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.

Music
1 year ago
Meet the headliners of AVLFest 2024: ‘Victoria Victoria’

AVLFest 2024 will take Asheville by musical storm August 1 to 4. In advance, meet a few of the headliners.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Mars Hill theatre celebrates 50 seasons of ‘Sartians’

Appalachian Southern Repertory Theatre ends its 50th season with play written by founding company member.

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
Local
2 years ago
Asheville in for artsy weekend at Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is a semi-annual event that unites over 200 Southern artisans for a four day weekend of crafts, live music and community.

On The Town
2 years ago
‘Four Feet to Hell’ competition is heaven for hot dog lovers

Local brewery DSSOLVR hosts the fourth annual Four Feet to Hell hot dog eating competition as a charity fundraiser for non-profit MANNA Food Bank.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Banjo lessons, exorcisms, busking etiquette with Billy Scribbles

Street busker and banjo musician Billy Scribbles talks about his busking lifestyle, the etiquette of the art and why he gives banjo lessons for free.

Local
2 years ago
Local glassblower gallery hosts second seasonal Glass Market

Level 42 Gallery at Foundation in the River Arts District hosts a large Asheville Glass Market once a season, as well as giving glassblowing classes and studio space to local artists.

On The Town
2 years ago
Exclusive: Comedian Joe Pera brings jokes at gentle pace

Comedian Joe Pera made two stops on the Peras Tour at the Orange Peel in downtown Asheville.

On The Town
2 years ago
Rebel Vitale, Madison Jane strip down what burlesque is about

The Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival co-producers explain the art of burlesque and what audiences can expect at the weekend’s festival.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Asheville is the holy grail of independent movie theaters

How Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co., The Grail Moviehouse and The Fine Arts Theatre are surviving in a difficult time for Hollywood.

Photo
2 years ago
828viewsNOW: The frozen treats of North Asheville

The frozen desserts off Merrimon Avenue include frozen yogurt, custard and Italian ice.