–As seen in Asheville Citizen Times / Asheville Scene, Feb. 7, 2025 To Masa Ogawa, the ancient art of Japanese taiko drumming is more than just music — it’s a representation of humanity’s power, strength and creativity. “The drumbeat, like the heartbeat, is the very pulse of life and the epitome of the Japanese spirit,” […]
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Chanticleer program for Jan. 31
The playbill program for Chanticleer, performing Friday, January 31 at 8 p.m. in Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center.
VIDEO: 人の力 “Hito no Chikara” — The Power of Human Strength
An unimaginable amount of energy. A 400-years-old instrument. Heart-thumping rhythms and explosive beats. YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan delivers a thrilling, high-energy ride through centuries of Japanese tradition with a dizzying display of more than 40 Taiko drums. The power of human strength, tenacity and sheer endurance lie at the heart of this new program, […]
A Swannanoa Solstice returns to Asheville to bring joy and light
–as seen in Asheville Citizen Times / Asheville Scene, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. For the last 22 years, A Swannanoa Solstice has ushered in the holiday season with world-class music, stories, dance and collaborative artistry, bringing joy and light to downtown Asheville on winter’s darkest day. It’s a celebration of all that makes Western North […]
A Swannanoa Solstice program for Dec. 22, 2024
The playbill program for A Swannanoa Solstice, performing in Diana Wortham Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
VIDEO: First day excitement!
The box office was in full swing during the first day of ticket sales for the Wortham Presents 2024/2025 season. Get tickets by stopping by the box office Tuesday–Friday 10 AM–4 PM, by calling 828-257-4530 x1, or online from the Wortham Presents page.
