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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
10 months ago
Montford Park Players’ witty, romantic ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ has a bit of a stuffy nose

The Montford Park Players continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers, & Poets,” with “Cyrano de Bergerac,” written by Edmond Rostand, translated by Gladys Thomas and Mary F. Guillemard, and directed and adapted by Mandy Bean. “Cyrano” will run at 7:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday, Aug. 8-30, at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre, 92 Gay St.

Arts & Culture
10 months ago
Caroline Rash and her father, novelist Ron Rash, on poetry, family and her first book

Caroline Rash, daughter of novelist and professor Ron Rash, recently published “Because the bullet arrives,” her debut work of poetry. Read our interview with Caroline Rash and Ron Rash about their family vocation and experimenting with poetic form.

Arts & Culture
10 months ago
Free drinks, fine art: Explore open studios at the RAD Sip & Stroll

The RAD Sip & Stroll will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 9 all over the River Arts District, with open-air art markets and open studios presenting the work of hundreds of artists to the Asheville community.

On The Town
10 months ago
‘Group hug’: French Broad River Brewery celebrates 25 years at grand reopening

FBRB will officially celebrate its comeback at a Grand Reopening Party from 1-10 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 9, at its 101 Fairview Road address, located just outside of Biltmore Village. The event also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the brewery and the release of its annual “Septemberfest” beer.

Arts & Culture
10 months ago
Wood Day: Folk Art Center carves out Saturday for woodworking showcase

Surrounded by trees on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Southern Highland Craft Guild will celebrate all things wood this weekend with their annual Wood Day celebration.

On The Town
10 months ago
Hi-Wire Brewing bringing summertime fun to the RAD with Midsummer Bash

Hi-Wire Brewing is throwing an all-day summertime celebration at their River Arts District location this weekend. Read what to expect at the Midsummer Bash!

On The Town
10 months ago
‘Wicked’ flies into Pack Square Park for concluding Movies in the Park screening

“Wicked” will defy gravity on the big screen at 8:25 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 8 in Pack Square Park. Attendees will receive green or pink sunglasses while supplies last.

Community
10 months ago
Falling tree crushes ART city bus, injures passengers on Haywood Road

A tree fell on top of an ART bus today near the intersection of Craven Street and Haywood Road in West Asheville leading to downed power lines and injury.

Entertainment
10 months ago
5 new movies to see, stream or skip in August 2025 – 828reviewsNOW

There are a lot of new movies coming out. Fortunately, we have a guide to what you should see, stream or skip this August. This month, our selections include a hilarious police spoof, a Norwegian body horror fairy tale and a heartbreaking drama from A24.

Health & Wellness
10 months ago
‘Don’t Quit’: Veterans Healing Farm plans Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon

The Veterans Healing Farm will host a lunch featuring influential female soldiers next month in Flat Rock, N.C. The 2025 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Blue Ridge Conference Hall.

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