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1 hour ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Lifestyle, Local, Music, On The Town

Fringe Fest returns for its 24th weird year with over 70 arts events

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The 24th Asheville Fringe Arts Festival will return to the city March 15-22, bringing more than 70 different experimental, offbeat, always-interesting arts events with it.

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’

You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.

6 hours ago in Trending, World

25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says

Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Perspectives

Killer double-feature: ‘How to Make a Killing’ and ‘Psycho Killer’ – 828reviewsNOW

Sometimes, the film release calendar feels like it's winking at you. This weekend marks the debut of "How to Make a Killing," a stylish thriller-comedy starring Glen Powell, and "Psycho Killer," a well-shot, poorly-written serial killer slasher. Read our reviews of the deadly duo for more.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, On The Town

Phantom Lamp Theatre Company leans into its name with ghostly new show

A new theater company has emerged in Asheville from beyond the veil. Phantom Lamp Theatre Company will bring their first show, "Close Quarters," an original play by local playwright Abby Auman, to the stage for two weekends, Feb. 20 to March 1.