ACCESSORY TO WAR: The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military By Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang Narrated by Courtney B. Vance “Indispensable and mind-blowing. . . . This book deserves not only to be read, but to become a guide for those who hope for a better, survivableContinue Reading
Currently on East Coast Campfire Caravan Tour Featuring MIPSO | THE BROTHERS COMATOSE | THE LIL SMOKIES Recently featured by Rolling Stone as an “Artist You Need to Know,” indie-Americana band Mipso releases the official video for the title track from their latest album release, Coming Down The Mountain. To create the video, Mipso teamedContinue Reading
Asheville Gallery of Art’s May show, “Earthlight” will feature the work of Karen Keil Brown. This will be the first solo artist’s show in AGA’s new gallery space at 82 Patton Avenue. Keil Brown, known for her ethereal sky and mountain landscapes, will present new work. “I’ve been influenced byContinue Reading
High-quality professional work, a passion for their respective crafts, and a commitment to the continued development of the fine arts in Asheville are just a few of the things photographer Steve Mann and fine art printer Rocky Kenworthy have in common. As of this summer, the two are also workingContinue Reading
by David Simchock In my most recent column, we explored the best techniques for photographing “people”. This month, we’ll look at some of the tools and techniques required for photographing “places” while on the road. Landscapes: How frustrating it can be to live in the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded byContinue Reading
by James Cassara In very broad terms, bands either perform live to help finance their recordings or record albums so to have songs to sing on stage. Few bands seem to juggle both with equilibrium; as to the good time ensemble known as The Carolina Chocolate drops their best momentsContinue Reading
by Eddie LeShure Over the past 35 years, pianist/composer Michael Jefry Stevens has been associated with some of the most important figures in modern jazz…and now Asheville gets to claim him! Born in New York City, Michael grew up in the projects of Queens, then moved at age eight toContinue Reading
