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Arts & Culture
2 weeks ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘The Mothman Cometh’ finds light in the dark

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Nemesis Theatre Company announces contemporary debut with one-woman show

“Natural Shocks” is directed by Melon Wedick and stars Trinity Smith Keel. The show will run from April 2-12 at the BeBe Theatre, 20 Commerce St., Asheville.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Asheville Fringe Fest spotlight: ‘Cybersyn,’ an interactive music machine

The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival commences this week, bringing dozens of artists from all kinds of disciplines to town for a celebration of the weird, wonderful and out-of-the-box.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Meet Rodney Smith, Different Strokes!’s new production manager

After 16 years as frontwoman of Different Strokes! Performing Arts Collective, company founder Stephanie Hickling Beckman has selected writer, director, actor and producer Rodney Smith as the company’s new production manager.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Stabby’s dollhouse: ‘Dolly’ is derivative slasher fun – 828reviewsNOW

“Dolly,” a new horror film evoking slashers like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” and filmed in Chattanooga, Tennessee, does Appalachian horror with gory panache. Read more in our review.

Music
3 weeks ago
2026 Downtown After 5 concert lineup announced

Downtown After 5, Asheville’s annual free, outdoor concert series, will return for four multicultural shows this spring and summer.

On The Town
3 weeks ago
Things to do in Asheville & WNC: March 13-15

This weekend, dash like a leprechaun, hop for some pie and go for Oscars gold. Check out our activity guide for things to do in town March 13-15.

Education
3 weeks ago
Buncombe County Schools plans free, family-friendly STEAM Day

STEAM Day, a free, family-friendly event featuring all sorts of science, technology, engineering, arts and math, will be held this weekend at Nesbitt Discovery Academy.

Music
3 weeks ago
Chatt Hills Music sets 2026 Riverside Concert Series lineup

Chatt Hills Music has announced its sixth Riverside Concert Series season at the Olivette Riverside Pavilion. The outdoor concerts, positioned right along the French Broad River, will begin this April.

Arts & Culture
3 weeks ago
Going for gold: Oscars 2026 predictions and a printable ballot – 828reviewsNOW

The 98th Academy Awards are almost here. Before Hollywood’s biggest night commences, take a look at our predictions for what will win and what should win Oscar gold. Plus, print out a ballot to play alongside our predictions.