The Asheville Art Museum announces Meeting the Moon, an exhibition featuring prints, photographs, ceramics, sculptures, and more from the Museum’s Collection. This exhibition will be on view in the Asheville Art Museum’s McClinton Gallery February 3 through July 26, 2021.

2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Apollo space program at NASA, but its inception was hardly the beginning of humankind’s fascination with Earth’s only moon. Before space travel existed, the moon—its shape, its mystery, and the face we see in it—inspired countless artists. Once astronauts landed on the moon and we saw our world from a new perspective, a surge of creativity flooded the American art scene, in paintings, prints, sculpture, music, crafts, film, and poetry.

This exhibition, whose title is taken from a 1913 Robert Frost poem, examines artwork in the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection of artists who were inspired by the unknown, then increasingly familiar moon. Meeting the Moon includes works by nationally renowned artists Newcomb Pottery, James Rosenquist, Maltby Sykes, Paul Soldner, John Lewis, Richard Ritter (Bakersville, NC), and Mark Peiser (Penland, NC). Western North Carolina artists include Jane Peiser (Penland, NC), Jak Brewer (Zionville, NC), Dirck Cruser (Asheville, NC), George Peterson (Lake Toxaway, NC), John B. Neff (NC), and Maud Gatewood (Yanceyville, NC).

“Meeting the Moon offers the opportunity to combine science and popular culture with works of art in the Museum’s Collection,” says Whitney Richardson, associate curator. “I think all visitors will find something that draws them into this exhibition, whether it’s the artwork, poetry, music, or science of space travel. It’s such an affirmation of humanity to find these mysteries, like the moon, which enchant us all.”

This exhibition is organized by the Asheville Art Museum and curated by Whitney Richardson, associate curator. Visit ashevilleart.org for more information about this and other exhibitions.

We hope you’ll enjoy this lighthearted group exhibit that highlights objects and materials that are iconic to childhood and playtime—we feel this fun and nostalgic look back to simpler times is especially needed after a pandemic year. Delight in the works of artists Don Greeson, Jean Greeson, Janet Orselli and Janet Hickey.

Free and open to the public.

11am–6pm. Late-night Thursdays until 9pm; closed Tuesdays.

Public Domain: Photography and the Preservation of Public Lands presents works drawn from the Asheville Art Museum’s Collection by artists looking both regionally and nationally at lands that are either state or federally managed or have become so. This exhibition will be on view in the Asheville Art Museum’s Van Winkle Law Firm Gallery May 19 through August 30, 2021. 

“The Asheville Art Museum’s growing collection of photography features a variety of artworks that consider humankind’s impact on our environment and world,” said Hilary Schroeder, assistant curator. “The imagery featured in Public Domain reminds us of the critical role that artists play in environmental activism and preservation, affecting change at a range of levels”. 

Through images capturing the beauty, changes, and even devastation to the American landscape, photographers have played a vital role in advocating for the preservation of nature via the establishment and maintenance of state parks, national parks and monuments, and other federally protected lands. From George Masa and Timothy McCoy’s photographs of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to a selection of works from Robert Glenn Ketchum’s Overlooked in America: The Success and Failure of Federal Land Management series, these artworks provoke contemplation of both nature’s beauty and a calling to protect it. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Bureau of Land Management whose mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. 

Photographers include Robert Glenn Ketchum, George Masa, Timothy McCoy, Benjamin Porter, Sally Gall, and more. 

This exhibition is organized by the Asheville Art Museum and curated by Hilary Schroeder, assistant curator. 

Joseph Pearson created this body of work to honor the women in his family–he states, “…women whose love, nurture and support made me who I am. These were women who worked hard at home and in the community.”

This desire was precipitated with the celebration of his last living aunt’s 97th birthday, which led him to consider doing something to honor her and the women of her generation, including his mother and her older sister. Through this body of work Pearson presents a few of the many professional women from the local community as examples for younger women and girls as they strive to reach their goals and potential. “It’s a way of giving back something of the nurture and encouragement I received from the women in my life.”

Learn more in this interview of Joseph by Blue Ridge Public Radio and in the Asheville Made article.

MARA Meetings (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous)

As part of the YWCA’s commitment to eliminating racism, we have launched a weekly virtual Social Justice Hangout Hour hosted by Tre Williams, YWCA Racial Justice Advocate + RJC Member. These Friday gatherings, from noon to 1 pm, serve as a space to discuss relevant topics, raise awareness around racial equity and justice, engage with community members, meet local leaders in the freedom struggle, and just vibe. 

Click the button below to attend on Fridays between noon and 1 pm or join via Facebook. ATTEND THE HANGOUT

Peer Support

Hosted by: the Buddhist Studies Institute

FREE – ONLINE – 30 MINUTES – DAILY
🌺Guided meditation support and community🌺

🌸Stabilization and Liberation:
In order to liberate our minds– we need stable calm.

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Stabilizing in calm clear presence takes consistent training.

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Daily Meditation is a container and support for your meditation focus.

Expand your meditation circle- join us online any day or every day!

Formerly known as 100 Days of practice to support a Tibetan Yogis tradition to practice 100 days in the winter, this has now been expanded to continue daily. To learn more and register: https://buddhiststudiesinstitute.org/100-days-of-practice/

What we’re about

Full Moon in June Concert….Benefit Aura Home for Homeless Veteran Women

What we’re about

THE SCATTERLINGS

The Scatterlings are an acoustic/Americana band based in Asheville. The members share a fondness for songs about heartbreak, whiskey, and killings, although they promise they are actually all very peaceable people. Many of their original songs offer masterful personal storytelling, while others are steeped deep in local history. Deep in the setlist, if the stars align, a sprinkling of covers ranging from The Ramones to Gloria Gaynor may emerge, sometimes right on the heels of an old-time instrumental jam.

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We are hosting a virtual screening of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s (The Roots) debut film documentary SUMMER OF SOUL (…OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED), the winner of both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at Sundance Film Festival, as part of our “Connecting Beyond: A Digital Journey and Celebration of Creativity, Learning, and Connection” 2021 program.

The exclusive screening will take place on June 25 at 7:00pm ET, prior to the film’s worldwide premiere in theaters and streaming on Hulu on July 2. In addition to the screening, guests will also experience a Filmmaker Q&A Panel Event featuring soul music icon Gladys Knight and the Film’s Producers Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein. The panel will be moderated by Connect Beyond Festival alum Dr. Natalie Hopkinson, Associate Professor of Communication, Culture and Media Studies at Howard University.

Dress in white, neon, or costume to really “glow” under the stars. No preregistration required just check in at the Meadow Bar for a $5 ticket Ages 21+ Only *Glowing volleyballs will be provided

What we’re about

Russ Wilson And His Famous Orchestra featuring Wendy Jones take the stage at CAE for your listening and (safe) dancing pleasure with the launch of The Russ Wilson Big Band Dance Party, part of the Show Room Series. Russ and the band play the music of the Big Band Era (Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey), enhanced by the vocal stylings of Wendy Jones. From the young to the young at heart, Russ Wilson’s Orchestra makes fingers snap and puts feet on the dance floor!

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For 40 years Russ Wilson – singer, drummer, conductor, entrepreneur – has worked as a professional musician and has made a name for himself playing many different styles of music including Jazz, Rock, Country, Gospel, Blues, R&B and Symphonic music.  Of all these, Jazz remains his first true love.

From the THE MIGHTY MIGHTY MEN in 2001 to the RUSS WILSON AND HIS (40 PIECE) CONCERT ORCHESTRA and the Euphonic Ragtime Orchestra in 2016, Russ helms six different performance groups.

An “amateur historian,” he has amassed a collection of over 5000 records (33’s, 45’s, 78’s and cylinders) and 8000 orchestrations dating from the turn of the century to the 1960’s.

Summer of Soul (…or, when the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Friday, June 25 at 7pm ET | Online  (film is available through Sunday, June 27 for viewing) Code: ORANGEPEEL Directed by The Roots’ Questlove, SUMMER OF SOUL depicts the Harlem Cultural Festival that took place in the summer of 1969 just one hundred miles south of Woodstock. The documentary includes never-before-seen concert performances by Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & the Family Stone, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mahalia Jackson, B.B. King, The 5th Dimension and more. Stick around after the virtual screening for a special LIVE Q&A with the film’s producers and the Empress of Soul Ms. Gladys Knight!!! Presented by Connect Beyond Festival VIEW TRAILER

Come enjoy an evening of live music, food and drinks at the Isis Music Hall. Reservations are highly recommended.

This concert will also be Live Streamed from the Isis Music Hall Facebook Page

Swing to the sultry sounds of star vocalist Jane Monheit as she joins Brevard’s Director of Jazz Mike Dease and the students and faculty of the BMC Jazz Institute in the closing concert of this year’s Jazz@Brevard.

Please note: Auditorium seating is reserved.  Lawn seating is general admission

Originally from the hills of East Tennessee, Mitch Rossell is blazing a trail through the world of country music. His prolific songwriting and unique artistry have earned him the unshakable support of fans across the nation and abroad, as well as some pretty famous names (did someone say Garth Brooks?). Rossell’s work caught the attention of Brooks, and in the summer of 2016, he opened for the country music legend on his record-setting world tour. Along with opening, Rossell is a trusted songwriter for Brooks and has credits on his last three singles, including “Ask Me How I Know,” which was his first #1!

Rossell has also released music of his own, including the fan favorite “All I Need To See,” which has garnered over 10 million streams worldwide. His single “2020” was released exclusively on TikTok and received so much attention from fans that, within days, they launched the song to the #1 spot on the iTunes Country Genre Chart and the #5 spot on the All Genre Chart. The music video for “2020” has over 15 million views on Facebook, and the single plays on more than 15 terrestrial radio stations across the US!

Mitch is preparing to release his upcoming single titled “Ran Into You,” featuring the one and only Trisha Yearwood!

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When people first meet Daniel Donato, they’re not fully braced for this walking tornado of creative energy. “They think there’s something that tips the scale in ways they don’t understand,” says Donato about his over-the-top, slightly manic vibe. “But what actually tips the scale is the amount of thought and analysis I put into my work and art, all of which is taken from the lessons of my life.”

Donato, a 25-year-old Nashville native, has distilled those life lessons into his debut al-bum, A Young Man’s Country, his proper introduction to the general musical audience. Recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium in a mere two days and produced by guitar-ace Robben Ford, the record weaves outlaw country, Grateful Dead-style Americana, and first-rate songwriting into a singular form Donato calls “21st-century cosmic coun-try.”