Here's one thing I never expected: amazingly vivid dreams.

Ashvegas - Jun 25 2018

Asheville playwright's work honored by The Drama Center

"Starbright" by Sean David Robinson was named the winner of the 2019 New Play Project and Mark Gilbert Award.

Ashvegas - Jun 23 2018

New photo show at Open Hearts Arts Center opens July 21

The show features photographs by several artists.

Ashvegas - Jun 21 2018

Asheville Habitat Restore announces annual reuse contest

The purpose of the contest is to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials.

Ashvegas - Jun 20 2018

Asheville Yoga Festival includes acclaimed presenters, artists, musicians

New additions to the event this year include a free community yoga practice each day and free attendance to panel discussions with a variety of presenters.

Ashvegas - Jun 18 2018

Window art project will mark anniversary with July 26 reception

A new installation will feature the work of artist Aaron McIntosh.

Ashvegas - Jun 15 2018

The Denim Ball, to benefit Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, set for Aug. 3

This Blue Ridge Parkway park is in need of extensive repairs.

Ashvegas - Jun 11 2018

AVL Cocktail: Three suggestions for summer cocktails in Asheville

Here are three suggestions for enojying those first sips of summer.

Ashvegas - Jun 9 2018

Asheville Symphony names new musical director, Darko Butorac

Butora currently serves as the music director of the Tallahassee and Missoula symphony orchestras.

Ashvegas - Jun 8 2018

Asheville on Bikes to host Summer Cycle ‘18 on June 23

More than 150 riders are expected for the annual family-friendly bike ride and social.

Ashvegas - Jun 7 2018

Willa of the Wood launches July 8 in Asheville

The book is latest from Asheville author Robert Beatty, creator of the best-selling Serafina series.

Ashvegas - Jun 6 2018

Asheville Yoga Center raises money to support Asheville GreenWorks

The Asheville Yoga Center wants to help keep Asheville’s natural lands and waterways free from trash.

Ashvegas - Jun 5 2018

Mascots named for World Equestrian Games in Tryon

Meet Star and Huck.

The Daily Orca - Jun 4 2018

Hereditary (2018): Movie Review

Easily the most intense and terrifying horror film to come out in decades. It won't be for everyone, but it will affect anyone who sees it in some way.