Barbie Angell
Life Sucks: Revisiting Chekhov’s Timeless Themes of Love and Loss
Everything comes into fashion again, whether we like it or not: bell-bottom jeans, disco, recessions, day-glow clothing, fascism, and an overwhelming sense of despair about our lives and the state of the world. The woes, worries, and tragedies that Anton Chekhov wrote about in his 1897 work Uncle Vanya are just as relevant to audiences […]
HART’s ‘An Iliad’ Proves Captivating and Challenging Perceptions of War
Haywood Arts Regional Theatre's "An Iliad," directed by Dakota Mann, offers an immersive retelling of the Trojan War through The Poet, portrayed by Quinn Terry, featuring emotional performances and a captivating soundscape.
Why Stupid F-ing! Bird is More Than Its Name
130 years ago, Russian playwright Anton Chekhov wrote his infamous play, The Seagull, and in 2013, American playwright Aaron Posner adapted that still-relevant work, giving it new life as the satirical play Stupid F#$@%& Bird. While it has won a variety of prestigious awards, it has only been produced 200 times in the last 12 […]
The 39 Steps and Xanadu the Musical: Uniquely Entertaining Theater!
Experience the zany charm and non-stop laughs of Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" and the roller-skating musical adventure of "Xanadu" in Asheville's vibrant theater scene.
Cast & Crew of Gods of Comedy Are Comedy Gods!
In HART's uproarious production of The Gods of Comedy, director Erin McCarson and a stellar cast explore a spectrum of humor, blending sharp wit, wild slapstick, and poignant insights in a riotous farce that delivers a message of hope and joy amidst chaos and change.
Billy Jonas’ “Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’!” Bridging Divides through Music
Billy Jonas, a professional singer, songwriter, teacher, and percussionist, has built a career around creating music with upcycled instruments and fostering connections among diverse groups of people through his music, including his annual summer camp, "Camp Bangin' & Sangin'!", which aims to nurture creativity and bridge divides through music.
Asheville City Council Candidate Bo Hess
A first-time City Council candidate, Roberto “Bo” Hess has spent years working with and for many local community organizations that serve our most marginalized residents. Now, looking towards serving Asheville, Hess plans to take his work with veterans, sexual assault survivors, addicts, those with mental illnesses, and the houseless population to the city government. When […]
Hendersonville Theatre’s Vagina Monologues: Strong Wit & Power
Eve Ensler’s 1996 episodic play, The Vagina Monologues, was an immediate hit and is still incredibly applicable almost 30 years later. Based on interviews with over 200 women and girls, the stories were originally perceived as a celebration of the female anatomy, feminine sexuality, and the ways in which women and girls are shamed by […]
New Substance Abuse Center Opens in Asheville
Ritual Recovery: A new substance abuse treatment center in Asheville, offering personalized outpatient programs with a mindfulness-based approach and a focus on individualized care to combat the escalating crisis of substance abuse in America.
Stu Helm, WNC’s Favorite Food Fan!
Stu Helm, an Asheville food writer, takes a positive approach to reviewing food and aims to support the local community by promoting the area's food scene and local businesses.