ARTS + MUSIC

hailing from eastern North Carolina, Shirlette Ammons releases new record
goodwill

Tickets on Sale for 8th Annual Color Me Goodwill Fashion Show
Local Fashion Designers to Compete April 19 at The Orange Peel
goodwill

Color Me Goodwill Accepting Designer Applications for 2024 Fashion Show
Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina invites Asheville-area design teams to compete in its popular Color Me Goodwill upcycled fashion show.

Local Asheville Musician Wins Exclusive Studio Time in Boston
Austin Barrett, a prominent local singer-songwriter, Berklee College of Music graduate, and two-time semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, has achieved a significant milestone in his musical career. He has been awarded exclusive studio time in Boston to record his original song, "Porch Light."
bluegrass

Tar Heel Troubadours, a new concert series at the North Carolina Museum of History, kicks off this fall
The series brings accessible Americana, roots, bluegrass and more to the community.
dance

Embracing Roots of the South with Ballet Folklórico Raíces and David LaMotte
The brilliant colors of traditional costumes and the songs and folkloric dance of Mexico by local, talented youth will fill The White Horse Black Mountain on Friday, September 8
pierce

Pierce Alexander Drops New Single "Stain"
The previously featured Charlestonian songwriter Pierce Alexander continues to make a name for himself with performances around the Southeast.

Pierce Alexander Drops New Single "Stain"
The Charlestonian songwriter previously featured on Grit continues to make a name for himself.
buzz

Stephen Evans & the True Grits release 3rd album "Buzz of Bees"
The studio album "Buzz of Bees" LP will be digitally released on Friday, December 16th, 2022, by Western Carolina Records through Distrokid.
larry and joe

The Story of a Venezuelan-Appalachian musical duo, Larry & Joe

Together, the two musicians are on a mission to show that music has no borders.
lund

Asheville-based musician celebrates album release at one world brewing west
Asheville-based Nicole Lund will release their debut LP Right This Time, produced by Tyler "Falcon" Greenwell (Tedeschi Trucks Band)
midnight walk

Pierce Alexander Set To New Song
Pierce Alexander is excited to announce the release of'Midnight Walk' on Friday September 2nd
MAJACE

Interview with musician Marcus Anderson
Marcus Anderson, jazz musician, coffee enthusiast, and comic creator, sat down with us for a virtual interview about his many endeavors.
Swahili Coast

New Retail Store Swahili Coast Opens
New Retail Store Swahili Coast celebrates opening downtown, promoting artisan co-operatives in East Africa
Holloway

Loretta Holloway returns to AVL
Loretta Holloway returns to Diana Wortham Theatre
Peter the Poet

Interview With Local Musician Peter the Poet
Asheville Grit Blogger Rachel discusses Asheville's hip-hop scene with local musician Peter the Poet.
ginger

Local Artist Chosen for TED.com
Local artist Ginger Huebner's TEDx Asheville talk was chosen for the TED.com website and the TEDx Editor's choice. She offers the question: What if we had conversations without even saying a word, and instead used imagery and color alone?

theWorst w/s/g Smoky Mountain Sirens & Pipsqueak @ Static Age Records APRIL. 16
Portland, Maine indie-punk/alt-rock trio theWorst are preparing to release their brilliant sophomore LP, Yes Regrets, on June 3rd.
Pierce

Interview with Musician Pierce Alexander
An interview from a musician out of Charleston, Pierce Alexander.
Pierce Alexander

Musician Biography: Pierce Alexander

A biography of musician Pierce Alexander
Pierce Alexander

Pierce Alexander Releases Debut Album
Musician based out of Charleston, SC has just released a new album.
Color me goodwill

Color Me Goodwill Fashion Show
Tickets are now on sale for the 6th Annual Color Me Goodwill fashion show!
Shake by Matthew Rentz

Artist Highlight: Matthew Rentz
Matthew Rentz is an Asheville-based painter who specializes in modern, large-scale oil paintings
Winter of Poetry

A Winter of Poetry
Many poetry events taking place this winter at the CCC!
Stay weird

Stay Weird: The History of Asheville's Signature Art Piece
Anyone who’s driven through Asheville has noticed the old silo located by the water in the River Arts District with “Stay Weird” graffitied artfully across the front. Here's a little info on the art piece.
Open Hearts Art Center

Art Centers in Asheville That Give Back
Asheville has a thriving creative scene and we wanted to highlight a few art centers that are tying art to community.
Wiley Cash

REVIEW: Wiley Cash’s “When Ghosts Come Home”
Blogger and intern Elizabeth Devido follows up her author feature on Wiley Cash with a review on his novel "When Ghosts Come Home".
Montford Park Players

Montford Park Players welcome the Halloween season with “Living Dead in Denmark”
The Montford Park Players welcome Halloween season with a spooky performance wrapped in a delightfully Shakespearean package.
Wiley Cash

An Interview with Wiley Cash on “When Ghosts Come Home”
Wiley Cash is a North Carolina-based writer and writer-in-residence at the University of North Carolina Asheville. He sat down with us to discuss his newest book "When Ghosts Come Home", a literary mystery set in the 1980s about a mysterious plane crash and the dead man left behind at the scene.
When A Ghost Comes Home

UNCA to host Wiley Cash “When Ghosts Come Home” book launch event
Tuesday, September 21st, UNCA hosts a book launch event for North Carolina-based author Wiley Cash.

Last Show & Tell Holiday Pop Up Shop This Wednesday

Don't miss your last chance to score unique gifts at this very special pop up at the Masonic Temple.

Roma (2018): Film Review
From the director of 'Gravity' and 'Children of Men' comes a beautiful, shining example of what film is capable of. A moving an honest tribute to women everywhere.

Friday Night at the Video Store: The Craft (1996)
This week, film critic James Rosario presents a blast from Gothy past with this 90s, EMO classic to curl up to on a cold start to the weekend.
Asheville Area Arts Council

Buy Local Art For The Holidays + Always
The Asheville Area Arts Council hosts the 2018 Holiday Market on Saturday, December 8th

Shawn Winebrenner Opens Show at UNCA
"Ad Lucem: Masking and the Resilience of a Human Spirit” - A photo exhibition by local artist Shawn Winebrenner opens December 7
Wlidlife

Wildlife (2018): Movie Review
A subtle and powerful debut from director Paul Dano starring Carey Mulligan + Jake Gyllenhaal is now playing at Grail Moviehouse.

Friday Night at the Video Store: Freeway (1996)
Friday Night at the Video store is a review series honoring the long-lost and highly missed art of wandering the aisles of your local video rental shop.

Meow Wolf: Origin Story (2018): Movie Review
This documentary about self-proclaimed art world rebels plays for one night only in Asheville on 11/29.
Black Swan

SWIPE Mic Returns With New Host Black Swan
Asheville's open mic night for bad dating stories is back with new host, comedian and overall badass, Black Swan.
Denise Carbonell

17th Annual Survivors' Art Show
A powerful exhibition of art from sexual assault survivors in the Asheville community opens Thursday 15.
Asheville River Arts Studio Stroll

River Arts Studio Strolling

November 10 - 11 marks yet another fall Studio Stroll in the River Arts District where you can meet art makers + become an art collector.

The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018): Movie Review
A beautifully dark and grim Western fable brought to near-perfect life by the Coen brothers and cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel.

Free Solo (2018): Movie Review
A compelling documentary that falls just short of greatness due to a few missed opportunities.

The French > Asheville > Connection
/ Fleurs / showcases the work of an artist who is French born and loving, living the Asheville life.

The Children Act (2017): Movie Reivew
A meandering melodrama that's saved (if that's possible) by the performance of Emma Thompson.

Mandy (2018): Movie Review
It's wild, it's crazy, it's not for everyone - and I dare you to see it.
Miss Gay Latina Asheville 2014 by Abi Fields Photography

Miss Gay Latina Asheville
In its 11th year the pageant returns to the Diana Wortham Theater on Saturday, November 3rd for an unforgettable night of fabulosity.
Hank Willis Thomas, Black Power

SAY IT LOUD > An Art Experience
Clear your calendar for the opening of this must-see exhibition that explores the African American experience through contemporary art.
The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther (1963): Movie Review
Top of the line ensemble comedy with one star shining above the rest (try and guess which one).

Matt + Kim Play The Orange Peel

Brooklyn based duo headline the legendary Asheville music venue.