When Staten Island-based instrumental Afro-soul collective The Budos Band was last in Asheville it was the Harvest Records-sponsored Tranfigurations festival. During their sweaty, thronged set the band announced that first, they were bringing the f—king doom (which they did, thank you very much), and second, Asheville was the farthest south they had ever traveled. (They […]
Vintage shirt and tie in vintage patterns, retro ski jacket and mini skirt on Broadway.
The video, filmed in Asheville with lots of local cameos, is released today. Sazerac holds a party to celebrate.
It’s a double feature mystery bill at the Masonic Temple. Monford Park Players performs short plays by Agatha Christie and Tom Stoppard through February 20.
Gray and white diamond plaid cowl-neck dress, worn with patterned tights and boots. Seen on Battery Park.
Asheville on Bikes brings back the bicycle culture supporting party Bike Love. The annual event takes place at Arcade Asheville on Feb. 26.
Celebrating her birthday on Haywood Street.
Now that you’ve had a moment to peruse Smart Bets and This Weekend on a Shoestring and Clubland and this week’s features, you’re probably ready to plan your weekend. But wait! There’s more! And if you order in the next three minutes we’ll throw in this set of Ginsu knives! (Not really.) But you can check out Heather Luttrell (pictured) plus an art opening, a play and more.
Basking in the winter sun on Lexington Ave. Black shirt, leggings and boots; gold bag and scarf.
In 2006, singer/songwriter/bandleader/all-around-nice-guy Josh Ritter was named in Paste’s "100 Greatest Living Songwriters," which was probably as daunting as it was flattering, since Ritter was, at the time, 29 years old. Dylan, Neil Young and Springsteen were numbers 1, 2 and 3 respectively; Ritter was number 97. But he still beat out T Bone Burnett, […]
Winter coats and black boots on Hiawassee Street.
Yes, this three-song EP by Alligator Indian has “Xmas” in the title, but don’t let that weird you out. The experimental collection is perfect for any season.
Singer/songwriter Josh Ritter, who returns to the Orange Peel on Tuesday, Feb. 15, talks to Xpress about doing what makes him happy, writing a novel, his thoughts on love songs and what it’s like to be on stage.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon comes out in paperback on Wednesday, Feb. 9; Malaprop’s holds a book signing event.
The little woman with the big voice took the Orange Peel stage last night and played a polished, passionate and extremely fun show. Photos by Rich Orris.
Shades of purple paired with leather and suede boots on Lexington Ave. and Walnut St.
A mother and daughter (click for a photo of the duo) shop on Lexington Ave. in colorful frames.
Author Elizabeth Gilbert says that 15 years ago, she believed love was something she would stumble onto "like an Antiques Roadshow treasure kind-of thing. 'Oh my God! Look what I've found! Something really valuable right here in this bar!'" And of course it would be love at first sight. These romantic notions and expectations lead […]
Severe winter weather canceled blood drives across the region, drastically reducing the local blood supply. Still, a patient in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion every two seconds. In honor of this season of love, why not give the gift of life at one of a number of area blood drives?
Green knits, black leggings, tall boots and a wool hat with a feather detail.
Suede jacket, red cardigan and blue suede chukka wedges on Lexington Ave.
