Pruett Norris

Pruett Norris is a staff reporter and film critic for 828newsNOW. He is a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association (NCFCA) and graduated from Appalachian State University with degrees in English and Electronic Media/Broadcasting. He enjoys vampire movies, Scrabble and hanging out with his cat, Tommy Chainsaw. Contact him at pruett@828newsNOW.com.

Arts & Culture
3 months ago
Reopened Biltmore Village art gallery announces ‘meet the artist’ series

Biltmore Village art gallery New Morning Gallery has announced the debut of Golden Hour, a brand-new event series intended to spotlight the local artists behind the work on display in the gallery.

Perspectives
3 months ago
Entranced, transported, delighted: Montford Park Players’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ dazzles

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” directed by Glenna Grant and running at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, July 4–Aug. 2. Read our review now.

Entertainment
3 months ago
5 new movies to stream or skip in July 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

Check out our short reviews of a couple films to stream or skip this July, including a Sydney Sweeney thriller, an animated K-pop adventure and a sequel to “Dracula.”

Perspectives
3 months ago
REVIEW: The new ‘Superman’ soars — 828reviewsNOW

The new “Superman” film, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, is a silly, sappy, entirely successful testament to the tenets of goodness which have powered its central character for over 80 years. Read our review for more.

Sports
4 months ago
All smiles for these underdogs: Asheville City SC advances to USL W national semifinals

Asheville City Soccer Club, Asheville’s own semi-pro footballers, have advanced to their first ever national semifinals round of the USL W League. The Blues will play against NC Courage at 7 p.m. this Saturday at Greenwood Field.

On The Town
4 months ago
Movies in the Park goes under the sea with ‘Finding Nemo’ this Friday

“Finding Nemo” can be seen on the big screen at 8:45 p.m. at Pack Square Park this Friday, July 11. Attendees will receive free clownfish stress relievers while supplies last.

On The Town
4 months ago
The Big Crafty stitches together 180 artists for summer showcase

The Big Crafty will be held this weekend from noon to 6 p.m., July 12–13 all over Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Workout cooldown: Longtime YMCA of WNC CEO to retire at end of year

After a career stretching nearly three decades, Paul Vest, the YMCA of Western North Carolina president and CEO, will retire at the end of this year.

Lifestyle
4 months ago
The subconscious on candy-colored display: ‘Inner Worlds’ at Pink Dog Creative

Janice Geller is a professional artist and psychotherapist. Her bright, colorful artwork delves into the subconscious, rendering dark dreams or deep traumas in brilliant arrays of paint and collage.

On The Town
4 months ago
14,000 plastic bottles, 10 dancers, three nights: ‘Appalachian Phoenix’

Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance performs one show a year. For their 2025 season, the dance company will present “Appalachian Phoenix & Other Works,” a showcase of resilience, community and 14,000 16.5-ounce plastic bottles.

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