Delving into the psyche of a woman plagued by inner demons, pathological grief and clinical depression, 4.48 Psychosis, the latest production by Corpus Theatre Collective, circles around an unnamed protagonist as she battles with her illness.
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Cranky Hanke’s Screening Room: Seven movies, five days, culture shock
As those of you who read these columns reguarly know, I was in Florida last week—in large part to bring a long-lost (well, sort of) friend who hadn’t seen a new movie since probably the early 1990s into the 21st century of films. I discussed the choices—and potential choices—a column back, so it seems only reasonable to bring everyone up to date and how the experiment went.
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Hey Photogs: River Arts District Studio Stroll holds a photography contest
The River Arts District Studio Stroll is a social — I mean arts — event not to be missed. And worth capturing in photos. This season you can do just that, and win $100 in the process.
City Council candidates forum, Oct. 15 (a Twitter-feed report)
Once again, we bring you the news as it was reported via Twitter. This time, there are two reporters, one an Xpress staffer, the other a representative from the Asheville Chamber.
It’s Splasheville, and we’re not talking about the rain
Crews working on the new Pack Square Park have been testing Asheville’s newest water fountain, an interactive water feature in the heart of the $20 million downtown park.
Brews News
Here’s a round-up of the latest news on Asheville’s beer scene.
Early voting underway
One-stop voting for the Buncombe County municipal elections began today and runs through Oct. 31.
Asheville City Council brief: Oct. 13 meeting
URTV gets 90-day extension, Reid Center inches forward and the Montford Commons developer asks city for $9 million partnership.
Two DJs, two stages, one night
Asheville dance-music fans, get ready to get down tomorrow: Bassnectar is at the Orange Peel, and Bonobo plays the official after-party at Club 828.
Book Report: Going Away Shoes (and other local book events)
Short story author Jill McCorkle reads at Malaprop’s, plus book launches and a publishing expo.
Fall & winter at Sew Moe
Sew Moe is handmade original clothing by Asheville-based designer Moe Erin Donnelly. Shop here. Photos by Rene Treece.
This weekend on a shoestring
Yes, this is still the weekend on a shoestring, but a not-to-be-missed free event popped up on a Wednesday. So get your party on early and set the tone for the next several days worth of fun and inexpensive events (including a free MySpace Secret Show with Baroness, pictured here, on Friday).
Progressives ascendent in Asheville primaries
On Oct. 6, Asheville voters, or at least some of them, narrowed the field of candidates to six council and two mayoral hopefuls who will advance to the general election on Nov. 3. Vote-count leaders Cecil Bothwell, Gordon Smith and Esther Manheimer quickly called the primary results a victory for newcomers over incumbents. Three days […]
Domestic bliss?
During campaign season, people like to say there's a lot riding on an election. Whatever cause supporters can peg to the rise of candidates becomes the biggest thing happening. And the current Asheville City Council race is no exception. But there's one issue in this campaign season that seems to be rising from candidates and […]
Buncombe Commissioners: "No trust"
County purchases Carolina First building to use for court office space Commissioners move forward on zoning, flood control County pondering $21 million partnership with Health Adventure It wasn't on the agenda, but the issue of contamination from the former CTS of Asheville factory came roaring back at the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners' Oct. 6 […]
Construction on Urban Outfitters store moves ahead
Construction on the new Urban Outfitters store in downtown Asheville is moving ahead on schedule, with the retailer planning on being open for the holiday shopping season. Urban news: Construction crews are still working on the demolition phase of the new Urban Outfitters planned for downtown Asheville. The retailer plans to be open for this […]
Campaign Calendar
Results from the Oct. 6 primary election can be found elsewhere in this issue. Wednesday, Oct. 14: Get There Asheville presents a post-primary transportation debate for Asheville City Council and mayoral candidates, 7 p.m. at the Asheville Design Center, 8 College St. The public is invited to submit questions at www.getthereasheville.com. Thursday, Oct. 15: The […]
With trees down and gate gone, Lexington Avenue courtyard opens up
A plan to convert a former Lexington Avenue clothing shop into a café caught some people's attention last week when the property's landlord had two 30-year-old trees cut down to open up an adjacent courtyard. Café on the courtyard: The owner of Mela restaurant plans to open a café in a former dress shop on […]
A new project on Broadway
Over the past two years, the corridor along Asheville's Broadway Street has developed dramatically, with old buildings taking on new uses or meeting the wrecking ball. The Pioneer building, containing apartments and the relocated Dripolator coffee house, opened recently. Nearby, Greenlife Grocery bustles. Farther down the road, the Health Adventure is planning an ambitious health-and-science […]
Video captures spirit of Asheville
Katie Brugger and Arthur Hancock set out to capture Asheville on video, and a funny thing happened along the way. Getting in the spirit: Highlands filmmakers Katie Brugger and Arthur Hancock fell in love with Asheville during the making of The Spirit of Asheville and plan to move the city in the next few months. […]