The soul-filling, award-winning music of Mark and Maggie O’Connor comes to downtown Asheville, Friday, March 8, at 8 p.m. The duo kick off their Spring tour at the Wortham Center in an evening featuring new vocal songs from their recently released album project, Life After Life, as well stunning violin duos and Mark’s high-octane acoustic […]
Wortham Presents
New Zealand-based Indian Ink Theatre Company presents interactive show “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party”
You’re invited to Mrs. Krishnan’s Party, an innovative, collaborative, interactive show that turns audience members into welcomed guests! A theatrical gem created by New Zealand-based Indian Ink Theatre Company, Mrs. Krishnan’s Party is a heartwarming and humorous exploration of human connections and cultural celebration. Co-founded by Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis, Indian Ink has been […]
Deeply rooted in Japanese culture, Drum Tao bridges the gap between traditional and modern
Every morning, before the sun illuminates the sky over southern Japan, the members of Drum Tao pound their feet in rhythmic succession against the rugged terrain — the blackened silhouettes of the Kyushu Mountains towering above the horizon, creating sharp, contrasting shapes against the early dawn. By the time the musicians arrive back at Tao Village, […]
Drum Tao brings the thrilling rhythms of Japan to downtown Asheville, Feb. 13 & 14
The thrilling rhythms of Japan come to downtown Asheville when Drum Tao 夢幻響 takes the stage, Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb. 13 & 14 at 7 p.m. in Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Step into a world of electrifying beats and mesmerizing rhythms with Drum Tao, a sensational Japanese taiko […]
Captivating dance comes to the Wortham Center
–Asheville Scene, January 19, 2024. Light has always played a pivotal role in Parsons Dance. Of course, that’s to be expected for a company co-founded by a lighting designer and a choreographer. In 1982, David Parsons, a dancer and choreographer, and his good friend, Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, created the stunningly surreal solo […]
Program for A Swannanoa Solstice 2023
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 […]
