This story appeared on the cover of Asheville Scene, published by the Asheville Citizen Times, on Friday, Dec. 16. Click here to see the story as it appeared in print. Each winter for the last 20 years, A Swannanoa Solstice has ushered in the holiday season with world-class music, stories, dance and collaborative artistry, bringing joy and light […]
Wortham Center Presents
Video: A Message of Thanks
Happy Thanksgiving from the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.
Quarteto Nuevo fuses world cultures, past and present, into mesmerizing musical melting pot
Weaving jazzy, mesmerizing rhythms over lightly rumbling percussion, Quarteto Nuevo creates enchanting soundscapes that fuse together many cultures, past and present, around the world. Now, on Friday, November 4, at 8 p.m., this multicultural quartet is bringing its global-fusions to downtown Asheville, for a performance at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Merging multitudes […]
Robert Dubac roasts modern society in thought-provoking comedy ‘The Book of Moron’
As seen in Asheville Scene, Friday Oct. 14, 2022 Writer, actor and comedian Robert Dubac calls his production, “The Book of Moron,” the funniest show you’ll ever think at. Alternatively, he says, it’s the smartest show you’ll ever laugh at — whichever sounds more appealing. In fact, he’s willing to bet that his unique brand of […]
“Innovative dance from Complexions comes to Wortham for 2 evenings” –Asheville Scene
As seen in Asheville Citizen Times / Asheville Scene, Fri. September 16, 2022 When Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson first met and collaborated at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, both artists knew that they had landed on something unique. “We spoke the same language. We just kind of got each other,” Rhoden said in […]
“Wortham Center 2022-23 season packed with variety” –Asheville Scene
As seen in Asheville Scene, 8/19/22. The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts has announced its lineup for the 2022-23 season, and it includes a full slate of music, dance, drama, comedy and more. Tickets for all performances go on sale 10 a.m. Aug. 25 and are available at worthamarts.org and the box office. Season […]
