ARTS + MUSIC

Ice cream is a dessert best served cold—THE REALISTIC JONESES AT 35 BELOW

Meet the Joneses when Will Eno’s odd sitcom, The Realistic Joneses, comes to 35below

ROGUE STYLE EP RELEASE PARTY AT TIMO'S HOUSE - Thursday May 18 - LISTEN NOW!

Based in Leipzig, Germany, the electronic Defrostatica label is hitting Timo's House tonight to debut new tracks from their latest EP, Rogue Style Vol. 1, which features Asheville's own Klose.

Free Hugs on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update

This weekend, we're featuring the Bliss Mob Hug Parade! But there's also a lot of other stuff happening in and around town. Don't miss it, and let us know what you're most excited about.

Pink Dog Creative Exhibition: Mark Flowers' Signs of Life (June 2)

Signs of Life, a new exhibition at Pink Dog Creative Gallery, opens June 2nd.

The Orbiting Human Circus of the Air: Interview and Ticket Giveaway!

The fantastical podcast, produced by the folks behind Welcome to Night Vale, is on tour and will stop at the Grey Eagle on May 30th. We've got a pair of tickets for a lucky someone!

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City (2017): Movie Review

A eye-opening documentary about what makes a city successful, and what causes its demise.

Window Cat Album Release Party at Asheville Music Hall (May 13)

Asheville-based jazz- and soul-infused rockers Window Cat celebrate the release of their album, Land On Your Feet, this Saturday at Asheville Music Hall, where they'll open for Con Brio.

The WNC Yarn Crawl and More on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Check out what lies ahead this weekend! We're highlighting everything from the WNC Yarn Crawl to Mother's Day fun.

Star and Flag Design Quilt, Fred Hassebrock. Source: National Gallery of Art

Holler Brings Community Art Meet-Ups to Asheville in May

On each Monday in May, members of a new arts forum, Holler, will convene at locations around town for an hour of "flash mob-style making sessions" around specific themes. Come out; make art!

Branches Play the Grey Eagle on Monday, May 8

Indie rock/Americana band Branches brings their distinctive sound to the Grey Eagle on Monday, May 8th.

Tracey Morgan Gallery [Interview]

An Hoang and Rob Amberg - Artist Exhibitions May 5 - July 2, 2017

I Called Him Morgan (2017): Movie Review

A beautiful and gripping documentary about a talent whose life was cut short.

T.I. and the Hustle Gang [Review]

Checking out T.I. and his Hustle Gang at the ExploreAsheville.com arena.

Prairie Fire at Toy Boat [Review]

The cast of characters ignites the stage in Prairie Fire, an original play by Ryan Madden.

Eda Rhyne on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

Eda Rhyne Kickoff Party on the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

We're featuring Eda Rhyne Distillery, which is kicking off their Indiegogo campaign with a party on Saturday in their new facility! Check out the write-up for the full details, plus other events that will get you out and about and on the town.

PHOTO:OBJECT OPENING Exhibition - PUSH GALLERY

Check out the First Friday Art Opening at Push Skate Shop!

103.3 Asheville FM Fund Drive DONATE NOW!

Donate today and all contributions will be matched and doubled!

Xpand Fest Makes Initial Announcements for Summer Lineup

Xpand Fest, a free arts and music festival in Asheville's South Slope, recently made their first announcement of headliners and sponsors.

Onj. Album Release Show at The Mothlight

"Alone" is the first album by Asheville instrumental post-rock band onj. The release party happens on Friday, May 12, at the Mothlight.

Celebrating One Year of the Asheville GritVegas Weekend Update!

Here’s some of what’s happening around Asheville this weekend. Also, Jason Sandford of Ashvegas and I just want to say thank you for watching – this episode of our weekend update marks the one-year anniversary of our video series. Cheers!

The Transfiguration (2017): Movie Review

A unique and look at the vampire genre, and possibly the best horror movie of the year so far.

Anam Cara's Prairie Fire At Toy Boat

Anam Cara's Prairie Fire, inspired by the writings of The Weather Underground, continues through the first weekend in May (Fridays and Saturdays).

VIdeo Preview: Stupid F*cking Bird at Magnetic 375

The new play at Magnetic Theatre is a wild and hilarious tour of existential angst and unrequited love!

The Lure (2015): Movie Review

A great premise that gets bogged down by a scattered narrative.

Brother Oliver to Play The Mothlight April 25

Brother Oliver comes to the Mothlight on Tuesday, April 25th. We sat down with the brothers before the show to talk about their unique brand of "Wild West Rock."

Asheville Butoh Fesitval on the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we're featuring the 11th Asheville Butoh Festival, happening all weekend with performances and workshops at the Bebe Theatre downtown.

11th Asheville Butoh Festival 4/20-4/23 at Be Be Theatre

The 11th annual Asheville Butoh Festival begins tonight and runs through the weekend. Here's everything you need to know.

Big Wild @ the Orange Peel: Ticket Giveaway

Big Wild comes to the Orange Peel this Friday, and you can be there too.

Asheville Music School Rock Band. Photo: Michael Oppenheim

Asheville Music School's Annual Benefit Takes Us On a Magical Mystery Tour

Thursday's annual benefit show at Isis Music Hall will raise funds for the Asheville Music School. Students and teachers will perform The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour album in its entirety at the end of the evening.

5 Reasons to see MOBLEY at the Asheville Music Hall (4/20)

We're kind of huge fans of Austin-based artist Mobley (if you haven't noticed). Here are five reasons to get to Asheville Music Hall early and check out his set before The Hip Abduction.

photo:object @ PUSH Skateshop, OPEN CALL to ALL for Upcoming Exhibition + Zine

photo:object, a new show opening at PUSH Gallery on May 5, is seeking submissions that challenge makers of all types to make a "photograph" that pushes the boundary of "object."

The Hip Abduction to Play Asheville Music Hall April 20

The Hip Abduction is headlining the Asheville Music Hall, April 20, and the band was cool enough to answer a few questions in anticipation for their show.

Asheville Yoga Festival: 5 Weekend Highlights

The Asheville Yoga Festival happens from July 27-30 and brings together local and international talent from the yoga world. Here's what we're most excited about.

The Nerd [Review]

We review Attic Salt's production of The Nerd, showing now at NC Stage Company through April 23rd.

Moogfest Lineup: The Slow Reveal!

Moogfest has released its music acts, special guests, workshops and more over a series of weekly announcements. We're so excited!

GritVegas and BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark

BEAT LIFE at the RAD Skatepark: Featured Event of the GritVegas Weekend Update!

This weekend, we talk with Rob Gray (Cpt. Hyperdrive) about Saturday's free, all-ages BEAT LIFE event at the RAD Skatepark. Read on to find out the details and more of what's happening in town this weekend.

The Last Word Benders on That's So Asheville

That's So Asheville talks with Jeshua Morningstar and K-Pop Kakashi of Asheville nerdcore hip-hop group The Last Word Benders.

Rap Artist T.I brings Hustle Gang Tour to Asheville

Three-Time Grammy Award Winning Rap Artist T.I. knows how to reinvent himself and his upcoming Hustle Gang Tour is further proof of his drive and talent in doing so. Local promotor Joe Greene shares why this show is important for Asheville in diversifying its programming to be more inclusive.

Claire Chase at Big Ears 2017 [Interview]

We sat down with flutist Claire Chase (and friend/composer Kyle Brenders) to talk about her early experiences with avant-garde music, the Density project, the problem with genre, and how she's gotten really into conference calls (among many other things).