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The Asheville Area Arts Council is in the process of moving to a new building and working on changing their mission. They are moving their headquarters to the heart of downtown to promote their mission of “art at the heart of the community.” News Team Intern Delaney Marth talked with the Executive Director earlier this week.
Local band, The Screaming J’s, jammed at the Wedge at Foundation this past weekend. A couple of the band members met with Nathan Duvall to talk about the history of the band and to discuss the show.
Local organization Community Roots is working on a voter initiative petition to get Asheville 100% renewable by the year 2030. Scott met with Community Roots canvasser Gerry to talk about the petition.
On February 1st, Sunshine Pugh, a student from Odyssey School, is hosting an event with a group of classmates to promote body positivity through the use of art and recycled clothing. News Team correspondent Scott Owen met with Sunshine to discuss the event.
by Sagan
Y’all. It’s finally done. This week is the final installment of the Radio Active Kids #YearRoundBreakdown, featuring a last few awesome songs from Jessa Campbell & the Saplings, Bill Crosby, #GrinBrigade, Rick Huddle- Performer, Kahuna Kidsongs, mömandpöp, Pevan and Sarah, Splash’N Boots & Thank You, Mister Rogers. Also, BRAND NEW MUSIC from Dog on Fleas, Mista Cookie Jar & The Chocolate Chips, The Stacey Peasley Band, Susan Salidor, Mauro Magellan, Harry and the Potters, Little Parade, Fun Run Band, #PaisleyPickles & more–as well as a new #ComixTalk from Pack Memorial Library‘s Raj! 8-10am ET Saturday at ashevillefm.org/show/radio-active-kids or tun.in/pjiei & listen to the podcast at anchor.fm/radio-active-kids!
by KP Whaley
This week Asheville will be inundated by theater of the strangest kind. The 18th annual Asheville Fringe Arts Festival kicks off this week boasting around 50 shows through the week at 16 venues in town – the festival also provides pop up performances and artistic creativity that is very non-traditional. Fringe Fest board member Jen Murphy joined us last week to discuss what makes this festival so unique.