BLAINESWORLD

8.15.2026 - Sofia Costanzo--Writer, Director, Actor

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400

She discusses the world premiere of her play, "Raining on Sunny Street." It will run in Asheville on August 21 and 22. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raining-on-sunny-street-tickets-1992485438583?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A1w6f4sq%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2ANzkyOTk5MzY2LjE3ODIzMDQ5MTM.%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3ODIzMDQ5MTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODIzMDQ5MTIkajYwJGwwJGgw&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=IwY2xjawTtjCBwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVJDOUFVeTl3T3dKV0xsWUhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe1vgrLD5EX-L5PiQD3Pv0Sw86u18xzEuYmEe3ed0k-2zArZwa4-gqTpimEho_aem_A7Y9vH_6qi7HOL_HvdBt6g

8.11.2026 - Elisabeth Bocklet--Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0400

8.10.2026 - Anne Moebes-Curator, The Jack Moebes Photo Archive

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The Jack Moebes Photo Archive is dedicated to the conservation of the photography of Jack Moebes (pictured) who spent 30 years as a press photographer. For more information, click: https://jackmoebes.com/.

7.22.2026 - Audrey Kopp & David Doersch discuss "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel"

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400

The Montford Park Players production will run at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre from Aug. 7-29 at 7:30 p.m. each weekend. There's no charge for tickets, but if you w3ant to reserve a lawn chair, click:
https://montfordparkplayers.org/get-tickets-2/

7.21.2026 - George Pfeffer & Anne Moebes discuss "Music Man Sr."

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400

The show will run from July 30-Aug. 2 at SART in Mars Hill. For tickets, click:
https://sartplays.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200521365

7.16.2026 - Corinne Duncan--Director of Buncombe County Election Services; for more information: buncombenc.gov/vote

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400

For more information: buncombenc.gov/vote

7.14.2026 - Jan Robbins-- Owner of Cuddle Babies

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

To reach Jan: Janscuddlebabiesservice@yahoo.com; for more information: https://wa.me/c/18286744572

7.13.2026 - Nancy Reeder--Storyteller, Author, Hikerzen

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

She will be appearing at "Wise Women & Fearless Sisters | An Evening of Storytelling" on Sunday, July 19, along with Sara Wilcox, Donna Catton-Johnson, and Cindy Berryman-Fink. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5ay9nyus

7.8.2026 - Patti Posner--Author, "My View From the Mountains, A Catskills Memoir"

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400

7.7.2026 - Rod Richards--Author, Publisher, World Citizen

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400

7.1.2026 - Trevor Snodgrass, Entrepreneur & Marketing Automation Strategist

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400

6.30.2026 - Chuck Fink--Storytelling Show Producer

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Phyllis Garrison and Kelly Taylor discuss the Burke Theater Guild and its upcoming production of "Murder in the Courthouse."

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

For more information about the show, click: https://tinyurl.com/44vnh3rh ... Note: Please excuse the technical difficulties during part of the Zoom taping.

6.18.2026 - Ethan Henry & Emma-Leigh Brookshire discuss "Spring Awakening," which will run at the Diana Wortham Theatre from June 24-28, 2026. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/mvdk3hs2

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

6.17.2026 - Vic Compher--filmmaker, poet, clinical social worker, workshop trainer, and author

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 -0400

He discusses “The Eagle and the Condor Unite–A Story of Climate Restoration," his most recent film. For more information, click: https://www.lifedreamfilms.com/about-us/

6/11/2026 - Amanda Hargen, Susan Pepper & Judy Rhodes discuss "Singing Mary." This show will run at SART from June 11-21. For tickets: https://sartplays.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200520904For

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

6.2.2026 - Barbie Angell, manager, & Lucy O'Brien, co-owner, Altamont Vintage Collectibles & Antiques

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

6.1.2026 - Susie Kocher--President, Tryon Little Theater Board

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400

5.27.2026 - Rebekkah Hilgraves--Composer, Electronic Musician, Teacher

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

For more information: You can find music from the Skr0!nk project at https://skroink.com . If you'd like to see video with the music, you can find it at https://radhaus.tv, and look for "Morning Cup of Calm" and "I Scream Sunday". The collaboration project, "The Third Course" is also there. Find out more about voice instruction from Rebekkah at https://rebekkahhilgraves.com.

5.26.2026 - Sarah Swartz--Development Director, Blue Ridge Humane Society

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400

5.21.2026 -Reed Atherton, actor & director of "Sister Act" (at Parkway Playhouse from May 28-June 7; https://tinyurl.com/muud85dt)

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400

5.19.2026 - Eric Ager--Executive Director, Project HNG & Representative, NC 114th House District

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400

5.18.2026 - Steven Schain--Founder/CEO, Applied Momentum

Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:00 -0400

5.13.2026 - Desiree Arney, Executive Director of Reach Out Foundation of Bucks County; & Andrea Dames, Board President

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400

5.11.2026 - Trish Rux & Jan Booth, Co-authors, "Dying Matters: 8 Conversations That Can Change Your Life"

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:00:00 -0400

5.8.2026 - Carolina Quiroga, storyteller, writer, and teaching artist; and Tom Chalmers, actor, improviser, director, and teacher

Fri, 08 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400

They discuss "Becoming 'merican: The Game Show!" It will be performed on Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Story Parlor. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/pm7rdfkj

5.5.2026 - Ryan Phillips--Realtor, Podcaster, Author, Photographer, Historian

Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400

5.4.2026 - Carlos Steward--Owner, Flood Gallery Fine Art Center

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400

4.30.2026 - Jessica Vasquez--Owner, Elite Clean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Service

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

4.27.2026 - Andy Tait--Senior Forestry Director, EcoForesters

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

4.21.2026 - George Awad--Improviser Extraordinaire & Co-Founder, Double Dip Productions

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0400

He discusses the 2026 Asheville Improv Festival that will run from May 6-9, 2026. For information and tickets click: https://www.ashevilleimprovfest.com/

4.20.2026 - Amy Allemana--Psychotherapist & Founder, Butterfly Medicine Counseling

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0400

4.17.2026 - David Brendan Hopes--Playwright, Poet, and Author

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

He discusses "Purification," his play that will run from April 30-May 10. For information and tickets: https://bit.ly/Purification26

4.14.2026 - Tony Fogelman--Actor, Music Performer, Computer Programmer

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

4.13.2026 - Dr. Steve Woodsmall--Retired USAF Major, Business Leader, and Author

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0400

4.7.2026 - Tessa Sternbach--Founder, Ruff Life Dog Training Services (www.rufflife.com)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

4.6.2026 - Bryan Matheny--Founder, Asheville BuskerFest (https://www.ashevillebuskerfest.com/)

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

4.1.2026 - Zachary Eden & others discuss Mountain Page Theater's upcoming production of "Matilda The Musical"

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Join director Zachary Eden and cast members Badge Burrell, Jace Walters, Jacob Walters, and Roselee Crawford as they talk about this exciting upcoming production.

The show runs from April 24 – May 3.
Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5yhz433j

Note: We had a few Zoom hiccups, so the quality isn’t perfect and the ending was cut a bit short. Still a great conversation!

3.31.2026 - Noa Beck--Outreach & Marketing Director, NAMI Western Carolina

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

3.30.2026 - Rebecca Weston & Tim Wesolowski discuss The Camino Calls

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400

3.28.2026 - Tim Sampson, Delina Hensley, & Alison Lamasney discuss "The Dolls of New Albion, A Steampunk Opera."

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

It will run from April 16-26 at Ashville Performing Arts Academy. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2xpdzxjz

3.24.2026 - Carey Harnash--Executive Director, WNC Harvest & Heritage Foundation

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The WNC Whiskey Festival takes place on Saturday, May 30. For more information and tickets, click: https://www.wncwhiskeyfest.com/

3.21.2026 - Chuck Schwing--Pianist and Singer, who sings three songs

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400

One of them is arguably the greatest rock song of all time ("Happy Together" at the 30:03 mark).

3.20.2026 - Bill Scobie--Owner, Scobie.Net

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400

Small Business & Home Compute Networking & Support

3.18.2026 - Alex McDonald Villarreal, Actor/Playwright

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

He discusses "Ethnically Ambiguous," his one-man show that will run at HART Theatre from March 20=29. For tickets, click:
https://tinyurl.com/3unhd22d

3.17.2026 - Todd Weatherly--President & Principal Consultant with Stucker, Smith & Weatherly

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400

3.16.2026 - Jared Pone & Matt Debnam, both with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

They discuss the North Carolina S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) initiative

3.11.2026 - Mike Martinelli--Movie reviewer extraordinaire who discusses his Oscar predictions

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400

3.10.2026 - William (Bill) Schutt--Retired business founder/owner, engineer, entrepreneur, author

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

3.9..2026 - Peter Samuelson-- Film Producer, Educator, Media Executive, Philanthropist, Author

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400

3.3.2026 = Elaine Robinson Beattie--Global Leadership Strategist, International Speaker, Author, and Executive Coach

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500

Global Leadership Strategist, International Speaker, Author, and Executive Coach

2.24.2026 - Dr. Lori Brown--President, North Star Learning LLC

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

2.23.2026 - Dave Penland--President, Reems Creek Nursery, Inc.

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0500

2.16.2026 - Graeme Browning, Semi-Retired National Journalist

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500

Links mentioned on 2.16.2026 BLAINESWORLD podcast (and a few others), courtesy of Graeme Browning

BBC Survey
Largest study of its kind shows AI assistants misrepresent news content 45% of the time – regardless of language or territory
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/new-ebu-research-ai-assistants-news-content

One in 5 Americans now regularly get news on TikTok (Pew Research)
1 in 5 Americans regularly get news on TikTok, up sharply from 2020 | Pew Research Center
https://www.pewresearch.org/tools-and-datasets/

Fact-Checking sites:
PolitiFact.org - Pulitzer Prize-winning site from the Poynter
Institute
https://www.politifact.com/

FactCheck.org -- from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
https://www.factcheck.org/

AP News Fact Check
Fact Check: Political & News Fact Check | AP News
https://www.factcheck.org/

Snopes.com
The definitive fact-checking site and reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
https://www.factcheck.org/

And One more link on the good AI can do. I'm sending it because I just love this story, and it's so well written too.
To Stay in Her Home, She Let In an A.I. Robot - The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/us/elliq-ai-robot-senior-companion.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

2.17.2026 - Katie Jones--Co-Artistic Director, Phantom Lamp Theatre Company

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

She discusses "Close Quarters," opening on Feb. 20 and running through March 1 at Lamplight AVL. For tickets: https://pltc.simpletix.com/ ... To watch or listen, go to www.blainesworld.net and find the episode dated 2.17.2026. From there, you can watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

2.17.2026 - Mike Yow & Will Ezzell discuss the play they're in: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)."

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Aaron Ybarra also stars. ... To watch or listen, go to www.blainesworld.net and find the episode dated 2.17.2026. From there, you can watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. ... PS. The show will run from Feb/ 20-March 1 at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4emtax6c

2.17.2026 - Guryan Tighe, Author & Fear Technician

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

2.16.2026 - Scott Socha, Pedorthist & Owner, Foot Rx Running

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

2.14.2026 - Mark Jones, Candice Burchill & Elly Leidner discuss "Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera"

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0500

Dogged Utopia's darkly comic musical will run from Deb. 26-March 8 at The Bebe Theatre. For tickets, click:
https://doggedutopia.simpletix.com/

2.10.2026 - Dr. Susan Clark Muntean, Associate Professor of Business at UNCA

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500

Note: To read Dr. Muntean's insightful op-ed piece that she mentioned in the podcast, click:
https://ashevillecitizentimes-nc.newsmemory.com/?publink=2645a5ea3_1351f94

2.9.2026 - Caleb Owololabi, Media Producer, & Stephanie Stepson-Twitty, CEO of Eagle Markets Streets Development Corp.

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

2.3.2026 - Interim Chief Jackie Stepp & Public Information Officer Rick Rice of the Asheville Police Dept.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0500

What’s happening in Asheville from a law enforcement perspective? I spoke with these two individuals on BLAINESWORLD. Watch or listen here: www.blainesworld.net (Feb. 3 episode).

2.2.2026 - Mark Potts--CEO, LocAlmanac

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0500

Please check out today’s BLAINESWORLD podcast featuring Mark Potts, CEO of LocAlmanac, with a special focus on how AI is shaping his work and the future of his industry. He shares practical insights, real examples, and thoughtful perspectives on what AI means for businesses and everyday life. ... To watch or listen, go to www.blainesworld.net and find the episode dated 2.2.2026. From there, you can watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

1.29.2026 - Jessie Figueroa--Resource Development Director, Homeward Bound of WNC

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0500

1.27.2026 - Dick Woodbridge, Author (THREE BLACK SWANS)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500

1.26.2026 - Todd Williams, Buncombe County District Attorney

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0500

1.25.2026 - Marc Cameron & Cory Boughton discuss Readers Theatre Workshops

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

For more information: https://ashevilletheatre.org/education/adult-classes/, then scroll down to Readers Theatre Workshops.

1.19.2026 - Sue Moyle Studlar & John Stephen Thomas, Asheville Science Book Club

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

To note:
1. You don't have to be a scientist to join the club.
2. For more information, call Sue at 304-684-7990.

1.15.2026 - Robert Lieberman, President at All-Ways Advertising

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0500

1.14.2026 - Sedona Lewis, Fundraising & Communications Coordinator for Root Cause Farm

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500

1.13.2026 - Lauren Wilkie, CEO, & Sara Cole, Community Relations Director with Safelight

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

12.31.2025 - Kevin Jameson--Founder and CEO, Dementia Society of America

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0500

Read his opinion piece, "Knowing 5 Signs of Dementia," that recently appeared in USA TODAY by clicking: https://tinyurl.com/mr3vpzau

12.23.2025 - Dawn Westmoreland--syndicated radio host, author, coach, and speaker

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500

12.16.2025 - Robyn Ziegler--Founder & Owner, Connected Kitchens

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0500

12.15.2025 - Stacy Friesland--Program Manager, Foster Grandparents Program (Land of Sky Regional Council)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0500

12.11.2025 - Bernard J. Taylor--Playwright, Author, Composer

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500

For more information about him, click: https://tinyurl.com/5f6pcd3v; to reach him via email: bernardjtaylor@satx.rr.com

12.8.2025 - Chandler Schroeder--Head of Operations, Visiting Angels of Western North Carolina

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500

12.2.2025 - Chandler Carriker--Church Engagement Officer at Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0500

He discusses Return to Bethlehem where you can come experience the marketplace as it might have been when Jesus was born. For more information about this exciting event, click: https://www.abccm.org/return-to-bethlehem/. ... Note: At that website, you'll can also find out how you can be part of it by volunteering for over 50 roles.

11.30.2025 - Diana Moore--Co-Owner, Frostwood Gallery

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500

11.25.2025 - Neil Taft--Author, CARING GRANDPARENTS

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0500

In the above, Neil mentions a video that went viral on TikTok. To view it, click: https://youtu.be/EQLCILspOdw

11.17.2025 - Nancy Reeder & Donna Marie Todd, Storytellers, who discuss Tellabrationode

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500

11.11.2025 - George Pappas, Attorney

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500

11.10.2025 - Bill Hemmig, Author

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0500

11.7.2025 - Catherine Yael Serota, Author

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0500

11.4.2025 - Melvin AC Howell--Choreographer/Creative Director/Author

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0500

11.3.2025 - Christi Hurd--PCI Certified Parent Coach & Positive Discipline Parent Educator

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:00:00 -0500

10.31.2025 - Mitch Emoff, playwright

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

He discusses Reconstituion, which is having its world premiere at The Black Mountain Center for the Arts. It will run from Nov. 14-16. For tickets, click:
https://tinyurl.com/mr2bbf9t

10.28.2025 - Dr. Mark Lund: physician, professional & executive mentor, author

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

10.21.2025: Dave Bates & Chuck Taft discuss Magical Moments

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

This Asheville Senior Chorus concert, under the direction of Chuck Taft, features the music of Dave Bates. Specail Guests: Gabriel Coll-Bettencourt & Madison Garris. Performances: OCTOBER 16, 7PM, Givens Estate; OCTOBER 24, 7PM, Weaverville Baptist; and OCTOBER 26, 3PM Reuter Center (UNCA Campus). Free admission.

10.21.2025: Ronald Rand--Actor, Author, Playwright

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

10.20.2025 - Nate Ogden & Fernanda Guerrero, actors, discuss Ghost: The Musical

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Presented by Mars Hill University Theatre Arts Department from Oct. 25-Nov. 1. For tickets: https://mhutheatre.ludus.com/index.php

10.14.2025 - Dan Beckman & Erinn Dearth discuss their new documentary

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Entitled "Legacy" The Fifty-State Story of Letters From Home." World premiere at Carolina Theatre of Greensboro on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. For more information: https://tinyurl.com/ydjhkmzd

10.13.2025 - Susan Marco, Clinical Hypnotist & Self-Empowerment Mentor

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400

10.6.2025 - Amanda Soler, Founder of Soulful Living & Host, Soulful Connections Podcast

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400

10.4.2025 - Kaley Sikora, actor,

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

She discusses Arsenic and Old Lace--the farcical black comedy running at Parkway Playhouse from Oct. 10-19. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4d8ddy2h

10.1.2025 - Kimberly Haley-Coleman--Founder/Executive Director, Globe Aware

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0400

9.30.2025 - Mat McCoy--Executive Together Wellness

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0400

9.29.2025 - John Owens & Michael Coley discuss Enough!

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0400

See this series of plays to end gun violence at Hendersonville Theatre on Monday, Oct. 6. For tickets, click: https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200495107.To see these plays elsewhere in the country, click: https://www.enoughplays.com/reading.

9.23.2025 - Michelle Baker--NC Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

9.22.2025 - Cory Boughton--Actor, Writer, Filmmaker

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

9.16.2025 - BJ Leiderman, Composer & Songwriter

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400

He discusses his upcoming concert at Highland Brewing on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. ... For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/yc8dspzy. BJ also talks about the piano lessons that he is now giving.

9.15.2025 - Madi Holtzman--Executive Director, Equal Plates Project

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0400

9.7.2025 - Jillian Adams--Founder, Painted Soul Studios

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400

View to also find out about "What's My Lyric," an exciting event taking place on Sunday, SEpt. 21. ... To catch the webcast, click: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 9.7.2025. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

9.4.2025 - Bill Leavengood--Playwright, Director, and Teacher

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0400

9.1.2025 - Patrick Clark--Founder & Owner, Lucky Sheep Outdoor Gear & Author, A Rewilder's Guide to Outdoor Adventure

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:00:00 -0400

8.25.2025 - AJ Hardie--Executive Director, Asheville Greenworks

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400

8.26.2025.--George Pappas, Attorney

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400

8.19.2025 - Andee Bingham, Founder & Executive Director of Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

8.18.2025 - Michelle Haworth & Cassie Gibb, Co-owners of Rooted & Gather Book Store

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:00:00 -0400

8.15.2025 - Ed Treat. Staff Attorney; & Tracey Gruver, Legacy Giving Officer--both with Pisgah Legal Services

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

8.11.2025 - Laura Wagenknecht, Founder & CEO--Mosaic Business Consulting. She discusses the Mosaic Business Mastery Series.

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400

She discusses the Mosaic Business Mastery Series.

8.4.2025 - Larry Pearlman, Storyteller

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0400

7.30.2025 - Captain John Brown--Commander, Community Engagement Division of the Asheville Police Dept., who discusses the Citizens Police Academy. To sign up for it, click: https://tinyurl.com/5n8etk59.

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400

7.29.2025 - Jean Holmes--Founder & Preident, All Systems Go Consulting

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400

7.28.2025 - Debbie Sprouse, Executive Director at Meals on Wheels of Asheville & Buncombe County

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0400

7.25.2025 - Elizabeth DeVault & Mike Yow discuss BLOODLETTING IN THESE HILLS, running from Aug. 1-10 at Parkway Playhouse. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/38kczazt.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400

7.24.2025 - Candice Dickinson discusses ANYTHING GOES, the musical at HART through Aug. 10. For tickets, click: https://harttheatre.org/anything-goes/. g Goes

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400

7.22.2025 - Mark Goldstein--President & CEO, Communication Mark

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

7.21.2025 - Heather Fender & Chris Ivesdal, Employees of the Month Improv Collective

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

7.18.2025 - Nancy "Niiti" Gannon, children's author

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400

7.17.2025: Rowan Bishop & Marée Starling discuss Something Rotten!

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:00:00 -0400

This play will run at Hendersonville Theatre from july 24-Aug. 10. For tickets, click:
https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200462510.

7.16.2025 - Jeff Catanese--Founder, Asheville Theater Alliance

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

7.15.2025 - Cindy Pearce, Dara Kiely & Nina Tovish discuss the Asheville Toastmasters Club

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0400

7.21.2025 - Mark Jones and Alexa Edelman discuss Pete 'n' Keely

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

This musical runs at the BeBe Theatre from July 25-Aug. 3. For tickets, click: DoggedUtopia.SimpleTix.com.

7.7.2025 - Trina Hudson--Co-Founder & President, Animal Haven AVL

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400

7.1.2025 - Gary Charles--Founder, To Asheville & Beyond and G Social Media

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:00:00 -0400

6.30.2025 - Vernon & Joyce Robinson, Founders of Dementia Partners AVL

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Kindly excuse the slight audio distortions in this clip due to technical issues. That said, the content is so good and worth watching that, with a little volume adjustment, I think you’ll really enjoy it.

6.24.2025 - Emily Dake--Costumer, Voice Coach, Actor, Health Researcher

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0400

6.23.2025 - Dada Maheshvarananda, Director of the Prout Research Institute & President of the Asheville Storytelling Circle

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Here are the four organizations that were mentioned:

PRI Institute:
https://pri.institute/
email: info@pri.institute

Asheville Storyteling Circle:
https://ashevillestorytellingcircle.org/

Asheville Toastmasters Club:
https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00000436-asheville-toastmasters-club

And here are two books that were mentioned:

How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth

Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks

6.20.2025 - Amanda Hargen, Cody Brown and Katie Parsons discuss The Stinky Cheese, SART's upcoming playMan

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400

6.17.2025 - Jenny Martin--Director, Matilda the Musical. It will run at Parkway Playhouse from June 20-July 6, 2025. For tickets: https://parkwayplayhouse.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200472118.

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400

6.15.2025 - Beth Russo, Founder & Director of “People Who Help”

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0400

6.14.2025 - Eric Martinez and Mark Jones discuss Thrill Me

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:00:00 -0400

This musical tells the Leopold & Loeb Story. It runs from June 20-29 at the Bebe Theatre. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/2sddnn8m.

6.10.2025 - Aaron Wesley Means--Owner & CEO, ACTIVATE Business Solutions

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

6.9.2025 - Ben Prater, Southeast Program Director at Defenders of Wildlife

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400

6.3.2025 - Catherine Yael Serota--Author, Storyteller, Mentor, Philanthropist

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

6.2.2025 - Delia Bailey--Coach, Instructor and Trainer. See below for more information on all the places she mentioned where she has taught at and/or will be teaching at.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:00:00 -0400

YWCA Asheville:
https://www.ywcaofasheville.org

Grotfot Studio:
https://www.gritfitavl.com

Land of Sky:
https://www.landofsky.org

Harvest Community Center: https://www.ashevillenc.gov/locations/harvest-house-community-center

Grove Street Community Center:
https://www.ashevillenc.gov/locations/grove-street-community-center

Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center:
https://www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/dr-wesley-grant-sr-southside-center-phase-2/

5.29.2025 - Jessica Ayala, Author--The Five Laws of Stillness: A Rebel's Guide to Spiritual Unfoldment; and Publisher, Stroll Biltmore Forest & The Ramble

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400

5.28.2025 - Zoe Zelonky, Education Director at Asheville Community Theatre & Director, Disney's The Little Mermaid (running from June 13-July 6; for tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3jchuyr5)

Wed, 28 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400

5.27.2025 - Chuck Beattie (also known as Dr. Blues) discusses his career and upcoming Blues By Bus Tour

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

5.26.2025 - Tiffany Foster--Business Owner & President, Women 4 Mentors

Mon, 26 May 2025 23:00:00 -0400

5.19.2025 - April Conner, Spiritual Practitionerode

Mon, 19 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400

Please view today's BLAINESWORLD webcast, featuring April Conner, Spiritual Practitioner.

She disucsses the Center for Spiritual Living's first annual A Day of Love. This global event is focused on expanding our individual and collective awareness of Love. Love is exactly what this world is calling for right now. For more information, click: https://cslasheville.org/event/a-day-of-love/.

To note: The book mentioned on the webcast was The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity by Edwen Gaines.

To view or listen to the webcast, click: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 5.19.2025. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

5.15.2025 - Stephanie Astaalos-Jones--Writer. Standup Comic, Actor, Teacher

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Please view today's BLAINESWORLD webcast, featuring Stephanie Astaalos-Jones--Writer. Standup Comic, Actor, Teacher.

She discusses More Disgruntled Flumes, her one-woman show that she will be bringing to Attic Salt on Friday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door. For more information about Stephanie, click:
https://stephanieastalos-jones.com/.

Please note: Due to a storm in the area during the taping, there are a few video glitches ... Mother Nature clearly wanted a cameo. But hang in there - you’ll still get a kick out of what Stephanie had to say.
And if you want to see the video that she mentioned, you can do so by clicking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tXZ8GIbxOA.

To view or listen to the webcast, click: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 5.15.2025. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

5.14.2025 - Erika Tyner, director, and Amy Buchanan, stage manaager, discuss Our Town--Parkway Playhouse's upcoming play that will run from May 23-June 1. For tickets, click: https://parkwayplayhouse.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200472117.

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400

5.12.2025 - La Bourgeois--Author and Creativity Coach

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

5.6.2024 - Rev. Sean Palmer--Executive Director, YMI Cultural Center

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400

5.5.2025 - Carolina Quiroga--Storyteller, performer, teacher-artist, writer

Mon, 05 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400

4.30.2025 - Jonathan Forrester discusses Terms of Endearment, a play that he is directing. It runs at Hendersonville Theatre from May 1-11. For tickets, click:https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200462506.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

4.29.2025 - George Awad and Gillian Bellinger discuss the Asheville Improv Festival that will run from May 7-11. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3vzvbntt.

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400

The Asheville Improv Festival that will run from May 7-11. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3vzvbntt.

Hara Sitnick--Personal Organizer & Owner, Order from Chaos

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0400

4.22.2025 - Robert Arleigh White--Storyteller and Consultant

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

4.21.2025 - Steven Samuels & Alex McDonald Villarreal discuss Death Comes To Play that runs through May 3; tickets: https://tinyurl.com/DCTPlay.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

4.15.2025 - Lyndon Harris--Forgiveness Coach, Motivatioanl Speaker & Author

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400

4.14.2025 - Quinn Kinsella--owner, Quintessential Greenscapes

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Quintessential Greenscapes is a full landscaping company. It offers residential and commerical lawn maintenance, lawn treatments, mulching and leaf removal (with a leaf vacuum). In addition, it provides both salting and snow removal during the winter months. For more information: quintessentialgreenscapes@gmail.com or 828-775-3429.

4.8.2025 - Ruth Anne Wood--owner of Scripting for Success & communication/leadership/innovation coach

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:00:00 -0400

4.7.2025 - Don Scully--life coach and motivational speaker

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

4.4.2025 - Patricia Sands--Director, Doubt; April 12 & 13 at Hendersonville Theatre

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0400

4.1.2025 - Brian Hall--Executive Director, Eblen Charities

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400

3.31.2025 - Pete Brewer--Co-owner, Annie B's Homemade Ice Cream

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400

3.25.2025 - Kim Butler & Heather Schalk, Chix and Friends

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400

3.20.2025 - Phyllis Garrison, Kelly Taylor, Martha Watts and Keith Watts discuss the Burke Theater Guild/Grow with Drexel fundraiser that will be held this coming weekend.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

3.19.2025 - Dakota Mann--director of LIFE SUCKS, running at Hendersonville Theatre from March 20-30

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400

3.18.2025 - Neal Bendesky, author and motivational speaker

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400

3.17.2025 - Moe Davis, author (www.moedavis.com)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400

3.11.2025 - Karen DeHaven--Founder, AHA! Studio for Integrated Therapies

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400

3.4.2025 - Pam Granger Gale--Owner, Majik Studios 307

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0500

3.3.2025 - Raven Sterling--Owner, Raven Invasive Plant Management

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0500

2.26.2025 - Caleb Owolabi – Documentary Filmmaker (callcaleb.com)

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500

2.24.2025 - Guests: Karmen Milham, owner of Sew AVL Services, and Nugget

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500

2.18.2025 - Melanie Mitchell Robinson, Amanda Pate Kollar & Shirley Pace

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0500

They discuss Wildflower House, a grass-roots, housing initiative birthed out of a deep desire to give shelter to unhoused women in Asheville, NC.

2.13.2025 - Mike Yow, Mark Woodard & Mars Mignon discuss I Hate Hamlet

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

This play will run at Black Mountain Center for the Arts from Feb. 21-March 2. For tickets, click: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-hate-hamlet-by-paul-rudnick-tickets-949864559467?aff=oddtdtcreator.

2.11.2025 - Sal Landers--Multi-award winning Asheville-based indie rocker & Sophie Doodle

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:00:00 -0500

2.10.2025 - Mirra Price, Children's Book Author

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:00 -0500

2.5.2025 - Victoria Lamberth--Managing Artistic Director, Handersonville Theatre

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Topic: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, play that will run from Feb. 6-16 at Hendersonvillel Theatre; for tickets, click: https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200462453.

2.4.2025 - Ofri Hirsch--Owner, Asheville Mountain Kitchen

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

2.3.2025 - Kevin Rumley, Musician Extraordinaire

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0500

1.29.2025 - Dr. Allison Thorp & Heather Schalk discuss Womansong

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500

1.27.2025 - Cory Wall discusses Fairview Strong

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0500

1.27.2025 - Jeffrey Burroughs--President, River Arts District Artists, and Owner, Jeffrey in the RAD

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500

1.21.2025 - Dr. Andy Scarpati, The Happy Hypnotist & owner, Comedy Cabaret

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500

1.20.2025 - Dr. Gary Schwartz, retired psychologist & hackey sack devotee

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 1.20.2025

Guest: Dr. Gary Schwartz, retired psychologist & hackey sack devotee. After you view the interview, please learn more about the game by clicking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP0jCMAcAsU.

1.18.2025 - Tom Godleski and Jack Heinen discuss A Turnpike Sunset

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This play will run from Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2025, at Black Mountain Center for the Arts. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/2p9ru5cy.

1.14.2025 - Vicki Catalano--Board President, Random Acts of Flowers

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0500

1.13.2025 - Ed Knight--Owner, EventQuip

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0500

1.8.2025 - Francisco Chavez--LatinX Program Manager, Bounty & Soul

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0500

1.7.2025 - Kevin Rumley--Program Director, Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500

1.1.2025 - TJ Shimeld--Co-Founder of The Vanishing Wheelchair & Life Coach

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500

12.30.2024 - Steve Jacobs--Owner, Jake's Eatery

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 22:00:00 -0500

12.24.2024 - Diane Saccone, Healthy Aging Specialist

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0500

12.17.2024 - Bill McLaughlin, Entertainment Producer

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0500

12.12.2024 - Jon Michaels--Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Please view today's BLAINESWORLD webcast, featuring Jon Michaels--Singer, Songwriter, Music Producer. The first 25:54 minutes only have the audio part of Jon's interview. At the 25.55 mark, video kicks in and you can listen to and see the words to his terrific new song, "Let Them Love You." Then keep watching for the rest of the interview. ... To watch or listen to the webcast, navigate to: www.blainesworld.net and look for the one dated 12.12.2024 ... You'll have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

12.10.2024 - Rodney Richards--Author, Editor, Publisher

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0500

12.3.2024 - Denise Lockett, Attorney and Actor

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 23:00:00 -0500

12.2.2024 - Katherine Van Brocklin, Owner/Founder at PMI Mountain and Main

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0500

11.29.2024 - Tony Bayles, artist

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500

11.21.2024 - Elizabeth Corbett, Mental Health Therapist

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500

11.20.2024 - Catherine Yael Serota, Storyteller and Author

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0500

11.12.24 - Michele Colletti, Professional Singer/Actor and Director

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500

11.7/2024 - Beth Russo--Executive Director, Eblen Charities

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:00:00 -0500

10.29.2024 - Steve Darter--Author, Consultant, Educator

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0400

10.28.2024 - Suzanne Fisher--President, Asheville-Buncombe County League of Women Voters

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0400

10.25.2024 - Tracey Gruver, Leadership and Legacy Giving Officer for Pisgah Legal Services

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400

10.24.2024 - Ali Casparian, Founder and Director of Bounty and Soul

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400

10.18.2024 - Jesse Boeckermann, Western Region Director at Catholic Charities Diocese of CharlotteUntitled Episode

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400

9.26.2024 - Rev. Dr. Suzi Schadle--Senior Minister at Center for Spiritual Living Asheville

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

9.24.2024 - Dr. Jeffrey Osterman--Chiropractor & Owner, Expanse Chiropractic

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400

9.23.2024 - Beth Guerra--Community Relations Director, Kindness Between Friends

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0400

9.19.2024 - Gary Scarpello--Singer, Songwriter, Musician

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

9.18.2024 - Alex Koceja & Mary Greene, co-directors (The Autumn Players)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400

9.17.2024 - Ronald Rand--Author, Publisher, Actor

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0400

9.16.2024 -Jim Roney, Musician

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400

9.10.2024 - Katrina Chenevert, Artist

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:00 -0400

9.5.2024 - Chaplain John Wenderlein

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 9.5.2024

Guest: Chaplain John Wenderlein, author of two books in a series: REMEMBER ME - END OF LIFE STORIES THROUGH THE EYES OF A HOSPICE CHAPLAIN and DELAYED HONOR

9.4.2024 - Mark Lew, Freelance Author and Editor at Enterprising Books

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400

9.3.2024 - Karen Covington-Yow and Dave Bates,

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 9.3.2024

Guests: Karen Covington-Yow, singer, and Dave Bates, pianist, discuss Sister Robert Anne's Cabaret Class--the one-woman show that will run at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Theatre from Sept. 20-29.

8.27.2024 - Brent Russell and Jane Brody

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 8.27.2024

Guests: Brent Russell, Realtor with Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, and Jane Brody, Commercial Broker Associate with NAI Beverly-Hanks Commercial

8.26.2024 - Jeff Catanese and Rose Pillmore

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 8.26.2024

Guests: Jeff Catanese and Rose Pillmore who discuss the Asheville Theater Alliance

8.20.2024 - Jennifer Hoffman and Sarah Korellis discuss The Junior League of Asheville

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0400

8.7.2024 - David Troy Francis and Simone Vigilante

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 8.7.2024

Guests: David Troy Francis (Artistic Director/Pianist/Composer/Producer) and Simone Vigilante (Professor of Voice at Mars Hill University, Vocal Instructor at Academy for the Arts and Cantor/Soloist/Vocalist at St. Mary's Episcopal Church)

8.6.2024 - Karon Korp--Member, Board of Directors of Asheville Kiwanis Club

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400

8.3.2024 - Ivy Brooks--actor and lacrosse athlete

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400

7.30.2024 - Anne Smith, Co-Owner of College HUNKS of Asheville, and Christian Pillay, Assistant Operations Manager

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0400

7.29.2024 - Laresa Griffin and Mabel Lujan with the Asheville Humane Society

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 7.29.2024

Guests: Laresa Griffin, Director of Fundraising & Engagement; and Mabel Lujan, Senior Manager of Communications & Marketing--both for the Asheville Humane Society

7.25.2024 - Scott Bradshaw--Professor at Bucks County Community College

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 7.25.2024

Guest: Scott Bradshaw--Professor of Kinesiology & Sport Studies at Bucks County Community College

7.23.2024 - Lindsay Coward--Founder of Yoga Nut

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 7.23.2024

Guest: Lindsay Coward--Team Development Specialist, Speaker, Corporate Yoga Instructor; and Founder of Yoga Nut

7.16.2024 - John Hornsby--Founder & Chief Creative Director, Hornsby Creative Group

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400

7/15/2024 - Pope McElvy, Photographer

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:00:00 -0400

7.14.2024 - Lily Bartleson, actor, discusses ORDINARY DAYS, the musical at Parkway Playhouse

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 7.14.2024 (Lily Bartleson)

Guest: Lily Bartleson, actor, who discusses ORDINARY DAYS, the musical at Parkway Playhouse that will run from Aug. 9-18, 2024. For tickets, click: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=208405.

7.12.2024 - Bill Gregg--Director of TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE at SART

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 7.12.2024 (Bill Gregg)

Guest: Bill Gregg--Director of TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE at SART from July 19-July 28. ... For tickets, click: https://sartplays.ludus.com/index.php?sections=events. ... Bill also discusses the 2024 SART Reunion that will take place from July 26-28. For information about that, click: https://www.facebook.com/groups/416435354066166/.

7.3.2024 - Heather Fender--Director, LEGALLY BLONDE

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 7.3.2024 (Heather Fender)

Guest: Heather Fender--Director, LEGALLY BLONDE, the musical that runs at Hendersonville Theatre from July 18-Aug. 4. For tickets, click: https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200442261.

7.2.2024 - Ashleigh Graham, Bluegrass artist

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 7.2.2024

Guest: Ashleigh Graham, Bluegrass artist. To find out about her, as well as to listen to her newest single ("Bless Your Little Heart"), click: ashleighgrahammusic.com.

7.1.2024 - Joseph Reed Hayes, Playwright/Producer

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400

6.27.2024 - Lindsey Shoemaker discusses ALMOST, MAINE

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 6.27.2024

Guest: Lindsey Shoemaker discusses ALMOST, MAINE--the play that will be running at Parkway Playhouse from June 28-July 7, 2024. For tickets: https://parkwayplayhouse.com/tickets/.

6.26.2024 - Dr. Sieara Hinshaw--Owner, Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400

6.25.2024 - Lynette Stewart--Owner & instructor, Board & Brush Creative Studio

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0400

6.17.2024 - Vally Sharpe, Owner & Creative Director, United Writers Project

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:00:00 -0400

6.12.2024 - Janice Vertucci Schreiber, director, and Frank Calamaro, actor, discuss their upcoming play

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 6.12.2024

Guests: Janice Vertucci Schreiber, director, and Frank Calamaro, actor, discuss their upcoming play ... FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the pay that will run at SART from June 20-30. ... For tickets, click: https://sartplays.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200443507.

6.11.2024 - Jason De Los Santos--Founder and Owner of Pixielated Stories Digital Marketing

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400

6.10.2024 - Jordan Doty--Owner, Asheville Free Walking Tours

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:00:00 -0400

6.5.2024--Clay Rice with Triad Project Management

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0400

6.4.2024--Tracy Gruver, Legacy Giving Officer, and David Bartholomew, Homelessness Prevention Program Director, for Pisgah Legal Services

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0400

6.3.2024--Erika Tyner, director, and Raven Whitley, actor, discuss LITTLE WOMEN

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 6.3.2024

Guests: Erika Tyner, director, and Raven Whitley, actor, discuss LITTLE WOMEN. They play will run at Parkway Playhouse from June 7-16. Tickets are available at: https://parkwayplayhouse.com/tickets/.

5.29.2024 - Jan Lowe--Executive Director, Leadership Asheville

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400

5.25.2024 - Madison Brightwell, actor, and Marc Cameron, director, of SHIRLEY VALENTINE

Sat, 25 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400

The show runs from June 6-15 at 35 Below at Asheville Community Theatre. Tickets will be available at: https://ashevilletheatre.org/shows-events/.

5.22.2024 - Chuck Fink, Storyteller Extraordinaire

Thu, 23 May 2024 20:00:00 -0400

5.21.2024 - Hank Eder--Owner/Publicist at Hank Eder PR/Marketing

Tue, 21 May 2024 22:00:00 -0400

5.20.2024 - Neil St. Clair--Professor Emeritus, Mars Hill University

Mon, 20 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400

5.14.2024 - Noah Summers, director, discusses MINISTER OF SORROW

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 5.14.2024

Guest: Noah Summers, director, discusses MINISTER OF SORROW-the play that will run at Parkway Playhouse from May 17-19. For tickets, click:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=208401.

5.13.2024 - Michelle Newman--Theatre Producer, Shakespeare & Friends

Mon, 13 May 2024 21:00:00 -0400

5.10.2024 - John Hall and Morgan St. Clair discuss "Popcorn Falls."

Fri, 10 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Kudos to John Hall and Morgan St. Clair for their hilarious handling of over 20 roles in "Popcorn Falls," now at Black Mountain Center through May 19. This comedy about a town on the verge of bankruptcy unless it can open a theatre in two weeks has been directed with aplomb by Scott Keel. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/46r5cvvs.

5.8.2024 - Brian Holcomb and Laura Depta Peal, 5.8.2024

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 5.8.2024

Guests: Brian Holcomb and Laura Depta Peal discuss THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, the play that runs through May 12 at Tryon Little Theater. For tickets, click: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36098/production/1164167.

5.6.2024 - Sabrina Rock, actor and stand-up comedian

Mon, 06 May 2024 22:00:00 -0400

5.1.2024 - Shelley and Mark Liberman discuss A BINTEL BRIEF, a play based on actual letters written by early 19th century Jewish immigrants

Wed, 01 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 5.1.2024

Guests: Shelley and Mark Liberman discuss A BINTEL BRIEF, a play based on actual letters written by early 19th century Jewish immigrants to America that were published in a Dear Abby-like column in the newspaper. It will be performed on May 14 at Beth Israel Congregation at an event that includes the performance, dinner, Klezmer music and fine. For more information and tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/y5zp85yt.

4.30.2024 - John Highsmith, Photographer & Owner, Lightsmith Photography

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400

4.29.2024 - Mark Jones and Eric Martinez discuss Dogged Utopia Productions

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0400

4.24.2024 - John Hall and Morgan St. Clair discuss POPCORN FALLS

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 4.24.2024

Guests: John Hall and Morgan St. Clair, stars of POPCORN FALLS, discuss POPCORN FALLS--the play that runs at Black Mountain Center for the Arts from May 10-19. For tickets, click:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/popcorn-falls-by-james-hindman-tickets-738065272097?aff=oddtdtcreator.

4.23.2024 - Dr. Melinda Toney--Founder/Owner of Awaken Chrysalis

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0400

4.22.24 - Christopher McLoughlin and Ruth McLoughlin discuss ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 4.22.2024

Guests: Christopher McLoughlin and Ruth McLoughlin discuss ANNE OF GREEN GABLES. It will run at Hendersonville Theatre from May 2-12. For tickets, click: https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200442189.

4.17.2024 - Melinda Bullen, Executive Director, and Amanda Hunsucker, Director of Programs, for On Track Financial Education & Counseling

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:00:00 -0400

4.16.2024 - Abby Landry, Medicare Program Manager for Council of Aging of Buncombe County

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0400

4.10.2024 - Kenneth Eggert, Musician/College Professor, and Author, THE MYTH OF PERFECT PITCH

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400

4.9.2024 - john Boyle--Columnist, Asheville Watchdog

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0400

4.4.2024 - Ralph Grizzle--Editor, Fairview Town Crier

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0400

4.3.2024 - Ramin Gillett, Author

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0400

4.2.2024 - Tom Chalmers, Kim Richardson and Josh Batenhorst discuss the Reasonably Price Babies Birthday Bash!

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 4.2.2024

Guests: Tom Chalmers, Kim Richardson and Josh Batenhorst discuss the Reasonbly Price Babie Birthday Bash! at The Grey Eagle on Sunday, April 7, at The Grey Eagle. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/4xnk8chn.

4.1.2024 - Connie Regan-Blake, owner of Story Window Productions

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 4.1.2024

Guest: Connie Regan-Blake, owner of Story Window Productions. For more information about this gifted storyteller, click: https://storywindow.com/.

In addition to her storytelling, teaching and coaching, Connie has always been drawn to making collages. She gathers cut-out images from magazines, calendars, and photos and puts them together in unique ways to tell a different story. A few years ago she began in earnest to create these works--and now for the very first time you can enjoy her ‘Story Portal Cards’ and share them with friends. For more information about these cards, click: https://storywindow.com/product-category/collages/.

3.26.2024 - Mallory Arrington--Co-owner, Asheville Pet Cremations

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:00:00 -0400

3.25.24 - Spencer Hilgeman--Owner & Chief Ice Cream Maker, Hilltop Ice Cream Shop

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:00:00 -0400

3.21.2024 - Mark Lieberman, faculty member at Osher Life Learning Institute at UNC Asheville, who discusses the First Amendment

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400

3.20.2024 - Michele Tate--Service Dog Instructor, Warrior Canine Connection

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400

3.13.2024 - Geoff Woliner--Founder & CEO, Daily Stuffing & Winning Wit

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400

3.6.2024 - Jason Williams, Josh Luria and Trinity Keel discuss SILENT SKY, now at HART through March 10

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

3.5.2024 - Dr. Henry Zaremba--Lead Clinician, Apex Brain Centers

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:00:00 -0500

3.4.2024 - Edwin Arnaudin and James Rosario, movie critics, discuss the 2024 Oscars

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:00:00 -0500

2.27.2024 - Ruth Johaningsmeir--Mortgage Specialist at NEXA Mortgage & Author

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

2.26.2024 - Barbie Angell--Writer/Poet/Artist

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:00:00 -0500

2,20.2024 - Zurilma Anuel, Director, and April Nash, Client Intake Specialist, for the Western Women's Business Center

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500

2.14.2024 - Rebecca Kelly--visual artist, teacher, author

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0500

2.13.2024 - Jesse Boeckermann, Western Region Director at Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500

2.12.2024 - Millicent Hunnicutt, actor, and Jimmy Ferraro, producer/director

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 21:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 2.12.2024

Guest: Millicent Hunnicutt, actor, and Jimmy Ferraro, producer/director, discuss RAUNCHY LITTLE MUSICAL that will run at Hendersonville Theatre on March 8 & 9, 2024. For tickets, click: https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200446067.

2.6.2024 - Toby Walker--guitar virtuoso, music teacher songwriter

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

2.1.2024 - Alyssa Hamilton and Genna Wechsler, both with Nuthatch Garden Services

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

1.30.2024 - Kathy Marcino with Kathy Marcino Consulting discusses The DiSC® Model

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0500

1.23.2024 - Karen Ingraham, Callis Chambliss and Vicki Fox discuss Let's Sew MadCo and other sewing-related topics

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

1.18.2024 - Christi Hayes, Program Director--TIP: Trauma Intervention Program

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:00:00 -0500

1.17.2024 - Aimee Aiken--Community Relations Advisor, Express Employment Professionals

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:00:00 -0500

1.16.2024 - Jill Sparks--Executive Director, Small Business Center, & Business Incubation Program at ABTech

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500

1.15.2024 - Virginia Watts, author

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500

1.13.2024 -Ellen Pappas, director, and Jennifer Russ, actor

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 1.1.2024

Guests: Ellen Pappas, director, and Jennifer Russ, actor, discuss THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES . It opens at Hendersonville Theatre on Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 11. For tickets, click: https://hvltheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200441559.

1.8.2024 - Dennis Ray--Publisher, Rapid River Magazine Arts & Culture

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500

1.3.2024 - Sonya Jones--Executive Director, Caja Solidaria

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:00:00 -0500

12.27.2023 - Caleb Owolabi, Founder and Co-Owner of Caleb Showroom; and Documentarian

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

12.26.2023 - Kaleo Wheeler, Director of The Heart of Aloha; and Speaker/Storyteller, Spiritual Teacher and Spiritual Mentor to Women

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Maya Van Rossum, Delaware Riverkeeper; and Founder and leader of Green Amendments For The Generations

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500

12.13.2023 - Charlie Wilson: Actor, Singer, Voiceover Artist

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 12.13.2023

Guest: Charlie Wilson: Actor, Singer, Voiceover Artist ... To see some of Charlie's work, go to: youtube.com/@charliewilsonactor828. ... And to view the Prestige Subaru commercial mentioned on the webcast, click: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OCyYudKiLU.

12.6.2023 - Shela Anmuth & Kevin Andrew, artists

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 12.4.2023

Guests: Shela Anmuth & Kevin Andrew, artists

12.5.2023 - Linda Pannullo--Owner, Linda Pannullo Mosaics

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 12.4.2023

Guest: Linda Pannullo--Owner, Linda Pannullo Mosaics ... Note: Linda was at the North Carolina Arboretum for the taping, so if you hear any background noise, please feel free to increase your volume accordingly.

12.4.2023 - Lillah Schwartz--Owner, Yoga With Lillah

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500

12.2.2023 - Jonathan Forrester, Board President at Hendersonville Theatre

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 12.2.2023

Guest: Jonathan Forrester, Board President at Hendersonville Theatre. He discusses EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD, the play that runs Dec. 8-17. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mf7k7.

11.30.2023 - Tod Leaven, Partner at Leaven Law Firm PLLC

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500

11.29.2023 - Mike Yow and Jennifer Russ

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD webcast, 11.29.2023

Guest: Mike Yow and Jennifer Russ discuss A DICKENS' CHRISTMAS CAROL: A TRAVELING TRAVESTY OF IN TWO TUMULTUOUS ACTS that will run from Dec. 8-17 at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/2xukm6wf.

11.28.2023 - Karen Paly--Owner, Karen's Spice Kitchen

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

11.27.2023 - Mari Hashimoto, Violinist Extraordinaire

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0500

11.22.2023 - Rhona Polonsky, ceramic artist, discusses the Odyssey Gallery of Ceramic Arts

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

11.21.2023 - Dallas McKinney--Singer, Dancer & Freelance Entertainer

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0500

11.20.2023 - Steve Young, comedy writer and staff writer for David Letterman for 25 years

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD podcast/videocast, 11.20.2023

Guest: Steve Young, comedy writer and staff writer for David Letterman for 25 years. He discusses an event you won't want to miss: The World of Industrial Musicals with Steve Young. It will be held Sunday, Nov. 26, at Grail Moviehouse in Asheville. For more information and tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/yvtf4f28. ... To view or listen to the podcast/videocast, navigate to: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 11.20.2023. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

11.17.2023 - Lynn McKinney--Senior Executive Assistant, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM)

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 11.17.2023

Guest: Lynn McKinney--Senior Executive Assistant, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM). She discusses Return to Bethlehem, which will run from December 7-10 at Groce United Methodist, 954 Tunnel Rd., in Asheville. For more information, click: https://www.abccm.org/return-to-bethlehem/.

11.16.2023 - Jen Hyde--Owner, Body Art Magic

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

11.15.2023 - Carolyn Cronin, Director; and Beverly Buckner, Assistant Director--ABBCM Transformation Village

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0500

11.13.2023 - Connie Hurst & Steve Jencks discuss Old Fort Community Players

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0500

11.7.2023 - Mike Smart--Co-Founder of Function 101

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 11.7.2023

Guest: Mike Smart--Co-Founder of Function 101. He discusses his company's button remote for Apple TV, a product that will knock your socks off. He also discusses other great products offered by Function 101. ... For more information about the button remote, click: https://tinyurl.com/y7hcuzz4. ... And to find out about other products from the company, click: https://function101.com/.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR THOSE WATCHING OR LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: ... If you purchase the button remote for Apple TV and/or any other product offered by the company, use this Promo Code when you buy something: blaine25. You'll get 25% off your total purchase.

To view or listen to the podcast, navigate to: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 11.7.2023. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

11.6.2023 - Amy Upham--Executive Director, Blue Ridge Pride

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:00 -0500

11.4.2023 - Edzui ("Edge") Szumowski--Juggler Extraordinaire

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 20:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 11.4.2023

Guest: Edzui ("Edge") Szumowski--Juggler Extraordinaire with The Venardos Circus. He will be appearing with this fantastic circus in Asheville from Nov. 2-19. For tickets, click:
https://tinyurl.com/2s4bup8j.

11.1.2023 - Brian Biro, America’s #1 Breakthrough Speaker and best-selling author

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0400

11.1.2023 - Brian Biro, America’s #1 Breakthrough Speaker and best-selling author

Guest: Brian Biro, America’s #1 Breakthrough Speaker and best-selling author. His newest book, LESSONS FROM THE LEGENDS: NEW APPLICATIONS FROM THE TIMELESS WISDOM OF JOHN WOODEN AND PAT SUMMITT, comes out on Nov. 14,2023. It will be available on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

10.31.2023 - Missy Bell, Film Director

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWRLD podcast, 10.31.2023

Guest:Missy Bell, Film Director. ... If you would like to join me in making a pledge to support the making of Missy's film, please click here to do so: http://bit.ly/otbnd ... And if you listened to the podcast, you can click the same link to see the YouTube clip that was mentioned.

10.30.2023 - Nancy Gavin, Co-Founder & President, Laps & Naps Home for Senior Cats

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400

10.28.2023 - Jessi Hoadley--Choreographer, MEAN GIRLS JR. at HART

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 10.28.2023

Guest: Jessi Hoadley--Choreographer, MEAN GIRLS JR. at HART from Nov. 10-19, 2023. For tickets, click: https://harttheatre.org/mean-girls-jr/.

10.20.2023 - Didi Anandarama--Meditation Teacher & Global Coordinator at Neohumanist Education

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0400

10.18.2023 - Lisa Sanborn--President, Board of Directors of FUR of WNC (Feline Urgent Rescue)

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400

10.17.2023 - Jake LaRue--Equine Facilitated Learning/Personal Development Coach, Horse Listener at Man With A Horse

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400

10.16.2023 - Naimah Coleman, actor extraordinaire

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

10.11.2023 - Crystal MacKinnon--Executive Director, The Cellphone Project

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0400

10.7.2023 - Jimmy Racioppi and Nichole Sumpter discuss DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 10.7.2023

Guests: Jimmy Racioppi and Nichole Sumpter discuss DEATH OF A SALESMAN, running at HART from Oct. 13- 29. For tickets, click: https://harttheatre.org/death-of-a-salesman/.

10.3.2023 - Gillian Bellinger & Chris Martin, Misfit Improv & Acting School

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:00:00 -0400

10.2.2023 - Zachary Eden & Ashley Sandahl, actors in MARY POPPINS

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 10.2.2023

Guests: Zachary Eden & Ashley Sandahl discuss MARY POPPINS, the musical at Mountain Page Theater that runs from Nov. 5-11. For tickets: www.mountainpage.theater.

9.26.2023 - Katie Oates, singer/songwriter

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400

9.21.2023 - Rowan Bishop, Production Manager, and Allison Starling, Company Manager & Costume Shop Manager, at Hendersonville Theatre

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400

They discuss their careers, as well as YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN--Hendersonville's next show that runs from Oct. 13-29. For tickets, click: https://vivenu.com/event/young-frankenstein-qhhb8e.

9.20.2023 - Shelia Sumpter, Artistic Director at Kids at HART, discusses GOOD OL' GIRLS--the musical that she is directing at HART

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400

It opens Friday, Sept. 22, and runs through Oct. 8. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/4dn5ekhb.

9.19.2023 - Michael Spremulli, astrologer; see below for Exclusive Gift

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 9.19.2023

Guest: Michael Spremulli, astrologer

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9.18.2023 - Laura Frombach & Joy Farrow, authors of STREET SMART SAFETY FOR WOMEN (due out on 10.3.2023)

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:00:00 -0400

9.16.2023 - Scott Fisher & Kirby Gibson discuss their acting careers, as well as their roles in the world premiere of David Brendan Hopes' "Ben & Angela."

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:00:00 -0400

This Sublime Theater production runs from Oct. 5-21 at BebeTheatre. For tickets, click: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thesublimetheater/987268?fbclid=IwAR3pSDoTcP3AT6ww6NP3LuUFKxUL6XvA4-HZBnhv5Qm0F4MV2LR-APtu978.

9.12.2023 - Randy Robins, comedy teacher and actor extraordinaire, discusses both his career and upcoming play (RADIUM GIRLS).

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0400

9.11.2023 - Rodney Whittenberg--Emmy award-winning composer, record producer, songwriter, filmmaker, educator and muti-instrumentalist. ... To see the first commercial that Rodney ever did (mentioned on the podcast), navigate to: https://vimeo.com/541

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0400

9.9.2023 - Anthony Abraira--filmmaker, playwright and director

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 9.9.2023

Guest: Anthony Abraira--filmmaker, playwright and director, discussing HAMLET: THE REQUIEM, the play having a world premiere at three venues across the Carolinas this September. For ticket information, click: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/hamlet-the-requiem-2480129.

9.8.2023 - Kate Ogden & Amanda Campbell discuss SaveReeveCove.com, a project started by a group of Reeves Cove residents and many from Biltmore Lake

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 9.8.2023 (Ogden & Campbell)

Guests: Kate Ogden & Amanda Campbell discuss SaveReeveCove.com, a project started by a group of Reeves Cove residents and many from Biltmore Lake. They are concerned with the safety and unique biodiversity found on the mountain slopes of their Candler, NC, community.

For more information: (1) SaveReevesCove.com (2) https://www.gofundme.com/f/SaveReevesCove (3)
https://www.change.org/p/stop-proposed-condominium-development-on-reeves-cove-road.

9.7.2023 - Al Yeck--Director, Veterans Healing Farm

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

9.6.2023 - Christy Souther--Marketing Director, Flat Rock Playhouse

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400

9.5.2023 - Rebekkah Hilgraves--Singer, Songwriter and Owner of RadHaus Studios

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0400

8.30.2023 - Paul King, Volunteer Photographer

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0400

8.29.2023 - Courtney Smith--Director of Operations for Center for Conscious Giving & Dying

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Please view today's BLAINESWORLD podcast, featuring Courtney Smith--Director of Operations for Center for Conscious Giving & Dying.

To view or listen to the podcast, navigate to: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 8.29.2023. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

For additional information for websites mentioned on podcast:

* To learn more about the CCLD and contribute to their transformative work, please visit https://www.ccld.community/

* To follow progress on The Last Ecstatic Days film, sign up for updates at https://www.thelastecstaticdaysmovie.com/

* Sign up for CCLD updates & news: https://www.ccld.community/subscribe

* Please make a donation to support this work: https://www.ccld.community/donation

8.28.2023 - Bruce Lang, Musician & Owner/Operator of Big Creek Recording

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400

8.22.2023 - Erin Hallagan Clare--Founder & Artistic Director, Story Parlor

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400

8.21.2023 - Adam Rose--Freelance Musician

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:00:00 -0400

8.19.2023 - Jason Aycock--choreographer

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 8.19.2023 (Aycock)

Guest: Jason Aycock--choreographer, SPAMALOT. This musical runs at HART Theatre on weekends from Aug. 25 through Sept. 17. For tickets, click:
https://harttheatre.org/spamalot/.

8.16.2023 - Chuck Taft--conductor, music director, professor and music minister

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400

8.15.2023 - Catherine Frank--Executive Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400

8.10.2023 - Marcy Gallagher and Sarah Kohrs discuss At the Café, an amazing musical that will soon have its world premiere in Asheville, NC

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 8.10.2023

Marcy Gallagher and Sarah Kohrs discuss At the Café, an amazing musical that will soon have its world premiere in Asheville, NC. Marcy wrote the show, as well as the lyrics. Sarah Kohrs, a local singer-songwriter, composed the music.

It will be performed in the Tina McGuire Theater at the Wortham Center on August 18, 19 and 20, and on August 25, 26 and 27, 2023. For tickets, please navigate to: https://www.worthamarts.org/events/at-the-cafe/.

This endeavor, while a labor of love, has also been a costly one. If you would like to help support it, you can do so by participating in the Go Fund Me campaign by clicking: https://gofund.me/9f16d484.

PS. And to get you psyched for the show, please view this video to see Karen Covington-Yow, Roberta Whiteside, Madison Brightwell and Jan Robbins sing one of the songs from the show by clicking:
https://www.facebook.com/100089344785902/videos/3363549777292448.

8.9.2023 - Mary and Joe Standaert, local historians and vintage postcard collectors

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400

8.8.2023 - Adrianne & Matt Blanks discuss "Appalachian Manifesting Song," Adrianne's latest video

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400

8.7.2023 - Jamie Beasley--Executive Director, Working Wheels

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400

8.4.2023 -Jan Lowe--Director, Leadership Asheville at UNCA

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 20:00:00 -0400

7.25.2023 - Jaclyn Kiger--Chief Operations Officer, Pisgah Legal Services

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400

7.24.2023 - Jessica May, VP of Philanthropy and Marketing for Verner Center for Early Learning

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400

7.20.2023 - Reed Atherton, actor

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 7.20.2023

Guest: Reed Atherton, actor. He can be reached via Instagram, @reedatherton or Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/reed.atherton.5.

7.19.2023 - Dr. Oralene Simmons and David King, both with the Dr. Martin Luther King Association

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400

7.18.2023 - Audrey Blackburn--Volunteer Engagement Manager, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400

7.17.2023 - Laura Bernhein, Outreach & Communications Director; Katherine Marx, tutor; and Dulce Rivera, student

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400

Guests: Laura Bernhein, Outreach & Communications Director; Katherine Marx, tutor; and Dulce Rivera, student with Literacy Together

7.13.2023 - Stephanie Hickling Beckman, Zoe Zelonky and Eli Cunningham

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 7.13.2023

Guests: Stephanie Hickling Beckman, Zoe Zelonky and Eli Cunningham discuss BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL--the show that runs at Asheville Community Theatre from July 21-Aug. 6.

7.12.2023 - Tom Godleski, musician

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 7.12.2023

Guest: Tom Godleski. He discusses his career; his band, Buncombe Turnpike; and his band's upcoming fundraiser/CD release party at Asheville Community Theatre.

7.11.2023 - Debbie Sprouse, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Asheville Buncombe County

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:00:00 -0400

7.10.2023 - David Carr--Owner, Carrpediem and Trainer, Educator, Facilitator

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0400

7.6.2023 - Travis Lowe, playwright, and Steve Samuels, director, discuss Dating During Outbreak

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400

7.5.2023 - Will, Kyrstin and Julian Ezzell, discussing SART's season

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0400

7.4.2023 - Victoria Lamberth, Artistic Director at Hendersonville Theatre

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0400

6.30.2023 - Zoe Zelonky--Education Director, Asheville Community Theatre

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400

6.27.2023 - Annie Higgins--Administrative Director, Bullington Gardens

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

6.22.2023 - Shannon Knapp--Founder & President, Horse Sense of the Carolinas; and Executive Director, Heart of Horse Sense

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400

6.13.2023 - Laurie Gardner, the Pet Loving Realtor with Nest Realty

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400

6.8.2023 - Marc Cameron and Bill Gregg, co-directors of THE LARAMIE PROJECT

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400

6.8.2023 - Marc Cameron and Bill Gregg, co-directors of THE LARAMIE PROJECT

They discuss THE LARAMIE PROJECT, which will be performed at The Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.

6.7.2023 - Shifra Nerenberg, Spiral Intuitive Advisor & Animal Communicator

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400

6.6.2023 - Natasha Kush--Transport Director, Shelter Dog Transport Alliance

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400

6.5.2023 -James Navé--Poet. Storyteller. Teacher. Manuscript Coach.

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 6.5.2023

James Navé--Poet. Storyteller. Teacher. Manuscript Coach. ... For more information, click: https://www.jamesnave.com/.

6.2.2023 - Jack Lunn, comedian

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 6.2.2023

Guest: Jack Lunn, comedian, who discusses both his career in comedy and his upcoming event for Asheville SCORE: Stand-up Comedy 101

6.1.2023 - Barbie Angell--writer, actor, emcee, artist

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400

5.31.2023 - Marc Joseph, author of I DON'T WANT TO TURN 3

Wed, 31 May 2023 16:00:00 -0400

5.23.2023 - Anoek van Praag, counselor and massage therapist

Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400

5.22.2023 -Dr. Perry Stamatiades, dentist, and Caleb Owolabi, documentary filmmaker

Mon, 22 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.22.2023

Guests: Dr. Perry Stamatiades, dentist, and Caleb Owolabi, documentary filmmaker, discuss "Servants of Smile"

5.18.2023 - Virginia Plaisted, DDS

Thu, 18 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.18.2023

Guest: Virginia Plaisted, DDS

5.17.2023 - Jim Davidson--Founder & Chairperson, "Bark in the Park" Rotary event

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400

5.16.2023 - Amanda Ladd, actor

Tue, 16 May 2023 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.16.2023

Guest: Amanda Ladd, actor. She discusses her career in theatre, as well as her upcoming play at SART: THE AZURE SKY IN OZ. It runs from May 18-28 and tickets can be obtained by clicking: https://sartplays.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200430403.

5.13.2023 - Jimmy Ferraro, Actor/Director/Producer, and Dee Etta Rowe, Actor

Sat, 13 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.13.2023

Guests: Jimmy Ferraro, Actor/Director/Producer, and Dee Etta Rowe, Actor. They discuss their theatrical careers, as well as AN IMPROPER ROYTAL TEA MURDER--an interactive murder mystery that will run at Hendersonville Theatre on May 20 & 21. For tickets, click: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=164672&pr=1.

5.10.2023 - David Novak--Artistic Director, A Telling Experience

Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.10.2023

Guest: David Novak--Artistic Director, A Telling Experience

5.9.2023 - Paul Bowman, Fingerstyle Guitarist

Tue, 09 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.9.2023

Guest: Paul Bowman, Fingerstyle Guitarist. .. To listen to his music and/or view him performing, click: www.youtube.com/user/pbowman5.

5.4.2023 - Christi Hayes, Program Director for TIP (Trauma Intervention Program) and Judith Loniak, Volunteer for TIP

Thu, 04 May 2023 13:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.3.2023

5.4.2023 - Christi Hayes, Program Director for TIP (Trauma Intervention Program) and Judith Loniak, Volunteer for TIP

5.3.2023 - Matthew Schwartz, Investigative Reporter and Author

Wed, 03 May 2023 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.3.2023

Guest: Matthew Schwartz, Investigative Reporter and Author (CONFESSIONS OF AN INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER)

5.2.2023 - Jensen Gelfond--Owner, Asheville Digital Lifestyle

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.2.2023

Guest: Jensen Gelfond--Owner, Asheville Digital Lifestyle

5.1.2023 - Beth Norris, director, and Natalie Broadway, actor

Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 5.1.2023

Guests: Beth Norris, director, and Natalie Broadway, actor. who discuss SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY--the show that runs at Hendersonville Theatre from May 5-14. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/5xzxzaz5.

4.29.2023 - Artists Kelly Saunders and Megan Hartman

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.29.2023

Guests: Artists Kelly Saunders and Megan Hartman. They discuss their work, as well as the inaugural Biltmore Lake Imaginative Studio Stroll that will take place on Saturday, May 6, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (For more information about that event, click: https://www.biltmorelakeartists.com/.)

4.27.2023 - Pasquale LaCorte, actor, and John Hall, director

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.27.2023 (LaCorte, Hall)

Guests: Pasquale LaCorte, actor, and John Hall, director, of GOOD NIGHT GRACIE that runs at SART from May 18-26. For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/bdh2896w.

4.26.2023 - Marianne Carruth--Executive Director, Tryon Fine Ars Center

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

4.25.2023 - Flori Pate--Co-founder, Food Connection & Co-Founder, Dig Asheville; and Marisha MacMorran--Executive Director, Food Connection

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.25.2023

Guests: Flori Pate--Co-founder, Food Connection & Co-Founder, Dig Asheville; and Marisha MacMorran--Executive Director, Food Connection

4.22.2023 - Janice Vertucci Schreiber, Patricia Sands and Julie Wharton--directors of LET ME DOWN EASY

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.22.2023

Guests: Janice Vertucci Schreiber, Patricia Sands and Julie Wharton--directors of LET ME DOWN EASY. The play will run at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts from May 5-`4. For tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ybxhc648.

4.20.2023 - Melanie Veazey--actor, as well as vocal and audition coach

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.20.2023

Melanie Veazey--actor, as well as vocal and audition coach. She discusses both her career and upcoming role in THE RED VELVET CAKE WAR, which will run at Parkway Playhouse from June 2-11. For more information about Melanie: https://www.melanieveazey.com/.

4.19.2023 - Sean Simonds--Physical Therapist (Movement for Life Physical Therapy)

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

4.18.2023 - Dr. William Hathaway--CEO, MAHEC (Mountain Area Health Education Center)

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400

4.12.2023 - David Bruce, drummer extraordinaire

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.11.2023

Guests: David Bruce extraordinaire. He discusses his drumming career, as well as his performance in THE LOVE COLLECTIVE - ACROSS THE POND on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15. For tickets, click: www.atticsalt.org.

4.11.2023 - Adrianne Blanks, singer and songwriter; and Matt Blanks, singer, actor and voice teacher

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.11.2023

Please view today's BLAINESWORLD podcast, featuring Adrianne Blanks, singer and songwriter; and Matt Blanks, singer, actor and voice teacher. They perform three of Adrianne's original songs, and they also discuss their performance at REMEMBERING SONDHEIM on Sat., April 15. For more information about that performance, click: https://tinyurl.com/2p8efsyz. ... To view or listen to the podcast, click: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 4.11.2023. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

4.8.2023 - Mark Jones, director, and Eric Martinez and Maddison McMahan, actors, in BRIGHT STAR

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.8.2023

Guest: Mark Jones, director, and Eric Martinez and Madison McMahan, actors, in BRIGHT STAR. They discuss the musical that will run at Asheville Community Theatre from April 21-May 14. For tickets, click:https://tinyurl.com/mwyacrp6.

4.7.2023 - Jessica Johnson, Singer

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.7.2023

Guest: Jessica Johnson, singer, discusses the Love Collective's upcoming concert at Attic Salt this coming April 14 and 15. .... For tickets, click: https://tinyurl.com/45n6yjn4. ... And to note: The podcast also features two of the songs that will be performed.

4.6.2023 - 4.6.2023 - Valerie Naiman--Author and Story Songwriter

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0400

4.5.2023 - Susan Reinhardt, author and humorist. She discusses THE BEAUTIFUL MISFITS, her latest book.

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 4.5.2023

Guest: Susan Reinhardt, author and humorist. She discusses THE BEAUTIFUL MISFITS, her latest book, that's available via Amazon, other online retailers, local bookstore such as Malaprops, etc.

4.4.2023 - Angel Thompson, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for Homeward Bound WNC

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0400

3.30.2023 - Guest: Kae Mance--Author, LIVING WELL TO DIE WELL: A GUIDE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PEOPLE AND THEIR LOVED ONES

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 3.30.2023

Guest: Kae Mance--Author, LIVING WELL TO DIE WELL: A GUIDE FOR TERMINALLY ILL PEOPLE AND THEIR LOVED ONES ... After viewing this informative interview, please catch Kae's presentation on this topic at the Weaverville Center for Creative and Healthy Living (60 Lakeshore Drive Weaverville, NC) on Monday, April 3, from 7-8:30 p.m. ... PLEASE NOTE: The clip mentions the presentation date as April 2. The correct date is April 3.

3.29.2023 - Guest: Joey Novick, comedian

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Jerry Novick has been a political comedian, camp counselor, editorial director, attorney, busboy, radio show host, professional speaker, child actor and an elected official in New Jersey, but not necessarily in that order.

He is a professional standup comedian with appearances on MTV, Comedy Central and Rascal Comedy Hour. He has appeared at the Comedy Cabaret Comedy Club and hundreds of other comedy clubs across the United States and Canada, and has opened in concert at comedy clubs for Jerry Seinfeld, Robert Klein, David Brenner, Lewis Black and Paul Reiser.

3.28.2023 - Guests: Chuck Fink and Michael Reno Harrell, storytellers

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 3.28.2023

Guests: Chuck Fink and Michael Reno Harrell, storytellers. They discuss Homespun Tales & Music, an event that will take place on Thurs., April 20, at 7 p.m. at the Weaverville Center for Creative Living. ... This is a free event, but there will be a huge demand for tickets. So to make sure you have a seat, please request your ticket (starting on April 1, at 11 a.m.) at this link: https://tinyurl.com/ydzhddjp. ... Sponsored by Peterson Insurance Group of Weaverville and OLLI at UNC Asheville.

3.23.2023 - Grace Hayes--Director of ELEEPHANTS GARVEYARD

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Grace Hayes--Director of ELEEPHANTS GARVEYARD, the true tale of the tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee. The play runs at HART from March 31-April 9. For tickets, click: https://harttheatre.org/elephants-graveyard/.

3.22.2023 - Dr. Ellen Kaczmarek and Dr. Marsha Fretwell

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Guests: Dr. Ellen Kaczmarek and Dr. Marsha Fretwell discuss HealthCare For All WNC

3.21.2023 - Guest: Amanda Simons--SkillSet Program Coordinator, STEAM Studio

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Guest: Amanda Simons--SkillSet Program Coordinator, STEAM Studio. ... For more information about the fundraiser for SkillSet Scholarships that she mentions, click:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bridge-the-gap-a-fundraiser-for-skillset-scholarships-tickets-591515517837.

3.18.2023 - Guest: Tod Leaven, actor, in A DOLL'S HOUSE

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Guest: Tod Leaven, actor. He discusses A DOLL'S HOUSE, which will be running from March 21-26. For tickets, click: https://www.tryonshakespeare.com/.

3.16.2023 - Guests: Travis Lowe, playwright and actor; his parrots Griffin and Chi; and Jason Williams, director, of RECYCLED NUTS

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0400

Please catch today's BLAINESWORLD podcast, featuring Travis Lowe, playwright and actor, and Jason Williams, director, of RECYCLED NUTS ... To view or listen to the podcast, click: www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 3.16.2023. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

3.15.2023 - Guests: Blake Freeman and Emma-Leigh Brookshire, actors in SWEET CHARITY

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

BLAINESWORLD podcast, 3.15.2023

Guests: Blake Freeman and Emma-Leigh Brookshire, actors in SWEET CHARITY. ... The Mars Hill University Theatre Arts Department presents this musical from March 23-26 at Owen Theatre. .. .For tickets, click: www.mhutheatre.ludus.com.

3.14.2023 - Guests: Nancy Waldrop, President, and Tim Collins, Board member, discuss Leadership Asheville Forum

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400

For more information about Leadership Asheville Forum, click: https://leadershipashevilleforum.com/.

3.9.2023 - Guests: Doreen Blue, playwright, and Mary Martin and Candace Lewis, actors--all with Pass the Hat Players

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0500

3.8.2023 - Guests: Film critics Edwin Arnaudin and Mike Martinelli

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Guests: Film critics Edwin Arnaudin (ashevillemovies.com) and Mike Martinelli (https://www.facebook.com/mike.martinelli.31) discuss the upcoming Academy Awards

3.7.2023 - Guest: Madison Brightwell--psychotherapist, author and actor

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Guest: Madison Brightwell--psychotherapist, author and actor. For more information about her book, click: http://www.amazon.com/world-beyond-redbud-tree/dp/1646639375. To contact, Madison, click: me@madisonbrightwell.com.

3.3.2023 - Guest: Mark Sawyer (Note: Apologies to Mark for incorrectly using an incorrect last name in parts of the clip. Instead of using Sawyer, I was reading from his email address; hence, you may hear me refer to him as Mark Allen.)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

3.2.2023 - Tom Mock, Chapter Chair, and Michael Truffa, Educational Events Manager, for Asheville SCORE

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500

3.1.2023 - Deborah Silverstein, playwright (RIVITED)

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Guest: Deborah Silverstein, playwright (RIVITED). Deborah played with many bands over her years in Boston, her most recent one prior to moving to Asheville was, Deborah Silverstein and the Band of Erics. Eric Levenson, Eric Wells, Eric Kilburn (and Art Schatz) all accompanied her in the studio for the recording of her most recent CD, Precious Time, available by contacting Deborah directly via her webpage, www.debobiz.com.

2.28.2023 - Guest: Marilyn Ball--host, Speaking of Travel

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500

2.22.2023 - Fancy Marie--professional vocalist, musician, actress, model and movement artist

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Guest: Fancy Marie--professional vocalist, musician, actress, model and movement artist. ... She discusses two of her upcoming Fancy and the Gentlemen gigs: March 4 at Haywood Community College and March 5 at UNC Asheville. For tickets: www.blueridgeorchestra.org. ... In addition, she performs three of her songs.

2.21.2023 - Dave Bates (Dave Bates Music)--lyricist, songwriter, music director and accompanist who has written seven full length musicals

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Dave Bates (Dave Bates Music)--lyricist, songwriter, music director and accompanist who has written seven full length musicals. ... Two of his songs can be found at the end of this podcast. ... For much more of his music, click: https://tinyurl.com/4b3j5z38.

2.15.2023 - Guest: Jeff Baker, Substance Abuse Counselor and Naturopathic Physician

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500

2.14.2023 - Guests: Sharon Lewis, Sandy Howard and Nita Smith--members of the band Deep River

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500

Guests: Sharon Lewis, Sandy Howard and Nita Smith--members of Deep River, a band that also features Gerry Brown, Alec Fehl and Justin Watt. They discuss their upcoming concert (Deep River Plays the Eagles), which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 18, at White Horse Black Mountain. For tickets, click:
https://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/store/checkout/#/payment.

2.9.2023 - Guests: Hank Eder, PR Marketing specialist, and Tyler Lewis, author of WORD TO SELF

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500

Guests: Hank Eder, PR Marketing specialist, and Tyler Lewis, author of WORD TO SELF, who talk about their upcoming discussion: "Bridging the Generational Divide: From Boomers to Gen Z." It will take lace on Tuesday, Feb., 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Focal Point Coworking in Asheville.

2.8.2023 - Guest: Candace Taylor, director extraordinaire

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Candace Taylor, director extraordinaire, discussing NATIVE GARDENS--the comedy at Asheville Comunity Theatre that runs from Feb. 10-26. For tickets, click: https://ashevilletheatre.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5d00000UMAa0EAH.

2.7.2023 - Guest: Lelia Duncan, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:00:00 -0500

2.6.2023 - Guests: Zach Know and Brayden Dickerson, both with the band Smooth Goose

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0500

Guests: Zach Know and Brayden Dickerson, both with the band Smooth Goose, discuss their rock opera HAPPYLAND. It runs at The Magnetic Theatre from Feb. 10-25. Tickets can be obtained at: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=159185.

1.31.2023 - Guest: Keynon Lake--Founder/CEO, "My Daddy Taught Me That"

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:00:00 -0500

1.25.2023 - Guests: Kim Battle, Executive Director, and Debby Burchfield, Volunteer, with Hope Chest for Women

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500

1.20.2023 - Guests: Brandi Andrade, director, and Amanda McLoughlin, stage manager, discuss CALENDAR GIRLS

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Please catch today's BLAINESWORLD podcast, featuring Brandi Andrade, director, and Amanda McLoughlin, stage manager, who discuss CALENDAR GIRLS--Hendersonville Theatre's upcoming play. It runs from Feb. 10-19, 2023. For tickets, click:https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=142892. . .... To view or listen to the podcast, click: https://www.blainesworld.net/ and look for the one dated 1.20.2023. ... You'll then have the option to view it on YouTube or listen to it on your favorite podcast player.

1.18.23 - Guest: Marcy Gallagher, playwright extraordinaire

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Guest: Marcy Gallagher, playwright extraordinaire, discussing her AT THE CAFE--her musical that will have its world premiere at The Tina McGuire Theater at The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts on August 18-20 and 25-27.

1.17.23 - Guest: Morgan Menjivar--President, Junior League of Asheville

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500

1.11.23 - Guest: Yermi Kurkus, co-founder of the Yermi Kurkus Consulting Group

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500

For more information about Yermi, click: https://www.yermikurkus.com/.

1.10.2023 - Guests: Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0500

Erinn and Dan discuss their upcoming Letters From Home 50-States Tour. For more information, click: https://www.lettersfromhomesingers.com/.

1.9.2023 - Guests: Jason Watson and Rob Grace

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

Jason Watson and Rob Grace, both with the band Pinkish Floyd, discuss their upcoming show at White House Black Mountain on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. For tickets, click: https://www.whitehorseblackmountain.com/s/checkout.

1.7.2023 - Guests: Mike Yow, Daniel Henry and Madison Garris

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

1.6.2023 - Guest: TJ Shimeld, magician extraordinaire

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

1.4.2023 - Guest: Steve Solana, Physical Therapy Director at Brooks-Howell Home

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500

12.27.2022 - Guests: (first half) Cindy Pike, owner of Get Lifted Tire & Alignment; and (second half) Jim Karegaennes, founder & owner, North Asheville Tea Garden and co-owner of Brown Dog Press

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500

12.20.2022 - Guests: (first half) Steve Hunt, operations manager for Wortham Center for the Performing Arts; and (second half) Lauren Steiner, journalist & activist and host, The Robust Opposition

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0500

12.9.2022 - Guest: Howard Smith, pianist extraordinaire

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 21:00:00 -0500

12.6.2022 - Guests: (first half) Jim Poe and Padma Dyvine, both with Henderson County Beekeepers Association, and (second half) Kathy Bademan, certified Laughter Yoga Leader

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500

12.5.2022 - Guest: Gabe Esparza, Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade at the U.S. Small Business Administration

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500

11,30.22 - Guests: Guests: Rebecca Morris, actor, and Candace Taylor, director, discuss BE HERE NOW

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500

11.29.22 - Guests: (first half) Lori Cozzi, Executive Director of Black Mountain Center for the Arts; and (second half) Cora Lee Palma, Author

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

11.25.2022 - Guest: Jason Williams--director, MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0500

11.23.2022 - Guests: Skyler Goff, playwright and director, and Jason Phillips, actor

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

11.22.2022 - Guests: (first half) Bill and Doris Abramson, artists and pickleball instructors; and (second half) Steven Shulman, founder and CEO, Animal Care Now, and author, MY UNCLE GLORIA.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0500

11.16.2022- Guests: (first half) La Bourgeois, Social Media & Marketing Consultant; and (second half) Adora Wynquist, Founder & CEO, The Soul Institute for Quantum Living

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

11.8.22 - Guests: (first half) Pat Achilles, illustrator and cartoonist; and (second half) Jen Aly, money and business coach

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0500

11.7.2022 - Guests: Savanna Shaw, actor, and Shelia Sumpter, director, who discuss ONCE UPON A MATTRESS that opens at HART and runs through Nov. 20.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0500

11.5.2022 - Guest: Christine Hellman, director, for three of the one-act plays at The Magnetic Theatre's One Act Play Festival - November 4-13.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0400

11.3.2022 - Guest: Aaron Ybarra, playwright and actor extraordinaire, discussing "Nice Dress," his play, as well as The Magnetic Theatre's Third Annual One Act Play Festival.

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0400

11.1.2022 - Guests: (first half) Jordan Linkston, Christmas Angel Coordinator, ABCCM; and (second half) Randy Feeman, barbershop quartet singer with Land of the Sky Chorus.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0400

10.25.2022 - Guest: Allison Scott, Director of Impact & Innovation.

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0400

10.24.2022 - Guests: (first half) Ellen Knoefel and Connie Stanfield, both with Project Linus; and (second half) Rev. Nick Honerkamp, Church Development Director at Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry.

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400

10,17.2022 - Guests: (first half) Suzanne Fisher and Ruth Planey, community volunteers; and (second half) Kelsey Sanders, weight loss coach.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400

10.12.2022 - Guests: (first half) Beth Russo, Executive Director, Eblen Charities; and (second half) Randy Warren, Owner of Warren Cycling and Tours.

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400

10.10.2022 - Guest: Dru Dykes, volunteer with both Buncombe County Election Services and Hendersonville Theatre.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400

10.5.2022 - Guests: (first half) Walter Beals, Drone Photographer; and Ken Butcher, Author.

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0400

10.4.2022 - Guest: Michele Louzon, founder and executive director of Arms Around ASD.

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400

10.3.2022 - Guest: Suzanne Rosoff, author of THEREFORE CHOOSE LIFE.

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400

9.27.2022 - Guests: LeShure and Margaret Kirschner, co-owners of A Mindful Emergence.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

9.26.2022 - Guests: (first half) Steve and Cheryl Modlin, The Old Mule Company; and (second half) Laurie Richardone, chef, health coach and author of GLUTEN-FREE ITALIAN RECIPES.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400

9.22.2022 - Guest: Daniel Sandoval, actor, who discusses OUR TOWN at Asheville Community Theatre (that will run from Sept. 30-Oct. 16, 2022).

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400

9.20.2022 - Guests: Doug Savitt, director; and Evan Eckstrom, actor, discuss THE FRANKENSTEIN RUBRICS, the play that will run at The Magnetic Theatre from Oct. 7-22.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400

9.19.2022 - Guests: Kai Strange, trans actor and special effects makeup artist; and Barbie Angell, writer, artist, actor and social media personality. They discuss Top Kai Off, a variety show and live auction that will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400

9.16.2022 - Guest: Mark Jones, director of ASSASSINS, the play that runs at HART from Sept. 30-Oct. 23. For tickets: harttheatre.org.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

9.15.2022 - Steven Samuels, producer and director; and John Crutchfield, writer and performer, of A JOURNEY WITH SONGS. ... Sept. 15-Oct. 1 at The Bebe Theatre .... Tickets at: www.thesublimetheater.org.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

9.14.22 - Guests: Patrick Fitzsimmons, citizen extraordinaire of Weaverville; and Joe Carroll, actor, comedian and improv instructor.

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400

9.10.22 - Guests: Janice Vertucci Schreiber, director, and Madison Brightwell, actor, disccuss SHIRELY VALENTINE, which will run at Black Mountain Center for the Arts from Spt. 23-Oct. 7.

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400

9.7.2022 - Guests: Dr. Ron Solomon, Doctor of Optometry; and Lisa Fox and Clare Owensby, Owners of Cats at Play.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400

9.1.2022 - Guests: John Crutchfield (playwright/performer) and Steve Samuels (producer/director) of ROBERT RETURNS, A JOURNEY WITH SONGS

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

8.31.2022 - Guest: Melvin AC Howell--dancer, creative director, choreographer and founder/CEO of Heart & Soul Dance Co.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

8.24.2022 - Guest: Rodney Smith--Director, Montford Park Players production of THREE MUSKETEERS

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400

8.23.2022 - Guest: Lisa K. Bryant, Producing Artistic Director at Flat Rock Playhouse

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

8.30.2022 - Interview with Cheerful World and Mountain Press

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0400

Guests: Sam Nace, CEO of the Cheerful Word, and Fred Nace, president and co-owner of Mountain Press

BlainesWorld Show, 8.9.2022 - Tumo Kohrs

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Guests: Mark Tuomenoksa and Sarah Kohrs, two extraordinarily talented musicians who make up the duo Tumo Kohrs. They'll discuss their music and play three songs. They'll also discuss their upcoming concert at Isis Music Hall. Visit their Facebook for information on future events: https://www.facebook.com/TumoKohrs.

Listen to their music on Apple Music Here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tumo-kohrs/1458370100