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February brings exciting changes to the Folk Art Center and Southern Highland Craft Guild exhibition spaces. The Focus Gallery, which has traditionally been a venue for a pair of Guild members exhibiting work is now a multi-artist space. The inaugural show is, Making An Impression, featuring work by members inContinue Reading

Take an old 4800 square foot cabinet workshop built in 1950, transform it into a stylish art gallery and event center, and you have just what owners Mark & Susan Johnston-Olivari created. The gorgeous gallery space has exotic hard wood floors, high ceilings with beautiful exposed beams, a sitting areaContinue Reading

by James Cassara As the leader of local contemporary bluegrass favorites Buncombe Turnpike, Tom Godleski wears many hats. He writes and sings lead on virtually all their songs, plays bass, handles the booking arrangements, publicity, and all the myriad details necessary in keeping the ship afloat. And while the band’sContinue Reading

“Ciompi Quartet performances reveal the maturity of interpretation from an ensemble which has been together for two decades,” says ACMS President, Polly Feitzinger. The Ciompi Quartet last performed in the Asheville Chamber Music Series in 2009. We look forward to welcoming them back for a mid-winter afternoon concert at theContinue Reading

Your Locally Owned Source for Fine Art Materials, Custom Framing & Printing Matthew Smith has been mixing art and business since the ‘90s when he graduated with degrees in Fine Arts and Advertising. In 2010, he opened The Starving Artist and has been serving and supporting the artists of HendersonvilleContinue Reading

at the Art House Gallery & Studio In the 1900s the Dwelle family Valentine’s Day was celebrated with stunning gowns, champagne, elegance presented to the eye, lusciously delicious tastings and most importantly a “Game of Hearts.” Susan Olivari, the owner of The Art House Gallery & Studio and owner ofContinue Reading

Starring Scott Treadway and Charlie Flynn-McIver NC Stage Company is excited to present Rounding Third by Richard Dresser, a hilarious comedy about an odd-couple pairing of men who come together to coach a season of little league baseball. Angie Flynn-McIver is directing the brilliantly funny duo Scott Treadway and CharlieContinue Reading

The Classic Wineseller will host the One Leg Up gypsy jazz duo on Friday, January 3 at 7 p.m. The Classic Wineseller, Waynesville’s premier retail wine and craft beer shop, small plate restaurant, and intimate live music venue presents local, regional, or national talent each Friday and Saturday night atContinue Reading

Join Asheville Lyric Opera January 25, 2014 at the Taste of Opera Winter Gala. This magical evening of fine dining and stellar operatic performances now features all table seating. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to meet and mingle as they enjoy specialty hors d’oeuvres from our local caterers.Continue Reading