For more than 20 years, A Swannanoa Solstice has ushered in the winter season with a joyful infusion of performances by the best and brightest artists in our region, making it a beloved local holiday tradition. In 2023, the celebration welcomes the next generation of musicians to the stage to spread seasonal warmth, magic and […]
2023-2024 Season
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“Gospel is for everyone”: An interview with Trey McLaughlin
Trey McLaughlin has always known he was destined to sing. “Probably around the age of four is when I really knew that this was going to be my thing for the rest of my life,” McLaughlin explained. “I was selected to sing for a program for my preschool — my mom actually didn’t know — so when […]
Relive the songs of Disney, jazzed up, at the Wortham Center
Asheville Citizen Times / Asheville Scene, Oct. 27, 2023. Whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s likely you grew up on Disney — watching the iconic films, singing along to their soundtracks, and swaying to the often-jazzy melodies that defined American childhood for generations. Nostalgists rejoice: On Thursday, Nov. 2, the last century of wholesome movie magic […]
The Polaris Project: Fiddler Andrew Finn Magill
Join us Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. when virtuosic fiddler Andrew Finn Magill presents an evening of genre-bending musicality on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage. Finn blends traditional Irish music with jazz, bluegrass and beyond to deliver a world-class fusion of old and new. His newest recording, “The Polaris Project,” is an ambitious album […]
Workshop and performance opportunity for gospel singers
Seeking Black gospel singers for a workshop and performance opportunity with Trey McLaughlin & the Sounds of Zamar on November 11 at the Wortham Center. Work with Trey in a pre-show workshop, enjoy dinner provided by the theatre, watch the show with two complimentary tickets, and join the choir onstage for a grand finale! RSVP […]
