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The Owen Theatre at Mars Hill advertises "Oklahoma!"
On The Town
1 year ago
SART starts 51st season with ‘dark and human’ read of ‘Oklahoma!’

The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Oklahoma!” opened the Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre “Season of Artistry” on May 23. The show will run until June 8 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Owen Theatre, 44 College St., Mars Hill.

On The Town
1 year ago
Pastoral philanthropy: Barn Alliance gala will support 11 local artists

The Appalachian Barn Alliance will hold their 5th annual art show gala, “A Pastoral Palette,” at 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 30 at the A-B Tech Ivy Building, 10 Genevieve Circle.

Obituaries
1 year ago
Oscar Wong, ‘godfather of Asheville craft beer,’ dies at 84

Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing Company and trailblazer for the craft brewery, died on Sunday, May 25 at the age of 84.

On The Town
1 year ago
YMI to host free screening, discussion of Oscar-winning documentary

The film, which was listed as one of 828newsNOW’s Best Movies of 2024, will be shown at a free screening and facilitated discussion held from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, May 28 at the YMI Cultural Center, 39 S. Market St.

On The Town
1 year ago
VIDEO: Black Mountain veterans remember at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery

Dozens of people came out to the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery for Memorial Day today. Watch our Memorial Day video tribute.

Perspectives
1 year ago
The last and too serious: ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ – 828reviewsNOW

Forgive our headline’s “The Fast and the Furious” allusion. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is undeniably a “Mission: Impossible” film, even if its final installment falls short of the series’ best efforts.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Day trips: Drive to these scenic cities in two hours or less

Nestled at the intersection of I-40 and I-26, Asheville is the perfect distance from several cool cities to visit for a day’s excursion. Check out the following cities to the north, south, east and west.

Perspectives
1 year ago
‘Lilo & Stitch’ is a harmless return to Hawaii – 828reviewsNOW

The latest of the Disney live-action remakes hits theaters like a crash-landed alien ship just in time for Memorial Day. Read our review of the new “Lilo & Stitch.”

On The Town
1 year ago
Memorial Day GRINDFest weekend includes plays, braids and main festival

GRINDFest 2025 attendees can expect to see everything from gospel music to braiding competitions this weekend. Tickets can be found at www.grindfestavl.com/events.

On The Town
1 year ago
Steep Canyon Rangers to play Pack Square Park at free community concert

The Asheville Downtown Association will present the Steep Canyon Rangers with opener Sam Burchfield and the Scoundrels at their Community Concert, an evening of live music and family-friendly activities.

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