Asheville journalist Matt Peiken has covered the broad spectrum of the arts for more than 25 years.
A-List
Nov 5, 2026
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2 min read
Improvised Theater + Musical Storytelling + Stoner Metal + Jazz Vibes + Flatpicking Tandem
Filmmaking
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Nov 2, 2026
1 min read
His work-in-progress documentary honors the legacy of John R. Hayes, a leader in the Black Asheville of yesteryear
Oct 29, 2026
So much Halloween night music to choose from + more
Visual Art
Oct 27, 2026
She found her artistic calling after career as a corporate VP
Craft
Oct 23, 2026
Makers are adapting in an ever-shifting post-Helene landscape
ArtsAVL
Oct 22, 2026
Effort will boost largest downtowns and River Arts District
3 min read
Jeremy Phillips' new series + Jazz in Mars Hill + Kristine Hunter installation + Raging Improv + an Oz sequel + Solo jazz of Helen Gillet
Music
Oct 20, 2026
Julian Kytasty joins in performance Nov. 5 at Asheville's AyurPrana Listening Room
News
Oct 16, 2026
New building will cover 17,000 square feet over three floors
Oct 15, 2026
Celtic Corner + Touring Documentary + Resonant Rogues + Southern Highlands Craft + an evening of shoegaze
Center for Craft
Oct 14, 2026
Group exhibition runs through April 2027
Jazz
Oct 12, 2026
Pianist Steve Davidowsky joins for an Oct. 24 performance at Mars Landing Arts Center
Oct 9, 2026
New state plan positions arts and culture as an opportunity for region's growth
Oct 8, 2026
Jewish Film + Free Planet Radio + NoiseFest + Haunted Trail
Pink Dog Gallery
Oct 7, 2026
An exhibition of her post-Helene work runs through Oct. 25
Literature
Oct 5, 2026
Launch event Oct. 16 at Story Parlor, in West Asheville
Oct 1, 2026
Burnpile + Art Walk + Jazz Violin + Indie Theater + Sisterly Rock
Sep 29, 2026
11 years in Asheville, Howes puts a band together for his first local gig as a bandleader, Oct. 3 at Hotel Eve
Sep 23, 2026
The trio performs Oct. 10 at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Sep 21, 2026
Exhibition is on view at Revolve through September
Sep 16, 2026
Group exhibition on view at Holden Art Center through Oct. 3
Sep 11, 2026
Report cites 26 calls to action across creative sectors
Magic
Sep 9, 2026
The former America's Got Talent finalist performs two shows Sept. 19 at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theater
Sep 8, 2026
Performances are Sept. 25-27 at the Bebe Theatre
Sep 3, 2026
Jazz + free jammy music + art empowering women + heat-beating matinee theater
