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Stripped Down

They shuffled their feet and glanced at one another nervously. “Should I mention what we talked about?” Pause. Beat. “Um, no. We’re not going to do that.” Uncomfortable silence. “I...
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Introducing SHIFT: The Wortham Center’s new eZine — December 2020

Introducing SHIFT, the Wortham Center's new eZine. The December 2020 issue includes contributions by: Wortham Center Managing Director, Rae Geoffrey; Buncombe County Schools Arts Education Specialist, Laura Mitchell; The Asheville...
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Using Your Voice

When my kids were younger, we frequently reminded them to use their “indoor voices” when excitement or frustration caused them to communicate at ear-splitting levels. “Indoor voice” reminded them to...
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2020 Y.E.S. Emerging Artists Fund Scholarship Winners Are Announced

During these past few months of change and challenge, we find ourselves continually turning to the performing arts for connection, entertainment, solace and hope. So when we asked this year's...
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Diana Wortham Theatre begins construction on two new venues, transforming into three-stage Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

The Henry LaBrun Studio, a new classroom and performance space, is now in the north wing of the expanded lobby. The lobby received new flooring and furniture, as well as...
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