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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.

Outdoors
12 months ago
‘Shakespeare’s sitcom’: Montford Park Players present ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’

Though recent weather has done its best to throw them off, the Montford Park Players laugh through the rain as they continue their 53rd season, “A Season of Lunatics, Lovers & Poets,” with Shakespearean comedy “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”

On The Town
12 months ago
Take Root Festival: Root Cause Farm grows community in their garden

Root Cause Farm is a volunteer-based nonprofit dedicated to combatting food insecurity through growing and giving away free, fresh produce. This weekend, the Take Root Festival is an opportunity for the community to give back to them.

On The Town
12 months ago
‘On the Fly’: Cayla Clark, Ryan Gordon on crowd work and improv comedy

Local comedian superstars Cayla Clark and Ryan Gordon will return to headline The Montford Rooftop Bar for an all-crowd work, all-improv show. The two described their preparation process in our interview.

On The Town
12 months ago
Grovewood Gallery brings fine art outdoors for Enchanted Garden show

While the work of hundreds of artists populate the gallery inside, eight different artists have brought their work out into the Grovewood Gallery garden. Grovewood Village will host the Enchanted Garden Art Show from Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, September 21.

On The Town
12 months ago
Independence Day on the South Slope: ADA plans July 4 block party

The family-friendly festivities will run from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday, July 4 in the South Slope district, spanning Coxe Avenue, Banks Avenue and Buxton Avenue for the pedestrian-only event.

Perspectives
12 months ago
‘Materialists’ is a match made in heaven for Celine Song fans – 828reviewsNOW

Celine Song follows up her Oscar-nominated “Past Lives” with “Materialists,” a new romantic drama about a professional matchmaker, her wealthy suitor and a lovable ex. Read our review now.

Outdoors
12 months ago
‘Unto These Hills’ celebrates 75 years of telling Cherokee history through outdoor theatre

As the Cherokee, N.C. outdoor drama “Unto These Hills” celebrates its 75th anniversary, the show examines its long cultural history and the role it plays in bringing the past to life for the present.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Felled trees, carved art: Echoes of the Forest debuts woodwork tribute

Hurricane Helene felled countless trees in its destructive sweep through Western North Carolina. Local nonprofit Echoes of the Forest is transforming as many as they can into works of art.

Local
12 months ago
Pedestrian killed in second Louisiana Avenue/Patton Avenue incident this spring

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision which occurred on Tuesday night in West Asheville.

New airport ticket counters in a bright, airy room.
Business
12 months ago
New ticket counters fly first-class in staggered AVL airport improvements

The first of several improvements to come to the Asheville Regional Airport are brand-new ticket counters, available for public use tomorrow, Wednesday, June 11.

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