New Arts and Entertainment content articles for AshevilleNow.com. http://www.ashevillenow.com/arts-entertainment/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:04:55 -0400 TEDxAsheville, the great-ideas conference that turned away 350 people at its inaugural event in August, returns in 2010. Volunteers and sponsors are wanted for TEDxAsheville 2010, coming next summer with new speakers, new performers and more ideas worth spreading. By Gina Drew on Thursday, October 08, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/tedxasheville-local-version-of-ultimate-brain-spa-gathers-volunteers-sponsors-for-2010/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/tedxasheville-local-version-of-ultimate-brain-spa-gathers-volunteers-sponsors-for-2010/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:01:56 -0400 We began with ten cast members and the script of Shakespeare's wonderous and heartfelt story. Through improvisation and discussion, the Warren Wilson Theatre ensemble has created a unique production of this tale, which is best for winter. It's not quite winter yet, but there is a chill in the air that recalls days gone by and stories lost to Time. By Ron Bashford on Thursday, October 08, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/shakespeares-the-winters-tale-october-8th-9th-and-10th-at-8-pm-and-the-11th-at-7/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/shakespeares-the-winters-tale-october-8th-9th-and-10th-at-8-pm-and-the-11th-at-7/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:01:13 -0400 In a chill spot called Booty Band Land, musicians and artists will flourish through an epic celebration not to be missed... or forgotten. This festival was created to provide an affordable and interactive, yet top-quality event that will showcase the excellent emerging artists in the region, as well as some world-class greats. By Erin Scholze on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/its-another-funky-party-up-in-bootybandland-sept-24-27th/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/its-another-funky-party-up-in-bootybandland-sept-24-27th/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:19:00 -0400 A dance party explosion and fundraiser for the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center and The Media Arts Project. By Gillian Coats on Wednesday, September 16, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/happening-kicking-off-saturday-nights-at-black-mountain-college/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/happening-kicking-off-saturday-nights-at-black-mountain-college/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:35:07 -0400 Not to be missed! Vic Chesnutt, tiny mtns (Elijah Wyman) and Pilgrim play The Grey Eagle 9/10/09.  By Elijah Wyman on Wednesday, September 09, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/vic-chesnutt-tiny-mtns-and-pilgrim-at-the-grey-eagle-9-10/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/vic-chesnutt-tiny-mtns-and-pilgrim-at-the-grey-eagle-9-10/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:53:46 -0400 The Asheville Downtown Association is excited to announce its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 10 from 1 - 5 pm on Wall Street. By Asheville Now on Wednesday, September 09, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/asheville-downtown-association-announces-oktoberfest/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/asheville-downtown-association-announces-oktoberfest/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:19:22 -0400 On May 27th, 25-year old Palmyra Romeo, - an Asheville-based AmeriCorps intern at RiverLink, avid outdoors woman, talented bluegrass bass player, and an honors graduate of NC State University - unexpectedly had a seizure, lost her ability to speak, became paralyzed on her right side, lost consciousness and was rushed to Mission Hospital. An MRI revealed a ping-pong ball sized abscess on the left side of her brain. Since then, Palmyra has undergone two brain surgeries, and is making amazing progress. By Rachel Doebber on Monday, September 07, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/health-care-system-lets-change-the-tune-benefit-concert-for-palmyra-romeo/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/health-care-system-lets-change-the-tune-benefit-concert-for-palmyra-romeo/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:27:01 -0400 The Asheville International Children's Film Festival is looking for the funniest home short film in Western North Carolina. By Tim Arem on Friday, August 21, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/asheville-international-childrens-film-festival-call-for-funniest-home-short-film/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/asheville-international-childrens-film-festival-call-for-funniest-home-short-film/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:00:00 -0400 On Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 8pm The Grownup Noise, an indie pop/rock/folk band from Boston, Ma. will play a show in Asheville at the Bobo Gallery (22 Lexington Ave.) with a stellar lineup which included locals Shod my Feet and Ensemble Pamplemousse, also on tour from NYC. By Asheville Now on Friday, August 21, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/the-grownup-noise-north-american-summer-tour/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/the-grownup-noise-north-american-summer-tour/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0400 Arts 2 People is excited to bring you the 8th annual FREE, Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival (LAAFF)! Join us in the annual end-of-summer celebration of Asheville's artistic and musical communities. Three blocks of N. Lexington Ave in downtown Asheville will be brimming with all local art, food, beer, music, street performers, and random acts of creativity on Sunday, September 6th from 11am - 9pm between College Street and the I 240 overpass. By Erin Scholze on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/announcing-the-8th-annual-lexington-ave-arts-and-fun-festival-downtown-asheville/ http://sdfmaxvcus0678.maximumasp.com/articles/announcing-the-8th-annual-lexington-ave-arts-and-fun-festival-downtown-asheville/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:27:49 -0400