A rundown of breweries in Buncombe County by neighborhood.
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Letter: Small, local weddings can lessen impact
“However, the environmental impact of ‘destination weddings’ is not remotely offset by avoiding conflict diamonds or using local flowers.”
AVL Beer Week 2019: Local brewers branch out with hard seltzers
The refreshing, low-calorie beverages provide a new option for customers while offering the brewers and cider makers an intriguing technical challenge.
How local breweries play with Asheville’s music scenes
“It keeps a lot of us in work,” says singer-songwriter Leigh Glass. “A lot of breweries cater to original music, so you don’t feel pressure to play covers people can dance to.”
AVL Beer Week 2019: Local brewers talk about cocktail-inspired beers
The blurring of the liquor and beer worlds appeals to local craft beverage drinkers.
The Casey Kristofferson Band releases its debut album
The band — which includes local musicians Zack Page (Kristofferson’s former bass teacher) and guitarist Aaron “Woody” Wood — recently played its first high-profile gig at this year’s MerleFest.
AVL Beer Week 2019: Events
From beer pong tournaments to pairing dinners, AVL Beer Week has dozens of events scheduled at venues throughout Western North Carolina.
Local students, organizations work to fight youth vaping
From 2011-17, the use of e-cigarettes by North Carolina students has increased 894% for high schoolers and 430% among middle schoolers, according to the 2017 North Carolina Youth Tobacco Survey. Nonprofits and student activists are working to educate young users about the potential dangers of the drug trend.
Letter: Infertility resources are available
“If you are struggling with infertility, you don’t have to face it alone. There are many helpful resources available, including a monthly support group in Asheville.”
Buncombe plans in-jail opioid treatment program
Through medication-assisted treatment, inmates with opioid addiction could receive drugs such as naltrexone or buprenorphine, in conjunction with counseling and therapy, to help them avoid returning to dangerous substances such as heroin or fentanyl.
Top Shelf Views: Local drinks wizard opens up about DIY limoncello
The classic Italian lemon liqueur is as easy to make as it is refreshing.
Asher Leigh seeks connection through making music
The show comes on the heels of Leigh’s debut album, Roots Alive, which was recorded in four days at Chris Rosser’s Hollow Reed Studio.
EP review: ‘UNCA Session’ by Tub
The group self-identifies as “chaos funk,” and while that somewhat whimsical description suggests just the sort of aural train wreck that scares off some potential listeners, what the group does draws from the melodic side of improvisation.
Letter: Honoring Walter Robertson
“While I suggested a different location, I support Councilman Keith Young’s recommendation, which was just announced, to name the Municipal Building for Walter Robertson.”
Smart Bets: Red, White & Boobs
Four of Washington, DC’s top female comics perform May 25 at LaZoom Room.
Small Bites: Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. eyes the future
Devil’s Foot Beverage Co. recently received a $50,000 grant from NC IDEA, which is being used to help the company expand its staff and reach. Also: Bone & Broth teams up with Metro Wines; Green Opportunities Southside Kitchen prepares a free community cookout; The Lord’s Acre hosts its annual square dance; and more.