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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
7 months ago
Surreal Sirkus Arts Fest this Saturday: Experimental theater, live music and more

This weekend, the Sirkus is coming to town. This Saturday, the Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival will bring a day of experimental theater, circus performers, live music and over 50 art vendors to Pack Square Park.

Arts & Culture
7 months ago
Make-a-mask: Trackside Studios’ Clay Sayre to lead Halloween mask workshop

Sayre’s class, “Make a Monster Mask!,” will be held from noon to 4 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 24, in the Trackside classroom, 375 Depot St.

On The Town
7 months ago
Boo-vard: Halloweenfest 2025 set for this weekend in downtown Brevard

Everyone is invited to a haunting in the holler this weekend. Brevard will host its annual Halloweenfest this Saturday, complete with trick-or-treating, a costume parade and other spooky festivities.

On The Town
7 months ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: Oct. 24-26

Need weekend plans? Look no further than our weekend guide to Asheville and Western North Carolina, complete with everything from monster mask workshops to all day Halloween festivals.

Arts & Culture
7 months ago
Thomas Wolfe Memorial to host spooky story walkthrough this Saturday

This weekend, prepare for tales from beyond the grave at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial in downtown Asheville. Guests at the author’s Old Kentucky Home can expect to hear spooky stories of death, spirits and more, just in time for Halloween.

Arts & Culture
7 months ago
Prominent downtown Asheville art gallery names new director

Nicole McConville, an arts professional with nearly three decades of experience in the Asheville creative community, has been named as the new gallery director at Blue Spiral.

Community
7 months ago
No plans to relocate RAD: City clarifies results of ‘RAD 2.0’ study

Despite the findings of a ULI study, there are no plans in place to relocate the River Arts District, said Kim Miller, city communications specialist.

On The Town
7 months ago
Boos, brews, bar crawls: Halloween-themed bar crawls in Asheville

As Halloween comes closer, celebrate spooky season in true Beer City fashion. There are two bar crawls on tap for this weekend and next in downtown Asheville.

Entertainment
7 months ago
‘Ballad of a Small Player’ is a royal flush of style, but not substance – 828reviewsNOW

Edward Berger, director of the Oscar-winning films “All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Conclave,” is back with his latest beautifully-shot bummer. “Ballad of a Small Player” stars Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a high-rolling gambler staving off his debt collectors in the casinos of Macau. Read more in our review.

On The Town
7 months ago
Marquee invites community out for ‘Good vs. Evil’ Halloween masquerade

The 3rd annual Marquee Masquerade, “Good vs. Evil,” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 30 at Marquee, 36 Foundy St.

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