Local Arts News

Locally sourced theater and music reviews and more.

The Orange Peel has earned a reputation as one of the premier concert venues in the Southeast over the past two decades. But the musical roots of the building at 101 Biltmore Ave. stretch back to long before the current club opened in 2002.

What to know about the cancelation of this year’s arts and crafts event in Biltmore Village in Asheville.

Tracey Morgan Gallery’s new home at 22 London Road in Biltmore Village launches with the inaugural exhibit, “What Came First.” The show opens Friday, March 8, 6-8 p.m. and continues through Saturday, April 20.

By the time she was 6 years old, Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, had become a regular pianist at her home church.

His online platform HASdance is here to help you boost your self-confidence (and your dancing skills) in a judgment-free zone.

Revered violinist and Asheville native Noah Bendix-Balgley talks about his ambitious, weeklong residency with the Asheville Symphony, beginning March 11.

The Last Ecstatic Days documents a young man’s final days, with live music score at the White Horse Black Mountain. Plus: Monument honors crew of Asheville gunboat, Connie Bostic retrospective and more!

The first full capacity show in 9 months at the thomas wolfe auditorium is three weeks from saturday.Chris corl, harrah’s cherokee center general manager, took

Executive Director Katie Cornell provides updates on the designated arts agency for Buncombe County.

See how songs from local musicians come to life.

Join the community in diving into “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb this spring in the inaugural book club.

/PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Asheville’s Black heritage and culture is on permanent display around the city through a new walking trail. Unveiled in…

Local historian and archivist Katherine Cutshall discusses the parallels between Thomas Wolfe’s 1923 play, Welcome to Our City, and modern-day Asheville.

With their short films, Justin Rabuck and Colby Sexton are giving you an up-close and personal look at local artists in their element.

What to know about The People’s Place, a nonprofit aimed to create a communal space that support Black businesses and community in Asheville.

AVLFest, the citywide, multi-venue music festival, will return with nearly 200 acts. Locals-only presale tickets offered for limited time.

Jared Wheatley takes us on a journey through his complicated family history and his path to creating the Indigenous Walls Project, which has covered more than 15,000 square feet of outdoor walls in Asheville.

The latest off-Broadway-quality show from the fledgling youth theater is an Appalachian twist on The Wizard of Oz, Jan. 20-21.

Connie Bostic, Asheville visual artist and arts advocate, was known for her controversial works and community influence. She died Jan. 14.

Asheville’s creativity is its heartbeat. Story Parlor is the stage. Head there and beyond for authentic experiences that push artistic boundaries.

The new festival aims to break barriers within the local Asian community and share the diverse array of cultures proudly.

Eric Brown and Cayla Clark discuss the local comedy scene, revealing why stand-ups and improv artists don’t always get along.

Clad in a frumpy housedress, bucket hat and sporting a knowing, toothless smirk, Moms Mabley appeared on stages and TV screens across the U.S. as a delightfully inappropriate senior with a penchant for dispensing down-home truths and not-so-thin sexual innuendos.

The exhibit, The Colors of Pink, runs through Sunday, Feb. 25, and features 18 of the building’s 30 artists. As its title suggests, the collection explores the studio’s unusual name as well as the role color plays in each individual work.

Local musicians, actors, arts organization leaders and even wrestlers share insights on the year that was.

See theater, music, dance, comedy, and more in this artistic hub of North Carolina.

Let another crafter breathe new life into your unfinished projects.

For two years, Stuart Smolkin, curator of the Asheville Radio Museum, has been restoring a 1946 Rock-ola 1422 jukebox. Now the machine is on display inside A-B Tech’s Elm building.

Poet laureate Glenis Redmond reveals the city’s best spots for dancing—and shares her tips on how to enjoy the city’s thriving literary and performing arts scenes.

mitú has teamed up with Explore Asheville to unveil the vibrant tapestry of Latino creativity flourishing in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Together, we celebrate the diverse talents that make Asheville a true haven for artistic expression. Latino artists have dazzled the world for decade

Asheville singer-songwriter Hannah Kaminer talks about what “heavy” means to her and previews songs from her new album, “Heavy on the Vine.”

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“How do we bring literature to the spaces where people already are?” asks Jacqui Castle, an author and Lit Local Mini Bookshops.