HardLox Jewish Food & Heritage Festival More than just a cleverly named festival, HardLox — now in its eighth year — is an opportunity to celebrate Jewish heritage, learn more about the traditions and sample tasty kosher snacks (potato knish, maztso ball soup, noodle kugel and babkas are on the list). There's also Israeli dancing, […]
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East of Asheville studio tour Twice a year, artists of the Black Mountain, Swannanoa and East Asheville area open their studios to visitors. Says the website, "Everyone is welcome to visit any or all of the studios during the tour, whether they are serious art patrons or just browsers of beautiful and interesting works." Some […]
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Fiesta Latina The festival season may be drawing to a close, but it's not tapped out yet. In fact, one of the spiciest takes place this week:¡Fiesta Latina! Celebrating lucky-13 years. The cultural festival (which falls, naturally, during national Hispanic Heritage month) promises a full day of family fun. Latin foods, arts, crafts, children's activities […]
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Henderson County Open Studio Tour For multi-taskers, this is your art appreciation/weekend drive/cardio in one. Purchase a heavy piece of pottery and you've got your strength training as well. But more than that, the Henderson County Open Studio Tour is a chance to meet artists in their work environments. The self-guided tour includes 30 studios […]
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Asheville FM anniversary party The main thing to know about Asheville FM's anniversary party is that garage-rock outfit Reigning Sound is headlining. The Greg Cartwright-led quartet cranks out tightly crafted songs with just enough retro to make them seem like classics from the first listen. Soft Opening shares the bill at the Grey Eagle on […]
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Mountain State Fair Fall’s chilly nights signal a host of seasonal treats, and after the apple harvest, the first and finest may be the state fair. With its bounty of oversized vegetables, its stable of farm animals, its midway rides and its fair-only fare (fried Snickers bars, anyone?), the N.C. Mountain State Fair is nine […]
Back on the block
Goombay festival The YMI Cultural Center has presented the African/Caribbean cultural festival Goombay for the past 28 years. Next weekend, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 27-29, marks Goombay’s multicultural return. Traditionally held on “The Block” — Eagle and Market Streets in downtown Asheville — some events will be at the new Pack Square Park stage nearby. The music […]
Pack Square
In our Aug. 18 article about Julian Price and his impact on downtown Asheville, we mischaracterized the nature of his company’s relationship with Malaprop's Bookstore. Public Interest Project did not provide the startup capital for the venture, as we noted in a photo caption. Rather, PIP worked with owner Emoke B'Racz and her team to […]
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Teatro Latino de Asheville Teatro Latino de Asheville (TELASH) is sponsored by UNC-Asheville’s Foreign Languages Department and Depatment of Multicultural Affairs, as well as the student group Hermanos Orgullosos en las Américas (HOLA). That's a lot of acronyms, but worth noting, because the group performs the opening production of NC Stage’s 2010-2011 Catalyst Series. The […]
Open for Business
As most small-business owners in Asheville will tell you, their venture started with a vision. They had an idea, a concept, a notion of what would work. Julian Price, who died in 2001, had a vision for downtown Asheville when he moved here in 1990: a vibrant and very live-able town center. Working largely behind […]
Green Scene: SEE Expo workshop descriptions
Friday, Aug. 20 Going Green Begins at Home, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Carl Donovan of Conservation Pros explains 10 things you can do in your home to reduce your energy consumption. Participatory Democracy, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Members of the North Carolina Green Party discuss representative government, state election law, the obligation of political parties and the Green Party’s […]
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Come to Leicester Leicester is more than a flummoxing name and rolling rural scenery: It's home to dozens of artists working in paint, clay, wool, metal, textile and multimedia. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22, this group of artisans and crafters open their studios for the fifth-annual Come to Leicester studio tour. Here's […]
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• The Archrivals vs. The Ocean
• James Richards with Shane Conerty and Evan Hill
• Floating Action and Angi West
Correction
Last week, Xpress reported that the Asheville City Market began accepting Electronic Benefit Transfers last month, when in fact the tokens have been accepted at the market since 2009. According to market sponsor Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project, June was a record-breaking month for EBT use at the market. — Xpress staff
Mountain Sports Festival locations
1) FESTIVAL VILLAGE Carrier Park, Amboy Road, West Asheville. From downtown Asheville: Go south on Biltmore Avenue for about two miles; at light, turn right on Meadow Road. At the second light (at bridge), turn left onto Amboy Road. Travel 1.5 miles; Carrier Park will be on the left. From I-26: Take I-240 east to […]
Strive Not to Drive Events
The week-long celebration begins with Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 15 — and Bus Bingo.
Correction
In last week's Xpress, we incorrectly reported that Rocky Owenby, Democratic candidate for Buncombe County sheriff, attended the grand opening of the local Republican Party's new headquarters. He did not; it was instead Dickie Green, Republican sheriff candidate. Additionally, Buncombe County GOP Chairman Chad Nesbitt contacted Xpress to inform us that his official count indicated […]
Campaign calendar
The primary rush is winding down, with the Council of Independent Business Owners hosting the last forum. Time is running out for early voting. Thursday, April 29: CIBO candidates forum, Biltmore Square Mall. 7 to 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 30: Meet-and-greet with Jeff Miller, Bay Breeze Restaurant, 1830 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville. 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May […]
Wanted: "Green" reporter and editorial assistant
Got a nose for environmental news? Able to handle a quick pace while sticking to AP style? Xpress is scouting for an environmental reporter and an editorial assistant. Both positions are part-time — but the right person could fill both jobs full-time. Our next Green Scene reporter will search and write environmental news for both […]
Campaign calendar
April 21: League of Women Voters meet and greet/primary candidate forum, 6 to 8:30 p.m., UNCA's Reuter Center. Includes candidates for N.C. Senate District 49, N.C. House District 115, Superior Court Judge District 28, Buncombe County Sheriff and U.S. House District 11. April 21: Mountain Xpress publishes its primary-election voter's guide. Buncombe County candidate forum, […]
Candidate Survey – Jeff Miller
Name: Jeff Miller Occupation: Owner, Miller's Fine Dry Cleaning Party affiliation, if any: Republican Political experience: None Endorsements: N.C. Sen. Tom Apodaca; N.C. Rep. Carolyn Justus; Commissioner of Labor Cherie K. Berry; Henderson County Commissioners Bill Moyer, Chuck McGrady and Charlie Messer; Mayor Stephen Little of Marion; former N.C Sens. Robert Carpenter, Dennis Davis, Keith […]