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The A-List: Unique, arty things to see + hear around WNC for Nov. 5-8

Improvised Theater + Musical Storytelling + Stoner Metal + Jazz Vibes + Flatpicking Tandem

Sekou Coleman wears many hats, but all support community in Black Asheville

His work-in-progress documentary honors the legacy of John R. Hayes, a leader in the Black Asheville of yesteryear

The A-List: My picks of arty things to see + hear around WNC, Oct. 29-Nov. 1

So much Halloween night music to choose from + more

CONVERSATIONS WITH ARTISTS

Music

Surround Sound: Min Xiao-Fen and the Pursuit of Boundless Exploration

Oct 20, 2026

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Surround Sound: Min Xiao-Fen and the Pursuit of Boundless Exploration

Julian Kytasty joins in performance Nov. 5 at Asheville's AyurPrana Listening Room

Matt Peiken

Recent Marshall transplant Michael Rabinowitz brought his bassoon to jazz and became a first-call player

Oct 12, 2026

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Recent Marshall transplant Michael Rabinowitz brought his bassoon to jazz and became a first-call player

Pianist Steve Davidowsky joins for an Oct. 24 performance at Mars Landing Arts Center

Matt Peiken

With 'Hollow Folk,' Andrew Clark stakes another claim to Appalachian-flavored psychological horror

Oct 5, 2026

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With 'Hollow Folk,' Andrew Clark stakes another claim to Appalachian-flavored psychological horror

Launch event Oct. 16 at Story Parlor, in West Asheville

Matt Peiken

Singer-songwriter Jane Kramer navigates her heart and history with 'Moon & Mother'

Sep 2, 2026

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Singer-songwriter Jane Kramer navigates her heart and history with 'Moon & Mother'

Sept. 19 full band show at Ayurprana previews her fourth album

Matt Peiken

Independent Lens: Documentary filmmakers Erin Brethauer + Tim Hussin

Aug 18, 2026

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Independent Lens: Documentary filmmakers Erin Brethauer + Tim Hussin

The Asheville premiere of "Stray Embers" is Sept. 22

Matt Peiken

Exclusive Video

Crafting Variance: Broadening Boundaries at the Center for Craft

Oct 14, 2026

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Crafting Variance: Broadening Boundaries at the Center for Craft

Group exhibition runs through April 2027

Matt Peiken

From 'the curb' to Pink Dog Gallery, Chrys Corn Goodman resurrects her artistic practice

Oct 7, 2026

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From 'the curb' to Pink Dog Gallery, Chrys Corn Goodman resurrects her artistic practice

An exhibition of her post-Helene work runs through Oct. 25

Matt Peiken

VIDEO: 'I'm not standard practice': The Art of Valerie Zars

Sep 21, 2026

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VIDEO: 'I'm not standard practice': The Art of Valerie Zars

Exhibition is on view at Revolve through September

Matt Peiken

VIDEO: Collector Carries Her Fancy to Asheville via Museum of Costume Jewelry

Aug 11, 2026

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VIDEO: Collector Carries Her Fancy to Asheville via Museum of Costume Jewelry

Founder Sharon Ryback emphasizes stories behind the adornments

Matt Peiken

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News Bites

ArtsAVL Launches Initiative to Strengthen Buncombe’s Arts Districts

Oct 22, 2026

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ArtsAVL Launches Initiative to Strengthen Buncombe’s Arts Districts

Effort will boost largest downtowns and River Arts District

Anonymous donation paves massive expansion for Haywood County Arts Council

Oct 16, 2026

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Anonymous donation paves massive expansion for Haywood County Arts Council

New building will cover 17,000 square feet over three floors

WNC's recovery tied to thriving creative sector

Oct 9, 2026

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WNC's recovery tied to thriving creative sector

New state plan positions arts and culture as an opportunity for region's growth

Creative economy snapshot reveals a comeback still in process

Aug 27, 2026

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Creative economy snapshot reveals a comeback still in process

More jobs but overall sales and earnings have declined

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