What’s on your “A”-list, Asheville?

When you look back on 2011, what stands out? It’s not about what was the best or the worst, but what was memorable. It’s time to make a list.

Who are your 10 local people of the year? What five ways did you witness the community rally together? What six events made you proud to live in WNC? What four events made you regret that you live here?

And think beyond the tops: six places that sell Velcro shoes, three tall buildings where you can sneak in to watch the sunset, three top-secret parking spaces.

The list of possible lists could go on until 2013. Before that, we want to know what made your 2011 “A”-list (yes, that stands for Asheville).

Go to mountainx.com/alist for some guidelines, examples and to make your own. We’ll make our own “A”-list of our favorite entries and publish them Dec. 28 in our end-of-the-year issue (hint: it’s all about lists). You’ll also get a special prize if your list is published.

To summarize, here’s a list:
• Go to the A-List page
• Make a list
• Pick up our Dec. 28 issue to see if your list made the list
• Get a special prize from Mountain Xpress

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