Jon Reid’s show, Race to the Bottom sometimes does a live show on AshevilleFM to help people get involved and to generate buzz and donations. Intimately held at Bo Bo Gallery on Lexington Avenue, it was a sampler of music and comedy and talk from jazz duo The D Tones, Jonathan Scales, Ami Worthen, Juan [...]
An hour or more of poetry doesn’t always attract a full bar crowd in Asheville, but Saturday night at Tressa’s where Barbie Dockstader Angell read heartfelt bar poetry alternating with Chelsea LaBate aka Ten Cent Poetry with music and a continuation of themes. A benefit for Grateful Steps Foundation and a benefit for those who [...]
At Bobo Gallery, Jon Reid performed a live version of his show “Race to the Bottom” thru AshevilleFM.org. musician Stephanie Morgan, Mad Tea Party, comedian Tom Scheve and Moses Atwood all contributed sounds and conversations to the event which helped raise money for AshevilleFM.
5 Walnut Gallery had a small, sweet opening with the title “Co/Lab – The Collaborative Collage Works of Travis Medford and Nicole McConville” where the generally small pieces on wood and paper drew you in for a more detailed inspection.
Viewed from above, Asheville is a city in a cul-de-sac of mountains. During the 1910′s and 2o’s the city experienced its largest growth spurt (being, at the time, the 3rd largest city in NC) and its when a lot of the buildings were constructed, usually with an Art Deco flair.
Ami Worthen and Krekel, AKA The Mad Tea Party played an enjoyable set of music in a West Asheville favorite intimate setting, the Hop West. Helped by Ami’s sister, Jennifer, on a couple of songs, the duo ran down original songs, covers and old timey string songs to the enjoyment of all present.
The annual Bele Chere Festival kicked off Friday, continuing through the weekend. Generally attracting large crowds from all over WNC, Bele Chere features local, regional and national music performers, street musicians, artists and food vendors.
Random views of events, large and small over the holiday weekend. Aside from celebrating Thomas Jefferson’s masterpiece of political discourse and the nation born that day, the mid-summer break holds much in people’s leisure life. Visits to the WNC Nature Center are up, as are visits to the Mission ER, and Lowes/Home Depot. Parties with [...]
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