ARTS + MUSIC

This year’s theme for the June event is “Celebrating Women in Rhythm."

The show, in recognition of national "Stamp out Hunger Day," will support of Manna Food Bank.

A good old-fashioned nail-biting horror movie that is as scary and tense as it is fun.

Newman's "Asheville Imagined" exhibit at the AC Hotel will display Newman’s fashion designs and photography inspired by Asheville’s skyline and natural beauty.

The grants support five innovative, arts-based ideas in the inaugural year of the Arts Build Community grant cycle.

The opening highlights unique collage and assemblage artworks created by Open Hearts Art Center artists.

Bob Boilen, creator and host of NPR’s All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concert, will be the keynote speaker.

The theme of this year's event is intersections through the arts.

The exhibition ponders the phrase "I am" and examines the constant moral battle between self and other.

Thanks in part to the grant, the museum has a fully operational makerspace, which includes 3D printers, a laser cutter and more.

A nearly pointless adventure film that really wants to be something it's not.

Art by alumna Celia Gray and student Lily Furniss to be highlighted.

The work of an encaustic artist and a jewelry designer will be on display in the exhibition that opens May 4.

Steve Kelly and the Tribute Kings will bring their show to Flat Rock Playhouse for one weekend only in April.

An intriguing character study of a lonely Japanese woman on a quest to find meaning.

The Sublime Theater's first production will start previews at The BeBe Theater April 19, with the production running weekends through May 5.

Asheville Climate City Week includes a host of events, from workshops and lectures to art openings and much more.

All Around Artsy Productions will hold a secret short film premiere screening party Sunday at Wedge at Foundation.

"Starbright" by Sean David Robinson, a first-time playwright, will be performed over the course of three weeks as part of the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival.

The festival brings out both beloved bohemians from the local arts community, as well as award-winning stars from the world outside.

Local artists Kyle Keeler and Laurie Yeates Adams will be featured in the FW Gallery at Woolworth Walk in April.

Social consciousness doesn't get much more fun than this. Black Panther is not just for fans of the genre, but a must-see for everyone.

An interesting mix of short films that will surely have something for everyone

The Celebrating Middle School Success exhibition will feature works by students from four area schools.

David Hopes is one of Asheville's most powerful, and prolific, creative forces.

The Travers Brothership plays the Asheville Music Hall, and The Mothlight kicks off a Free Monday series.

The inaugural Craft Your Commerce workshop series is aimed at elevating emerging makers and designers with craft-inspired businesses.

Following the stunning 2016 presidential election results, a group of mismatched but committed Asheville residents look to make a difference.

Bob Boilen, creator and host of NPR's All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk Concert, will deliver the keynote speech.

The Re-Happening is a singular event that provides a forum for regional artists and an accessible, immersive, educational experience for attendees.

Black Mountain College was a haven for many European refugee intellectuals and artists displaced by the rise of Nazi Germany.

What do we get in this movie? Bland screenwriting, one-dimensional characters, and a mysterious dearth of screen time for its main character.

Each designer will dress six models; the winner will be awarded $500.

The show, called "Creative License: Expression in Color," will also include a Valentine's pop-up shop and paper flower market.

Friday night at the Grey Eagle offers the kind of music event that defines Asheville's music scene: local, collaborative and featuring some of the best musicians in the country.

The exhibition, a meditation on service and selflessness, remains up through February at Over Easy Cafe.

Connect: Beyond the Page will bring together musicians, including special guest Ben Sollee, writers, filmmakers, media personalities and activists to examine how art inspires us.

The “Silent Sunday” program at Asheville’s Grail Moviehouse on Feb. 4 presents rare films produced in North Carolina between 1902 and 1921.

The Maggie Valley Band and Hustle Souls both celebrate CD releases this weekend, and more.

Music Video Asheville 2018
The annual music video showcase highlights the collaborative work of local musicians and filmmakers.

A new African-American Heritage Trail and a new public art piece in the River Arts District are two projects in the works.

Mark Suggs in Ox
Illegal immigration and labor reform are on the menu at this year's Fringe Fest.

A lot of great movies showed in Asheville in 2017. Here are my favorites.

NYE with GritVegas!
We've got the official countdown of all the fun happening in town this New Year's Eve!

Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Despite the negativity from certain circles of the fan community, 'The Last Jedi' is by far the most cinematic and accomplished work in the series since 'Empire.'

Machinedrum. Photo: Tonje Thilesen
Thursday night, Machinedrum headlines Ellington Underground. He'll be joined by local electronic acts Push/Pull and Bombassic.

Kusa
Kusa plays New Year's Eve at Asheville's Sly Grog Lounge. Here, they get interviewed in their underwear and define "pizza-weed jam." Plus, the premiere of their new track, "Oil on Water."

Rock & Rye
We're closing out Gritmas with a celebration of the all that's past—and all that's yet to come: We've got 2 tickets to AC Hotel's Rock & Rye New Year's Eve Bash! Enter through midnight.

Raqs Sapphire, Studio Zahiya Intermediate student bellydance troupe member, Ramie Smith Thorstad
From bhangra to belly dance, Studio Zahiya's instructors, students, and special guests wowed a full house on Tuesday night, all for a great cause.

Gritmas 2017
The 12 Days of Gritmas return with fabulous prizes from some of your favorite local and regional retailers!