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New Year’s Eve Celebration with stephaniesĭd & Jon Stickley Trio at Isis on Dec 31, 2015

November 26, 2015 Comments Off on New Year’s Eve Celebration with stephaniesĭd & Jon Stickley Trio at Isis on Dec 31, 2015

Isis Music Restaurant and Music Hall is happy to announce a New Year’s Eve Celebration with stephaniesid and Jon Stickley Trio on Thursday, December 31, 2015

World Premiere of ‘Chasing Rainbows’ Comes to Flat Rock Playhouse

November 23, 2015 Comments Off on World Premiere of ‘Chasing Rainbows’ Comes to Flat Rock Playhouse

In just a few days, the story of Frances Gumm, better known as Judy Garland, will open at the Flat Rock Playhouse.

The production of about 40 people has been gearing up for

Jeanne Jolly Impresses At Isis Music Hall

November 18, 2015 Comments Off on Jeanne Jolly Impresses At Isis Music Hall

North Carolina native Jeanne Jolly is out and about showing off some impressive material from her new album, “A Place To Run." On Friday November 13th at Isis Music Hall in West Asheville, Jeanne and the largest band she’s ever brought to Asheville took a captivated audience through a whirlwind of well blended Americana and soul. Isis Restaurant and Music Hall provided a great venue with some excellent food and a large and unique drink selection before, during, and after the show while Jeanne Jolly and friends provided a captivating show to go along with it.

Interview With Nelson Campbell of PlantPure Nation

November 6, 2015 Comments Off on Interview With Nelson Campbell of PlantPure Nation

We were lucky to get an advance viewing of PlantPure Nation here at the Asheville Blog and even luckier to land an interview with Nelson Campbell. He’s the figurehead of the film and was kind enough to take a few minutes out of his film tour to speak with me on the phone.

No Animals Were Harmed In The Making Of This Film: PlantPure Nation

November 4, 2015 Comments Off on No Animals Were Harmed In The Making Of This Film: PlantPure Nation

Many are going to go and see the movie PlantPure Nation because they already agree with what they expect it will say, and that is nothing new for films that could be fairly generalized as leftist documentaries. The main complaint this group faces is that it functions as a facet of the all too present mutual approval machine. PlantPure Nation, however, offers up a film that is more interesting than one might expect. Hopefully it draws some viewers who are curious about the changing face of food in America or even those who, by no fault of their own, haven’t given it much thought.

Alison Brown to Take Stage at Diana Wortham Theatre

November 3, 2015 Comments Off on Alison Brown to Take Stage at Diana Wortham Theatre

Alison Brown has had a great few months. She released "The Song of the Banjo" -- an album with a star-studded list of featured artists -- in early October. Now the Grammy-winning musician is on t

Asheville Belly Dancers, Resonant Rogues Raise Funds for Refugees

October 26, 2015 1

Under her coin scarf and veil, Asheville belly dancer Claire Dima harbors a passion for humanitarian aid.

Phutureprimitive, Bass Physics, Live Animals at New Mountain 10.14.15

October 13, 2015 Comments Off on Phutureprimitive, Bass Physics, Live Animals at New Mountain 10.14.15

Phutureprimitive is bringing his "dripping wet love drops of nasty mind-melting sonic bliss" to the New Mountain Theater on Wednesday, October 14, all the way from the Bay Area.

Asheville Vaudeville First Show of Season October 10th

October 4, 2015 Comments Off on Asheville Vaudeville First Show of Season October 10th

Asheville Vaudeville is bringing the bright and talented performers to the spotlight once again. The 2015-2016 season begins with two shows on October 10, 2015 at Toy Boat Community Artspace in Biltmore Village.

Havana Nights: A Buena Vista Social Club Musical Revue and Cuban Dinner

September 15, 2015 1

Lex 18 is producing two shows on September 15, 2015 at 5:45 and 8:15 PM featuring an immersive dining experience of Havana's soulful music and food. The timeless and fresh sounds of the Buena Vista Social Club's album performed by Patrick Lopez and his talented group of musicians include conga, saxophone, piano, trumpet and the sexy vocals of Whitney Moore will make for a romantic and sexy Havana Night.