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Culture
A Grammy-winning artist’s residency at Asheville Symphony
Opera sensation Isabel Leonard joins Asheville Symphony to anchor six events, Monday, March 16-Monday, March 23.
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Arts
Three of the UNC Asheville STEAM Studio’s coolest creations
Plus, find out where some of these works are located throughout Asheville.
September 13, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Check out Mountain Heritage Day’s jam-packed day of Appalachian activities
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Experience the magic of Star Wars with the Asheville Symphony
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Kick off Asheville Symphony’s 2023-24 season with a (free) Symphony in the Park Concert
Round out summer with scores from your favorite classic movies — plus see where Asheville Symphony will be playing in the upcoming season.
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Culture
Learn something new at these 10+ museums in Asheville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music lover, these 12 museums in Asheville have it all.
August 8, 2023
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Arts
The Asheville Art Museum unveils the “Romare Bearden: Ways of Working” exhibit
Explore the work of the influential modern artist at the Asheville Art Museum’s newest display.
August 8, 2023
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Grace Powers
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Culture
Honor Appalachian heritage at the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Celebrate the culture of the mountains with the help of the Folk Heritage Committee.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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Education
ArtsAVL Arts for Schools Grant is now open for applications
This year’s grants will go directly to nonprofit arts organizations and teaching artists.
July 18, 2023
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Molly Wilson
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City
Take a look at the first installment of the Buncombe County Creative Equity Mural Project
Eres un Orgullo Latino is referred to as “the first Latin Pride mural in Asheville” and is also the first installment of a new mural initiative.
July 12, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Arts
“Memory Quilt” takes up summer residency at Story Parlor
The summer 2023 Story/Arts Residency will feature Shunyu Huang weaving the senses through Asheville’s shared stories and art.
July 11, 2023
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