In February, Malaprop's Bookstore/Café, Asheville, N.C., is opening a pop-up store in downtown Hendersonville, in the town's new performing arts space, the Center for Arts & Inspiration, the store announced. Hendersonville is located about 25 miles south of Asheville. The new center opens on February 23.
"Customers will have access to the inventory at our main store without having to drive to Asheville, and will be able to place orders that can be picked up in Hendersonville," Malaprop's said. "Book clubs, author events, and literary festivals are all in the works for our new location too, in partnership with our host."
Located in the building currently occupied by Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, the Center for Arts & Inspiration will include professional theatre from Murder Mystery Theatre, the Center Stage Star series and international touring shows. A Repertory Theatre Troupe will be showcased in Off-Broadway's Buyer and Cellar and Church Basement Ladies. Also on the calendar: storytellers, musicians, authors, and innovators as well as a series of classes on art, writing, and performance.