Published in Asheville Scene, Oct. 22, 2021 With a catalogue that falls somewhere between folk, jazz and pop, with a pinch of country-Americana and world music thrown in, singer-songwriter Susan Werner stands poised and ready to please any crowd, no matter the musical taste. Though she’s known, first and foremost, as a fixture in folk, […]
World premiere at the Wortham: Pilobolus celebrates 50 years of innovation in dance
It began with a trio of unlikely artists: an English literature major with a knack for cross-country skiing, a competitive fencer majoring in philosophy science, and a pre-med student with a penchant for pole vaulting.
Wortham Center’s 21/22 Season Brochure
After more than a year of closures and other limitations, of connecting to people and art through screens, we’re thrilled to welcome you back to live, in-person performances. The 2021/2022 season celebrates our human journey with the best and brightest artists of this era — nationally and internationally touring performers bringing the best in music, […]
2021/2022 Season Preview Video is Here!
Nothing compares to the power of theatre — the transfer of energy between artist and audience, the roar of applause the thrill of sharing a collective experience. The 2021/202 season celebrates our human journey with the best and brightest artists of this era.
SHIFT: The Wortham Center’s eZine — Summer 2021
The Summer issue of SHIFT, the Wortham Center’s eZine, includes the following features: a column by Wortham Center Managing Director, Rae Geoffrey; a preview of summer events at the Wortham; a feature examining one local law firm’s work with nonprofits; an interview with one of the Wortham Center’s stylish board members; a column by Montford Park Players Executive Director John Russell; Jessica Tomasin’s reflection on the past year of self-care; a story on the latest air-cleansing technology at the Wortham; and an interview with David A. Dowd.
Wortham Center installs new air ionization system
The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is excited to announce that it has installed a new air ionization system to provide air purification throughout the facility. This helps to further create a safe environment for audiences attending events at the downtown Asheville arts complex in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The air purification […]
