Bar, Restaurant & Theatre
Located at 372 Depot St., in the River Arts District
Now on Stage!
Love Among the Frankensteins
(A Monstrous Comedy)
Written by Steven Samuels, Love Among the Frankensteins is our largest production yet--teeming with surprises too shocking to reveal, and starring Darren Marshall, Tracey Johnston-Crum and more, this show is the don't miss event of the spring! For Mature Audiences Only.
More info here. Get your tickets here!
"Bold...brash...shocking." ---Asheville Citizen-Times
Read the rave review here.
News from the kitchen:
The big news around the bar? We're now bottling cocktails! First up: the Americano (pictured). Stop by today and try one. They're awesome. Wait, no, really awesome.
Cynthia has debuted her exciting list of spring cocktails, including a delicious Strawberry Shrub Swizzle, the Tiki 5-0, a Rooibos Manhattan (featuring rooibos-infused vermouth), and the very popular Winchester with lime, grapefruit, and elderflower. The Rowland Brothers have been updating our menu too. Try the new Seasonal Bowl, now with spinach tortellini, or their new Spiced Ribs. Come by for dinner and drinks tonight--drinks beginning at 3:00, dinner beginning at 5:00, Tuesday - Saturday!
Magnetic Music:
Ellie Grace & Friends
Wednesdays in May: 9th, 16th, & 23rd @ 8pm
Born into a deep musical tradition, Ellie Grace has been a traveling songbird for most of her years. She approaches music and dance the same way she approaches life: with an irrepressible spirit, a driving rhythm in her step, and a heart the size of the Appalachian Mountains. A compelling singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist and a powerhouse on the dance floor, Ellie can light up a room of any size with the mischievous sparkle in her blue eyes and the tenderness in her songs. She will be welcoming the spring in her beloved hometown with stunning new music and a host of special guests.
Tickets are $8 and can be purchased here.
The Magnetic Theatre
The Magnetic Theatre in The Magnetic Field presents theatre, music, comedy, and spoken word evenings throughout the week.
Upcoming Shows
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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05/17 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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05/18 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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05/19 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Magnetic Music: Ellie Grace...
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05/23 @08:00
The Weeping Willows: The beautiful heartbreak and rowdy fun of old country and old time played by young women whose roots sink deep into traditional music and dance. The moment that you hear their sweet harmonies and the first tender notes from the fiddle, you will know that the music is in their blood and the songs come straight from the heart. Featuring Ellie Grace, Pearl Shirley, and friends
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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05/24 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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05/25 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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05/26 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Magnetic Comedy: Reasonably...
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05/29 @07:30
Magnetic Comedy Presents: Reasonably Priced BabiesStarring Mondy Carter, Tom Chalmers, Karen Stobbe & Josh Batenhorst!Tuesday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.Tickets $7.Several of the funniest people in the world come together to improvise a whole show, just for you!Mondy Carter (star of The Bernstein Family Christmas Spectaculars), Tom Chalmers (star of The Santaland Diaries) Karen Stobbe (director of The Bernstein Family Christmas Spectaculars) and Josh Batenhorst (Captain Josh, that is) will keep you laughing and giving them prompts that will then make you laugh again!Reasonably Priced Babies is WNC's premier improvisation comedy troupe--come see why!Buy Tix →
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AmiciMusic & Liza Becker: C...
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05/30 @07:00
Classical Music and Photography Art Exibit at the Magnetic Field May 30
On May 30 the Magnetic Field will present an evening of photography and music with
AmiciMusic and Liza Becker, featuring violinist Tim Schwarz and pianist Daniel Weiser
brought to you in part by Rapid River Magazine.
AmiciMusic will present "An American Affair" with violinist Tim Schwarz and pianist
Daniel Weiser performing music by American and English composers, including
Amy Beach, Aaron Copland, Edward Elgar, and Leonard Bernstein plus some
great "Variations on Yankee Doodle" by Henri Vieuxtemps. AmiciMusic is a new
chamber music organization in Asheville dedicated to performing classical music in
non-traditional spaces and intimate venues with the aim of breaking down any barriers
between performers and audience members through a more relaxed and informal
atmosphere. They hope to partner with the Magnetic Theater to establish a series
of "classical concerts for a new generation" that remove any elitism or stuffiness and
showcase only the passion, energy and rhythmic vitality of the music that is played.
Schwarz and Weiser are both graduates of the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, where
they formed the Upper Valley Duo, a violin and piano team dedicated to performing
American music. As the Duo, they were selected as 1996 US Artistic Ambassadors,
for which they were sent on a two-month, eleven-country tour or the Middle East
and Southeast Asia in order to showcase our American music in a variety of cultures,
including Pakistan, Syria, Egypt, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. They were
praised for "keeping American culture alive" and for providing "melodic revelations"
that "moved people to tears." Schwarz is currently the Head of the String Program at
Lehigh University and is also a violinist in the Serafin String Quartet. Weiser is a former
professor at Dartmouth College who moved to Asheville in 2009 and is an active member
of the musical community.
A Western North Carolina resident, Liza Becker found her passion for photography
beginning when she had her first child. The importance and relevance of capturing
cherished passing moments grew from there. Each of her pieces begins with a journey:
to the wilderness, to a waterfall, to a field, to a city, to a celebration. She blends into her
environment, not manipulating anything happening around her. And then… she captures
ephemeral moments.
Viewing Becker’s photographs invites you to stop and relax, to just appreciate time…
moments. They capture an essence that may be fleeting for most of us.
Becker travels near and far seeking a range of opportunities to experience and share.
Whether leaving at 4am to capture shots of wild buffalo, delving into the evening hours
to discover the dancing lights over cityscapes, hiking into the wilderness or noticing the
exquisiteness of a single flower, you will see the simple beauty and discerning taste of
this exceptional artist.
Magnetic Theatre
May 30, 7-10pm
372 Depot St. Asheville
Cost: Free
(828) 257-4003
For more info visit www.amicimusic.org or www.lizabeckerphotography.com or
www.rapidrivermagazine.com or www.themagneticfield.com
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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05/31 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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06/01 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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06/02 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
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Wunderkammer! by Holiday Ch...
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06/02 @10:00
What in the world is a Wunderkammer?
......long before the internet, in renaissance europe, the wunderkammer ("wonder-room" in German) would hold the world's most wild and interesting exotic animals, archaeological finds, antiquities and historical relics from different parts of the globe and put them in one room where the observer could observe things that may never co-exist in the same place otherwise.
This spring, Holiday Childress will begin a 6 month residency in the Magnetic Field's intimate 64 seat theater where his songs and stories will serve as a microscope into different places.... real and unreal.....conscious and subconscious. A twilight zone where things that may usually never exist together live side by side in a loose and dreamlike fashion.
With over 20 years of stage performing experience, Holiday has been a part of the Asheville music and performing arts scene since moving to the area in 1995 with his musical group, The Goodies.
Over the past 5 years, Holiday has performed 3 different productions with Terpsicorps ballet and modern dance company. Inspiration for his new show is an extension of the Dream Project, a ballet built around an interpretation of 13 "real" dreams, performed at Diana Wortham Theater August 12-14, 2010. Holiday's job was to weave together the different dreams into one performance and hold them together by a loose thread of songs and stories. It was liberating and inspiring to work in this fashion with Terpsicorps creator, Heather Maloy.
Holiday was invited to return to the Diana Wortham two months later to perform the first ever Diana Wortham "stage door" experience. The audience entered through an alleyway loading dock door and watched from the stage as he performed on a platform above the orchestra pit. Empty theater seats were used as the back drop. The audience was literally part of the show.
Last September was a busy month for Holiday with a main stage performance at LAAFF ( Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival), a 3 night run at The Magnetic Field with his one man show, Kerfuffle, and a performance in Sonoma, CA with the Black Cat Cabaret, where he performed with an all-star cast of professional and international musicians, comedians and ariel artists. The credits included members of the Cirque de Soleil, Nine Inch Nails, Guns and Roses and the iconic 1970's soul singer, Thelma Houston .
This residency at The Magnetic Field will give Holiday the perfect home to create an evolving show of stories and songs over the course of 6 months.
The Magnetic Field and Holiday Childress are a perfect fit. The mix of these two elements are sure to create a fun and inspiring Wunderkammer!
All tickets $10. Showtime at 10 p.m.
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Love Among the Frankenstein...
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06/07 @07:30
Love Among the Frankensteins (A Monstrous Comedy) teems with surprises too shocking to reveal, and a thoroughly original story in a contemporary setting that draws on both versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and a wide array of her other writings, including diaries and letters; classic, Gothic, and Romantic literature that influenced, paralleled, or reacted to it; and the countless stage and screen versions which followed.
Written and directed by Steven Samuels this show is the largest production yet for the Magnetic Theatre, and a don't-miss theatrical event all the way through.
Tickets available online or in person at The Magnetic Field anytime we are open. Students and Seniors over 65 receive $2 off. (Enter promotional code "Student" or "Senior" when checking out online and please bring your id with you)
For a full show description visit: http://www.themagneticfield.com/love-among-the-frankensteins
Buy Tix →