Media, Print, Arts & Music are all available this weekend in downtown Asheville
Nov. 12th, 2009 The Asheville Film Festival welcomes filmmakers and film lovers to the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains to celebrate four days of independent film. Enjoy the artistry and variety of the festival’s competition film selection and high-profile spotlight films that have in previous years included Slumdog Millionaire, The Wrestler and Diving Bell & The Butterfly. Parties, networking, local talent showcases and educational seminars will also highlight the festival.
Nov. 13th, 2009 Malaprop’s is honored to welcome former North Carolina Poet Laureate and 2005 Thomas Wolfe Prize winner Fred Chappell, who will read from his book, Ancestors and Others: New and Selected Stories. Chappell, who was born in nearby Canton, is acclaimed for both his fiction and his numerous essays and works of poetry, and is a master of rendering Southern society and tradition. Come early to get a good seat! The reading will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. “Anybody who knows anything about Southern writing knows that Fred Chappell is our resident genius, our shining light, the one truly great writer we have among us.” -Author Lee Smith
Nov. 14th, 2009 The Bi-Annual Studio Stroll of the River Arts District is your chance to tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks you will find an eclectic mix of creative artists - from traditional to cutting-edge. Near downtown Asheville. Free.
Nov. 15th, 2009 Known for blending traditional Jewish themes with Reggae, rock and hip hop sounds, Matisyahu is most recognizable for being an American Hasidic Jewish Reggae musician and for his single “King Without a Crown”, which was a Top 40 hit! He most recently released a new album called ‘Light’ and performed on NBC’s Tonight Show. Orange Peel
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November 9th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Thanks for keeping me up-to-date with Asheville happenings.